(For Brass and Woodwinds) Arranged by John Higgins, Paul Lavender. Accompaniment CD (sheet music available separately). Series: Hal Leonard Essential Elements Band Method. Published by Hal Leonard Corporation.

Choir

SKU: AP.49686

Arranged by Robert T. Gibson. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Choral Designs. Sacred; Spiritual; Traditional. CD. Alfred Music #00-49686. Published by Alfred Music (AP.49686).

UPC: 038081567730. English. Traditional Spiritual.

This gospel-style kicker features the bass section on the familiar spiritual melody. It's an arrangement crafted with tried-and-true techniques of the genre like rhythmic choral interjections, close triads, and ascending chord inversions. An exuberant add-on section shifts momentarily to bluesy minor, and a huge ritard at the end invites singers to bring the power. Raise the roof by performing with the lively SoundTrax or invite an improvising bass and drummer to play along. Premiered at the 2022 Missouri MEA conference under the direction of arranger Robert T. Gibson.

Choral (clASSrm kit)

SKU: HL.118297

New Lyrics to Old Favorites. Composed by John Jacobson. ExpressiveArts. Classroom Resources, Collection, Elementary. 56 pages. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.118297).

ISBN 9781480338043. UPC: 884088897833. 8.5x11 inches.

Name the U.S. presidents in order and learn some interesting fun facts! Did you know the father of our country wore wooden teeth? Which president helped write the Declaration of Independence and played the cello? What president was known for his fireside chats with the American people? Who was a movie star before becoming president? Sing across the curriculum with familiar melodies set to new presidential lyrics. Perform these ten songs live with piano accompaniments in the Teacher Edition or use the professionally-produced recordings available separately on the Performance/Accompaniment CD. Choreography and reproducible lyric sheets are also included. Available separately: Teacher Edition (with reproducible singer pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, and Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 3-6.

Performance/Accompaniment CD

SKU: HP.C6303C

Arranged by Joel Raney. Piano with optional Flute (Included). Choral Performance/Accompaniment CDs. Hope Publishing Company #C6303C. Published by Hope Publishing Company (HP.C6303C).

UPC: 763628963033.

Gospel medley Joel Raney combines three gospel favorites in this uplifting medley: What A Friend, His Eye Is on the Sparrow, and God Leads Us Along. The affirming message that God watches over his children and leads them along, creates a useful anthem for anytime of the year. The optional flute part adds a series of playful accents and echoes.

Choir Secular

SKU: AP.50200

Recorded by Dan + Shay. Composed by Andy Albert, Dan Smyers, Jordan Reynolds, and Shay Mooney. Arranged by Jack Zaino. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Christmas; Country; Holiday Pops; Radio; Secular. CD. Alfred Music #00-50200. Published by Alfred Music (AP.50200).

UPC: 038081573700. English.

Christmas isn't Christmas if it's not with you. Nashville music duo Dan + Shay wrote this sentimental ballad with their families in mind. The sweet melodic hook and a heartfelt text translate beautifully for choral singing. Stage an intimate performance with piano alone, invite a guitar player to strum along for some contemporary color, or use the orchestrated SoundTrax for full effect.