"Turn The Glasses Over"
European folk song
European folk song
Origin: Europe
Trivia: this piece can be traced back to the book Reminiscences by Nathaniel Paine Blaker (published 1906). "Turn the Glasses Over" is usually sung around harvest time in Europe. Farmers would get together after long weeks of harvesting crops to drink and be merry and sing this song together in celebration.
Listening Example
Listening Example
Having performed this in class before, please find someone and teach it to them!
Extension: this song may be paired with the Cup Game!
Extension Practice: Singing and Cup Game Practice