Inclusive Holiday Recorder Songbook
The Politically Correct Book of Holiday Songs for Recorder
What Is This Book?
The Politically Correct Book of Holiday Songs for Recorder is a multicultural holiday recorder song collection that celebrates diversity and inclusivity. It features easy solo arrangements of popular holiday songs from many traditions, including Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Eid al-Fitr, New Year’s, and more. Designed for accessibility and fun, it offers a lighthearted, politically aware approach to holiday music that welcomes every student and every celebration.
Who Is This Book For?
This book is ideal for late elementary through adult beginners on recorder, as well as returning players who want a festive, accessible repertoire.
It works well for school music programs, winter concerts, multicultural celebrations, private lessons, homeschool families, community groups, and church or community center events.
Teachers looking for inclusive holiday repertoire and families seeking non-exclusive holiday music for home playing will find a wide variety of songs for many backgrounds and beliefs.
What Makes This Book Easy for Kids to Learn?
Arrangements are kept melodic and clear, with straightforward rhythms that are comfortable for newer players.
Tunes are written in recorder-friendly keys to minimize finger stretches and awkward accidentals.
The pacing of pieces moves from easier, well-known songs to slightly more challenging selections, giving students a smooth path to progress.
Clean layout and uncluttered pages help young players stay focused on the notes and phrasing instead of being overwhelmed by dense notation.
What Music Does the Book Include?
The book includes solo recorder arrangements of well-known holiday songs from multiple cultural and religious traditions.
You’ll find Christmas carols, Chanukah songs, Kwanzaa-inspired selections, pieces for Bodhi Day and Winter Solstice, songs for Eid al-Fitr and New Year’s celebrations, and a humorous nod to Festivus with “The Festivus Song.”
The collection is designed so that a single book can support an entire season of multicultural winter and holiday performances.
Are There Fun Extras Included?
This book focuses on the music itself and does not include additional extras.
What’s Inside the Book?
Inclusive solo holiday songs for soprano recorder
Repertoire from Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Bodhi Day, Winter Solstice, Eid al-Fitr, and New Year’s
A humorous Festivus selection: “The Festivus Song”
Progressive difficulty from simpler to more challenging tunes
Clear, easy-to-read notation layouts
Arrangements suitable for classroom use, recitals, and assemblies
Music that supports multicultural and interfaith holiday programs
Flexible pieces that can be performed as solos or adapted into small-ensemble settings
Skills Your Child Will Learn
Basic recorder tone and breath control
Finger coordination and smooth note changes
Rhythmic reading with holiday-themed music
Confidence performing familiar songs in front of others
Expressive phrasing and musicality in melodies
Listening skills across different cultural music traditions
Respect and appreciation for diverse holiday celebrations
How to Use This Book
Teachers can use the book as a core resource for winter and holiday units, choosing songs that match the backgrounds of their students and school community.
Parents can support home practice by encouraging children to pick songs from different holidays and discuss the traditions behind each tune.
Students can prepare solo pieces for school concerts, talent shows, or family gatherings, or play selections together in small recorder ensembles by doubling the melodies in unison or simple harmonies.
Community and faith-based groups can use the book to create inclusive holiday programs that acknowledge many celebrations rather than focusing on just one.
Frequently Asked Questions
What level of recorder player is this book best for?
It is best suited to late beginner through early intermediate recorder players who can read basic notation and are comfortable with simple rhythms.
Can this book be used in public schools with diverse student populations?
Yes. The book is designed to be inclusive, featuring holiday songs from many cultures and traditions to support multicultural curriculum goals.
Is the book only for soprano recorder?
The arrangements are written with the standard soprano recorder in mind, which is the typical classroom instrument.
Are the songs suitable for performance?
Yes. The pieces are arranged for easy learning but are polished enough for concerts, school assemblies, and community events.
Does the book focus on any one holiday more than others?
The emphasis is on variety and inclusivity, offering a broad mix of holidays so teachers and families can choose what fits their needs.
Learn More
For additional music tutorials and demonstrations, visit the official Music Fun Books YouTube Channel.
Where to get it
Available now on Amazon.