This 61 minute CD completes its forerunner, "Jesus Christ is the King in the Book of Matthew Volume 1", with delightful singing through the key points in the gospel of Matthew. The album includes original songs about Biblical incidents like: the calling of the 12 disciples, the parable of the sower, the greatest commandments, the woman with the alabaster box and Christ's death and resurrection (tastefully treated for elementary ages).
Parents will appreciate the emphasis on human relationships which is found in Matthew, like sharing (5 loaves and 2 fishes), forgiveness (70 times 7), faithfulness (the talents), and kindness (to one of the least of these). It's much better to have the children singing Bible songs than just hearing lectures on behavior! These songs simultaneously teach Bible truths and character values by children singing the words of the Bible joyfully.
Music genres on this CD range from classics like Beethoven's Ode to Joy (Jesus Called His 12 Disciples) to spirituals, Walking in Jerusalem (I Wanna be Good Ground). Included are George M. Cohen's Over There (He's the Lord of the Sabbath), John Phillip Sousa's Stars and Stripes (Learn How to be Faithful Today), and a five-part finale (tune courtesy of Phillip Bliss) telling the Great commission.
Even if the children don't know the original songs, the music is grand and very singable; they will learn quickly! The vocal presentation includes rounds, counterpoint, harmony, and syncopation; a challenging variety that children love. Eleven songs from the album made the 2006 Gospel Music Association's Dove Awards ballot for Most Inspirational Single of the Year; the album itself was a contender for Best Children's Album of the year.
This discovery, that singing can be the most effective way to learn, was the motivation to begin Bible StorySongs. Paula King and Catherine Walker, put Bible verses, facts, lists, stories (anything they wanted kids to remember) to favorite familiar tunes in the public domain. Employing public domain tunes which uniquely match the feeling of the Bible stories makes many of the new songs quite easy to learn. The flow and style of the excellent music assists in the writing of the lyrics, often taken directly from Bible verses.
This simple formula works! The hundreds of kids they taught in summer Bible Camps can quickly answer Biblical questions by singing snippets of songs, and still remember them today as adults. This time-tested positive result prompted Mrs. King and Mrs. Walker to professionally record and publish these songs.
The compound word StorySongs in the company name not a typo. The stories are in the songs - they are "storysongs"! This is a delightful and effective way for even Biblically challenged baby boomer's to join their children and grandchildren in learning the stories in the Bible. Time for today's working parents is at a premium. Playing Bible StorySongs cd's in the car on the way to school or soccer is prime time to redeem! Many grateful parents have happily informed us that they are learning as much about the Bible as their children!
Research has shown that using more senses in learning results in better understanding, and the longer memory retention. Bible StorySongs are: magnificently melodious (musical), rapturously rhythmic (kinetic), pleasantly poetic (verbal), magnetizing metric (mathematical), eruditely elevating (cognitive) and so sweet to sing (tasty!). Bible StorySong singing incorporates many of the senses and thereby reinforces the learning process! Even parents of learning disabled children have told us they have discovered their kids singing these songs while at play. Singing accommodates varied learning styles and abilities.
The Bible StorySongs singers are children from the Dallas/Fort Worth area ranging from age 6 to college age, who grew up singing these songs. The albums simply use a guitar and piano for most of the instrumentation, to encourage listeners to sing Bible StorySongs with the family around the piano at home!
Record Label Bible StorySongs, Inc.
Format Audiobook
Dimensions: Length: 5.55" Width: 4.97" Height: 0.54"
Binding CD
Release Date Mar 1, 2006
ISBN 5558604557 EAN 9785558604559 UPC 634479207754
Availability 44 units. Availability accurate as of Feb 13, 2012 04:28.
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