Traditional childrens' songs which stand the test of time and overflow with energy, fun, and character.

13 MP3 Songs
KIDS/FAMILY: General Children's Music, KIDS/FAMILY: Kid Friendly



Details:
A Parent and Teacher Association:

Find out why teachers from across the country consider Fred Koch's "Children's Record" an invaluable resource for their classroom! And with so many "traditional" children's music recordings available, why are parents choosing to share this one with their children?

The answer is in the way that Fred Koch approaches music for children. It is vital to KNOW what the kids find meaningful and engaging. How does a recording artist do that? Easy - spend time with children. Fred has years of experience as a music teacher with 3 - 7 year old children. He's a dad and he writes childrens' music reviews for Chicago Parent and Parents' magazine.


Fred's thoughts about "Children's Record":

"This recording was especially fun to make. I polled lots of students to find out what traditional children's songs they loved to sing. When we finally picked the songs to record, we went into the studio with some great musicians to create a little different approach to traditional music for children.

Kids love to sing with other kids and hear other kids sing, so you'll hear lots of children's voices on "Children's Record." Discerning musical adults will enjoy the fine musicians including drummer Paul Wertico (Pat Metheny Group), multi-instrumentalist Howard Levy (Bela Fleck, John Prine, Dolly Parton, Kenny Loggins) and the extraordinary jazz pianist, Bobby Wright."


Who came up with the album's title?:

Yeah, what about the not-so-creative title, "Children's Record?" Fred says that when this album was released, there was an overabundance of cutesy titled children's records with lots of rainbows and splashy multi-colored artwork, so he wanted something to stand out. (Before the artwork got redesigned in 1998, the cover was even more generic looking!)


What's most important?:

When it comes down to it, it is the music that is most important. And the music is what has kept loyal listeners and fans spreading the word about "Children's Record."