14 contemporary Xmas songs in popular styles-Christmas carols with a difference: a set of brand new carols in rock style for upper voices. Catchy tunes and pulsating pop rhythms designed to appeal to all ages. Three brilliant and idiomatic composers: Christopher Norton (Microjazz) Sue Furlong (D'Aon Ghuth) and introducing Andrew Milburn. The volume is accompanied by an attractive CD containing sample performances and colourful backing tracks. Contents: Andrew Milburn: Snow is falling Christopher Norton: Advent carol Sue Furlong: Ring those bells! Christopher Norton: The animals' carol Andrew Milburn: Christmas morning Sue Furlong: Gloria in excelsisDeo Christopher Norton: There is a holly Sue Furlong: It's Christmas! Christopher Norton: Carol of the gift Sue Furlong: Starlight Andrew Milburn: Christmas long ago Sue Furlong: Journey of the Kings Christopher Norton: Carol of the Virgin Andrew Milburn: The little cradle rocks

Discovery Level 1-Young singers can discover the sights and sounds of the Scottish Hebrides and an ancient chant sung by the people of that remote location. This setting includes original music that frames the chant and creates an atmosphere of imagination and adventure. With Irish flute or any other C instrument.

Your singers will have a blast as they sing about all their exciting winter activities! Fun and energetic vocals are enhanced by the student-played percussion for an outstanding winter showcase!

Discovery Level 1-Here is a rollicking Canadian folk song that will showcase your young men's ensemble at its best! The two parts make this selection accessible for the beginning of the year or with smaller groups. Available separately: TB VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:45.