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

This is a strong and spirited selection for your small younger-voiced or middle school choir as an opener or theme song for your musical performance. “We have a common purpose we have a common theme. Let's celebrate withmusic all our hopes and all our dreams.” Lyrics are uplifting and challenge the singer and listener to make a difference in our world. Use the StudioTrax CD add some simple movement and you have a stunning contemporarynumber for your concert or festival. Available separately: 3-part mixed opt. baritone; 2-part; StudioTrax CD.

?Grab a can grab a pot give it everything ya got!? Here's introducing a performance gem by Greg Gilpin. This boogie-woogie novelty number lets your choir create its own ?junk band? to play along! A wonderful opportunity to learn rhythms and create musical instruments as well as a great choral performance piece! Available: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Hal Hopson's adaptation of “Praise the Lord” from Handel's Judas Maccabaeus is a standard in most choral libraries. Now he gives us another performance option with his two-part version. This majestic andtriumphant song of adoration is now accessible to all choirs for any number of festive occasions. Available separately: SATB TTBB SAB 2-part.

A slow gentle and solemn meditation anthem by John Rutter arranged for the upper voices and suitable for younger choral groups. This expressive choral work is based on passage from Numbers 6:24. As sung at the wedding of Meghan Markle to Prince Harry in May 2018.

You'll find an incredible romp of singing and choreography in this 2-part choral for young singers. It begins with a wonderful “hello” theme that welcomes the audience to your show. The next section contains vocalspeech of rhythmic choreography that can be easily learned and performed. Finally the “hello” section and the vocal speech section are partnered to create a show-stopping opening number!

This number 1 hit from 2009 by the Black Eyed Peas is ideal for choral arrangement and would make an excellent starting number for any popular concert.

incorporating America the Beautiful and My Country 'Tis of Thee-Two patriotic blockbusters are fused here in an exciting gospel style. The 3/4 meter and chord progressions create a fresh feel to these classics. The solo with an original melody is paired with the established text in the 4/4 meter section leading into a strong and powerful ending that uses descant. Perfect for mass choir numbers and finale selections. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:38.

Discovery Level 2-From its 1962 debut as a nonsensical doo-wop song by the Rivingtons to its latest incarnation in the soundtrack of Happy Feet Two this hilarious novelty number is a part of pop culture history! Younger choirs will love theopportunity to sing and dance the music of this earlier era and parents and grandparents will enjoy hearing them! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10. Discovery Level 2.

2-Part. From Oliver the ever-popular Broadway musical by Lionel Bart comes this rollicking production number! John Leavitt's sparkling arrangement for younger choirs will make your audience feel right at home and get your concert off to a great start! Available for 2-Part 3-Part and ShowTrax CD. Approx. Performance Time: 2:30.

From the moment you hear the vocal and rhythmic opening you know you have a winning arrangement from Greg Gilpin for your concert or show. With driving energy and pop sound this easy to learn and sing arrangement is just whatyour show needs as an opener closer or theme. Greg has used the verses of “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” with the chorus of “Love Train ” adding an original break-down section to create a powerhousenumber. Voice leading is smart and the ranges appropriate for young voices. Uses choreography.

from The Muppets-The big production number from Walt Disney's The Muppets and a sunny salute to Kermit Fozzie Miss Piggie and gang along with their biggest fan Gary! The lyrics say it all I've got everything that I need right in front of me.Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Take the advice of Tweedledum and Tweedledee and start your concert off with this great opening number from Disney's Alice in Wonderland. Several verses allow for small group or solo work. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.

From the decade that gave us Rock 'n' Roll this Number 1 Hit from Danny and the Juniors will make you want to kick off your shoes and dance the night away! Kirby's energetic and accessible arrangement is ideal for choirs of allages! Super choreography showcase! Available: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.