Revised Curricula

Guided by the committee’s recommendations, GIA Publications has revised the First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege curricula. The following documents provide specific details about each revision.

• First Steps in Music for Infants and Toddlers – Revised Supplement, June 7, 2023

• First Steps in Music for Preschool and Beyond – Revised Supplement 2020

Material that was deemed to be harmful, derogatory, or disrespectful was removed. New songs and rhymes from a variety of world cultures were added. The link above details the specific revisions that were made to each component of the First Steps in Music curriculum, including the curriculum book and the supplemental folk song collections. The revised resources are available at www.giamusic.com/firststepsrevision. 

• Conversational Solfege – Revised Supplement, May 28, 2022

Conversational Solfege Level 1
Conversational Solfege Level 2
Conversational Solfege Level 3
The Book of Canons
The Book of Song Dances
The Book of Song Tales
The Book fo Playground Songs and Rhymes

• Revision Feedback Form for Songs or Rhymes

Scholars and educators are encouraged to provide relevant feedback about any song or rhyme in the curriculum. Please fill out your name, email address, the title of the song or rhyme, and any comment, question, or information you wish to provide.