The Lyrics to the Song, “Fifty Nifty United States”
Whether you are a music educator or just a lover of the music, the lyrics to the song, “Fifty Nifty United States” are a great way to learn more about the different States of the United States. This article will take you through some of the lyrics, and some of the activities you can do to identify the different States.
Ray Charles
During his illustrious career, Ray Charles was responsible for hundreds of song worthy compositions and scores of other noteworthy musical feats. Some of the more notable include his tenure as the chief choral arranger and conductor of The Big Show, his association with Perry Como and his stint as the lead singer of the Satisfiers. He also played the role of jumbo sized musical wizard on numerous television and radio shows including Two and Three’s Company, The Blues Brothers, The King of the blues, The Sha Na Na and The American Melody Hour.
While Charles was not exactly a household name, he was a popular performer on the world’s largest and most prestigious stage, the radio. He was a member of several record-breaking recording groups during the heyday of the golden age of broadcasting.
Charles Dickens
Throughout his life, Charles Dickens wrote a number of songs. His first was published in 1836. Despite this, he never really took to playing the violin. However, he was able to become a successful stage manager and actor.
Several years after he had abandoned his efforts to learn the violin, Dickens decided to attempt to become an instrumentalist once more. He arranged a melody on an accordion when he was older.
In his novel A Christmas Carol, Dickens revived the ancient pagan solstice celebration. He revived the custom of generous gifts and a big family feast. He also revived the tradition of taking a day off work.
In his A Christmas Carol, Incledon, a character in the novel, sings the song Since the First Dawn of Reason. The song’s lyrics are based on a sixteenth century ballad.
Music educators
Educators have been racking their brains for years looking for the perfect solution for engaging students in learning through the arts. In the face of a recession-induced cutback in government funding, many schools have been forced to slash their extracurricular activities. This includes music education.
The latest studies show that musical instruction improves cognitive function, including language processing skills. It’s also fun to engage students in music-related activities, from creating soundscapes to acting out stories on instruments.
A 2014 study published in The Journal of Neuroscience demonstrates that music education is good for your brain. In fact, students who took musical lessons for two years showed improvements in their IQs. It’s also fun to engage students through wiggle breaks, which is the most obvious use of recorded music.
Locations of the thirteen original colonies
During the 17th century, settlers from all over Europe were coming to America. They were hoping to make new jobs and establish trade ports. They also wanted to break free of foreign rule. In 1607, thirteen colonies were founded. These were later joined together into the United States of America in 1776. They were known as the original thirteen colonies.
The 13 colonies were based in three different regions. These were the New England colonies, the Middle colonies, and the southern colonies.
The first colony in the United States was Virginia. The English renamed the Dutch settlement of New Netherland. This area was granted to both companies. However, most of the people stayed in New York. It was in the Delaware Valley that the American Revolutionary War was fought.
Activities to identify them
Luckily, the lucky fool was a sprite and there was plenty of booze to go around. The other namesakes did not stick around for long. This particular duo could be credited to some exemplary parental oversight and the likes. A few short term squishies were saved for the ride home, ahem. The next time you see a teddy bear on a leash, consider yourself lucky.
The next day is a day indeed. One squishy deserves another. Hopefully you had a good time. Besides the aforementioned hors a hat squishing, all was well. The night owl may be lurking somewhere in your household. The rest of the gang will be well catered for. The only downside is the unscheduled guests. The following week, a nice dinner awaits.