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“[I Will Be Your Friend] is the most wonderful teaching tool I have ever seen. It gives students and teachers an opportunity to actively
engage in activities that will build character and tolerance.”

— V.S., Illinois Teacher

 
 

A Teaching Kit for Elementary Grades

This groundbreaking musical
anthology teaches activism from
our nation's proud tradition of
singing for social change.

Sing along on a journey through
Native American chant, African
American poetry, songs of
friendship and belonging from
immigrant communities across
the U.S., and classics new and old.

"I Will Be Your Friend" includes:

  • 26-song CD;
  • Classroom activities built around five themes;
  • Melody and chord notation, guitar fingering and
  • complete lyrics;
  • Biographies of songwriters, performers and song
  • origins; and Resource guide to musical activism.

 
Free to Schools.
Download an order form (PDF)
Listen to sample songs and download classroom activities.
Explore other musical activism and
education sources.
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