So here I am, wondering what to do with NO budget. I bought Music K-8 with my own $$ (which I've been doing for years). With issue 2 alone, I have practically everything I need: After-school choir will LOVE "The Holly and the Ivy," "Hear Those Bells," and "We Will Jingle" (LOL)! I needed something for all the kids to sing for Grandparents' Day (the day before Thanksgiving Break, and a VERY big deal at our school): Whoo-HOO! -- "Come Ye Thankful People Come" and "I Count My Blessings." We're supposed to do an international emphasis this year, especially including other languages ... Wheee!: "Celebramos" and even the Hawaiian one will work nicely.

- Colorado


Your music enhances our studies in so many ways.

- Georgia


Many thanks to Music K-8 and all the great things you have provided for the past 22 years. I love this magazine.

- Pennsylvania


I wanted to comment on how I enjoy the choreography instruction videos that you have available now. So many of the songs in the magazine beg for movement; and for those of us not gifted in creating choreography, this is wonderful! This feature alone guarantees that I will continue my subscription.

- Kansas


I used Music K-8 when I taught elementary music in the early 1990's. When I returned to elementary music two years ago, I had to get back to this wonderful resource. My students LOVE the music, and my choirs are always the hit at any concert!

- Ohio


LOVE YOU ALL AND YOUR FABULOUS MUSIC! I have referred many friends to your site and I always will!

- Michigan


For the 17 years I have been teaching, your resource has remained a favorite. [...] From my experience, yours is the best resource! Thanks for keeping it simple, diverse, and kid and teacher friendly all these years. You all are truly a blessing, and I have been blessed to share your music with hundreds of kids!

- North Carolina


Thank you so much for all the thoughtful effort you have put into your magazine. It is one of my first resources for a song to fit a specific occasion.

- North Carolina


I have been a loyal subscriber since 1990, and my whole teaching career has had a generous sprinkling of musical gems from Music K-8. The magazine has been a godsend and has made my life easier. Kudos to Paul and Teresa and all of the wonderful staff.

- Georgia


I am a music teacher and have been receiving Music K-8 magazine here at school for the past 15+ years. I LOVE the songs and the quality of the products! Teresa and the other composers are so totally tuned into what kids like! My students love singing their songs! Thanks so very much for all you do for all of us music educators. We are blessed to have Music K-8 and Plank Road Publishing to depend on for resources. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!

- Arizona


I honestly do not know how I would have gotten through my first year teaching without this web site! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

- Pennsylvania


[...]Plank Road is very generous in their time and help! I don't even think they realize the huge impact they have on our music education system across the nation.

- Oregon


I've been a [Mailing List] member since 1999. This list and my Music K-8 magazines are [my] most valuable resources.

- Minnesota


Wow! I am already a major fan of Plank Road’s Music K-8 and have been a subscriber for more than 10 years. I am continually amazed with the level of creativity and incredibly current music included in every issue. After all these years, Music K-8 keeps bringing it.

- Colorado


LOVE Teresa Jennings’ music! My kids LOVE her songs, and that's half the battle!

- Florida


I love the songs and the music, and my kids love it as well. It's easy to get them involved with this music. It's the only program I use at this time!

- Missouri


You Plank Road folks are one of the most wonderful things that have ever happened to elementary music instruction!

- Florida


Thanks for always having the highest quality musicians and sound mixing.

- Washington


I am in a low income school district (over 50% of our students are on free or reduced lunch). Your resources, along with the state-issued music curriculum that is five years old, is all I use. Your music is current and fun, and the students love it! You have provided a great resource for me in a district with little money for the arts. Thanks!

- New York


If I were moving to some impoverished district anywhere in the U.S. (and maybe in the world) and had NO money to spend, I would subscribe to your magazine as my text. I would use it to teach the written part of music - you do an excellent job writing songs that children can actually read rhythmically - like notes, clefs, repeat signs, etc. The FABULOUS, stylistically correct accompaniments are another reason why I would chose your magazine. Also, you do an excellent job of addressing subjects all across the curriculum - holidays, historical events, etc.- with wit, humor and songs pitched appropriately for kids.

- Illinois


I love Music K-8! I am so happy I found you. Without this resource I probably would not be a music teacher. It is difficult teaching from outdated materials (hardcover books from 1990 that our administrators think are good). Music K-8 is affordable and user-friendly.

- Michigan


I love this magazine... and the Music K-8 Mailing List. I know that I can search and get all sorts of ideas of ways to use the materials, and get other perspectives on classroom management, techniques, etc. The quality of the CDs and the way the songs entice the students make teaching music one of the best parts of my day. Plank Road, you make me look good!

- Montana


I used most of the songs from this issue for our school program, and on the day of the program, I slipped and gave myself a concussion. The show went on without me, thanks to the CDs and memorable lyrics (and a paraprofessional who reads music). I'm not sure if even the kids realized that I wasn't there.

