Plaisir d’Amour is frequently performed and recorded by artists as diverse as Charlotte Church Paul Robeson and Joan Baez. Written in 6/8 time the melody with ornamentations flows gently over the arpeggiated accompaniment. When Elvis Presley sang ‘I can’t help falling in love with you ’ he was probably unaware that the melody was based on a French love song written in 1784. J.P.E. Martini was a German composer who became a court musician for MarieAntoinette. Managing to adapt to conditions after the Revolution Martini continued to compose produce and teach music into the early 1800’s.

This in an outstanding collection of twelve African-American spirituals arranged for upper voices. Rosephanye and William C. Powell have collaborated with some of the most talented and respected spiritual arrangers in the United States to deliver specially commissioned authentic settings. You'll find familiar melodies such as 'Deep River' and 'Somebody's knockin' at yo' do'' alongside lesser-known spirituals and a range of styles and moods extending from the aspirational to the celebratory. Many of the arrangements include a 'lead voice' part allowing the opportunity for solo singing and idiomatic piano parts support the voices for the accompanied spirituals; pianoreductions are included for the unaccompanied arrangements. This inspirational journey through the African-American spiritual tradition is sure to captivate and delight all upper-voice choirs.Arrangements in tow three or four parts'Lead Voice' parts for three arrangementsAccompanied and unaccompaniedPiano reductions for a capella arrangementsAuthentic arrangements by specialistsRange of styles and moods Edited by Rosephanye Powell and William C. PowellRosephanye Powell is a singer arranger and widely published composer. A graduate of the Florida State University Westminster Choir College and Alabama State University she has distinguished herself as a researcher and interpreter of the African-American spiritual. She has served as a consultant for nationally syndicated radio published articles on the subject and presented lectures and performances at high schools colleges universities music organizations and churches around the United States. Her spiritual arrangements have been commissioned by nationally and internationally recognized professional choral groups and conductors. She was appointed Professor of Voice at Auburn University in 2001.William C. Powell holds degrees from Alabama State University

The well-known English nursery rhyme The Grand Old Duke of York is reinterpreted here by Alec Rowley for two treble Voices with Piano accompaniment. Like many popular nursery rhymes the origins of the song have been much debated and remain unclear. Often performed as an action song audiences can be asked to ‘act out’ the rhyme by standing up sitting down and standing halfway up at the appropriate points in the verse making it a fun experience for audiences and performers alike.Alec Rowley (13 March 1892 11 January 1958) was an English composer and writer on music. Apart from his frequent Piano recitals and broadcasts he was widelyknown for his compositions for amateur forces.

Choral Highlights from the Broadway Musical-Evan has six weeks to go before he turns 13 and after an idyllic childhood in New York City he's just been uprooted and brought to Appleton Indiana with his mother. He has one mission: get all the cool kids in school to come tohis Bar Mitzvah or else spend the rest of his academic career banished to the land of the Geeks. 13 is a show about finding out who you are finding out what you need and finding out what's really important. In this14-minute medley choirs will enjoy both the angst and the excitement of this pivotal time of growing up. Songs include: All Hail the Brain Bad Bad News Brand New You Getting Ready The Lamest Place in the World A LittleMore Homework Thirteen What It Means to Be a Friend. Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available as a digital download (syn gtr 1-2 b dm). Duration: ca. 14:00.

Written by Libby Roderick in 1988 this incredibly simple yet powerful song has become a worldwide force for good. Now available in an expressive choral setting this song has a powerful message: How could anyone ever tellyou you were anything less than beautiful? How could anyone ever tell you you were less than whole? For 2-Part 3-Part Mixed and SSA. VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 2:40. Level 2.

Choral Highlights-Motown: The Musical has electrified Broadway with a show that is loaded with great singers overwhelming energy and a jubilant celebration of the music that transformed America! This 12-minute medley showcases 15 top hits: Ain't No Mountain High Enough; Ain't Too Proud to Beg; Baby I Need Your Lovin'; Do You Love Me; I Can't Get Next to You; I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch); I Heard It Through the Grapevine; I'm Losing You (I Know); My Girl; Papa Was a Rollin' Stone; Please Mr. Postman; Reach Out and Touch (Somebody's Hand); Reach Out I'll Be There; Signed Sealed Delivered I'm Yours; Stop! In the Name of Love.

Two Czech and Austrian carols are showcased here. Simple and gentle elegance flows throughout this work for young voices as well as women. The original text using The Rocking Carol beautifully introduces the snow theme of Still Still Still and highlights the quality of quiet and thoughtful singing.

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

from Dear Evan Hansen-Praised by critics and embraced by Broadway lovers  Dear Evan Hansen is a powerful and moving show with a contemporary pop/rock score that is astonishingly heartfelt and beautiful. This Act I song explores the universal question of “how do I fit in” through an irresistible hook and compelling lyric.

from The Lion King II: Simba's Pride-In 1998 Disney followed their ultra-successful feature The Lion King with The Lion King 2: Simba’s Pride. The main and recurring theme: We are One continues to blend basic Christian attitudes with New Age philosophy and full vocal sonorities bolster this dramatic anthem. This is an inspirational choral setting for 2-part Choir and Piano accompaniment arranged by Roger Emerson based on Tom Snow’s engaging music. The overriding message is to find courage wisdom and strength within yourself and realise that ‘the team’ is more important than the individual.

Songs of A Rainbow Nation comprises four great songs from South Africa arranged for soprano and alto with a straightforward piano accompaniment. Included are: Hamba Lulu - a wedding song with a gentle comforting rhythm; Jesu Ukukhanya - featuring a call-and-response structure where a simple solo line is followed by a choral answer; Si Njay Njay Njay - a joyfully exuberant song with an infectious rhythm which can also be performed a cappella with some optional percussion for greater effect; and Weeping - a South African pop song from the band Bright Blue whichuses as its chorus the refrain from the Zulu anthem N?kosi Sikeleli Africa (God Bless Africa). The arrangements form part of the Choral Basics series which has been carefully designed to provide rewarding varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages it offers attractive idiomatic arrangements with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers.  If you enjoy these songs try L?Estrange?s hit cantata Zimbe! Come sing the songs of Africa!

From Finian's Rainbow this fully-orchestrated arrangement is delightfully lush with vocal harmony. Available in voicings for all levels the inspiring lyric of follow your dream is never heard sweeter than in this choral. Available: SATB: SAB: SSA: 2-Part: Orchestration (Print & Digital): StudioTrax CD.

The Colorado Trail is an American cowboy song and it is a real trail stretching from Denver through the Rocky Mountains and ending near the town of Durango. If you travel this trail from beginning to end it requires strength and perseverance and the travelers will be weary by the time they reach the end. All of these conditions are reflected in the beautiful word painting of this arrangement.

The name says it all! From Mark Burrows' collection Wild Things this novelty tune is arranged as a two-part choral and is sure to produce giggles. The choral includes humorous and interesting facts about porcupines threeclassroom activities plus an activity for learners with special needs. “Never never OUCH never OUCH OUCH OUCH never polka with a porcupine!” Terrific! Available separately: 2-part with activity ideas;StudioTrax CD.