ELLA JENKINS: RHYTHMS OF CHILDHOOD

Ella Jenkins' 1963 album Rhythms of Childhood focuses on themes of nature. After observing Girl Scout troops at the Maine Folk Dance Camp, Ella noticed what children reacted to in the natural world and incorporated those subjects into the album: the rhythm of bird calls, the movement of the trees, and the way streams ripple. The album contains original compositions, including "Wake Up, Little Sparrow" and "Pretty Trees Around the World.” Listeners of all ages can enjoy this record, which provides opportunities for practicing harmonies and keeping time. Recommended for ages 2–9.

1 Pretty Trees Around the World
2 The Cedar Trees
3 The Cuckoo
4 Wake Up, Little Sparrow
5 Maid of Japan
6 Medley: Row, Row, Row Your Boat/Michael Row Your Boat Ashore/Canoe
7 Medley: Skip to My Lou/Red River Valley Dancing Theme/Reel
8 Banjo Medley
9 All Will Be Dancing
10 African Impressions (Part 1)
11 African Impressions (Part 1) Medley: Kum-Ba-Ya/O Reign O/En-Komoo-Zee-Gah-Ba-Ba