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Songs: Excellent Learning Tools

To learn a language, constant repetition is essential and songs make repeating vocabulary and structures fun! Students enjoy the contemporary sound of Matt's music. Musical styles range from rock to rap and everything in between. The songs are highly melodic and feature simple and memorable refrains which students can learn quickly. These tunes can readily become "starting points" for many theme and story-related activities, and can be readily integrated into basal programs.

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About Matt

Matt is a former teacher who holds a PhD in education. As well as his own albums, one of which received a Juno nomination, he has recorded over 80 French songs for different publishing companies. He has toured throughout Canada and the United States, playing for close to a million children. His energetic music appeals to a wide range of ages, from six to fourteen.

Matt’s music beyond the classroom

Matt Maxwell, Ph.D., has written and performed about 200 songs in French for young audiences, producing material for a variety of large publishers as well as AIM Language Learning. Matt has also written a large of number of songs for general audiences including a 26-song collection for a rock musical he composed. This album, which tells the story of a young Native singer/songwriter, features the vocal talents of seven different studio singers, including two Aboriginal Vocalist of the Year award-winners. Matt’s musical influences include (amongst many others) the Beatles, Peter Gabriel, Simon & Garfunkel and Sting. Visit www.dreamsinger.ca for the full story and some free music downloads!

Histoires en action! Les raps de salle de classe

Attention, all AIM teachers! A new audio CD of partner/group raps! Wendy and Matt Maxwell have co-written a dozen great raps to go with all the partner/group activities, such as starting French class, handing out folders, working with puppets, story retelling, etc. These raps have catchy melodies and rhythms that will make your students want to sing and rap. Instrumental tracks are also included.
Please note: Teachers who have purchased both Levels 1 and 2 of Histoires en action! pour les tout petits will already have all these raps.

Un Jour

Un jour, the new CD by singer extraordinaire Juli Powers (whose voice has been likened to the voices of Sarah McLaughlin and K.D. Laing), includes songs with very catchy melodies and dynamic expression. Counting to 100.000 in French has never been as easy or fun to learn, and songs about the days of the week, months of the year, classroom objects, as well as greeting conversation, provide the French learner with remarkable tools for success. This CD appeals to students from grades four to eight.

Juli began as a singer/songwriter and performer of adult contemporary music, adding French education to her repertoire shortly after her debut as a French teacher. When she discovered the AIM she was even more inspired to implement songs in her instruction. Using the PDL for vocabulary, she got instantaneous participation from her students. Juli has written and recorded three fantastic songs for our Histoires en action ! Add-on Kit, and her music is a wonderful enhancement for any teacher using the AIM.

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Rigodon...Chantons!

Les chansons des fêtes françaises de l'Amérique du Nord.

This CD is part of the Rigodon series of activity books on the heritage of French North America. These traditional songs taken from all francophone regions of the continent, match each major festive occasion throughout the year: l'épluchette de blé d'Inde, La Guignolée, La Chandeleur, La Sainte-Catherine and Mardi gras to name a few.

It features a variety of folk musicians such as members of La Bottine Souriante, and the songs are interpreted with traditional instrumentation like fiddle, accordian, spoons and hurdy gurdy. Produced by author, folklorist and Core French teacher Andrea Haddad.

Galaxie CD
	Just released as a CD! Includes Zydeco song Les animaux du Bayou and François le fantôme, two of the songs that go with Wendy's popular plays. Lots of songs about space, extraterrestrials, etc. Also songs about protecting the environment. Click here for lyrics

Chansons Populaires – Matt – Greatest Hits
	This compilation CD features 16 of the most popular songs from Matt's six recordings. There are many upbeat numbers, including R&R Frère Jacques, Le rock des dinosaures, Louis la grenouille and Veux-tu danser?, as well as an interesting arrangement of well-known traditional song Day-O. Contains a booklet with the lyrics for all of the songs. Click here for lyrics

Comment ça va?

This perennial favourite features singable rock and reggae songs about Halloween, animals, parts of the body, transportation, musical instruments and other popular themes. Kids especially love Rock & Roll Frère Jacques.

Click here for lyrics

Quand tu seras grand
	Covers a wide variety of themes, including food, rooms of the house, careers, days of the week, months & seasons, farm animals, etc. Also contains a lively version of Kumbaya. Click here for lyrics

Le loup du Nord
	This Juno-nominated album features eclectic musical styles and a wide variety of themes, including Christmas, musical instruments, the environment, multiculturalism, dinosaurs, etc. Also contains the popular songs Louis la grenouille. Click here for lyrics

Veux-tu danser
	Full of high energy danceable tunes. Themes include sports, parts of the body, animals, peace education, extraterrestrials, and more. Click here for lyrics

Créer un monde de paix
	Matt's latest album focuses on peace and environmental issues. Upbeat music with styles from rap to calypso. Also featuring songs about food and animals. Your class will want to rock to Le boogie des grenouilles. Click here for lyrics