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by the Lester Family
The Lester family began homeschooling in 1978 and made a recording of songs
for family and friends that also made it's way into the hands of John Holt. He
enjoyed it so much that he included their recordings in the John Holt's
Bookstore catalog which encouraged the family to make more tapes. Their boys
are now in their 20's and still play music and sing together,
The Lester Family teaches 2-,3- & 4- part harmony by singing separately
first, then together. It's a great way for youngsters to learn how to sing
rounds. The Lesters say that children can generally learn to sing rounds at
about 9 - 10 years old.
Instructions and words to each song are included with each recording.
(In order to conserve natural resources, the Lester family does
not shrink wrap their recordings)
Homestyle
Harmony - takes the next step after the Traditional Rounds tape.
Each person now sings completely different notes from the other singers,
resulting in 2,3 & 4 part harmony. Each part (soprano, alto, tenor and bass) is
initially sung separately and then everyone sings together. It's fun! Lyrics
included. Songs Include:
In Summer the Sunshine Is Brightest |
The Orchestra |
The Ash Grove |
Swinging Along |
Evening Chimes |
Long Ago |
April Shower |
Prayer from Hansel and Gretel |
Winter's Farewell |
The Flowers |
Moonlight in the Forest |
America the Beautiful |
CD: #HM110CD $12.50
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Learn
Christmas Harmonies - Learn 4-part harmony using the same format as the
Homestyle Harmony recording. Each part is sung separately for each singer to
memorize and then they are sung together for practice. If you do not have four
people, these songs can be sung in 2- or 3-part harmony.
Songs Include:
Silent Night |
Joy to the World |
Away in a Manger |
We Three Kings |
It Came Upon a Midnight Clear |
Hark the Herald Angels Sing |
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CD #HM111CD $12.50
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Learn Favorite Traditional Hymns In Harmony - How would your
family like to sing their favorite hymns together in harmony? Learn Favorite
Traditional Hymns In Harmony will help you do just that! All the hymns are
sung a-capella, with each part (soprano, alto, tenor, and bass) sung separately
to aid in memorization. This recording is geared toward the beginning
harmonizer, as the first six songs are fairly easy duets. The next two songs are
trios, and the last five songs are in full four part harmony. So, there is
something for everyone! If your family can sing rounds easily, your are probably
ready to harmonize. These songs will be a nice addition to your family
devotionals, or will simply make singing in church more enjoyable. Adding
harmony to a melody very much enhances the sound and feeling of the song, which
you will quickly discover once your family experiences harmonizing together!
Songs Include:
Jesus Loves Me |
He is Lord |
Jesus Loves the Little Children |
For the Beauty of the Earth |
Anywhere With Jesus |
Amazing Grace |
God Will Take Care of You |
Gloria Patri |
Sweet Hour of Prayer |
Onward Christian Soldiers |
Allelujah |
What a Friend We Have in Jesus |
Jesus - Thou Joy of Loving Hearts |
Doxology |
CD: #HM112CD $12.50
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Recordings that celebrate life with a nursing baby:
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