DoReMi Blog
The Christmas Eve Truce of 1914
It all started with soldiers singing carols in the trenches. According to the American poet, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, “Music is the universal language of mankind”. Music brings people together. It can break through barriers [...]
A Very Canadian Christmas
Holiday traditions in Canada are as diverse as the people who have come to call this country “home”. Like hockey, poutine, beaver tails, timbits, and the Canadarm, however, there are a few things that [...]
Where Do Our Holiday Songs Come From?
As we head into the holiday season, we are surrounded by the strains of some of our most cherished holiday songs. I found it surprising to learn that many of them were not actually written [...]
Sing Yourself Happy!
Whether you are a world-class singer, enjoy singing along to the radio, or only give concerts in the shower, singing can help you feel better. Belting out one of your favourite tunes can take your [...]
Singing Tips – Part 1
Have you ever wondered how singers can hold those long notes, or sing an entire phrase without having to take a breath? Proper breathing is one of the most important elements in singing. Breathing is [...]
Just Put on a Good Song!
One of the primary goals in Early Childhood Music Education is to build a child’s musical vocabulary. In this case that doesn’t mean a list of words, but rather it means patterns and sounds in [...]