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Light Concert & Novelty Selections
I Think Our House Is Haunted—Douglas
E. Wagner. An ideal choice for elementary
or middle school choirs looking for a
quick learn for fall, this cleverly written,
not-so-scary original Halloween offering
will resonate with all audiences. It can
be sung in unison throughout or with
the simple harmony and is great for
teaching diction, vowels, dynamics, and
dramatic presentation. Don't miss the
accompaniment track filled with ghostly
sounds!
11671013 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.50
Ice Cream—Michelle Christensen & Tracey
Craig McKibben. Who doesn't love ice
cream? With a charming swing feel and a
jazzy accompaniment track, this piece will
have all of your singers screaming for ice
cream! Written for two-part or unison choirs,
this is short, easy to learn, and entertaining
– everything you need for fun and success!
11616621 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.30
If I Were a Fish—Corinne Savage &
Olivia Lynn Barton/arr. Roger Emerson. A
perfect novelty number with a deep and
relevant message, this quirky indie rock
song became a viral TikTok sensation. It
deals with bullying and judgment on social
media and asks why we can't just accept
each other for who we truly are. With lots of
unison, it offers singers a chance to really
interact with the lyrics, all packaged in a
happy swing that even ends with kazoos!
11620650 Three-Part Mixed . . . E 2.75
11568979 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.50
Lady, Run—Paul David Thomas. In this
fun, humorous piece for treble choir, the
singers warn against insincere men, using
text from Dorothy Parker's Social Note and
two other poems from her 1926 collection
Enough Rope. Paired with bouncy writing
and a cheeky feel, Parker's characteristic
sharp wit is on full display, exposing the
absurdities of romantic relationships and
contemporary society.
11673965 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 2.50
Let's Not Dilly Dally (and Other Familiar
Sayings)—Greg Gilpin. Fresh and playful,
this original selection sings like a folk
song and uses many colloquialisms for
lyrics, like "let's not dilly dally," "the early
bird catches the worm," and more. Fitting
for middle school and elementary school
choirs, it is the perfect novelty song for any
time of year!
11674821 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 2.50
11674822 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Listen to the Rain—Stephen L. Lawrence.
This imaginative piece will captivate your
audience with the sounds and sensations
of a thunderstorm. The whispered opening
and lyrical melody set the mood for the
moment when the audience becomes part
of the performance. One or more singers,
the Rain Leaders, lead in creating a
remarkably realistic-sounding thunderstorm
(using body percussion). Performance
notes and ideas are included, along with an
opening narration.
11199148 Three-Part Mixed . . . E 2.95
10028810 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.95
10028811 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Mister Nobody—Dave & Jean Perry.
Who is the mischievous character who
"leaves the fridge door open," whose
"feet are often muddy?" This minor-key
charmer takes elementary singers from
unison to counterline and into full harmony
while playfully listing the many mishaps
of this mysterious Mr. Nobody. Staccato
articulation, crisp enunciation, and facial
expressions are an important part of your
performance.
11677084 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
11677085 Accompaniment CD . 29.99
Monster, Monster—Jennifer Lucy Cook.
Dark and rhythmically charged, this
selection explores the metaphor of the
monster within through pulsating sixteenth
notes, chromatic lines, and a driving,
menacing energy. Ideal for concerts in the
fall, or at any time of year, it's a compelling
choice for more advanced choirs looking
for a dramatic, contemporary a cappella
concert work.
11617171 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .MA 5.00
O n o m a t o p o e i a — M a r k B u r r o w s .
The only lyric in this piece that is
not an onomatopoeia is the word
"onomatopoeia," making this original
song so much fun to sing! Unison singing,
echoes, and spoken parts make this piece
accessible to elementary and other young
choirs. Perfect for teaching rhythmic and
cross-curricular concepts, your students
will not only learn something, but they'll
also have a good time!
11559640 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Bun—Andy
Beck. With its happy groove and deliciously
clever lyrics, this tasty tribute to a favorite
sweet treat is sure to be the most flavorful
moment of any concert, at any time of year!
