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About Andrea R Huelsenbeck

Andrea R Huelsenbeck is a wife, a mother, a grandmother, and a former elementary general music teacher. A freelance writer in the 1990s, her nonfiction articles and book reviews appeared in Raising Arizona Kids, Christian Library Journal, and other publications. She is currently working on a middle grades novel and a poetry collection.

George Frederic Handel

Georg Friederich Händel (1685-1759) was born in Halle, in what is now Sachsen (Saxony), Germany. Though he showed interest in music as a child, his father wanted him to study law. His mother, however, encouraged his musical inclinations. While still … Continue reading

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Storytime

Gather the children.

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Video of the Day: Happy Thanksgiving

For your listening pleasure today.

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Scripture Break #39

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Scripture Break #38

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Scripture Break #37

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Scripture Break #36

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Tap Your Feet to New Orleans Jazz

At about the 0:37 mark, there’s a couple dancing in the background. Pure joy.

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Video of the Day: Violin Prodigy

This is Joshua Tan at age 10. You can see more of Josh on his YouTube Channel.

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Nursery Rhymes are Terrific!

I was born about seven months after my parents emigrated to the United States from Germany. One of the many things my mother did right (probably at the suggestion of the neighborhood moms) was read to me every day. This … Continue reading

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