A Year in Unison!

A Year in Unison! Seasonal & Holiday Songs for Grades PreK-4

Always have the perfect song ready for every season, holiday, and special occasion with A Year in Unison! by Michael Souders. This versatile collection features 28 engaging songs designed specifically for young singers, making it an invaluable resource for elementary music teachers, classroom teachers, homeschool educators, and children's choir directors.

Rather than a traditional musical with a storyline and script, A Year in Unison! provides a full year of ready-to-use performance pieces that can be presented individually, grouped into seasonal programs, or combined with teacher-created narration and dialogue. Whether you're celebrating Halloween, Valentine's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, the changing seasons, or monthly classroom themes, you'll always have a developmentally appropriate song at your fingertips.

Written especially for primary-age students, these brief and accessible selections are easy to teach, enjoyable to sing, and perfect for classroom use, assemblies, concerts, and special school events.

Why Teachers Love A Year in Unison!

• Perfect for grades PreK-4
• 28 songs covering holidays, seasons, and monthly themes
• Provides music for the entire school year
• Easy-to-teach unison arrangements
• Ideal for music classes and classroom use
• Flexible for concerts, assemblies, and special programs
• Great resource for substitute planning and last-minute performances
• Suitable for beginning singers and young choirs

Celebrations and Themes Included

• The Four Seasons
• Halloween
• Valentine's Day
• Saint Patrick's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Mother's Day
• Father's Day
• Monthly Themes Throughout the Year
• Additional School and Classroom Celebrations

Not a Traditional Musical

A Year in Unison! is a song collection rather than a scripted musical. Teachers can perform individual songs throughout the year, create seasonal concerts, or combine selections into customized programs that fit their school's needs.

Perfect for Elementary Music Programs

Many elementary music teachers struggle to find quality performance material for smaller school events and seasonal celebrations. This collection solves that problem by providing a year's worth of age-appropriate songs in one convenient resource.

Educational Benefits

• Builds singing confidence
• Develops pitch matching and vocal skills
• Supports seasonal and holiday learning
• Provides opportunities for public performance
• Encourages classroom participation
• Creates connections between music and school celebrations

Kit Includes

• Teacher's Guide
• Downloadable PDFs
• Downloadable Music Tracks
• 28 Seasonal and Holiday Songs
• Performance Resources

A Year in Unison! Frequently Asked Questions

What grades is A Year in Unison! designed for?

The collection is recommended for students in PreK through grade 4.

Is A Year in Unison! a musical?

No. This is a collection of 28 songs designed for use throughout the school year rather than a scripted musical production.

How many songs are included?

The collection includes 28 songs covering seasons, holidays, and special occasions.

Can the songs be performed individually?

Yes. Most teachers use the songs individually throughout the year as seasonal or holiday performance pieces.

Can I create my own program using these songs?

Absolutely. The collection is flexible and can be adapted into custom concerts, assemblies, and classroom presentations.

What holidays and celebrations are included?

The collection includes songs for Halloween, Valentine's Day, Saint Patrick's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Mother's Day, Father's Day, the seasons, and many other occasions.

Is this a good resource for elementary music teachers?

Yes. Many teachers use A Year in Unison! as a year-round resource because it provides performance-ready songs for nearly every major school celebration.

What materials are included in the kit?

The kit includes the Teacher's Guide, downloadable PDFs, downloadable music tracks, and performance resources.