Ulverscroft’s Red & Blue Large Print Song Book CD Collections
Ideal for Aged Care & Dementia-Friendly Music Programs
Have the Ulverscroft Red and Blue Large Print Song Books but no piano or pianist? This specially curated CD collection is your ready-to-go solution for creating meaningful, musical moments—no musical training required.
Professionally recorded by well-known Australian entertainer Barry Hall, this 2-volume set includes 381 piano tracks that perfectly match every song in the Red and Blue books.
Whether you’re planning a sing-along, memory care program, or simply want to fill your space with music that uplifts and unites—this CD collection is the perfect companion to your Red and Blue Song Books.
Designed for Aged Care & Dementia Support:
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Cognitive stimulation through familiar tunes that may spark memory recall
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Emotional connection by evoking meaningful life moments through music
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Group interaction during sing-alongs or music quizzes
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Seated movement sessions to encourage gentle physical activity
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Relaxing background music for mealtimes or quiet spaces
Activity Name:
Sing-Along Memories
Duration:
30–45 minutes
Objective:
To promote joy, memory recall, and social interaction through familiar music.
Materials Needed:
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Ulverscroft Red or Blue Large Print Song Books
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Matching CD collection (Red or Blue)
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CD player or Bluetooth speaker
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Printed lyric sheets (if needed)
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Chairs arranged in a semi-circle
Instructions:
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Warm Welcome (5 mins):
Greet participants and briefly introduce the session. Ask if anyone remembers singing these songs when they were younger. -
Song Selections (20–30 mins):
Play selected tracks from the CD. Invite residents to sing along using the large print books or lyric sheets. Choose well-known, upbeat songs to start. -
Memory Moment (Optional, 5 mins):
Pause between songs to ask if anyone has a memory linked to the song—e.g., “Did anyone dance to this at a wedding?” -
Cool Down (5 mins):
Finish with a slower, calming song to relax the group.
Beautifully packaged in a sturdy, easy-to-handle case, the set includes:
Red Book Collection – 12 CDs
Blue Book Collection – 7 CDs Just 89c per song – quality studio recordings with the ease and flexibility your care environment needs.