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n JabberwockyDavid L. Brunner. Lewis Carroll's
playful language, vividly describing the Jabberwock,
is the inspiration for this clever, lighthearted setting.
"Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that
bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird,
and shun the frumious Bandersnatch!" Whispered
parts and body movements add to the fun of this
creative concert novelty. Highly recommended!
10356995 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
n JabberwockySam Pottle. At last, a women's
choir setting of this longtime best-selling work!
The humorous poem by Lewis Carroll from
Through the Looking Glass is brought to life with
wit and marvelous choral effects in this unique and
charming piece. The innovative use of a variety of
small percussion instruments enhances the fun
and drama!
3701687 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10590433 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10004517 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Listen to the RainStephen 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 an intriguing moment when the audience
actually becomes part of the performance. One
or more singers, the Rain Leaders, lead them
in creating a remarkably realistic-sounding
thunderstorm (using body percussion). From the
hush of the wind preceding the rain to the climactic
crash of the thunder, the effect is breathtaking!
Performance notes and ideas are included, along
with an opening narration.
10028810 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.10
10028811 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n The Lobster QuadrilleDavid Eddleman. Here is a
whimsical interpretation of a Lewis Carroll poem from
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Excellent diction is
essential in telling this fantastical story, in which Alice
meets the Mock Turtle and the Gryphon, who teach
her to dance. A playful piano accompaniment and
clever vocal writing make this a lively, fun program
feature for any performance occasion!
10352163 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
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A Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad MadrigalKirby Shaw.
This is very funny! It's a mad, mad, mad, mad
madrigal indeed when the "fa-la-la's" get mixed
up with the "shoo-bee-doo-bee-doo's" and the
"rama-lama-ding-dong's"! Novelty madrigals are
rare, and this is the best one available - it will have
your audience in stitches! Highly recommended!
10455756 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
t Manly Men (Men's Chorus Extravaganza)
Kurt Knecht. Hilarious! Here is your chance to show
off the personality of your men's group with style!
Familiar melodies, such as Verdi's La Donna e
Mobile and the Toreador song from "Carmen," are
given new words to fit the egos of each different
voice part. From the arrogant Tenors who sing
louder when the pitch gets sour, to the Bassos
who will revolt if asked to sing another "dip-dip-
dip-dip-dah," this is a comic men's feature that will
positively bring down the house! Don't miss it!
3290277 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
March (from "Solfege Suite")Ken Berg.
Teach your students the value of solfege - and
have a lot of fun, too - with this delightful original
march that has nothing but solfege for lyrics! You
can cover key changes, traditional march form,
accidentals, and movable DO with style and then
use the piece as a light-hearted concert feature
for parents and friends to hear as well. This is
exceptionally conceived and masterfully written!
10368739 SAB or Three-Part Mixed . . . 2.25
10027888 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . 2.10
H Mary Had a Little BluesCharles Collins. This
incredibly original and clever take-off of the familiar
nursery rhyme is bluesy and fun all the way, with
plenty of chances for your students to sing "Baa-
baa" as they tell the part of the story we never heard
in the original rhyme! A terrific novelty feature!
1950955 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
l
Men in TightsMel Brooks/arr. Jacob Narverud.
This hilarious tune from the Mel Brooks movie "Robin
Hood: Men in Tights" is full of "manly" comedy,
show-biz style, and masculine punch (literally!) Your
men's choir will bring down the house!
10595142 TBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10595143 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
4t Miniyama NayoPaul John Rudoi. For better
a cappella choirs, here is a whirlwind of bright
harmonies, dance pulses, and syllabic play - a
full-fledged theme and variations on absolutely
nothing! The words are pure nonsense, but the
syllables and rhythmic patterns are so much fun
to sing that everyone will get caught up in the fun!
Highly recommended!
10568108 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Monster MashBobby Pickett & Leonard
Capizzi/arr. Greg Gilpin. Triadic harmonies and
several spoken solos are perfect for younger
groups in this fun novelty song. Compare dance
moves with Frankenstein, Wolfman, and Dracula,
and maybe add a few of your own!
10453366 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453367 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10453368 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
Ht Mouse Madrigalarr. Steven Porter. Three Blind
Mice has never sounded like this before! Steven
Porter's "sophisticated tongue-in-cheek" treatment
of the familiar folk song is perfect for the serious
treble choir looking for a bit of fun!
3031374 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
l A Musical Pun-ologyStephen A. Paparo. Here's
a comical set of six "pun-ny" mini-movements, each
written in its own distinctive musical style. Sung
mostly in unison, with just a few optional harmonies
throughout, this under-four-minute feature is infused
with equal parts humor and musicality. A great way
to share a laugh with the audience! Included: We
Broke into Song; Under a Rest; My Forte; 3/4 Time;
Fermata and Without Music.
10604242 Unison . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
H Neighbors' Chorus (from "La Jolie Parfum-
euse")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
The Papaya SongGreg Gilpin. Kids will love
performing with shakers in hand during this island-
flavored Calypso song, arranged especially for
developing two-part singers. A terrific way to shake
things up and bring the house down!
10453572 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453573 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10453218 DVD-Lights!
Choral Movement . . . . . . . . 39.99
A Paper of Pinsarr. Amy Bernon. This English
folk tune tells a story from the Victorian era of a girl
who sewed and was delighted to receive a "paper
of pins" from her suitor along with a host of other
gifts, though all she wished for was his heart. It's an
easy, fun, delightful feature for women's voices! "...
but offer me your heart, and I will marry you, I will,
I do! Hip hip hooray!" Highly recommended!
