1. To write a collection of songs that captures The Spirit of America - its energy, optimism, exuberance, and courage; to share these songs with people across America, young and old, in the cities, towns and villages that comprise our great land; and through these songs, to strengthen the bonds of friendship, hope and love that make America unique. 2. To educate young people about the tragedy, courage, and triumph of the American Spirit that took place on and after September 11, 2001, through the use of Hank's nationally recognized children's book "Sirius, The Hero Dog of 9/11," his personal appearances, and the performances of his patriotic and inspirational songs. |
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ATTENTION TEACHERS:
Due to widespread budget cuts for school music programs, Hank Fellows is now offering the sheet music, choral arrangements, lyric sheets, and instrumental tracks (with melody line) for all of his patriotic songs FREE OF CHARGE to teachers. Just select the songs below. |
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The Spirit of America
The New American Anthem composed by Hank Fellows in the dark days following September 11, 2001. Recently performed at the 2018 Jersey City 9/11 Memorial Ceremony. |
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Halfway to Heaven (A 9/11 Tribute)
The 9/11 song that has been performed at New York City's 9-11 Ceremonies since 2003. Recently performed at a 2018 Manhattan 9/11 Memorial Ceremony, honoring the 28 residents of the "Inwood" neighborhood of upper Manhattan who perished on 9/11/01. |
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One Heart, One Voice
Hank's soaring patriotic song, first performed by school children in Joplin, Missouri for Veterans Day 2006. |
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The Men Who Built America
Hank's rousing tribute to those who built the railroads, bridges and cities of our great land. First performed by a 5th Grade Chorus in New Jersey for their Spring Concert, May 2018. |
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The Tree of Life
An inspirational song of friendship and brotherhood. One of Hank's "Campfire Sing-Along Songs". First performed by a 4th & 5th Grade Chorus in NYC, May 2007. For this song's sheet music with slightly different lyrics for schools, click here. For this song's choral arrangement, click here.
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Lay Me Down
An upbeat "feel good" song about greeting each day with optimism and hope. First performed by a Sanctuary Choir in central New Jersey, June 2014. For this song's choral arrangement, click here. |
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My Coat of Many Colors
An inspirational song of gratitude, celebrating all of the special people in our lives. First performed by the "Fannin County (Georgia) 9/11 Memorial Chorus," under the direction of Lois Smith, at the dedication of a 9/11 steel girder at Fire Station No. 5, in Arlington VA, August 2010. For children's sheet music, click here. For the choral arrangement, click here. |
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God Protect the Children
First performed in New York City public schools in June 2006. For children's sheet music, click here. For the choral arrangement, click here. |
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Take My Hand
Hank's classic song of friendship and hope, first performed in Hank's musical revue "An Open Stage" at the Bruno Walter Auditorium at Lincoln Center, NYC, Sept. 1979. Recently performed at the 2018 Queens, NY 9/11 Memorial Ceremony remembering the 76 Queens, NY firefighters lost on 9/11, as well as the hundreds of First Responders who have died from exposure to the toxins at Ground Zero. For children's sheet music, click here. For the choral arrangement, click here. |
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Keeping The Dream Alive (Lorna's Song)
As long as there is hope, there is the chance for love. For the male vocal sheet music, click here. For the female vocal sheet music, click here. |
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Let There Be Love
A soaring ballad about the power of love. First performed in a Church Recital in New Jersey, May 2011. For this song's piano/vocal arrangement, click here. |
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NOTE TO 9-11 FAMILIES |
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NOTE TO MUSIC EDUCATORS AND CHOIR DIRECTORS |
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BONUS FOR TEACHERS AND CHORAL DIRECTORS |
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PERSONAL APPEARANCES BY HANK FELLOWS |