Editors' Choice 2022 New Basic Library Large Print Edition A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
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Ants Marching—Ruth Elaine Schram &
Aren Newell Williams. Steadily and with
determination, ants are on the march in this playful
choral which depicts the many qualities of these
pesky bugs. There is a cute interplay between the
two parts, which is good for a first exploration into
harmony. The marching tempo emphasizes the
determination of the ants - we can all learn a thing or
two from them!
11370890 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 1.95
Baby Shark—arr. Roger Emerson. From a
menacing beginning with the theme from "Jaws,"
this arrangement explodes with the energy you'd
expect of this novelty tune that is known by billions,
if YouTube is any indication. You're going to want
to use the track with all the fun sound effects, and
add some motions that your choir will undoubtedly
already know - yes, you're going to bring down the
house with this one!
11397398 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
Barnyard Jamboree—arr. Patti Drennan.
Also known as I Bought Me a Cat, this Kentucky
mountain folk song is a joy to sing for younger
choirs. Ample unison and simple harmonies are
complemented by the additive animal noises that
are shared between the voices. The hoedown-style
piano accompaniment and optional fiddle, string
bass, guitar, tambourine, and washboard will set
every toe tapping in the house!
11395963 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
Castle on a Cloud (from "Les Miserables")—
Claude-Michel Schonberg/arr. Mac Huff.
This choral rendition of a classic Broadway solo is
a quintessential children's song for singing. While
this piece is arranged primarily in unison, with small
moments of harmony written into the baritone line,
there are frequent changes in meter from 3/4 to 2/4
to challenge young singers in securing rhythms and
allowing the lyrics to flow naturally.
11373485 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
Counterpoint (Partner Songs and Canons
for Singers of Any Age)—Anna Wentlent.
Encourage independent harmony singing with this
carefully chosen collection of partner songs and
canons. With accessible mid-range vocal parts,
universal themes, and a number of folk songs
and classical melodies, this practical resource
will be useful year after year. The music and lyrics
appeal to any age: fourth-graders just beginning
their choral journey, developing middle schoolers,
high school students in need of review and
reinforcement, and even inexperienced adults.
Includes reproducible song sheets with isolated
vocal parts, making it easy to find, follow, and
mark parts. The piano accompaniment tracks
may be used in rehearsal, for performance, or as
an at-home tool for individual practice. Great for
beginners or as a rebuilding resource!
11397533 Two-Part Book & Online PDF . . . . .29.99
11397534 Two-Part Book
& Online PDF/Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . .59.99
Cover Me in Sunshine—arr. Mac Huff.
Originally sung by pop icon Pink and her daughter
Willow, this is a bright and sunny song with pure
harmonies and a sense of wonder at the world. This
simple and upbeat song works for all ages and can
be a wonderful dedication to mothers.
11397435 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.30
Dance Little Flame—Jim Papoulis. The metaphor
embraced by the young poets that collaborated on
this piece is that of a flame in all of us that, when
encouraged, keeps dancing and giving others
hope. The simple melody will give young choirs the
opportunity to work on dynamics and expression to
share this truly special message.
11395106 SA or Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.60
Disney Dreams to Share (Choral Medley)—
arr. Alan Billingsley. Who doesn't love wishing your
dreams come true? This dazzling five-minute Disney
medley makes it so with five of your favorite songs
based on dreams and wishes. Songs: A Dream Is a
Wish; A Whole New World; I've Got a Dream; Into the
Unknown and When You Wish Upon a Star.
11397443 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Dos Oruguitas (from "Encanto")—
Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Audrey Snyder.
Translated literally as "Two Caterpillars," this tender
mid-tempo ballad from Disney's animated movie
"Encanto" tells the story of young people as they
grow up, comparing them to caterpillars transforming
into butterflies that are ready to fly on their own. A
beautiful song with inspirational lyrics, this is one that
choirs will really love.
11385351 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Dream—David T. Blanchard & Randy Kartchner/
arr. Randy Kartchner & Masa Fukuda.
"Come with me and dream, putting all the tragedy
behind you, letting hope and joy remind you to
become the one who finds you when you dream."
This inspirational song was made popular by the
One Voice Children's Choir on YouTube and is now
available to all treble choirs in their exact choral
arrangement and instrumental backing track.
A wonderful concert feature!
11396802 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.50
Earworm—Mark Burrows. Who doesn't love an
earworm? A song that just gets in there and sticks!
This humorous text is set with a catchy melody (of
course!) and creative harmony parts that are just
so fun to sing. An optional descant adds another
enjoyable layer, and the parts are well supported by
a solid piano accompaniment.
11388933 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
Every Night When the Sun Goes In—
arr. Roger Emerson. This Appalachian folk
song chugs along with energy and a rolling piano
accompaniment, lending a bluesy, upbeat feel to
the tune. The arrangement features handclaps
and body percussion throughout and some simple
accompanying choreography that gives an added
flair to live performances.
11397544 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.20
Famba Naye—arr. Victor C. Johnson.
This exuberant arrangement of a popular
Zimbabwean folk song is a winner! Easy-to-sing
melodic and harmonic patterns, a rhythmic piano
accompaniment, and accessible notated parts for
shaker, hand drum, cowbell, and djembe all combine
to provide an exciting performance opportunity for
developing choirs. A translation and pronunciation
guide is included.
