Welcome To Mussomeli

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  • About the Authors
  • Preface
  • Introduction: Rediscovery
  • Map of Italy
  • Welcome to Mussomeli
  • A Brief Introduction to the Music of Italy
  • Pronunciation (Italian)
  • THE SONGS:
  • Ventiquattro Gatti Blu -- Twenty-four Blue Cats
  • Ma Che Bel Castello -- What A Beautiful Castle
  • Girogirotondo -- Round and Round
  • La Macchina del Capo -- The Boss's Car
  • La Bella Lavanderina -- The Beautiful Washer Girl
  • Oh Come Balli Bella Bimba -- Oh How You Dance Beautiful Girl
  • Alla Fiera di Mastr' Andre -- At Mister Andre's Market
  • PART TWO:
  • Family Recipes
  • Some Italian Words and Phrases
  • Timeline: World History
  • Timeline: Influences on Sicily
  • The Armchair Adventurer: Links to the world wide web
  • Friendship packs: International Penpals
  • Link the Songs to the MENC National Standards for Music
  • Selected Resources