This illustrated new children's book and CD of 26 songs, poems, nursery rhymes and prayers captures generations of Armenian musical traditions in an inviting style that brings entire families together in song and spirit. In Reflections Of My Childhood, Armenian-American musician Houry Yapoujian Schmeizl performs modern arrangements of timeless songs that have been passed down through Armenian families for centuries. Poems and prayers from Armenia that teach kids traditional stories and important moral lessons are recited with delight to charm kids of all ages and inspire a passion to explore the heritage of Armenia.
And as an invaluable service to people from Armenia, America and around the world, this book and companion CD for children includes Armenian text, pronunciation track, English translations and transliterations of the Armenian singing so anyone can listen, enjoy and understand these very special children's songs without requiring any Armenian language skills. It also comes with music in lead sheet form for piano, guitar and vocal with every song transcribed into standard musical notation. This insightful, one of a kind collection will become a treasured family songbook for Armenians and Americans alike, for many generations to come.
Reflections of My Childhood is now in its second printing and includes six accompaniment tracks for singing, performing and teaching. Order now!
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Houry and her sister Elise Vaughn ~ Houreeg and Kooyreeg. Elise performs on many of the pieces on the companion CD. |
Kids Love This!
"Sing that one again, Mommy, again!" |
About the Book and CD
The Armenian music children's book and CD "Reflections Of My Childhood" shown on display at the Armenian bookstore Sardarabad, Glendale, Calif. |
Where to Find the Book and CD
 Jacqueline and Houry at the NY Diocese of the Armenian Church where "Reflections" is on sale at the bookstore. |
Moms Love This!"My sister, Katherine Avesian, bought us Reflections
of My Childhood for my daugher, Penelope. We listened to it today &
had such a great time! The cd is wonderful & the book makes it easy
to sing & follow along. It was also a fun "refresher"
course for the Armenian songs i remember from my own childhood. Penelope
is only 5 months old right now, but i know that we'll be enjoying these
songs together for many years to come. It's a great way for her to learn
about her Armenian heritage! Thank You so much!" "From the moment I heard the first track on the
CD, I was hooked! Whether you’re interested in exploring the music
of another culture or just want to enjoy some beautiful music, you will
thoroughly enjoy this collection." My name is Paola Kassabian (one of the singers from Hoy Lari!). I ordered your "Reflections of My Childhood" Book/CD. What a great job you have done!! Seriously, bravo for all your hard work. I can tell you have spent endless hours and lots of energy on this project. I wish you the very best- hopefully lots of new moms (Armenian moms) realize how great your CD is. |
Events & Book SigningsApril 11, 2010, 12:30pm April 20, 2010, time TBA The Armenian Reporter features "Reflections Of My Childhood." I can't tell you how much my little grandson and I
are enjoying, Houry's CD. Last night we were babysitting and sang Payloon
Payloon Asdgheegner... I wish I had a CD like that when my children
were babies. It's so perfect, because as you know, my Armenian is limited.
I am reacquainting myself with Armenian phrases from the children's
songs. Please thank all involved in this treasure of a book. |
Kids
sing along and read along with the children's songbook and companion
CD, Reflections of My Childhood. Kids learn
to read and speak in Armenian and in English while sharing family fun
time with parents, grandparents and good friends. Yours may even ask
to play the piano, drum or oud.
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