Spring Term 2001
Preschool-Second Grade Class

Learning Songs, Uplifting Souls

The art of music is divine and effective. It is the food of the soul and spirit. To the power and charm of music the spirit of man is uplifted. It has wonderful sway and effect in the hearts of children, for their hearts are pure and melodies have great influence in them. Their latent talents with which the hearts of these children are endowed will find expression through the medium of music. Therefore you must exert yourselves to make them proficient; teach them to sing with excellence and effect. It is incumbent upon each child to know something of music, for without knowledge of these arts, the melodies of instrument and voice cannot be rightly enjoyed. Likewise it is necessary that the schools teach it in order that the souls and hearts of the pupils may become vivified, exhilarated, and their lives be brightened with enjoyment.

'Abdu'l-Bahá, Promulgation of Universal Peace, page 49

The children will be learning three Red Grammer songs: Teaching Peace, Hello World, and Headin' on Down to the Barn.