A versatile addition to the service folder with two unusual offerings: the first is a bright lively arrangement of the Mizpah prayer (the Lord watch between me and thee while we are absent one from the other) done as a four part round and the second is a two part May The Road Rise To Meet You choreographed for sanctuary dancers.

This is Bennett's first collection of choral pieces written specifically for the Christmas season. These four carols to American texts recall traditional music of the New World the composer's home for many years and bring a welcome fresh approach to the festive idiom: along with the well-loved Away In A Manger and I Wonder As I Wander Bennett gives us his interpretation of two Spirituals - A Child of God and Rise Up Shepherd and Follow.For unison high voices with Piano accompaniment.Score and parts of an orchestral string accompaniment by the composer are available on hire from the publisher (Novello &Company).

For Narrator Children's Choir And Instrumental Accompaniment (Piano Version)-Following on the success of her two operatic works for children and teens – Douce et Barbe Bleue Les Fables Enchantées Little Thummie and Cendrillon (based on Perrault) as well as the adaptation of Maupassant’s short story The Dumpling (2014) – Isabelle Aboulker once again hits the bull’s eye with Myla And The Boat-Tree a commission from the Villecroze Music Academy. In 2015 this musical tale for Narrator Children’s Choir and Instrumental Accompaniment was awarded the “Music for Young Performers Prize” by the French Music Publishers Association. Both in the French version and MarciMeth’s excellent English translation it provides the material for an enthralling educational adventure in which children between the ages of five and eight are invited into their first experience of opera and choir singing. With her trademark finesse and sensitivity the composer tells the story of a little girl dealing with the death of a person she’d cherished above all: her grandfather. Written for choir in unison this tale wafts shimmering melodies over an instrumental accompaniment suffused in turn with gentle melancholy and light humour. An art that speaks from an open heart. The work was written in three versions: for Narrator Children’s Choir and Piano (AL30732) for Narrator Children’s Choir and Trio (Clarinet in Bb Cello and Piano: AL30733) for Narrator Children’s Choir and Instrumental Ensemble (Flute Oboe Clarinet in Bb Bassoon Horn Trumpet in C Trombone Percussion 2 Violins Alto Cello Bass: AL30734) Choral score: AL30743 Listen to Isabelle Aboulker talking about “Myla and the Boat-Tree”:

Score-Perfect for multi-cultural schools to celebrate Christmas! A musical trip around the world learning about the customs in Mexico Trinidad Spain France Holland Germany Bethlehem Israel China and Hawaii. This full score version contains eleven choral numbers for unison and two-part voices Piano and Percussion ideas compiled and edited with dialogue by Steve Kupferschmid.

The two volumes comprising Children’s Singing Games were first published in 1894. They were collected by Cecil John Sharp (1859-1924) and Alice Bertha Gomme (1853-1938) both of whom were highly regarded for their work in recording and preserving folk music and lore during the last years of the nineteenth century. Gomme was also one of the first people to study children’s games publishing two volumes of The Traditional Games of England Scotland and Ireland.Volume One of Children’s Singing Games contains six musical games for infant or junior age children. They are sure to bepopular with today’s children having entertained countless generations before them!

Uses: GeneralScripture: Proverbs 3:9; Colossians 3:23-24Here is a welcome upbeat song of dedication and commitment. Inspiring young people to be their personal best for Christ is a message that isalways needful. The music works well as a unison anthem for developing choirs but adding the two-part element will add another level of musical excitement. Encourage excellence character and musicianship with this inspiringchoral!

5-Pack of Performer?s Parts-A pack of five Performer's parts for the famous show by Gilbert and Sullivan adapted and arranged by M.J Arnold. The delightful saga of The Mikado arranged for unison and two-part chorus with all the favourite leading characters. This book contains all sixteen vocal numbers overture and a condensed dialogue with performance notes and stage directions.

A wonderful well-researched musical about saving the planet as seen through the eyes of animals on land sea and air. Written by the successful partnership of Michael and Jill Gallina this is a superb one-act play to inspuire all! Through rhyming dialogue and creative characterisations the animals teach young people on a picnic the three R’s of ecology - recycle Replenish and Respect. The seven songs in unison and two-part demonstrate a variety of blues rap calypso ballad and funky rock styles. Students will enjoy dramatising the 12 animals (which are easily costumed) the eight young picnickers the conga-line of fish and the chorus which can be any size.This is the Performer's Part with all lyrics and the libretto. The Director’s Score (SP19649)includes staging costuming props and scenery suggestions.

Margaret Rizza has composed this sumptuous setting for congregation and organ with optional choir and instrumental parts. As is always the way with her music Broken for You is full of lovely singable melodies perfectly reflecting the mood of the texts. Broken for You is published in two versions: the first for use with the new Common Worship texts of the Anglican Church the second for use in the Roman Catholic rite.There are SATB and Unison versions for each denomination.A FREE CD is included and a licence is available to photocopy the congregation's part.

Jenkyns’ songs for young singers can best be described as art songs for the children. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in Percy the Porcupine are perfectly gauged for their performers.Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He was also a highly-regarded Gilbert and Sullivan patter-song singer and he founded a localGilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

Unison piano and optional percussionAn ear-catching piece about gossip! Children repeat conversations overheard on the two-five special train with a delightful accompaniment of cymbal claves and drum.

Book two of the popular collection. Twelve more unison optional second part pieces. Highly recommended.Contents:1. Fear Not For Tomorrow.2. Lets Sing About Gods Love.3. Each New Day.4. How We Goin To Praise The Lord?5. Welcome To The Famly Of God.6. All Around The Whole Wide World.7. Never Forget To Be Thankful.8. P-E-N-T-E-C-O-S-T.9. Christ Arose! Halleluiah!10. Pass It Along.11. I Wish Id Been In Bethlehem.12. He Comes!

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12This masterful setting of the traditional French carol is an ideal choice for older elementary choirs and middle school choirs alike. A creative accessible piano part provides a superb accompaniment to the carol's dance-like melody while optional finger cymbals add an additional layer of charm to the presentation. The song's middle section introduces an easy countermelodythat later serves as an optional descant for two-part choirs. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50

The first two carols of the set are Bennett’s own creations a study in contrasts. The first is a classic carol in common time with syncopation and a divisi Chorus. The second is the engaging African Crib Carol in 3+3+2/8 timeagain with divisi Chorus. The third is a lilting arrangement of a traditional Somerset carol. Separately or as a suite these three carols make a fine addition to seasonal school programming.F Roy Bennett was a respected musiceducator and author of the 20th century who wrote many books of music theory and history that are highly prized by primary and secondary school music teachers. As a composer he was a gifted writer of words and music for schoolchoirs as in this set of three carols.