Wishing You Merry
by Teresa Jennings
We're hoping that the sentiment of this merry waltz is self-explanatory through its words. The gentle nature of the accompaniment should help as well. While the use of the word "merry" implies a seasonal emphasis, it doesn't actually say that anywhere, so you could use this piece any time of year. And wishing good things to others? Definitely not contained to one month, season, time, or purpose. In a perfect world, it would be always, anywhere, and everywhere.
You'll note that this piece includes an optional bells part. This adds to the overall delicacy and joy, but the piece will work without them, too. On our web site, you will find an alternate accompaniment version without the bell guide for those of you who prefer that. We have also provided a bells part PDF you can download as needed.
Wishing You Good Signs
One way to make this song a little more special in performance or just in the classroom – with or without the bells – is to add sign language. To help you with this, teacher/signer Nate Jones has created video demonstrations that you can use to teach your students signs for this song. You will find these videos at our web site, free to subscribers.
Text is taken from Music K-8 magazine.