Wednesday, May 13, 2015

Memorial Day Singalong

Sing alongs are some of my favorite sessions to lead. Especially, if they are connected to a special day. I do like adding other aspects such as instruments, reminiscing or movement to add to my session and make them more individualized rather than entertainment.  I put together a patriotic sing along years ago and have used it more than any other session I've planned.  Patriotic songs can be used for President's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veteran's Day or any other day of significance including 9/11 (Patriot Day), D-Day, etc. From my experience, these Patriotic/Folk songs bring people together and engage residents more than any other type of music.  The facial affects, reminiscing opportunities, sensory stimulation with use of props, singing opportunities are naturally incorporated within the session.

For Memorial Day, I will definitely be reading the poem "In Flanders Fields." Poppies or at least lapel poppies are in order. Reciting the "Pledge of Allegiance" and folding the flag will help bring back memories as well.


  1. The Star-Spangled Banner
  2. Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning
  3. Taps
  4. Anchors Aweigh
  5. The Caissons Go Rolling Along
  6. The Marine's Hymn
  7. Army Air Corps Song
  8. When Johnny Comes Marching Home
  9. Columbia, The Gem of the Ocean
  10. Dixie
  11. Battle Hymn of the Republic
  12. America
  13. Yankee Doodle
  14. Folk Songs: Down By the Riverside
  15. He's Got the Whole World in His Hands
  16. My Bonnie 
  17. Home on the Range
  18. Tramp! Tramp! Tramp!
  19. Over There
  20. This Land is Your Land
  21. America, The Beautiful
  22. You're a Grand Old Flag
  23. Yankee Doodle Dandy
  24. Let There Be Peace on Earth
  25. Now is the Hour
  26. There's a Long, Long Trail
  27. Till We Meet Again
  28. God Bless America

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