The fourth issue of Music K-8 magazine brings you exciting resources to celebrate America's upcoming 250th birthday!
Get ready for America’s big 250th birthday with a brand-new song, “July 4, 1776,” and the re-release of Paul Jennings’ timeless arrangement of “America The Beautiful.”
We’re also including a FREE mini-script—“Happy Birthday, America!”—designed to tie together patriotic songs while sharing the story of our nation’s founding. Use it with songs from this issue or mix in favorites from your own library.
Music K-8 magazine has everything you need to create a meaningful, musical celebration for America’s 250th birthday!
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July 4, 1776
(from Music K-8, Vol. 36, No. 4)
by Teresa Jennings
This stately, symphonic march is tailor-made for celebrating July 4, 1776. With layered drums and percussion, an approachable melody for singers of all ages, and an optional second part (complete with rehearsal track), it’s concert-ready with flexibility built in.
Songs Suggested in the Script
At Plank Road Publishing, we have been writing, producing, and publishing music celebrating America for almost 37 years!
Below is a sampling of our catalog for this occasion, or any Patriotic holiday.
Singles Reproducible Kits