"Hoedown!" will definitely get students' toes tapping, their bodies moving, and their spirits lifting! And while it certainly would be a fun piece to perform for an audience, it would be equally enjoyable right in the classroom.
Right off the top, the fiddle, banjo, and mandolin set the tone for some good old-fashioned country fun. Optional hand claps are indicated on the music. Also optional is the three-part divisi during the chorus. There's even an opportunity for a dance break during the song! (from Music K-8, Vol. 3, No. 5)