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November 21st is National Hello Day. Greeting people is a social skill we learn as children.It is a way of acknowledging those around us. Believe it or not, the word “hello” came into existence around 1829.
Most music therapy sessions begin with a greeting or hello song. I asked my Twitter and Facebook friends what songs they used and here is what I received.
No particular group:
Lisa Lingus shared this one on Facebook: “Hello, Hello, Hello, What a wonderful word”
Preschool:
@JordanEM Currently using the song "Hello my friends," combined with "Stand Up, Wiggle." #ece #prek
@billmatney
Bill Matney
Older Adult:
@JordanEM faves: if I knew you were coming I'd've baked a cake; hey good lookin' (the fellas really like that one)
@bachinaminuet
Carolyn D.
Faith Halverson-Ramos recommended “Hello, I Love You” for the boomers!
@JordanEM if they were sleeping when I arrived, "Beautiful Dreamer" but softly. If they still slept, I left and returned later.
@CIMusicResearch
Ginny Driscoll
Intergenerational
Here is the evening version of the song I currently use in intergenerational groups of preschoolers and older adults.
For some Friday Fun
I leave you with this Hello – Goodbye song 
