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4e Banbury Cross—James M. DesJardins. This setting
breathes new life into the old nursery rhyme. An uneven
and unusual meter adds a touch of whimsical excitement
to the ride along with an accompaniment that feels
both playful and regal. Interludes that incorporate
body percussion add another dimension of fun to the
performance. Great teaching piece for young treble choirs.
10862732 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
4L Makin' Music on the Erie Canal—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. The important American folk tune is
arranged for young voices in a partner song setting with a
short original countermelody and "wah-wah's" that imitate
the sounds of musical instruments that travelers on the
Erie Canal may have played to pass the time on their
long journey through the locks. With great historical and
cultural value, this arrangement is both educational and
enjoyable!
10866279 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10866279L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10866280 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
L Singabahambayo—Victor C. Johnson. Fun to sing and
surprisingly rehearsal-friendly, this South African musical
celebration of freedom and hope is sure to have instant
appeal. Lending itself to simple stage choreography,
and with an exciting, driving beat throughout, choirs and
audiences alike will find themselves enthralled by this
Victor Johnson original.
10882886 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10882886L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
4L Tell Me What You See—Amy F. Bernon. In this
charming original, our curious narrator enlists the help of
wildlife friends to discover nature's gifts. Sing in unison
throughout, or utilize the optional second part to create
simple harmonies. Whimsical melodies punctuated by
contrasting articulation and lyrical singing establish a
beautiful concert work for young treble choirs.
10906195 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10906195L Unison/Two-Part Large Print . . . . . . . . .2.10
10906196 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.95
4e House At Pooh Corner—arr. Audrey Snyder. A tender
folk song performed by Loggins and Messina describes
a memorable day with all your favorite childhood friends
from the world of Winnie the Pooh. This beautiful lullaby
speaks to both moving on and at the same time, staying
in place. Simple harmonies and a story telling melody
combine to create a whimsical and nostalgic ballad for
your choir.
10866493 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10909187 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
4L Fill Your Life with Music (Musica Dei)—Sally K.
Albrecht & Jay Althouse. Though most of the piece is in
English, a brief Latin phrase provides the framework for
this pensive meditation on the world of music and sound
that surrounds us. Gentle and lyrical, the flowing melodic
lines and supportive piano accompaniment enhance the
music advocacy text. A pronunciation guide is included
and sign language is available on the Movin' DVD.
10866204 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10866204L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10881852 DVD-Movin'! Choral Movement . . . . . .39.99
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
4L All Night, All Day - with - My Lord, What a Morning—
arr. Russell Robinson. This delightful partnering of two
traditional spirituals in a rhythmic, jazzy style is both
easy to teach and fun for your young singers. Both songs
are introduced in unison and two-part harmony before
partnering together for a strong, bright finish.
10846407 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10846407L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10882911 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . . . . .44.95
4tThula, Thula Ngoana—arr. Greg Gilpin. This two-part
e a cappella setting of a South African folk song lullaby
features treble voices plus easily playable percussion.
Simple rhythms and harmonies, along with the included
pronunciation guide and translation, make this piece
accessible for younger singers. This gentle selection would
work well as a processional or recessional.
10847310 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4e Pick Yourself Up—arr. Rosana Eckert. This great
swing tune by Jerome Kern from the 1936 hit movie
"Swing Time" was originally recorded by Fred Astaire but
was also performed by many other jazz greats such as
Ella Fitzgerald, Nat King Cole, and Frank Sinatra. It has
been carefully arranged for developing choirs with limited
ranges, positive lyrics, and notated scat sections so that
even beginning or concert choirs can explore this style
with a jazz standard.
10845521 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.15
10909743 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
L Little David, Play on Your Harp—Andy Beck. A clever
arrangement of the traditional spiritual that includes
a surprise nod to Handel's Hallelujah Chorus, plus an
optional part for autoharp. The pentatonic chorus is great
for teaching or reinforcing solfege, while the harmonies are
appropriately independent for developing singers.
10873071 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10873071L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
4e Jasmine Flower (Mo Li Hua)—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. This treble arrangement of a traditional
Chinese folk song provides an opportunity to add recorder,
percussion, and Orff instruments. The lovely melody is sung
in both English and Chinese, with the authentic Chinese text
provided phonetically in the octavo, making this a wonderful
multi-cultural selection for any time of year.
10847307 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4e Oo, Barbecue!—Kirby Shaw. A unique and lighthearted
original that sings the praises of tasty Southern barbecue!
In a Zydeco style, which is a combination of blues, R & B,
and Louisiana Creole tradition, these crazy, fun lyrics will
have your singers and audience lining up at the concession
stand! Despite the fun, there is plenty to teach here with
vocal jazz harmonies, style, and an amazing backing track
or instrumental parts for your band. A perfect change of
pace for your show or concert!
10881500 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
10909739 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.99
e Psallite!—Mary Lynn Lightfoot. Exuberant energy and
driving rhythmic excitement fill this original concert setting
of the traditional Latin text. It's a terrific opening number
with vibrant mixed meters and a contrasting middle section
in minor mode. Since the Christmas portion of the text
is not used, it may be sung throughout the year. The
octavo includes a pronunciation guide and translation of
the Latin text.
10844717 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.10
4L Rock, Paper, Scissors—Andy Beck & Mark Burrows. A
clever take on a favorite childhood game provides a lesson
about cooperative and compromise packaged with a rockin'
feel that is sure to be a hit! A fun layered ostinato section
near the end allows your ensemble to sing three independent
vocal lines in a snap. Ready-made choreography is available
on the Movin' Choral Movement DVD.
10866261 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10866261L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10866262 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27.99
10881852 DVD-Movin'! Choral Movement . . . . . .39.99
le Living What I Believe—Jim Papoulis. Written with the
Mississippi Boychoir in a Foundation for Small Voices song-
writing workshop, the participants returned over and over
again to the theme of "belief in oneself." While searching
for words that captured this idea, we settled on "living what
I believe" and here offer it as a mantra for all of us. Written
in a pop/rock style with a positive message, this piece is
empowering for the singers as well as the audience.
10910944 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.25
4L Sing, Sing! (Cantate Domino)—Sally K. Albrecht.
Antiphonal cries of "Sing, sing!" open this dynamic
selection for developing treble choirs. Two accented
melodies stand alone before combining into an exuberant
choral duet. A contrasting middle section provides the
opportunity to sing briefly in Latin before returning to the
celebratory opening theme. A wonderful concert opener or
festival selection!
10873074 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10873074L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10881852 DVD-Movin'! Choral Movement . . . . . .39.99
4L Children Will Run—David Waggoner. Tender and
touching, this contemporary choral selection speaks
of children at play, tugging at the heartstrings with a
beautiful text that asks "is there a child in you?" The
stepwise, lyrical melody is supported by a flowing piano
part that alternates between mirroring the vocal parts and
offering independence. Lovely harmonic moments add to
the piece's undeniable appeal. Highly recommended!
10866271 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10866271L Two-Part Large Print. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.05
10881851 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . . . . . . . . .44.99
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