Anything Is Possible!
by Susie Davies-Splitter and Phil Splitter

- the second album in the 'Personal Positive Power' series of original and uplifting songs to motivate, energise and inspire.

Review

My year 4 class were unanimous in their response to the new Susie Davies-Splitter and Phil Splitter album - "These songs should be on the top 40". Susie and Phil have done it again in producing an album which children love and teachers will find invaluable.

'Anything is Possible' is a remarkable compositional achievement, featuring a variety o f musical styles, ranging from country, blues and gospel to ballads, pop and rock. Beautiful melodies and colourful harmonies reflect the uplifting themes captured in the songs. As in previous albums, Susie and Phil utilise a wide range of instruments enhancing the diversity of styles.

Each song provides teachers with many options for musical exploration. Body percussion, tuned and untuned percussion and improvisation can all be incorporated to develop students understanding and expression of the elements of music, e.g. beat, rhythm, harmony, pitch and ostinato. The vocal improvisations are musically inspiring and can be used as a model for students to develop their own skills.

The general suggestions for use accompanying the album provide creative ideas for students to discuss and reflect on the themes presented. These suggested activities will reinforce student learning and understanding, enhancing their musical performance. These songs would be ideal for school performances, concerts and graduations.

'Anything is Possible' is available in kit form which includes CD plus Baktraks (for which teachers are truly grateful!), lyric book and choral arrangements of all songs. All three items can also be purchased separately. Attractively presented with easy to follow content, the music specialist and general classroom teacher is sure to find this album a rich and valuable resource.

Kathryn Bullen
Classroom Music teacher
Grimwade House, Melbourne Grammar School

What is Welcome to Music?

An exciting, interactive and original collection of musical activities that encourages children and their parents, carers and teachers to move, dance, sing, play, create and love music. The series includes, CD's, Teacher's Books, Choral Arrangements and Musicals as well as Workshops, Artists in Schools programs and Concerts.

The 'Welcome to Music' series includes Rainbows, Trees & Tambourines (#1), Bop in the Bath (#2), Razzamajazz (#3), Boomerang Jam (#4), The Power Of You (#5), Move It! (#6) and now Anything Is Possible! (#7)
Visit Susie and Phil's new site (click on logo):

for heaps of info on each resource, sample audio files and sample Teacher's Manual pages!

CONTENTS - sample tracks available on the Welcome to Music site

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Song

1.

The Best I Can Be

2.

Swing Those Blues Away

3.

Anything Is Possible

4.

Everyone Sing

5.

Dare To Be You

6.

I Can Do It

7.

The Green and The Gold

8.

Have Fun while you're still alive

9.

Strive For The Highest

10.

Breakthrough for Life

11.

Shine Down

12.

More Than Words

13.

We'll always have the Music

I 4.

Angel Child

15.

Friends Forever

Our message

To help children learn and build skills for life such as listening, social and language skills, through enjoyment and fun and nurture a love of music, a gift and opportunity that EVERY child deserves.

If all children are involved in music from a young age then there will ultimately be more HARMONY in the world. Let's work towards making music an important part of our lives and our children's lives.

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