SKU: AP.43589

UPC: 038081491295. Swahili.

Listen to the infectious African rhythms and stacking triads of this joyous multicultural number, with a text that features several Swahili words and phrases. A unison melody becomes a rhythmic echo section before breaking into spoken chant and body percussion, easily demonstrated on the Step One! movement DVD.

SKU: HL.323061

UPC: 888680977467. 5.0x5.0x0.191 inches.

Fleet Foxes' hit single from 2008 is a lively, yet melancholy folk fable entwined in deep themes about childhood experiences. Use in your choral program for a unique change in tone, with body percussion and gentle, swelling passages perfect for work on staggered breathing and tone control.

SKU: AP.49713

UPC: 038081568003. English.

Here's an optimistic Lin-Manuel Miranda original jam-packed with his energetic signature style. Syncopated rhythms and rap-like riffs come to life with a singable melody, bright choral harmonies, and a lively counterline descant. Don't miss the flexible body percussion interludes that bring the beat-keeping theme to life. Featured in the animated movie musical Vivo, this is an uplifting pep talk about the power of perseverance, perfect for our time. What should we do when things don't go as planned? Play on and keep the beat!

SKU: HP.C5631C

UPC: 763628956318. Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-33, Luke 19:1-47, John 12:1-50.

Original Anthem This dynamic Palm Sunday anthem from Joel Raney is brimming over with excitement. The adult voices begin the musical journey building to . . . Jesus, Redeemer, King, rides in triumphant majesty. Let all creation sing loud hosannas to the King of Glory! At this highpoint, the optional children's choir enters singing, Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, echoed by the adult voices in a very effective exchange. From there the anthem builds to a thrilling hosanna-filled conclusion. The instrument packet contains a Conductor's Score and parts for Flute, French Horn, Percussion (tambourine, triangle, conga or djembe), Bass Guitar & 4 Handbells.

SKU: HL.249513

UPC: 888680711078. 5.0x5.0x0.115 inches.

Here is one of the most popular “Doo-wop” songs ever. This arrangement features percussion parts for Djembe and Shaker, a simple piano part and ranges that are perfect for young singers. The “call and response” form allows for easy learning. Every parent in the audience will know the tune, making it lots of fun for them to join in if they want.

SKU: HP.8251

UPC: 763628182519.

Christmas Musical
A Lessons & Carols service featuring both traditional and contemporary songs tied together with biblical readings telling the Christmas story. The Orchestration contains a Full Conductor's Score and parts for: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn in F, B-flat Trumpets 1 & 2, Trombones 1 & 2, Percussion (orch. bells, chimes, snare drum, susp. cymbal, congas), Timpani, Violins 1 & 2, Viola, Cello, and Bass.

Duration - 37 minute.

SKU: HL.334990

UPC: 840126911138. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

Rhythmic and energetic are perfect adjectives for this original song by John Leavitt. The piano part stands alone but when the string bass and percussion are added this becomes a special moment in your concert.

SKU: HL.334974

UPC: 840126910865. 5.0x5.0x0.123 inches.

Inspired by the addition of an optional strings & percussion accompaniment, here is a concert setting of the classic tune from Les Miserables. If you don't have access to instrumentalists, the expertly recorded accompaniment track can really lift up the production quality of this powerful anthem!

SKU: HL.248980

UPC: 888680710224. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches. James 1:2-3, John 16:33, Luke 22:28, Matthew 10:28.

Full of colorful and expressive harmonies, your choir will find deep beauty in this setting of a treasured spiritual. This moving testament of hope is supported beautifully by the piano accompaniment, or use the optional percussion and string quintet for a truly special presentation. Highly recommended!

SKU: HL.232172

UPC: 888680677824. 5.0x5.0x0.839 inches.

This collection of traditional spirituals is filled with memorable moments artistically arranged for maximum expressive potential. From the rich harmonies of Deep River and Wayfaring Stranger, to the hopeful joy of Bound for the Promised Land and The Old Ship of Zion, this book has something for everyone, and the options of an SATB or SSA edition make this essential collection available to a variety of ensembles. Accompany with piano only, or use the optional string quintet and percussion orchestration to further enhance the work. Songs include: Poor Wayfaring Stranger; Keep Your Lamps; Deep River; Steal Away; Bound for the Promised Land; All My Trials; The Old Ship of Zion. Score and Parts (perc 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download.

SKU: LO.99-2510L

UPC: 000308124408.

This lively, dance-like 16th century tune has inspired both secular and sacred arrangements by generations of writers. Now, Michael Bryson has ingeniously paired it with two historic texts, one for Advent/Christmas (“Come, Thou Long-Expected Jesus”) and one for General/Eastertide (“I Will Sing of My Redeemer”). Optional Flute and Percussion add to this anthem, which features regular two against three rhythm passages and imaginative choral writing.

SKU: AP.45687

UPC: 038081514260. English.

Attention Orff educators! A pentatonic melody is sung in unison then echoed from part to part. Simple body percussion further engages students and ensures a kinesthetic rhythm experience. The ostinato accompaniment can be played on a piano or easily adapted for barred instruments. Optional shaker and drum add even more layers.

SKU: HL.329538

UPC: 840126906035. 5.0x5.0x0.15 inches.

The Latin, Jazz style with a killer horn line and lots of percussion are faithfully captured in the great song by Stevie Wonder. From one of the most important albums in the history of pop music--Songs In The Key of Life--this final song of the double album is a perfect closer for any concert.

SKU: AP.47648

UPC: 038081543413. English.

I don't wanna work. I wanna bang on the drum all day! Here's Todd Rundgren's 1983 well-known chorus in a super-fun arrangement for developing choirs. Sally's creative touch adds a speech chorus, where performers mimic the sounds of various drums in a rhythmic stack. For an inventive twist, double the spoken parts on percussion instruments, buckets, or even coffee cans!

SKU: LO.99-3847L

UPC: 000308149494.

Performance/accompaniment CD for “Come, Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” (10/5109L) The a cappella setting of the nineteenth-century tune RESTORATION from William Walker’s Southern Harmony is arranged in an early American style with creative vocal textures and a vocal solo. Optional percussion parts are offered to assist in driving the rhythmic energy.