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ELEMENTARY CHORAL SELECTIONS
Aiken Drum—arr. Mark Burrows. This Scottish
folk song, dating back over 300 years, is a
popular children's song about a man whose
clothes are made out of food. Rhythmically
interesting and great fun to sing, this
arrangement includes body percussion that will
have your audiences clapping along!
11370920 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 1.95
Asante Mungu (Thank You, God)—Jennifer
Klein & Karen Crane. Perfect for Thanksgiving
or at any time of year, this African-inspired
song will be fun for children to learn and sing
while also teaching an important message. This
original song uses a text with Swahili words of
thanks and their English translation paired with
a catchy melody. It may be sung in unison or
with the optional second part for some simple
harmony. An optional drum part makes it even
more fun!
11417407 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . ME 2.40
Be a Light—arr. Tim Hayden. "In a world full of
hate, be a light." These lyrics strike a meaningful
chord about our power to affect change in
the world. Recorded by Thomas Rhett, Reba
McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith
Urban, this anthem of hope and unity holds a
significant message. The singable melody and
pop harmonies are easy-to-learn and effective
to perform.
11317142 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Be Who You Are—Ryan Main. Framed as a
letter from a teacher to her young students,
this text is brimming with descriptive phrases
and inspirational thoughts. The musical setting
partners with the youthful exuberance of the text
with creative rhythms and a contemporary pop
feel that young choirs will really like. "The world
needs your light, this place needs your song.
Never be sorry to be who you are."
11347705 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Bhombela—arr. Will Skaff/ed. Melissa Keylock.
This traditional South African song is used
to accompany a children's stick passing
game. This lively arrangement, which includes
entertaining choreography using rhythm sticks,
will make an exciting multicultural addition to any
concert. Fun!
10971340 Two-Part or SSA. . . . . . . . ME 2.10
Count on Me—arr. Janet Day. Here's a song
by Bruno Mars that is perfect for young choirs!
"If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of
the sea, I'll sail the world to find you. If you ever
find yourself lost in the dark and you can't see,
I'll be the light to guide you..." Your students will
easily relate to these "friendship" lyrics, set to a
fast shuffle beat. The tune is so catchy and kid-
friendly, it's easy to like!
10309967 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.15
De Colores (Many Colors)—arr. Jill Gallina.
Here's a traditional Spanish folk song that
celebrates the many colors of the world! Originally
used to welcome Spring, this upbeat and cheerful
song came to be used as a song of unity and
celebration of the beautiful colors and diversity of
the people of the world. Most of the lyrics are in
Spanish, but you can also sing a verse in English.
Pronunciation guide and translation are provided
in the octavo.
11415523 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.25
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
The Dream Keeper (from Trilogy of Dreams)
—Rollo Dilworth. A persistent underlying rhythm
gives this setting of the Langston Hughes poem
a powerful, mysterious drive. "Bring me all of
your dreams, you dreamers. Bring me all of your
Heart melodies, that I may wrap them in a blue
cloud cloth away from the too-rough fingers of
the world..." Use conga drums to enhance the
impact of this compelling work!
10011858 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.20
Encanto (Choral Highlights)—Lin-Manuel
Miranda/arr. Roger Emerson. Sing your favorite
songs from Disney's animated movie "Encanto"
in this choral medley designed especially for
younger voices. Accessible versions of The
Family Madrigal; We Don't Talk About Bruno
and Surface Pressure are combined into a four-
and-a-half-minute highlight reel that portrays
the magic and charm found in this tale about an
extraordinary Colombian family.
11411942 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.95
Encourage One Another—Mark Burrows.
This energetic echo song brings out the best in
young treble voices and offers a joyful message
of friendship and community. The text focuses on
caring qualities, and the optional djembe, claves,
and shaker (parts available separately), as well as
the body percussion cues, create a dynamic and
spirited performance!
11416970 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . . .E 2.45
11416971 Instrumental Parts. . . . . . . E 11.95
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
Follow the Drinking Gourd—arr. Greg Gilpin.
Recognized for its connection to the
Underground Railroad by signaling the direction
north, this traditional spiritual offers many
teaching moments. This exciting arrangement
is rhythmic and well supported by the piano
accompaniment, and each choral line has
the opportunity to sing the melody as well
as independent harmony lines and stacked
ostinatos that create an exciting texture.
11413698E Two-Part ePrint. . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
The Fox—arr. Blake Richter & Taylor Shaeffer.
This fun, playful, folk song tells the story of a
family of sly foxes. Written for treble voices of
all ages, this energetic, engaging, and playful
arrangement, complete with instrumental section
with body percussion, will delight both your
singers and your audiences.
11121872 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
Galop (from "Solfege Suite")—Ken Berg. Have
you ever tried to ride an accelerating horse while
singing solfege? That's what your singers will
feel like as they negotiate their way through
this quickly-paced song with only solfege
syllables for text! Full of fun and teaching
opportunities, this creative original is the
quintessential concert closer or encore piece.
Your audience might ask you to sing it twice
anyway! A total blast!
10028692 Unison/Two-Part. . . . . . . . ME 2.60
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
Homeward Bound—Marta Keen/arr. Jay
Althouse. This heartfelt piece is elegant in its
simplicity and memorable in its warmth and
sincerity. It has also become an anthem for
soldiers returning home. Performed as a choral
only or with concert band, it is guaranteed to
create a stirring moment in your concert!
10274940 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ME 2.05
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
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