Children’s hymnals are a valuable part of any Christian educator’s classroom. Since 202o, One and All Rejoice (OAR), a robust children’s hymnal specifically for elementary-age students, has provided teachers and music directors with a resource that enables children to sing God’s praise and rejoice in the Lord. The volume is filled with two hundred hymns and songs, eleven liturgies, six psalms, and Luther’s Small Catechism. Whether in the classroom, in the choir room, or at home, OAR has found a place in the hearts and hands of God’s children.
Using Recordings to Help Children with Pitch
There are so many ways that OAR can be incorporated into the school day, including classroom devotions, weekly chapel, music classes, and choir. But what if you can’t play the piano? Or what if the idea of teaching a new melody sounds daunting? You don’t have to be a degreed musician to successfully integrate OAR into the day. While some parents and teachers may have musical training and keyboard skills, many do not. This is one place OAR shines! Every hymn and song in OAR has been recorded with children’s voices to provide a model for children to match pitch and tone. Using the OAR vocal recordings with your group will provide singing support and strong leadership.
Using Recordings as Your Accompanist
Likewise, OAR accompaniment tracks (without vocals) are included for every hymn, song, and psalm, and they may be used in a variety of ways. Can’t find an accompanist for children’s choir on Sunday morning? No problem—OAR recordings have you covered. Anyone can teach and encourage God’s people to join in the church’s song with the help of OAR recordings!
Seven Full Sets for One and All Rejoice Available Now
Explore the seven sets of carefully curated OAR recordings available on streaming platforms, including YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Each set is organized to provide a variety of Church Year themes and includes a vocal track and an accompaniment track, giving parents and teachers the flexibility to use them for a variety of learning at home and school. In addition, the CPH Spotify page includes full playlists broken down by vocal and accompaniment tracks. You can also create your own OAR playlists and organize them according to your needs.
So, whether you possess music and keyboard skills or not, OAR finds a meaningful place in every classroom and home. Using the OAR recordings assists leaders and parents in teaching God’s children joyful and meaningful song.
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