A delightful Christmas cantata for children’s voices (and ensemble/electronic backing tracks) with or without narrator: reggae jazz rock ballad and pop numbers to witty text by Richard and Thomas Allain. Caesar has called a census in the Holy Land. So everyone is crowding back into Bethlehem a town where they read Shalom! Magazine where suddenly there are donkey traffic gridlocks and hotels where you can't get a room for love or shekels. Tom works doing odd jobs at the Fun Big Inn which isn't much fun at all. This busy night he decides to leave the landlord in the lurch and head for the bright lights of Jerusalem. But he doesn't get far running first into reggae singing shepherds and then three groovy wise dudes following a star. Tom can hardly ignore the remarkable things they have to tell him. So what does he do next? What would any of us do? Richard and Thomas Allain retell the story of the Nativity in a new and individual way with immediacy and wit in a string of unforgettable tuneful songs and sharply clever words in an idiom accessible to everyone. Manger Tom can be performed with unison voices someone to narrate highly effective with just Piano or Keyboard accompaniment. But there are parts available too for instruments you might want to add. Included with the score of Manger Tom is a CD which comprises of a full performance of the musical numbers by professional singers and players as well as just the accompaniments for everyone to sing along to if they prefer. Additionally lyric sheets and a script are available as free downloads - visit www.hybridpublications.com to access the bonus material. Lyric sheets enable easy rehearsals and the script allows Manger Tom to be performed as a full nativity play. Review from Andrew Stewart of Classroom Music says: 'Manger Tom manages to squeeze within the space of eight numbers everything from big-band and rock numbers to reggae and in ‘Star of the

Discovery Level 2-This well-loved Christmas song was made popular by Bing Crosby and celebrates the wonderful sights and sounds of Christmastime in the city. Perfect for younger singers! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Here is a song that celebrates the idea of having a place of your own where you can go to be alone to relax contemplate and dream. First recorded by The Drifters in 1962 and then again in 1979 in a soulful version by JamesTaylor this arrangement is especially crafted for younger choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

The 1986 #1 pop hit by Cyndi Lauper really speaks to the heart. Younger choirs will find much meaning in the sensitive text and will sound their best with this well-crafted Roger Emerson arrangement. Available for SAB and 2-Part. Performance Time: 3:15.

Discovery Level 2-You'll create a wintry mood with this lilting minor key piece that is perfect for younger and developing choirs. Whirling and twirling it shimmers and sparkles in a dazzling landscape of icy white. Layered vocal lines andcareful part-writing make rehearsal easy and fun! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Emily Crocker's setting of Psalm 117:26 is written for 2-part chorus and combines a fast tempo and mixed meters to create a jubilant and buoyant style that will delight singers audiences and congregations alike.Commissioned by the Florida Elementary Music Association Elementary All-State Chorus in January 2006.

Uses: Christmas Christmas EveScripture: Luke 2:7Eric Satie's celebrated GYMNOPODIE provides the harmonic foundations for this delicate arrangement of the classic cradle carol. Perfectly complete withonly two-part mixed voicing the simplicity of this approach adds to the innocence and purity of this precious Christmas memory. Don't miss this one-rehearsal wonder! Also available: Orchestration and StudioTrax CD.

d'après l'oeuvre de Camille Saint-Saëns. Par VERNY PIERRE-GERARD. Partition chorale pour choeur et trio jazz harmonisée par Pierre-Gérard VERNY : Un conte musical sur l'oeuvre de Camille Saint-Saëns, 'Le carnaval des animaux' : les arrangements de Pierre-Gérard VERNY, pour choeur et trio jazz ou choeur et piano, sont en divers styles de jazz et enchâssés dans une histoire palpitante, écrite parThierry PAUPE, faisant intervenir les différents animaux.. L'exploitation pédagogique est très riche et la structure permet aussi de détacher certains numéros. Les paroles des chansons ont été écrits par Pierre-Gérard VERNY, Fanja RAHAJASON, Olivier HOUSER, Laure JAUBERT./ Répertoire / Choeur SA et Piano

Discover what commonalities we all share in this happy original that's perfect for your youngest singers! Easily learned with well-crafted voice parts and excellent for building important skills in group singing! Availableseparately: 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

This pop classic arranged for 2-Part choir with Piano accompaniment by Roger Emerson.

Les Fables de La Fontaine ont depuis longtemps attire? les compositeurs, Rythme?es et hautes en couleurs, beaucoup de ces petites sce?nes appellent irre?sistiblement la mise en voix comme autant de petites sce?nes the?a?trales, C'est du moins dans cet esprit que j'ai traite? Le Rat de ville et le Rat des champs, selon une ve?ritable mise en sce?ne miniature, Le piano joue alors un ro?le majeur, commentant l'action et comple?tant le discours musical autant qu'il ' accompagne ' les voix,Divers e?pisodes narratifs alternent qui collent au plus pre?t a? la narration (sans refuser parfois un certain figuralisme re?cre?atif), Cette structure en e?pisodes nettement diffe?rencie?s, mais condense?s en une dure?e assez bre?ve (4 mn environ), explique le sous-titre de ' micro-cantate ', Le premier motif chante? par le choeur revient, apre?s les pe?ripe?ties centrales, vers la fin de l'oeuvre, qui se termine enfin par un fugato entre les deux voix en canon strict,D'une e?criture largement tonale et fonde?e sur des carrures claires pour en faciliter l'apprentissage, l'oeuvre a e?te? pense?e a? deux voix, Celles-ci sont la plupart du temps impe?ratives (notamment pour le final) mais il est possible, le cas e?che?ant, de re?duire plusieurs se?quences a? une seule voix : les parties vocales qui pourraient e?tre alors supprime?es sont signale?es entre crochets, De me?me, certains passages peuvent e?tre confie?s a? des voix solistes, soit pour varier les textures, soit pour alle?ger l'apprentissage pour l'ensemble des enfants, Enfin, les petites notes de la partie de piano (mes, 49-50) ne doivent e?tre joue?es que s'il s'ave?re indispensable de soutenir les voix en cas de difficulte? d'intonation - dans l'ide?al, on ne les jouera pas, / Choeur D'Enfants Et Piano

Cradled In A Manger by Bernard Smith for 2-part choir and Piano. Ashdown Vocal Duets No. 305.

Uses: General Scripture: Jonah 1-3 Witty and clever this humorous piece tells the well-known story of Jonah and the whale. Unison choir small ensembles or soloists have the option to singindividual verses of the song as the full chorus responds with a recurring refrain. A jolly piano accompaniment adds amusement to this whimsical piece that's sure to delight singers and listeners alike! Available separately:Unison/2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45

This multicultural piece hails from Venezuela homeland to USC choral director Dr. Cristian Grases. It is a working song about women grinding corn that captures the cultural flavor of the region. Including eurhythmic motions andpercussive sounds the music celebrates the joyful nature and active life of the people. This piece works well for elementary singers to adult treble choirs.