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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!
10602863 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
10370121 SAB or Three-Part Mixed . . . . . 2.35
10028692 Unison/Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . 2.35
Green Eggs and Hamarr. Andy Beck. "I do
not like green eggs and ham. I do not like them,
Sam-I-Am..." This swingin' novelty number is taken
from the 2000 Broadway musical "Seussical," and
Andy's arrangement includes a ready-made encore
"tag" for when your audience begs for more! This is
fabulous fun! Highly recommended!
10514867 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
10306946 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10306947 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10306948 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10312529 DVD-Lift Me Up!
Choral Movement. . . . . . . . . . 39.99
n How Doth the Little CrocodileMark Burrows.
A delightful musical interpretation of the beloved
Lewis Carroll poem, this piece is easy to put
together and is an excellent choice for a choir's first
experience with part singing. The catchy melody
transitions to a round in two or three parts, giving
you practical options for your beginning choirs!
Highly recommended!
10590425 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10618151 Multi-Song P/A CD. . . . . . . . . 44.95
I Bought Me a Catarr. Sally K. Albrecht. Now
available for two-part or SAB choirs, Sally's fresh
treatment of the humorous American folk song is
in "add-on" style, with a new animal introduced
in each verse. Each animal sings a distinctive call,
such as "hissy hissy" for the goose or "chimmy
chuck, chimmy chuck" for the hen. By the end,
there's a whole barnyard of animals singing their
calls together!
10353520 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10008331 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10008332 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10008269 DVD-That's Entertainment
Choral Movement. . . . . . . . . . 39.95
4t I'm a Trainarr. Peter Knight. One of The King's
Singers top songs, this Albert Hammond folk classic
in a brilliant arrangement by Peter Knight will give
advanced ensembles a diction workout! Train
noises, melodic fragments and vocal percussion
combine in a dynamic a cappella arrangement.
A fantastic encore!
10760215 SATB divisi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
4 I'm Seein' Things at Night!Greg Gilpin.
"Sometimes they're in the corner, sometimes
they're by the door, sometimes they're all
a-standing in the middle of the floor..." This child-
like poem by Eugene Field recollects the fear we all
had of going to bed at night and imagining creepy
things in the dark. From the opening whispering
features to the clever articulation throughout,
this unique concert selection is appropriate for
Halloween or any time of the year when you want
to add a mysterious and fun piece to your program.
10757034 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
I've Got a Dreamarr. Roger Emerson. Even
tough guys have dreams! This hilarious song from
Walt Disney Pictures' "Tangled" will give your
men's choir a chance to show off and get some
laughs! Solo and choreographic options abound.
10605850 TTBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10605851 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
If I Only Had a BrainHarold Arlen & E.Y.
Harburg/arr. Albrecht. What fun! At last, this
delightful song from "The Wizard of Oz" has been
arranged for two-part choirs! Set at a moderate
soft-shoe tempo, the arrangement includes simple
staging suggestions and easy scat syllables to add
to the fun. This will be the novelty hit of the season
for young voices! Highly recommended!
10274821 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.90
10274822 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.99
10275298 DVD-Showbiz!
Choral Movement. . . . . . . . . . 39.99
4 If You've Only Got a MoustacheStephen
Foster/arr. Reed Criddle. This classic but little-known
Stephen Foster melody has been arranged in a way
that takes full advantage of the drama and humor in
the Cooper lyrics. Your men will love hamming it up,
bringing these lyrics to life, and using the inserted
pauses to build on the dramatic effect. Fun and
laughter will be had by all. Highly recommended!
10661548 TTB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
n In Summerarr. Alan Billingsley. This delightful
song from "Frozen" is an ode to buzzing bees,
dandelion fuzz, sandy beaches and blue skies. Olaf,
everyone's favorite song-and-dance snowman,
imagines a life that's not frozen in this endearing
number that will be a singer and audience favorite,
winter or summer!
10517367 SATB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10517368 SAB. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10517369 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
10517370 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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Jabba Flow (from "Star Wars: The Force
Awakens")J.J. Abrams & Lin-Manuel Miranda/
arr. Roger Emerson. From "Star Wars: The Force
Awakens" comes this clever song from the cantina
scene - an infectious reggae-style tune cowritten
by the film's director, J.J. Abrams, and Lin-Manuel
Miranda of "Hamilton" fame. You'll want to use
the accompaniment track with its creative sound
effects and instrumentation. Your singers will love
re-creating these nonsense "Huttese" lyrics in this
rhythmic setting that will bring down the house!
10669067 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10669068 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10669072 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
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
4 JabberwockyMark Burrows. An absolutely
charming setting for this classic text! The dramatic
story comes to life in this modern setting for two-
part voices. Melodies are memorable and easy
to learn, and the available synthesizer track will
enhance any performance. Pronunciation guide for
the Old English is included. Highly recommended!
10736755 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.10
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
l Lifted Me UpMichael Engelhardt. This medium
tempo gospel song has a heavy groove filled with
joy; a joy that can only be felt on the other side of
pain. An inspiring musical experience for choirs and
audiences alike.
10543993 SSA. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.00
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
Mambo ItalianoBob Merrill/arr. Jill Gallina.
From Rosemary Clooney to Lady Gaga and
countless television and movie appearances in
between, this hit single continues to entertain.
This choral arrangement is upbeat, rhythmic,
and pure fun - the perfect novelty number for any
concert! "Hey mambo, mambo Italiano! Go, go,
go, you mixed-up Siciliano!" Now available for
men's voices!
10363404 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363405 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10688229 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
10363406 P/A CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.99
10363865E Instrumental Parts . . . . . . . . . 20.00
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
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
t 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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.65
l Mister Zombie's Jazz ClubMark Cabaniss/
arr. Ruth Elaine Schram. Vampires, zombies and
monsters abound in this novelty piece that offers the
opportunity to introduce jazz, swing, and the concept
of scat singing to developing singers. Perfect for fall
concerts and Halloween, or for any time of year, this
piece has a message of cooperation and acceptance
packaged with scary fun!
10735269 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.25
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
4 My Baby Sings SopranoJake Averitt. Tenor-
bass ensembles of all sizes will sound awesome
while singing this tongue-in-cheek, comical "love"
song. The vocal ranges and level of difficulty make
this piece ideal for a non-varsity high school men's
ensemble! Optional baritone notes are available to
help to fill out the chords. Great piece for teaching
diction and expression!
10735170 TB T(B)B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.95
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
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
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. Perfect for fall concerts,
Halloween, or any time of year, it's a terrific novelty
feature for young choirs!
10688235 Three-Part Mixed . . . . . . . . . . . 2.15
10354206 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10354207 TB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.50
10363427 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
