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n The Bull Frogarr. Lon Beery. Your young
singers will delight in the nonsense syllables of
this clever American folksong setting! "There was
a bull frog living in the spring, sing song Polly won't
you ky-me-o. He had such a cold that he could
not sing...Kee-mo dar-ro-wah, Hee-ma-ho..."
Phonetic subtext is provided for the nonsense
words as the bull frog story unfolds. This is great
fun! Highly recommended!
10045373 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
4t Canon!Johann Pachelbel/arr. Alan Billingsley.
Would Pachelbel approve? Who knows. But
singers and audiences surely will! This rhythmic
rendition presents the famous "Canon in D" with
nonsensical scat syllables. Sing a cappella or with
the optional piano accompaniment. It's guaranteed
to be the most memorable three minutes of any
concert program.
10452877 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
H Catch a Falling StarPaul Vance & Lee
Pockriss/Gilpin. This is an incredibly appealing
and entertaining number! The tune was a big hit
for Perry Como back in the 50's, and it's still just
as much fun today in this delightful arrangement
for two-part voices by Greg Gilpin. Opening and
closing quietly, with very effective vocal writing and
parts for claves, guiro, shaker and conga, it's a
natural for adding simple choreography or staging.
3027372 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l Chickery ChickSidney Lippman/arr. Kirby
Shaw. Your singers will have fun with this novelty
song from the 1940's and develop their vocal jazz
chops at the same time! Opening in a happy-go-
lucky 6/8, it sounds like an Italian street song full
of nonsense lyrics, then it transitions into 4/4 swing
with an easy scat section.
10429038 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10429039 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10455977 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Chili Caliente! (Hot Peppers)David
Giardiniere & Joseph Martin. When it comes to
jalapenos, serranos, habaneros or chili peppers,
some like it hot, and some like it even hotter! This
hilarious novelty number blends the spicy sound
of Rossini's The Barber of Seville with a little
Spanish flavor and red-hot lyrics about peppers,
salsa, and heartburn! You might sing along on
"I'm not regretting the more I'm sweating" or be
more inclined to sing "Hot tabasco is a fiasco", but
either way, everyone gets to share in the fun. Just
be sure to keep some antacid handy when you
perform this! "Caramba!"
10088360 Three-Part Mixed
opt. SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10088361 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10088363 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
H
Ching a Ring Chaw (and "Great Gettin' Up
Mornin'")Linda Spevacek. These two traditional
songs fit together amazingly well in this excellent
concert/festival selection! Each voice part becomes
more independent as the arrangement progresses,
and when all the parts do their own thing at the same
time, with some "Hallelujah's" thrown in for good
measure, the result is pure delight! Very well done!
1963644 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3124963 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
H ChumbaraDave & Jean Perry. Creative
possibilities abound with this fun, frolicking
arrangement of a French folksong that will remind
you of the Can-Can. It features a text consisting
completely of nonsense words, a rhythmic chant/
rap-style middle section, and an extremely clever
"dramatic" ending. You can even personalize the
piece by substituting a school name or special
teacher's name in place of one of the nonsense
syllables. A real audience pleaser!
3254216 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366618 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366619 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Coffee (In a Cardboard Cup)John Kander &
Fred Ebb/arr. Robison. "The trouble with the world
today, it seems to me, is coffee in a cardboard
cup!" There's no denying it - this zany novelty
for mixed choirs is highly caffeinated! The manic
tempo, clever lyrics and coffee jokes make it a
theatrical wonder!
10049196 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10049197 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
H Cold and Fugue SeasonJ.S. Bach/Foncannon.
This is hilarious! Ellen Foncannon has created
a clever parody on Bach's famous Fugue in G
minor that will have your audience in stitches!
Your students will have a blast singing such funny
words with such serious Baroque music, which has
been simplified for young voices. From the first
note to the resounding "A-Choo" at the end, this
uproariously funny novelty is sure to be a big hit in
your concert!
3090081 Three-Part Treble Equal . . . . 2.35
3030558 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
A Cold in My NoseStephen L. Lawrence.
Look no further for that perfect 1950s-style "nose
ballade" to celebrate the cold and allergy season! A
sneezing soloist (optionally attired in robe, slippers
and hot water bottle) sets the tone for this hilarious
concert highlight, which features such poignant
lyrics as, "I've got a cold in my nose. It's dripping
like my Aunt Marie's garden hose! My nose feels
awful. At breakfast time it always drips on my
waffle!" The drama continues to mount until the
final climactic chord when...oh, no!...the entire
chorus suddenly sneezes! Highly recommended!
10047689 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047759 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
10047156 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.95
4 Count on ItKevin A. Memley. Here's an
exciting, energizing tune that teaches singers how
to write counts in music. With a supportive piano
accompaniment, it makes rhythm fun for students
of all ages, from elementary through high school!
10454440 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10454441 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10454442 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
H
Cripple CreekEmily Crocker. Some clever lyrical
additions make this old American fiddle tune a
delightful program number, and a top-seller! Ideal for
young choirs, it's now available for two-part, three-
part mixed and TB groups. Highly recommended!
10003723 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.90
1366848 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10003724 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10003726 Teaching P/A CD . . . . . . . . 26.99
The CrocodileRuth Morris Gray. Don't let the
piano accompaniment bite you! It actually sounds
like the snapping jaws of the crocodile in this
delightful interpretation of a wildly whimsical poem
by Lewis Carroll. The words are sung three times,
in partner style, leaving no doubt whatsoever that
the little fishes swimming in the Nile are more than
welcome in the little crocodile's gently smiling jaws!
