With the help of the arranger this English tune sings a story from the Victorian Era of a girl who sewed and was delighted to receive a paper of pins from her suitor along with a host of other gifts though all she wishes is for his heart. A wonderful selection filled with interesting and musical moments for young women's ensembles and choirs.

Choral Highlights-From the Broadway production of Disney's The Little Mermaid this entertaining 7-minute medley includes some delightful new songs and makes an excellent concert feature! Includes: Fathoms Below Part of Your World Positoovity She's in Love Under the Sea. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 7:10.

Novello New Choral Series-A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school junior and community choirs and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines.The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here; the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout.An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to moreexpansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles.Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul’s as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band ‘Fat & Frantic’ who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus).In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children’s collections (Big Blue Planet Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh

Cruel Sister for three voices (SSA) a traditional ballad arranged by Sarah Dacey. Duration: 4 minutes.Composed: 2010 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook ISMN M 57036 603 3. This murder ballad first appeared in broadside in 1656 as The Twa Sisters but is also known as Binnorie and The Singing Bone. The versions vary a great deal for example the Norse version has the authorities bring the family a pipe to identify the murderer. When the older sister plays it blood drips from it and she is condemned to death and pulled apart by horses. My version ends with her unsuccessfully trying to smash the harp in two andthen running into the forests driven mad by the song which will forever pursue her. First performed by Juice Vocal Ensemble on 28th July 2010 at Harrogate Festival St James’ Church Birstwith.

Watching the movie White Christmas is as much a part of the holidays as decorating a tree. Now available separately: the first time in a 12-minute choral medley the sparking Irving Berlin score can be a part of your holidayprogram. Includes: The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing Blue Skies Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep Sisters Snow and White Christmas.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental ePak (parts for Trumpet I & II Tenor Sax Trombone Synthesizer Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD.

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

Adapted from a French carol this work tells the story of a humble child seeking shelter from the cold night. The new English lyrics allow this setting to be performed at any time of the year and will create a poignant andreflective moment in concert. Available: SSA 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Annette Bening plays a music teacher in the 1994 film Love Affair (a remake of the 1957 Cary Grant/Deborah Kerr film An Affair to Remember) and her students sing this sweet arrangement of the classic Beatles favorite after she falls in love with Warren Beatty (her real-life husband!). Available for SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Celebrating the power of the human spirit and the connections between us this contemporary pop anthem by Sara Bareilles encourages people to speak up and advocate for themselves. She wrote there's so much honor and integrity and beauty in being able to be who you are [and] it's important to be brave because by doing that you also give others permission to do the same. Available separately: SAB SSA 2-Part ShowTrax CD.

The Butterfly Field-Some say this Filipino folk song tells the story of a beautiful butterfly flying down the road. Others say it actually tells the story of a beautiful woman looking very fancy as she shows off for her neighbors.

Composer Mary Goetze states that the words and melody to I Sing 'sprang from within me' as she thought about the many directors and teachers who have dedicated their lives to children's choirs and music education--thus enriching the live of so many children through singing. The cascading vocal parts of the refrain that move predominantly by stepwise motion as well as the optional unison verses contribute to the accessibility of this choral work.

The gentle praises of the shepherds are set to music in this Mac Huff original. Flowing lines and dynamic contrasts help complete this pastoral picture.Available separately: 3-Part and 2-Part. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Known to many because of the recording by the great Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli Tom Shelton sets the song for three part-male choirs it works great for middle school voices high school voices college male choruses or community choirs.

(from The Pajama Game)-Shirley MacLaine rocketed to fame after she filled in for the lead in this 1954 Broadway smash. Simply sizzling for pop and show groups! Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

She's the little girl with the extraordinary voice! This title track from Jackie Evancho's debut album will be a fantastic selection for choirs of all ages creating a mesmerizing atmosphere that will enchant your audience!Available separately: SATB SAB SSA ShowTrax CD. String parts (sc vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:25.