Sixty Silly Songs: Book & CD

Irreverent and playful, with melodies designed to stick in your head for all the right reasons. The lyrics invite participation and laughter, and the tonal character shifts across the five sections, so singers move from animal adventures to nonsense scenarios to nostalgic camp songs without fatigue. It feels like a musical carnival with actual structure underneath.

This book works for music teachers running after-school choirs, classroom music classes in elementary through early middle grades, and camp music directors who need material that holds young singers' attention while building fundamentals. It's equally useful for private studio teachers looking to add fun, singable repertoire alongside more serious study.

• Assign the optional second parts strategically. Younger singers or less confident readers benefit from the easier harmonies, while it also creates fuller texture when you need it. Don't feel obligated to use them every time.
• Use the chord symbols to invite instrumental accompaniment. Guitar, ukulele, or keyboard players can fill the harmonic space and add another layer of engagement during rehearsal and performance.
• Let the lyrics drive your phrasing and tempo choices. Silly songs often benefit from slightly exaggerated articulation and dynamic contrast; the humor lands when singers commit fully to the character of each song.

Build a concert segment around one or two thematic sections to give your program coherence and personality. The "Camp Songs" section pairs well with spring concerts or end-of-year celebrations, while the "Parodies" section works as an accessible bridge to studying original versus adapted material. Individual selections also serve as energizers between more serious repertoire at rehearsals.

• Reading melody with chord symbol reference
• Part-singing with simplified harmony options
• Expressive delivery and character interpretation through lyrics
• Ensemble coordination and blend
• Sight-reading of intermediate melodic material