11395977 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.40
The Family Madrigal (from "Encanto")—
Lin-Manuel Miranda/arr. Roger Emerson.
The upbeat opening song from Disney's animated film
"Encanto" introduces the Madrigal family and explains
how each member of the family has special gifts.
Charming lyrics paired with an engaging syncopated
groove create a song that is so fun to sing!
11385347 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.75
Hero—Pinkzebra. Put on a cape and channel
your inner superhero! Empowering lyrics that reach
toward the future will have your students feeling
like superheroes, rising to meet the challenge
of the hour. Punchy rhythms and a catchy
melody make this inspiring song easy to learn.
Sure to deliver an energy blast to your concert,
graduation, or moving-up program! Perform with
the accompaniment MP3. Rehearse with the part-
dominant MP3 practice tracks, available in a multi-
user bundle to share with your whole choir.
11392302 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
The High Barbary—arr. Emily Crocker.
Adventure abounds in this 16th-century English sea
shanty that tells of a ship that encounters pirates
off the Barbary Coast. The song, set in 6/8 meter,
dances with energy as it brings to life the traditional
folk song often heard on merchant sailing vessels.
11366140 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
I Have a Dream—Kim Noller. "We can do it if we
try, we can make a difference, you and I!" Inspired
by Martin Luther King Jr.'s stirring words, this
original concert selection will bring hope and action
back into the hearts of all who hear it. Simple 6/8
melodies and rhythmic patterns that repeat often
make this approachable and easy to teach - and
inspiring to perform.
11393035 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
I Want It That Way—arr. Nathan Howe.
From the hilarious viral rendition that appeared on
Jimmy Fallon's The Tonight Show featuring the
Backstreet Boys with their biggest hit, this clever
arrangement utilizes basic classroom percussion
instruments to accompany the otherwise a cappella
rendition. Accessible to all ages, this fun song also
includes notes on different ways to teach, learn,
and perform the piece. All the percussion parts are
included as a free download.
11374105 Two-Part or SSA
with opt. Percussion . . . . . . . . ME 2.30
I'm Gonna Sing (with "Swing Low")—
arr. Russell Robinson. This delightful and lively
pairing of spirituals features a handclapping pattern
between verses to enhance the rhythmic excitement
of the setting. The two spirituals I'm Gonna Sing When
the Spirit Says Sing and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
are introduced independently before being combined
in an exciting conclusion with a soaring descant!
11393888 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
I'm Homeward Bound—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. "Winding road, western wind,
golden moon, silver stars... take me home." Here's a
folk-inspired lyrical original that is a beautiful choice
for treble choirs. The tuneful melody is memorable,
and the gentle harmony brings an elegance and
sophistication without adding to the difficulty. Add
the optional flute obbligato to the arpeggiated
supportive piano accompaniment for some
additional shimmer.
11393311 Two-Part or SA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.05
If I Could See the Wind—Brian C. Strain.
This original composition is sweet, singable, and
accessible while being richly musical. The text is
a poetic observation of the musicality of nature
that surrounds us. A whimsically youthful concert
program option for your young choir!
11393886 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin'!—
arr. Greg Gilpin. This rhythmic and lively two-part
arrangement of a beloved spiritual is a great teaching
piece. With many dynamic points and rhythmic
phrases to explore and interpret, it is certain to lead
to a satisfying and exciting performance.
11370908 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
It's the Hard-Knock Life (from "Annie")—
Charles Strouse/arr. Mac Huff. From the ever-
popular Broadway musical "Annie," this classic
theatrical number expresses the hardships children
face living in a depression-era orphanage. Always
a solid choice for young singers, this easy-to-learn
arrangement crafted specifically for younger voices
guarantees success.
11379631 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.50
Jazz Junior (10 Standards for Solo or Unison
Singing)—Jay Althouse, Lisa DeSpain,
Russell Robinson, Kirby Shaw & Michele Weir.
Alfred's top vocal jazz arrangers were called upon to
contribute Great American Songbook arrangements
designed to introduce beginners to the genre. And
oh, how they delivered! This is an indispensable
collection for young soloists or unison singers
including reproducible song sheets and a fabulous
foreword (with developmental exercises) by Dr.
Michele Weir. Enhance the jazzy vibe with full rhythm
section accompaniments on the available audio.
Teach swing, scat, jazz articulations, stylizations, and
more! Grades 4 and up.
11397537 Unison Book & Online PDF . . . . E 15.99
11397538 Unison Book
& Online PDF/Audio . . . . . . . . . . E 26.99
Jubilate Deo! Alleluia!—Michael Praetorious
& Cristi Cary Miller. Based on the well-known
Jubilate Deo canon, this accompanied setting adds
a new B section melody to create a glorious concert
opener or festival selection for younger choirs. The
simple Latin text will allow singers the opportunity to
practice unified vowel shapes to help create a more
mature sound, and the layered canon will be easy for
singers to learn yet sound sophisticated and exciting.
11368140 Three-Part Treble . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.10
IT'S ELEMENTARY!
When you teach choir in the elementary grades, you want to find those pieces and collections that are
age appropriate, pedagogically sound and sure to be a hit with your students and their parents.
Take a look at these Editors' Choice selections as a great place to start!
