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Do you love to sing the song "Old Blue" with your children? How about adding a little guitar? In this 5-minute video, a Music Together teacher demonstrates an easy way to play "Old Blue" on the guitar. The simple, one-chord technique is perfect for beginners. Follow along and you'll be strumming out the tune for your child in no time! (Need a refresher on the words? Check out page 38 of your Triangle songbook.)
Remember, if you have photos or videos of your family making music together at home, please share them with us on Facebook or YouTube.
 
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The 2012-2013 academic year marks Music Together's twenty-fifth anniversary. You'll learn more about what we're doing to celebrate in the coming months, but right now we want to hear from you!
We are inviting all of our families---past and present----to share their Music Together memories with us. What are your favorite parts of the Music Together program? How have you used the music at home?
If you'd like to share your family's story, please visit:
MusicTogether.com/AlumniStories.
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Music Together on Pandora
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Good News! Pandora---the free online radio station---is now playing 52 Music Together songs from our award-winning "Family Favorites" CD series. To play us on Pandora, just type in "Music Together" as the artist or the name of any of the songs on "Family Favorites," "Family Favorites 2," or "Lullabies." Tell your friends and help them discover Music Together, too!
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Shopping
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It's Spring, Go Green!
In an effort to do our part to be more "green," many of us now bring our own reusable bags to the grocery store, farmers' market, and playdate. Because Music Together also cares about the environment, we have created Music Together "Keep Our Planet Humming" reusable shopping bags for you. These 12"W x 8"D x 13.25"H black bags are constructed from non-woven polypropylene and are lightweight, foldable, washable, and versatile. Great for storing and toting instruments and toys, too!
Spring Special:
Free Music Together Shopping Bag
with Purchase!
Now through July 31, 2012, receive a free Music Together reusable shopping bag with your purchase of $20 or more. To order, visit the Music Together Online Store. Enter coupon code BAG12 at checkout. Offer may not be combined with any other offers or discounts.
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Children as Natural Researchers
by Susan Pujdak Hoffman
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Learning can seem like such a mystery in children. The child moves through the world simply absorbing tastes, smells, sights, and sounds---and winds up walking and talking. How does a child learn first to understand language and then to speak it? How does he or she learn to hear music and then express it?
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Ask Ken
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Ken Guilmartin is the Founder/Director of Music Together LLC and the coauthor of Music Together. Do you have a question about children's music development you'd like Ken to answer in the next family newsletter? Email it to news@musictogether.com.
My son really enjoys those short patterns that are sometimes spoken or sung on the CD or in class. I can see that they grab his attention and he likes to repeat them, but I'm a little confused as to what they are and why we do them. Do they have a purpose?
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Featured Family: Ellen, Jonathan, Jordan, and Casey Young
by Kate Battenfeld
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The French poet Victor Hugo once wrote: "Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and cannot remain silent." When we make music---in our homes, in our schools, in our communities---we are sharing an intrinsic part of ourselves that is indescribable. No one understands this better than Jonathan and Ellen Young, who share music as a way to honor the memory of their daughter Casey.
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Bring Music Together to New Areas---including Kansas City & Indianapolis
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Do you have a friend or family member who has a passion for music and is great with children? Can you see them teaching Music Together and loving it? Encourage them to learn more about teaching/directing opportunities in their area. We are especially looking for new people in Kansas City MO and Indianapolis IN. Visit our website to learn more about Music Together Teacher Training or email directing@musictogether.com.
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Visiting New York City this Summer?
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If your travel plans include a trip to the Big Apple, you're in luck! A trip to NYC wouldn't be complete without a Broadway show, and we have a special offer just for Music Together parents.
One of our center directors is also a Broadway producer, and, thanks to her, you may purchase discounted tickets for the ten-time Tony-nominated musical, The Gershwins' Pogy and Bess.
Tickets range from $49-$99 (regularly $67-$139).
Click here to see the details.
Please note: Porgy and Bess is suited for audiences ages 12 and up. It's the perfect excuse to hire a babysitter!
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