Music

The pioneers found great strength, peace and joy in music even as they were crossing the plains.  We would like to learn some of the songs they might have sung.  Please consider listening to or learning some of these songs so you are familiar with them for trek.

Folk Songs of the Time: 

I've Been Working on the Railroad 

Oh My Darling, Clementine

Oh Susana 

Shenandoah

Buffalo Gals

Shoo Fly! Don't Bother Me.

Skip to My Lou

Popular Hymns 

Come, Come Ye Saints

Behold A Royal Army

They the Builders (of Our Nation)

High on a Mountaintop

Carry On

A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief

How Firm a Foundation

The Spirit of God

Redeemer of Israel

Now Let Us Rejoice

Primary Songs about Pioneers 

Pioneer Children Sang As They Walked

Little Pioneer Children  

To Be a Pioneer

The Oxcart

The Handcart Song

Whenever I Think About Pioneers

Pioneer Lullaby

A Pioneering Heart

I Can Be a Modern-Day Pioneer