Once Upon a Song

Music House for Children
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Interactive musical story tales for very young children told by Emma, and special guests.

  1. 05/08/2024

    Lion and Unicorn - a Musical Tale

    Did Lion love Unicorn? Follow the magical story of Lion as he woos his beautiful Unicorn and they sail far across the sea before returning to a triumphant wedding with friends and family from around the world. Packed with ancient nursery rhymes, songs and sound effects specially for families to join in with.  This story is inspired by the romance and subsequent marriage of Prince William and Princess Catherine. This whimsical tale shares a snapshot of their real life adventures.  Read, performed and recorded by Emma Hutchinson.

    14 min

  2. 03/02/2023

    Mouse and Majesty with Prologue by Granny Diana

    Mouse and Majesty follows a country mouse who travels across England to meet Her Majesty The Queen to invite her home for a cup of tea. Against all odds, Mouse pushes through challenges involving a horse, a train, a bicycle, a boat and a dangerous cat! At last Mouse finds Her Majesty the Queen, and the pair fly back to Mouse's home to Yorkshire in a hot air balloon to enjoy a well-deserved cuppa. In homage to our late Queen Granny Diana (she's on the back of the book!) recites her very special poem.  Complete with charming songs and playful sounds to enchant young children and adults alike.    Www.musichouseforchildren.com @emmahutchinsonmusic  @learnmusichouse

    11 min

  3. 12/24/2021

    The night before Christmas

    Sharing in the magic of Christmas listen to Granny Vonne who tells the traditional story of St Nicholas taken from a poem written by Clement C Moore in 1822. The wise old voice of a grandmother captures all that is family about spending time together listening, engaging with, and enjoying stories with a little smattering of music.  One story out of three! Musical tales are a wondrous way of encouraging young children to vocalise, sing, dance and leap off into the realms of vocal exploration. Expect musical mayhem, instrumental excitement and lots of unexpected surprises!  Thank you TNL Funding for supporting Once Upon a Song! www.musichouseforchildren.com   @emmahutchinsonmusic

    10 min

  4. 12/23/2021

    The song the shepherds heard

    Sharing in the magic of Christmas listen to Grandpa Hutch who tells of the story of a visit by angels to shepherds watching their sheep on a lonely hill with thousands of stars twinkling in the dark night sky. Written by Mary Entwhistle in 1932. One story out of three! Musical tales are a wondrous way of encouraging young children to vocalise, sing, dance and leap off into the realms of vocal exploration. Expect musical mayhem, instrumental excitement and lots of unexpected surprises!  Thank you TNL Funding for supporting Once Upon a Song! www.musichouseforchildren.com   @emmahutchinsonmusic

    11 min

  5. 12/22/2021

    The Christmas Pine

    Sharing in the magic of Christmas listen to Grandpa Hutch who tells of the story of a special Christmas tree that travels for hundreds of miles from Norway to London, in the UK. A beautiful story taken from real information written by Julia Donaldson.  one story out of three! Musical tales are a wondrous way of encouraging young children to vocalise, sing, dance and leap off into the realms of vocal exploration. Expect musical mayhem, instrumental excitement and lots of unexpected surprises!  Thank you TNL Funding for supporting Once Upon a Song! www.musichouseforchildren.com   @emmahutchinsonmusic

    10 min

  6. 12/21/2021

    Snow Magic

    As our last episode of Series 2 enjoy a winter story as told by the children themselves! Hear how the story swoops and sways, guided by their teacher, and how they add musical snippets to make it now with a flourish.  Written by Harriet Ziefert.  Musical tales are a wondrous way of encouraging young children to vocalise, sing, dance and leap off into the realms of vocal exploration. Expect musical mayhem, instrumental excitement and lots of unexpected surprises!  Thank you TNL Funding for supporting Once Upon a Song! www.musichouseforchildren.com   @emmahutchinsonmusic

    13 min

  7. 12/13/2021

    Zog and the flying doctor with Leon

    This charming story by Julia Donaldson captures whimsical poetry at its best as Zog and his friends gallop on rescue adventures helped by the marvellous Leon and Daddy Leon. Imagine those sounds and movements you can make as the story unfolds. Listen in, and join in!  Musical tales are a wondrous way of encouraging young children to vocalise, sing, dance and leap off into the realms of vocal exploration. Expect musical mayhem, instrumental excitement and lots of unexpected surprises!  Thank you TNL Funding for supporting Once Upon a Song! www.musichouseforchildren.com   @emmahutchinsonmusic

    16 min

  8. 11/29/2021

    Twinkle twinkle little star - a musical tale

    This age old, much loved song about our favourite star is turned into a miniature tale.  Listen in, and join in!  Musical tales are a wondrous way of encouraging young children to vocalise, sing, dance and leap off into the realms of vocal exploration. Expect musical mayhem, instrumental excitement and lots of unexpected surprises!  Thank you TNL Funding for supporting Once Upon a Song! www.musichouseforchildren.com   @emmahutchinsonmusic

    15 min
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About

Interactive musical story tales for very young children told by Emma, and special guests.

Information

  • Creator
    Music House for Children
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    24
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Emma Hutchinson
  • Show Website
    Once Upon a Song