Three layers in the "roll, roll, roll" refrain
spice up otherwise beginning two-part
harmony, and the accompaniment track is
the icing on top!
11613741 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
11613742 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
A Piece of Pi—Pepper Choplin. Here's an
ode to the beloved mathematical constant!
Each digit of the never-ending number
is assigned a note of the major scale,
revealing a surprisingly musical melody.
In an unexpected twist, the circle-inspired
pattern stacks into a remarkable round. Well
worth the learning curve, this spectacular
song doubles as a sight-singing exercise
with the power to fortify skills!
11641819 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11641820 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Practicing Our Solfeggio—Glenda
E. Franklin. Music class is in session!
Two bright melodies sung on solfège
syllables are presented in unison before
combining into a partner song. Additional
lyrics remind singers that "daily practice
is the key" to learning solfège. A rhythmic
accompaniment supports young singers,
while the option to perform with Curwen
hand signs adds a welcome challenge!
11641822 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
11641823 Accompaniment CD . 29.99
Pulse—Robert T. Gibson. Part vocalise,
part warm-up, part novelty, part concert
opener – all this and more in this flexibly
fun piece! Explore a variety of vocal
textures and articulations, all on neutral
syllables that layer and combine to be fun
to sing for all.
11503275 SATB divisi . . . . . . .ME 2.05
Purple Cow—Erik Whitehill. In just a few
playful lines, the words invite us to ponder
the extraordinary and embrace the silly in
this nifty novelty that adds madrigal-like
music to a nonsensical poem from the end
of the 19th century. Delightfully polyphonic,
this well-conceived teaching piece for
elementary or middle school choirs features
independent voice parts that add more
layers with each repetition.
11677100 Three-Part Mixed . . . E 2.40
11677101 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.40
Reflections of a Lad at Sea—Don Besig
& Nancy Price. The roar of the sea and
smell of the salt air comes to life in this suite
of three sea chantey-like original works.
Audiences will enjoy them and any two-part
choir will ask to perform them again and
again. An exceptional addition to your two-
part concert repertoire.
1477512 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 3.25
A Respectable Bird—Suzy Johnson.
Here's a lighthearted number inspired
by one of America's founding fathers,
Ben Franklin, who was a big fan of
the American turkey. Set in the style
of a tango with a clarinet for color, this
novelty extols the virtues of this corpulent,
feathery friend. Fun and engaging at
any time of year, but especially near
Thanksgiving, your singers and audiences
will gobble this one up!
11582048 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 3.75
11525370 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 3.75
Riding on the Plank—Jonathan Santore.
Take your singers and audience on a
journey down the plank roads of 19th-
century Michigan with this boisterous
original work. Creative onomatopoeias, a
delightfully energetic piano part, innovative
sound effects, and some bumps in the road
await you!
11619299 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.75
A Scottish Riddle—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. Inspired by the nursery
rhyme As I Was Going to St. Ives, this
humorous song features independent vocal
lines, back-and-forth singing, and several
key and tempo changes to tell a riddle. Add
the charming track for even more drama in
this incredibly fun selection!
11611140 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11611141 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 29.99
Something Went
Bump and Other
Spooky Favorites
Teresa Jennings, Anne
Ellsworth, David Ellsworth &
Paul Jennings.
Perfect for the
fall season, these eight unison
tunes will get your youngest
singers moving, thumping,
drumming, strumming, and
dancing along! While most of
the songs hint at Halloween,
they don't actually mention the
holiday, so they can be used at
other times of the year as well.
Written in a variety of styles –
some spooky, some not. Titles:
Something Went Bump; I'm
A Little Ghost; The Ghoul in
School; Pumpkin Puzzler; Spooky
Ukee; Skeleton Shake; I'm a
Little Scarecrow and Did You
Hear That Sound? Some songs
include movement, while others
include instruments for students
to play along with, and all include
reproducible student parts and
lyrics pages. Performance and
accompaniment tracks are also
included and really add to the
spirited feel!
11643892 Book &
CD . . . . . . K-6 44.95
11643893F PDF &
MP3 Bundle . . 42.95
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