Let's go for a Sleigh Ride

Sleigh Ride is a light orchestral piece written by Leroy Anderson. He first got the idea of riding this song during a heat wave during July in 1946. The orchestral version was first recorded in 1949 by Arthur Fiedler and the Boston Pops orchestra.

Lyrics were written for the piece in 1950 by Mitchell Parish and describe riding in a sleigh and other wintry activities.

I did this body percussion activity with some of my classes: (I did it slightly differently though!)

Clap along with this one:

This one is a bit more challenging:

Here is a cup routine to go along with the song:

Grab a couple of scarves (or kleenix) and move along with this video:

---

Here are some animated versions of the song:

A Muppet Sleigh Ride:

Sesame Street Sleigh Ride:

---

Gwen Stefani just released a Christmas Album that includes "Sleigh Ride". Have a listen:

---

Watch some "wind instruments" perform the song:

---

Explore some more music by Leroy Anderson at my blog post entitled "Plink Plank Plunk"