Paint the Silence | October 2009
from the What's New! Newsletter Index

"A painter paints his pictures on canvas. But musicians paint their pictures on silence. We provide the music, and you provide the silence." - Leopold Stokowski

Leopold Stokowski (1882-1977) was a British born American conductor known for his role as the conductor in Walt Disney's feature film Fantasia.

So go paint the silence, and make a few kids giggle too!

What's New...

Free Printable Sheet Music

Piano
Here are two new original works from MMF! plus 8 more piano solos that kids love to play.

Boom, Boom, Indian Drum by Andrew Fling for Easy/Level 2 Piano Solo

Boom, Boom, Indian Drum is jam-packed with that characteristic indian pow-wow sound that is always a kids pleaser!

Catch the Villian by Andrew Fling for Intermediate/Level 5 Piano Solo

The Chase is a whimsical, fast moving piece that captures the excitement of the old fashioned silent movie chase scene.

Hallelu, Hallelu for Easy/Level 2 Piano Solo
Sweetly Sings the Donkey for Easy/Level 1 Piano Solo
Camptown Races by Steven Foster for Easy/Level 2 Piano Solo
Goodbye, Old Paint by Jean-Joseph Mouret for Easy/Level 2 Piano Solo
Scheherezade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for Intermediate/Level 3 Piano Solo
Country Gardens | English Folksong for Intermediate/Level 3 Piano Solo
I've Got Peace Like a River | Traditional Hymn for Easy/Level 2 Piano Solo
Arabesque by Friedrich Burgmüller for Intermediate/Level 5 Piano Solo

Harp
Scheherezade by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov for Easy Harp Solo
Country Gardens | English Folksong for Easy Harp Solo
I've Got Peace Like a River | Traditional Hymn for Beginner Harp Solo

Instrumental with Piano
Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Clarinet Solo
Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Trumpet Solo
Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Violin Solo
Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Flute Solo

Free Lesson Plans

I Caught a Fish Alive | Quarter Note and Eighth Note/Grade K-2

Music Studio Management Software

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Featured Composer: Johannes Brahms

Free Printable Sheet Music
Lullaby (Cradle Song) for Piano Solo by Johannes Brahms
Waltz in Ab for Piano Solo by Johannes Brahms
Hungarian Dance No. 5 (Five) for Piano Solo by Johannes Brahms

Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Clarinet Solo
Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Trumpet Solo
Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Violin Solo
Brahms Lullaby by Johannes Brahms for Intermediate Flute Solo

Free Printable Worksheets
Brahms Word Search Worksheet
Brahms Coloring Page

Free Lesson Plans
Homeschool Music Lesson Plans

Big Changes for MMF!
MMF! is considering some big changes to the website. Look for a special email to hear what's happening, and add your valued opinion in a 5 question survey.

Thanks for your interest in our resources,

Andy Fling
Owner/Teacher

Shelly Nierman
Website Development Associate/Teacher

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