10506500 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
n Peter PiperLon Beery. Based on the famous
tongue-twister, this minor-key original has just
the right melody to match the text! And if that isn't
enough, start the piece slowly, and then increase
the tempo as indicated until the last presentation of
the poem is as fast as your singers can take it! With
a little work and a lot of fun, you'll use this one to
completely dazzle your audience. It's a real treat!
3295866 Three-Part Mixed or SATB. . . 1.95
10026737 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
The Pink PantherHenry Mancini/arr. Jay
Althouse. This is phenomenal! Everyone knows the
catchy "Pink Panther" theme as an instrumental,
but... for choir? Of course! Scat syllables do the trick!
The familiar opening riff becomes "Ba dop ba da, ba
dop ba da" with finger snaps. Then the voices imitate
the horns and become a roaring choral big band!
The piano part provides solid support throughout this
awesome chart! Highly recommended!
10047569 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047570 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10047571 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10047572 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10047573 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10047574 Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . 25.00
Polly Wolly Doodlearr. Brad Printz. You've
never imagined this popular American folksong
with such interesting character before! With
generous sharing of the melody in all voice
parts, this innovative arrangement also uses
piano four-hands, jugs, pop bottles, kazoos and
body percussion! You might even consider some
simple choreography in the middle that will set
every toe tapping in the audience and on the
risers! A high point of your concert or festival, it's
also a great concert closer and a wonderful slice
of Americana.
3294587 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
3294588 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
n Purple People Eaterarr. Greg Gilpin. Don't be
scared! This Purple People Eater only wants to play
in a rock and roll band! Have some fun performing
this crazy 1958 chart topper, complete with
optional kazoos and hilarious solo opportunities
using funny voice effects. It's a terrific novelty
feature for young choirs!
10354206 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10354207 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363427 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
H Reflections of a Lad at SeaDon 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. Try it! You'll be glad you did!
1477512 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H Rhythm of Lifearr. Richard Barnes. Positive
lyrics and an energetic beat are the power behind
this selection from "Sweet Charity." Four-hand
piano accompaniment. Lots of fun!
982710 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1299858 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1212844 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10029621 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1229442 Choreography . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
H Shake the Papaya Downarr. Ruth Dwyer
& Judith Waller/Leck. A thoroughly delightful
calypso number which can easily be enhanced
by the addition of conga, maracas and/or
claves (suggested rhythms are included in the
performance notes). This is pure fun for three-part
treble voices!
1925650 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.75
Sing in Harmony!Stephen A. Paparo. The
partner song format of this light swing tune ensures
that your kids will successfully sing in two-part
harmony! A standard jazz progression effectively
supports this introduction to basic scat singing.
Highly entertaining, motivating, and educational.
10453488 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.85
10453494 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
t A Social MadrigalNathan Howe. In this clever
madrigal novelty, 16th-century harmony meets
21st-century technology! It sings the story of a
couple falling in love, with some help from Google,
Facebook, and Twitter. Performed a cappella or
with optional piano, it is simply delightful in the way
the words of today are sung as though by singers in
Shakespeare's time. Optional narration is provided
to add to the fun. Highly recommended!
10499845 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10499818 Multi-Song Accomp. CD . . . 44.99
H Swingin' on a StarJohnny Burke & James Van
Heusen/arr. Gilpin. Your choir will have a lot of fun
with this! The humorous pop hit from the 40's has
a relaxed swing feel and crazy lyrics that make it an
ideal lighter selection or show choir feature!
1967389 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
1967397 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
n Taylor, The Latte Boyarr. Mac Huff. Can you
find love in a coffee shop? This playful song from
Kristin Chenoweth will provide a moment of absolute
delight in your next concert as it tells a story full of
effervescence, humor, and romantic innocence!
10298010 SSA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10298931 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
l Things That Go Bump in the NightDouglas
E. Wagner. Here's a novelty number that's perfect
for Halloween. "Just as eyelids start to close, just
as you begin to doze, there in the hall a resounding
thump, things that go bump in the night...."
Douglas Wagner's image-rich text lends itself to
riser choreography while the piano accompaniment
adds to the "spook factor" in this healthy dose of
ghostly fun!
10590546 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10590547 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10590548 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
H
This Ol' Manarr. Greg Gilpin. This Ol' Man has
never sounded like this before! In an incredibly
clever way, Greg has taken the original song into
some unpredictable directions, resulting in a novelty
number that is an absolute delight! Each verse has
a little musical treat, such as knee-slaps, bees
buzzing, or snippets of familiar tunes like Skip To My
Lou; Chopsticks and There's No Place Like Home.
There's even part of a "knock-knock" joke thrown in!
This will definitely be a highlight of your program!
10589199 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3130358 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
3297703 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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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SELLERS
Light Concert &
Novelty Selections
SATB
Buy with confidence! These works, listed in
order of their popularity, are chosen most often
by directors.
Jabberwocky—Sam Pottle.
3701687 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10004517 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.95
Rhythm of Life—arr. Richard Barnes.
982710 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10029621 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
1229442 Choreography . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
We Can Dream—Pinkzebra.
10541018 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
Peter Piper—Lon Beery.
3295866 Three-Part Mixed or SATB . . 1.95
Always Look on the Bright Side of Life
(from "Spamalot")—arr. Mac Huff.
10298910 SATB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10277996 P/A CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10298913E Instrumental Parts ePrint. . . . 25.00
