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The Music Box
HMDT's programme for the under 5s is rooted in the belief that you're never too young to begin making music. The Music Box is a comprehensive programme of arts work with under 5s offering participants an opportunity to explore the foundations of music in a fun and interactive way. The Music Box spans a range of initiatives including family music making workshops, training of nursery staff and the creation of a range of resource packs. The programme uses a variety of appropriate music from many different cultural traditions and an impressive team of professional artists who introduce participants to a wide range of instruments, musical styles and repertoire. Whilst children are encouraged to explore rhythms and melodies, adults are given the skills to gain the confidence necessary to experiment in music making with their children.

The Music Box Publications

A day at home or away can be much more fun when you add music to it! Now you can enjoy songs and activities from The Music Box at home, or anywhere. Our collection of songbooks makes it easy to make music with young children with or without musical experience. From simple songs to full-scale activities for nurseries, you’re sure to find a book to entertain and learn with.

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Songs to Get You Through the Day is HMDT’s new songbook for babies and toddlers. This beautifully designed book consists of 12 original and catchy songs, each linked to a particular routine or time of day, designed to make each activity fun and easy to handle! The topics include a range of standard activities from nappy changing, brushing teeth and having a bath to some more unusual ones such as finding ways of stopping oneself saying ‘No’ too often to how to deal with exhaustion and perhaps frustration at particular times of the day! This exceptional full colour illustrated songbook includes the printed music for voice, piano and guitar, the lyrics and a CD for you to listen to and sing along with.

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This wonderful resource pack and CD consists of a collection of songs from countries around the world suitable for teaching under 5s to sing and make music. The pack has been a favourite of many parents/carers and teachers in places as far away as Australia!

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A well-structured resource pack and CD created for nursery assistants and teaching staff, which includes repertoire suitable for under 5s and offers advice on delivering music sessions, exercises and games to encourage further musical development. This pack's activities will delight children, and is a great resource for nursery professionals and parents alike!

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