Cobwebs is a delightful little piece taken from Fancy-Fair a collection of eight songs for young children by Peter Jenkyns. It is scored for unison Voices with Piano accompaniment but is also suitable for solo performance. English singer composer conductor and musical director Peter Jenkyns (1921-1996) wrote many of his well-known songs with children in mind for the choirs of the schools he was headmaster of to perform at the annual St. Albans Schools' Music Festival. The excellent pieces by this writer of little art songs for the under 12s are well received and much anticipated by audiences and performers alike.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:1-20This tender Christmas anthem quietly celebrates the miracle of Christ's birth. Written especially with older elementary choirs in mind the unison melody takes theform of a lullaby that children can easily sing. A lovely piano accompaniment gracefully complements the vocals offering melodic support throughout the piece. Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: 2:57

Captivating piece paraphrased from Psalms 19 and 23Unison setting is suitable for small or inexperienced choirsCould become a favorite in the repertoire

Peter Jenkyns' The Little Spanish Town is an up-tempo piece for Unison Voices with Piano accompaniment and is ideal for School Choirs and assembly use.

Peter Jenkyns' Bessie The Black Cat is a song for Unison Voices with Piano accompaniment and is ideal for School choirs and assembly use.

Jenkyns’ songs for young singers can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Snowman 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 andSullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

Jenkyns’ songs for children can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Five Little Mice are perfectly gauged for their performers. NB The Five Little Mice come to a sad end in this tale courtesy of a watchful cat.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 wasalso a highly-regarded Gilbert and Sullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

from Mass in C Minor-Unison treble choirs can experience the beauty and elegance of this movement from the Mozart Mass in C Minor and gain appreciation for music of the Classical era. The flute obbligato adds to the authenticity. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: James 1:17 - Philippians 4:7 Appropriate for older elementary youth or adult choirs this poignant anthem reminds us to stop and recognize the simple blessings of life. In so doing we can capture a glimpse of God's face. Optional parts for violin and congregation enhance the song's stirring melody and lush harmonies. Available separately: Unison 2-Part Mixed CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:34 ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.

Jenkyns’s songs for children can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Little Elf 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.

Congregation Part-Norman Dello Joio's Mass In The Honour Of The Blessed Virgin Mary for Cantor Congregation and Three-part Choir with Organ (and optional Brass) accompaniment. Part for Cantor and Congregation.

Five Shakespeare Songs brings together the work of the late Sir David Willcocks ('England's choir master') and the Bard in a suite of well-loved upper-voice pieces with favourite texts optional readings and music of unsurpassed charm.

Written for the 2004 Georgia Sixth Grade honor choir this gently rocking 6/8 setting is supported by a beatiful harp-like accompaniment. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30

This charming song by Johannes Brahms is perfect for children's choirs. The key and range are particularly good for eight nine and ten year olds and in addition to the fact that all children should experience the works of the masters this song will help children develop the natural beauty in their voices.- Jean Ashworth Bartle

Uses: General Easter Scripture: John 20:11-18; Ephesians 2:5-6 Here is a joyful Easter celebration for choirs of any age. Festive writing meets a jubilant message!