Highly recommended!
10308701 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10308648 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 39.99
H A Disney Silly Sing-Alongarr. Alan Billingsley.
Five classic Disney favorites combine into a
6-minute tongue-twister! You'll have a great time
rehearsing and performing this delightful medley
that includes Zip-A-Dee-Do-Dah; Bibbidi-Bobbidi-
Boo; Chim Chim Cher-ee; Hakuna Matata; and
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious. Fun for kids of all
ages, this gets our highest recommendation!
3295646 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3295647 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3295648 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.99
n Do I Hear You Gossiping?Greg Gilpin. "What's
that you say? Please, tell me once again..." This
humorous novelty piece, set in minor mode, tells
a memorable story about the dangers of gossiping.
Ample unison and echo singing allow for quick
learning, and Greg's optional choreography
notes are available as a free download from the
publisher's website, so you can add visual interest
to this entertaining piece!
10366631 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366632 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H Do You Feel the Rhythm?Greg Gilpin. This
is sensational! Not a note is sung. Rhythm speech
and drums (part included) make it all happen in this
fresh, exciting opener. It's a wonderful way to teach
rhythm, dynamics, style and choral energy, and a
great opportunity to introduce choreography. The
slow rock feel midway through adds contrast and
even more opportunity for style interpretation. What
a great way to set up your concert! This is a one-of-
a-kind find! Very highly recommended!
3301420 Four-Part Speech & Drums . . 2.50
3301421 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n The Do's and Don'ts of the AudienceMac
Huff & John Jacobson. After hours and hours of
rehearsal, your choir is ready to perform, but is
your audience ready to listen? Here is your chance
to teach the audience how to perform their part of
the concert! From sneezing and coughing to cell
phones ringing and when to clap, it's all here in
a clever novelty madrigal style that will be just as
much fun to perform as it is instructive!
10364749 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10364750 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10364751 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10364752 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Dry Bonesarr. Cristi Cary Miller. "Rattle, rattle,
rattle, clink clank!" Young choirs will love the
easy back-and-forth lines, countermelodies and
clever spoken sections of this arrangement of the
traditional American spiritual. It's so much fun, your
students will beg you to sing it again and again!
Highly recommended!
10310130 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10310131 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.80
10310132 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19.99
Duct Tape (Materia Potens et Adhaesiva)
Mark Burrows. Are you looking for a big finale
or encore piece? Never fear, Duct Tape is here!
Yes, this absolutely hilarious novelty number, full
of intense drama and emotional lyrics, will fit any
occasion and repair a broken concert in a jiffy. It
even features a short Latin section extolling the
utter greatness of one of the world's most amazing
substances. "If you wield it with courage and honor,
no sticky situation will you fear. Then you'll go on
to have great adventures, as one adept adhesives
engineer..." Highly recommended!
10063976 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10067606 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n The Frim Fram SauceRedd Evans & Joe
Ricardel/Gilpin. If you're looking for a bit of nostalgia
for your program, a pop tune that has not been
over-performed, look at this Ella Fitzgerald hit from
the 1940's. It has an upbeat, swingin' shuffle feel
and clever nonsense lyrics that will bring a smile
to everyone's face. "I don't want French fried
potatoes, red, ripe tomatoes, I'm never satisfied. I
want the frim fram sauce with the aussen fay, with
cha-fa-fa on the side..." This is sure to tickle your
audience's funny bone!
3200011 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
3200029 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Funiculi, Funicula!Luigi Denza & Peppino
Turco/arr. Perry. Written in 1880 for the opening of
the first funicular (inclined railway) on Mt. Vesuvius,
with English lyrics added in 1888, this has become
the standard Italian street song heard in countless
recordings and movies. Dave & Jean Perry's
setting for young choirs uses the English lyrics and
captures all the fun of music, singing, and Italia!
10274403 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10274437 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
H 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!
10370121 SAB or Three-Part Mixed . . . 2.35
10028692 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Light Concert &
Novelty Selections
Two-Part
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Galop (from "Solfege Suite")—Ken Berg.
10028692 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Three Quotes by Mark Twain—Andrea Ramsey.
10080294 SA or Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
Purple People Eater—arr. Greg Gilpin.
10354206 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10363427 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
Whisper!—Greg Gilpin.
10190894 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10204626 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Mambo Italiano—Bob Merrill/arr. Jill Gallina.
10363405 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10363406 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10363865E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . 20.00
Green Eggs and Ham—arr. Andy Beck.
10306947 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10306948 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10312529 DVD-Lift Me Up!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . . 39.99
If I Only Had a Brain—Harold Arlen & E.Y.
Harburg/arr. Albrecht.
10274821 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10274822 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10275298 DVD-Showbiz!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . . 39.99
Do I Hear You Gossiping?—Greg Gilpin.
10366631 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10366632 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Alexander's Ragtime Band—
Irving Berlin/Besig & Price.
1740604 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
1740612 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
I Bought Me a Cat—arr. Sally K. Albrecht.
10008331 Two-Part. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10008332 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10008269 DVD-That's Entertainment
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . . 39.95
A classic!
Neighbors'
Chorus
from "La Jolie
Parfumeuse"
Jacques Offenbach. This often-
performed, widely known selection
from Offenbach's comic opera "La
Jolie Parfumeuse" is a staple in the
repertoire. If it's not in your library
give it serious consideration. Basic
repertoire at its best!
201426 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
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