A Day on the Farm: Discover the magic of the farm through these wonderful songs - Ages 4 to 7
By Maria B. Lostoski
"A Day on the Farm" is a charming collection of thirteen songs, flowing without dialogue or narration that tells a story of farm life from the perspectives of the various inhabitants. Perform the whole program or pick and choose among songs about roosters, hens, donkeys, cats, dogs, sheep, geese, cows, and/or pigs. All of the songs cleverly and often hilariously voice the feelings of the animals (as well as the human folk) as they go about their daily routines on a typical day on the farm. Minimal use of sets, props, or costumes. Kit includes: book with vocal scores/piano accompaniment /guitar chords; performance suggestions; sing-along and performance /accompaniment CD.
About the Author
Maria B. Lostoski is a music teacher and children's song composer living just outside Washington DC with her husband and three children. She has taught music at Norwood School, a private K-8 school in Bethesda, since 1987. Ms. Lostoski has also written several other musical productions for pre-school through grade 1, including "The Mammal Family," "Bugs!," and "The Gifts of the Apple Tree." Ms. Lostoski has had a life-long interest in the folk song repertoire of America and beyond. Her productions frequently intersperse these well-known tunes with her own compositions, which are naturally steeped in folk idiom.
Amazing Songs
I saw kindergartners performing these delightful songs. The students seemed to be having so much fun. "A Day on the Farm" written and directed by Lower School Music Teacher extraordinaire, Maria Lostoski is a just wonderful show. I loved experiencing the musical adventures of some of the cutest bunch of farm animals I have ever seen. Congratulations!
