Music Together ® Celebrates and Joins Communities in High-need Schools in Houston, Texas | | This past April, more than 4,000 children, teachers, and families in Houston, Texas, got together to sing, dance, and jam along to their favorite Music Together® songs at the fourth annual My First Orchestral Concert, hosted by the Prelude Music Foundation (PMF), an organization that brings Music Together to preschoolers at dozens of high-need elementary schools in Houston. | | |
At the interactive concert, Music Together teachers were joined by musicians from some of the premier arts institutions in Houston, the Apollo Chamber Players, Houston Symphony, and Mercury Chamber Orchestra. The teachers and musicians performed many of the songs the preschoolers sang in their classrooms all year. Thousands of voices, young and old, joined together to greet each instrument during the “Hello Song,” explore a range of emotions with “Mr. Rabbit,” and dance, dance, dance with “Don Alfredo baila.”
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The Music Together ®
Banjo Song Collection
| Soon, families in Music Together classes around the world will be singing and jamming along to Banjo: The Best of Music Together, Volume 2. This collection of Music Together favorites include classics like “John the Rabbit,” along with our version of “Eensy, Weensy Spider” (or did you learn itsy-bitsy?!) and 19 more. | |
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Find a class near you
Go to our Class Locator to find a location in your neighborhood, and ask about visiting a class to see what we’re all about. Banjo Song Collection classes start soon in most locations. Sign up early to save your spot in the class of your choice!
| | Musical Parenting Tip: How do I get my child to...? | | |
There are so many aspects of parenting that are fun: witnessing first milestones; seeing your child laugh as they begin to discover life; and of course, the snuggles during Music Together lullabies! But, we’ve all had those days: “Put on your socks,” “Get in the car,” “Eat your peas…” and it just doesn’t happen without a hassle. Sometimes we can feel stuck if our children don’t want to come along for the ride. Well, there is one way to ease this stress—and maybe encourage your children to switch gears and do what they need to do. Try singing!
Check out the most recent post on the Music Together blog for a few ideas on how singing might make it a little easier to get through your day.
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“One Little Owl” Activity Page + Giveaway:
Illustrate Your Own Oak Tree Story
| | Ask your child to draw what they want to put in the old oak tree and share a snap with us on Instagram (@musictogetherworldwide) with #MTOneLittleOwl. Don’t forget to sing while you draw—it’s in this session’s Tambourine Song Collection and also available to listen on the free Music Together app. | | | |
Download our tree (from the One Little Owl Singalong Storybook) or draw your own.
Everyone who shares a photo will be entered into a raffle to win a $100 gift certificate toward Music Together class! Enter by June 30, 2025. Make sure your post is public so we can see it—or DM it to us. See Contest Rules for details.
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Playing Your Music Together ® Songs
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Want to play Music Together® songs from your mobile device?
Download our app to play your Music Together® collections from your mobile devices—or visit the Family Music Zone® to download mp3s to sync up with your favorite music apps. You just need the Music Access Code on the inside cover of your songbook. Need help getting started? Visit www.musictogether.com/account or check out this handy PDF. If you have any questions, please email support@musictogether.com.
| | Want to add your Music Together® songs to your favorite music apps, smart speakers, or your child’s music player (e.g., Tonies®)? | | | | |
Visit the Family Music Zone® to download mp3s to sync up with your favorite music apps (e.g., Spotify®), smart speakers (e.g., Alexa), or your child’s music player (e.g., Tonies®). Follow the manufacturer’s instructions on adding mp3s to the particular device. Here are some helpful links:
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Jump into summer reading with 20% off all Singalong Storybooks (hardcover and board book). Based on favorite Music Together songs, these storybooks inspire singing, pre-literacy learnings, and imaginative play between children and adults. Use coupon code STORYBOOK2025 at checkout on our online store.
*Offer expires June 30, 2025, and coupon code may not be combined with other offers or Singalong Storybook gift sets.
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Teach Music Together ® Near You
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Music Together® is growing worldwide, and many locations are hiring teachers. Know someone who you think would love teaching Music Together? (Maybe it’s you!) Go to our Class Locator and reach out to the director(s) near you to find your opportunity.
No location near you? Read more about starting your own Music Together classes or email directing@musictogether.com to discuss what's possible in your area.
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