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Light Concert & Novelty Selections | Patriotic
Sneezles—Cristi Cary Miller. Christopher
Robin has the the sneezles! The what?
A.A. Milne of Winnie the Pooh fame's
charming text uses nonsense words to
describe various maladies that will have
your audience laughing right along with
your singers. The whimsical melody is
accompanied by a colorful clarinet and
piano accompaniment to create a setting
that is just delightful at any time of year.
11642000 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
Tag—Felipe Rosales. Based on the classic
playground game, this inventive and
energetic choral is a creative programming
option for young treble choirs in elementary
school. The driving piano part propels the
music forward while playful rhythms and
lively vocal lines keep the piece fun and
engaging.
11673988 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Three Quotes by Mark Twain—Andrea
Ramsey. This delightfully provocative piece
for treble voices is based on three very
short, witty texts by Mark Twain: The Silent
Fool; Telling the Truth and My Dear Mother.
The music changes with each short section,
moving from ragtime to a waltz and finally to
the blues. Great fun for all!
10080294 SA or Two-Part . . . .ME 2.55
To Morrow—Lew Sully/arr. Christopher
Alexander. With its witty text and lively
setting, this novelty for tenor-bass choirs
from middle school through adults is full of
clever wordplay and rhythmic fun. Based on
the classic comic poem, this arrangement
is quickly learned and allows for plenty of
comedic expression. Who knew it would be
so hard to go To Morrow today?!
11674849 TB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
The Tongue Twister—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
Fresh and playful, this original novelty
number for elementary unison choirs is
crafted with singers' wants and needs in
mind, offering both fun and accessibility.
Exploring numerous tongue twisters, it
allows for a focus on diction and clarity while
developing other singing skills.
11674847 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
The Turn Off Your Phone Song—Adam
Podd & Matt Podd (and Pachelbel). Skip
the droll opening announcement about
cell phones and sing this instead! Based
on Pachelbel's Canon – which, face it,
everyone loves – this piece will make a
lovely concert opener that also serves
a valuable (and comedic) purpose. The
original lyrics can be adapted, as well as
the timing and audience involvement. It's
easily learned and just downright hilarious.
Don't miss it!
11416258 SATB opt. A Cappella E 2.50
11416259 SAB opt. A Cappella . E 2.50
11416260 Two-Part or SSA . . . . E 2.50
11416261 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
11596219 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
Vox—Greg Gilpin. 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 nonsense syllables that
layer and combine to be fun to sing for all.
A perfect opener, use as a processional,
add some movement, percussion, or the
optional piano accompaniment – whatever
works for your ensemble – and enjoy
celebrating the voice!
11393380 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
11393381 SSA.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.05
Vox Vibe—Greg Gilpin. Following up on
Gilpin's Vox, here's another flexible, fun-
to-sing original piece with so many uses!
Set up as rondo, this perfect opener is
part warm-up, part vocalise, and part
novelty, with full-on performance value, too.
Using just vocables with no text, it can be
performed a cappella or with optional piano
accompaniment, guaranteeing success.
11566054 SAB.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11566055 SSA.. . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
When I Become an Old Woman—Sherry
Blevins. This fun, lighthearted selection
celebrates a woman's freedom to grow
old and embrace her inner quirks. The
cheeky, humorous text includes optional
body percussion, staging suggestions,
and alternate lyrics allowing the piece to
be adapted to a variety of settings and age
groups. Melodramatic phrasing, harmonies,
and rhythms offer a tango aesthetic sure to
delight singers and audiences alike.
11596205 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . M 3.75
Whisper!—Greg Gilpin. "I need to whisper
something to you. Whisper, whisper
something now!" This creative, energetic,
easy piece is great for teaching dynamics
and diction. Your young singers will have
lots of fun making whispering sounds and
going, "Shhh!" At the end, everyone sings
loudly, "Are you listening?" It's very cute!
10810635 Three-Part Mixed . .ME 3.20
10190894 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
10204626 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
The Wish Two Witches Wished!—Greg
Gilpin. A perfect choice for an elementary
choir's first performance, this easily
learned Halloween novelty offers teachable
elements with clever wordplay and
rhythmic energy. This tongue-twisting tune
challenges singers to articulate clearly while
keeping the fun alive.
11673995 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.15
Witches' Brew (Halloween Songs)—
Amelia Brey. Perfect for Halloween, two
texts by William Shakespeare are set to
haunting a cappella harmonies for two-part
treble voices in this set of two short pieces.
Fair Is Foul is slow and eerie, while Round
About the Cauldron Go is set in a lively 6/8
meter. The tambourine and drum parts add
even more spooky excitement!
11686631 Two-Part or SA . . . . . M 2.85
With You—Andy Beck. Ideal for
elementary choirs, this warm and witty
original celebrates friendship and playfully
acknowledges that we're better together.
A graceful piano part supports lilting treble
voices that grow from sweet unisons to
accessible two-part harmonies, with the
option of a few simple triads if you sing the
cues. Get ready for all the feels with this
heartfelt selection!
11677177 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Woodchuck—Mark Burrows. "How
much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a
woodchuck could chuck wood?" Posing
this tongue twister and age-old question,
this humorous piece features simple body
percussion and unison lines that repeat in
two- and then optional three-part canon. A
lively section of interactive harmony when
counting and an emphasis on diction are the
names of the game. Sure to be a favorite!
11510606 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.95
Patriotic
All Gave Some, Some Gave All—Mike
Wilson. Perfect for Memorial Day or any
time honoring our military, this moving
selection recognizes all who made the
ultimate sacrifice, courageously losing their
lives in battle. Scored for three-part treble
voices, the work can also be sung in unison
or in two parts, making it an accessible
selection for elementary or middle school
voices. Perform with piano or add the
accompaniment track featuring penny
whistle, guitar, strings, woodwinds, brass,
and drums.
11684573 SSA opt. Two-Part or
Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11684574 Accompaniment CD . 21.95
America the Beautiful—Samuel Ward/arr.
Victor C. Johnson. In honor of America's
250th birthday, this majestic setting of
the beloved patriotic standard will make a
strong addition to any patriotic or general
concert program for high school or
community choirs. The timeless melody
remains front and center, supported by
singable choral writing and rich harmonic
color throughout.
11681549 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11681548 SAB . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
American Heart—Teresa Jennings.
Focused on a shared love of America,
this patriotic selection features a rhythmic
pulse like that of a beating heart and vocal
harmonies that are oh-so-satisfying to sing.
With the option to sing in unison or two
parts, it is accessible to developing voices
of all ages. Sing with piano or add the track
featuring brass and drums for an even more
distinguished performance!
11684575 Two-Part opt.
Unison . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11684576 Accompaniment CD . 21.95
An American Trilogy—arr. Tom Anderson.
Three short patriotic staples are included
in this flexible must-have for concerts,
community events, holidays, and games.
Perform each brief arrangement separately
or combine them into a set, a cappella
or accompanied. These no-nonsense
treatments have just enough contemporary
flair to sound relevant today yet remain
tasteful and effective for years to come.
Includes The Star-Spangled Banner; My
Country 'Tis of Thee and America the
Beautiful.
11641788 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
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