2 Part-When a baker and his wife learn they've been cursed by the witch next door they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell in a hysterical take on the Brothers Grimm! Sondheim's inventive songs aremasterfully set for choral ensembles of all ages in this 15-minute choral medley. Songs include: Into the Woods I Know Things Now Agony It Takes Two Last Midnight No More No One Is Alone Children Will Listen Finale.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Instrument Parts available as a digital download (flt/pic cl bn hn 1-2 tpt syn 1-2 vc b perc 1-2). Duration: ca. 14:45.

Robert Louis Stevenson's poem (also known as 'Where Go The Boats?') for 2-part children's choir is fairly easy but does contain a more complex sound it is a good concert piece. In a pinch the choir could sing unison while a flute could take the voice-two line an octave higher.

A gently floating piano theme introduces an uplifting, nature-themed text in this sensitive piece for developing voices. Superb choral writing allows each voice part to take a turn singing the melody, as well as supportive harmony. A wonderful piece for growing musicians! / Choeur A 2 Parties

A medley taken from the vast library of American cowboy songs this 3-minute mini-medley is ideal for Americana-themed concerts or as part of cross-curricular units. Includes: Bury Me Not On the Lone Prairie The Old ChisholmTrail Boil Them Cabbage Down. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.

The Two Brothers is an arrangement by Nico Muhly of a story taken from the folk tale and nursery rhyme tradition. A simple yet stirring setting The Two Brothers is arranged for two-part children's Chorus and Piano accompaniment. The Two Brothers tells the story of two young boys whose dangerous play-fighting curiosity ends up in tragedy. The juxtapostion of the bright and beautiful voices at the beginning of the piece with the tragic ending and lyrics leaves a stark and lasting impression. When the lyrics turn violent a series of brilliant discords emanates from the Piano adding to the contrastbetween the voices the lyrics and the music.  An expertly-composed work Nico Muhly's The Two Brothers is a harrowing tale that never compromises on beauty. Commissioned for the Friday Afternoons project this is one composition that is likely to remain with you and your audiences for a long time.

This pop favorite recorded as a duet by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston and notably covered by Tina Turner and Rod Stewart is amazingly arranged for SATB SAB as well as 2-part choirs. The SATB captures the fun and rhythm of the original while the 2-part smoothes the syncopated rhythms so they are accessible for younger voices. Fantastic show choir number that begs for choreography! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:26.

(from The Sound of Music)-So Long Farewell from The Sound Of Music arranged by Ed Lojeski for SAB choir with Piano accompaniment. Inspired by the memoir 'The Story of the Trapp Family Singers' by Maria von Trapp Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound Of Music first opened its doors on Broadway in 1959 and was turned into a popular film in 1965. The musical tells the story of Maria who is studying to become a nun at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg yet is struggling to fit in there due to her youthful enthusiasm energetic nature and lack of discipline. Believing that she might be happier in the outside world the Mother Abbess sends her to thevilla of a widowed naval officer to be governess to his seven children. After bringing love and music into the lives of the family Maria marries the officer and together with the children they flee the Nazi regime that has taken over their homeland. One of the musical's most cherished numbers So Long Farewell is the song the von Trapp children sing to bid their guests good night at the party at their villa. It is also sung as a reprise by the family at the Salzburg concert. To the Nazis present they are simply bringing the night's performance to an end but the external audience is aware that they are in fact also saying goodybe to their beloved Austria as they secretly plot their escape over the border to Switzerland. Watch Raincross Chorale perform this charming arrangement:

Classics for Children Series-Here is a selection from Jill Gallina's Classics for Children Series. The music from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Choral) finale – “Ode to Joy” – is the basis for this ingenious partner song.In “Ode to Peace” Jill takes the beloved Beethoven melody and adds original lyrics with partnered melody. There are teaching and performance notes on the history of the Symphony Level I brass accompaniment and ahopeful message of peace for humankind. This is ideal as a festival finale for kids and adults combined choirs with brass in schools and in churches any program any time.

Everest Charles W.-The southern folk harp tradition is full of inspirational melodies. Here Jonathan Shippey sets one of these melodies for two-part mixed voices with piano and optional hammered dulcimer (though it works fine without the dulcimer). Be creative it's worth it!

Take a quick journey through the lives of several folk song characters in this clever medley. Quickly-learned it's a great encore piece for younger choirs. Includes: Cindy Jeannie with the Light Brown Hair Lil Liza Jane Old Folks at Home and Old Joe Clark.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

“If you love to sing you must know do ti la so fa mi re do. It's a method called 'solfege' you see.” And so begins this humorous and educational new choral by Jill Gallina. The Cutting Edge with Solfegefor 2-part voices takes us on a journey of scales and intervals in the most melodic of ways reinforcing what is being taught in the music classroom as well. What a wonderful “show” piece for your concert. Fun andfabulous! Available separately: 2-part; StudioTrax CD.

It's your life no one else can see you through it. Take your dream and make it happen. Life's the ship and you're the captain. Inspiring lyrics set in a moving ballad for young singers to dream and begin to look towards the future. A nice selection for end of year or graduation.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8-The concept for this piece was for children's voices but the two-part treble with piano would be lovely with treble voices of any age. Taken from Ecclesiastes 3 the piece would be perfect on a spring concert. It could also be used in a sacred setting.

Editor Maribeth Yoder-White indicates in her notes that this work is 'an accessible exciting selection that works well with a variety of ensembles including festival and massed choirs.' _x000D_The text is taken from Psalms 24 and 98 and is arranged for two-part treble voices with piano.

An inspirational song for graduation or anytime The Best That I Can Be moves ever upward both in melodic structure and in mood. Written in pop ballad style this song is taken from the musical Let's Hear It for theHeroes. Pride dignity and inner strength – this moving tribute to self-worth is perfect for all students.