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Porowhita - Book & CD

 

Fourteen new round or “circle” songs in Maori and English using whakatauki and other phrases, including one for each season - the circle of the year. Two beautiful karakia encircle the collection. 
Round singing strengthens listening and social skills, while teaching te reo with interweaving rhythms and captivating harmonies.
Great listening or unison singing for any age. Teach rounds and harmonies according to children’s ability. 
The book includes scores, teaching tips, actions and photocopiable lyric sheets. Great choral or classroom resource.
Buy the book with a CD insert here, or go to the CD page for the CD on it’s own in a jewel case with lyric booklet.

A well presented book and beautiful CD of fourteen original round or “circle” songs in Maori and English using whakatauki, karakia, tauparapara and other phrases. Two beautiful karakia encircle the collection. 

Round singing strengthens listening and social skills, while teaching te reo with interweaving rhythms and captivating harmonies. The songs are great listening or unison singing for any age. Teach rounds and harmonies according to children’s ability. 

The 32-page book includes scores, teaching tips, actions and photocopiable lyric sheets. Great choral or classroom resource. 

"Yes this book is great. Thanks again for the opportunity to stock these bilingual resources, at the moment there is not enough of this type of material available..." Kristie Parata, Kapiti District Libraries.

"I  love the atmospheric nature of them and how effective the rounds are despite being relatively simple when in just one layer." Claire Laverty, Kaikorai Valley School.

LISTEN: Go to the CD page to listen to and buy the CD!

The O'Connors in 2009 singing two songs from Porowhita (then named Waiata Mai) a capella.

 

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