religious objection

Any suggestions on how to approach Amazing Grace being religiously offensive to a family? They are Jewish. AG is such a key component of the program, especially in Accompaniment 1. The mother of my new student is fine with him playing it, but politely insisted…

• Last updated 6 years ago
• Accompaniment‏, Amazing Grace, changing lyrics, F1, foundation 1, I-IV-V, religious objection, songs for children, Songs for Everyone, substitutions for Amazing Grace

I have a pair of siblings in Level 2 who have asked to be exempted from learning the Star-Spangled Banner for religious reasons. I suggested a compromise: they would learn the chords, but SSB would be the only Accompaniment song I do not require they…

• Last updated 7 years ago
• F2, Foundation 2, Laurie Richards, not wanting to learn song, religious objection, split chords, Star Spangled Banner