Mrs. Thurman told me that when she found it originally and played it for the kids, it wasn't in their singing register, it was much lower. So naturally, the children tried to sing it in the register. She took the audio, edited the pitch and made it sound more like chipmunks -- the kids LOVE it. They also do some movements to it which is great because it gets the kids moving at 7:30am!
Her recording is on a cassette tape, so I had to do all the pitch and tempo editing myself with the audio file I found - and I think I did a pretty good job!
It's a special day when it's your birthday at Richardsville!!
This song is awesome! I definitely see why the kids love it!
ReplyDeleteI really love the birthday song, Matt! Is there any way I can download it? I want YOUR version.
ReplyDeleteI am enjoying reading about your adventures in student teaching. I am, in fact, writing an Orff arrangement to Angry Birds for my spring concert. :-) Sounds like you are with a very creative and fun teacher! I bet the kids already love you!
Mrs. Hampton
Mrs. Hampton --
DeleteI'll be happy to send you a copy of this song! What is your e-mail address, I will send it via that.