Thinking of starting Choir Olympics at your school? Looking for something new to add to your Choir Olympic tradition? Why not explore the music of the Olympics!
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As a warm up before our after Olympic events, try incorporating the national anthems of the competing teams. Your choir could learn various anthems in their original language or in English. You could play the anthem of the winning team after each event is complete or after each round of competition. The choices are endless! Check out the links below for FREE anthem resources.
Encyclopedia of Anthems: A comprehensive book (viewable as free pdf) detailing all known anthems with sheet music in the original language.
Anthem World: Includes audio clips and English translations for 100s of countries. No sheet music.
Anthem Info: Historical information on a variety of anthems. Sheet music available in single pdf pages only.
Flags & Lyrics: Includes links to purchase flags as well as brief flag history and audio recordings of anthems.
SHEET MUSIC BY NATION
OTHER LINKS TO SHARE WITH STUDENTS
Classicfm Article about South Africa's anthem