- Montana


Isn’t it great to have a place to go to talk to colleagues, ask questions, discuss teaching techniques, and share personal stories? I would never want to teach without my Music K-8 magazines and this fantastic e-mail list.

- Nebraska


This series has been a godsend to me at my school. Especially the program songs and the recorder pieces. Thanks for everything.

- Connecticut


I love this magazine. I have used it since I began teaching, and I am about to retire, so that alone says a lot. I look forward to getting it. It would be nice if it came out every week and had all our lessons planned for us and all the music we need to teach right there in our hands. It is the closest thing I have come to that. Thanks for doing such a great job.

- Nebraska


Next year, I will discontinue [competitor’s magazine] but continue with Music K-8 because my students love the music. I appreciate the affordabililty and generous copyright of Music K-8 magazines. I also love that I can order "singles" from back issues and download them to my computer. If my budget gets cut down to zero, I am confident that I could and would purchase the subscription myself. Lastly, I just really appreciate the "family atmosphere" that your company has. I always think that if we ever move North that I would love to work with Plank Road. Thank you for all of your hard work for music education!

- Missouri


I really love Music K-8 and CONSTANTLY use your resources in my classroom. Keep up the good work. You guys are greatly appreciated!

- Arkansas


I don't think I would still be teaching if I didn't have Music K-8 as a resource. I know I can find a song for ANY theme, activity, lesson, or situation that I want to use in my classroom, and I thank you all for that. You make our jobs much less difficult!

- Wisconsin


I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Digest Mailing List!

- Texas


I so appreciate your contribution to music education. Your arrangements are met with so much enthusiasm by my students. I have gotten so many great ideas from your Mailing List Archives, and the Recorder Karate site is the best! You have been so helpful and added so much to my teaching that I always check your site first and purchase from you whenever possible. Thank you again.

- Kansas


YOU GUYS ARE AWESOME and it seems like a great, friendly, and productive place to work and be a part of a winning team. Just as the saying in my music room states: "Team work makes the dream work." Keep doing what you are doing!

- North Carolina


You ARE THE magazine for music teachers.

- North Carolina


Love your publication and will continue to purchase to keep my subscription current. I “inherited” years 1-8 and have purchased ever since!

- Florida


I'm really happy with all the songs and recorder music available for the age I teach. It makes my teaching so easy. Thank you so much.

- Brazil


I love Music K-8 because the music fits both my budget and the needs of my students!

- New York


I truly enjoy your magazine. I don't always have time to read it right away, but I always find time to listen to the CDs. The previews are also something I enjoy listening to, because it helps me plan for whatever shows I may be in the process of planning. If there is a new song available, I'll add it in, and then I am anxiously awaiting the magazine’s arrival so I can begin teaching it right away! I also think that the songs are so inspiring and upbeat that it is almost impossible to fail! Just add a few props, dance steps, costumes, and appropriate text, and link a few songs together on a particular subject and, “Presto!” - instant show stopper!

- New York


Thank you for all of the wonderful resources you have provided. I can use your excellent compositions for all of my concerts!

- Colorado


Keep up the great work! Music K-8 is one of my main resources!

- Colorado


I really LOVE Music K-8. Your products are so teacher-friendly, and my students love the content of Music K-8. THANK YOU for existing!

- Maryland


Thanks Music K-8! You are an invaluable resource for my music program!

- Texas


I wouldn't change a thing. I love your music, I use it in all my concerts, and the kids love to perform it. The parents are always raving about my shows.

- New York


I just want to say thanks again for making such a wonderful product. I use the magazine throughout the year, not only in my weekly classroom lessons, but in building programs (musicals) throughout the year. You all make my job so much easier and enjoyable! Keep up the fantastic work!

- Arizona


You are great. Just keep up the great work. Twelve years ago, I came from High School/Middle School to Elementary and found Music K-8. I don't know what I would have done without all of the songs and suggestions from other teachers.

- Kansas


I just want to thank you for taking the guess work out of concert music searching. I can always depend on your magazine for great teaching tools. I'm really burned out and don't know what I'd do without you! Thanks so much.

- Iowa


Your music is wonderful. Your accompaniments are top-notch. We rely on your publication for a good portion of our performance music. Your songs are always well-received and enjoyed by our community. Thanks, and keep up the good work!

- Oklahoma


Love the videos on the Video Network.

- Florida


I've been a fan for years and am back teaching K-5, so one of the first things I made sure of was a subscription to Music K-8.

- Iowa


My students are addicted to earning recorder "belts" and enjoy the wonderful orchestrations to the ten pieces in Recorder Karate. I love that you often include Boomwhacker features.

- Iowa


I really appreciate Music K-8. It is such a relief knowing we have new music to choose from for every month and every teaching situation. Plus, the prices are so reasonable, I just don't know how you do it.

- Florida


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