Ten 2-Part Reproducible Concert Chorals-The developing choir is a unique ensemble and ranges in size from many to just a few in age from younger to older and from the experienced to brand new singers. Both male and female are a part of these groups with ever-changing vocal challenges. Educators who teach this wide group of musicians know there is a need for many tools of repertoire that build bridges to the art of choral singing.Partner Songs for the Developing Choir is designed to help teach harmonic singing through sophisticated melodies and distinguished texts appealing to singers from upper elementary through middle school and early high school and can even continue for the less-experiencedor smaller adult choir. Some of the choral works are very basic in form and melodic writing while others might include a bridge or B section or more intricate melodies expanding the harmonic learning.This reproducible collection with helpful rehearsal suggestions and online access to Full Performance and Accompaniment Only audio recordings and Singer PDF parts can be used all year long with spirituals Latin settings multicultural patriotic Christmas and holiday selections.Songs include: Akatonbo Bethlehem Lullaby Et in Terra Pax Jingle All the Way Joshua Fit the Battle Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning Musica Dei Skatin' and Sleighin' Swing Low Sweet Chariot You're a Grand Old Flag. Suggested for Grades 3-9.

Joy to the World! is a delightful collection of 21 Christmas carols and songs, arranged by master choral director and composer Gwyn Arch. This collection of two-part arrangements is aimed to bridge the gap between simple unison settings and those for three-part SSA choirs. The parts are carefully designed to be easily singable by younger voices, and to encourage singers to grow in confidence as they learn these engaging pieces.

The sweet acoustic sounds of this light pop-style Christmas song by Dara Maclean and Dave Barnes will bring warmth and hope to seasonal concerts and worship services. Just a baby sleeping in a manger all the world was waiting for you to come...under Bethlehem skies.

This setting of O Little Town of Bethlehem includes the two best known tunes interweaved over a gentle arpeggiated accompaniment that supports the expressive choral lines. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part. Duration: ca. 3:35.

A contemporary gospel-rock pairing of Angels We Have Heard on High and O Come All Ye Faithful this will be an energized accessible arrangement for choirs with a limited rehearsal period. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

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

After the success of 'Christmas a cappella' (BA 7573) for mixed choir Graham Buckland has now turned his attention to an edition for female voices. This collection includes popular Christmas melodies in traditional as well as more popular settings from many countries around the world including USA UK France Germany Austria Poland and the Czech Republic. All pieces are arranged for two female voice parts with a piano accompaniment but a third optional voice part is also included in many cases. This edition presents one of the most comprehensive collections of Christmas choral settings for female voices.Collection of international Christmas songs forfemale voicesFor two to three parts with piano accompanimentTraditional as well as more popular settingsAll song texts in German and English A selection:A child this day is born / Adeste fideles / Angels from the realm of glory /A virgin most pure / Away in a manger / Deck the hall! / Entre le b?uf et l? ne gris / Es ist ein Ros entsprungen /Fröhliche Weihnacht überall! / Go tell it on the mountain / I saw three ships / Joy to the world / Les anges dans nos campagnes /Macht hoch die Tür / Nun komm der Heiden Heiland /O Heiland reiß die Himmel auf / O Jesulein süß / Orientis partibus / Quando nascette Ninno / Stern über Bethlehem /The angel Gabriel from heaven came / The Carol of the Drum /The first Nowell / We wish you a merry Christmas /Wie schön leuchtet der MorgensternThe editorGraham Buckland is a conductor and composer and studied in Cambridge London and Brno. He is now university music director in Regensburg.

The music of Gesú Bambino by Pietro Yon is set with the lyrics of O Little Town of Bethlehem and It Came Upon a Midnight Clear in this beautiful choral setting now available for 2-part voices. Simple and elegant all three carols are presented in a fresh new arrangement suitable for both school and church choirs.

Here is one single product that will work beautifully for your choir year-round. This will become a staple in your library that you will pull out again and again featuring outstanding hymn arrangements and selections forChristmas Easter and patriotic services.Titles include: America the Beautiful; Beneath the Cross of Jesus; Crown Him with Many Crowns; Go Tell It on the Mountain; God of Our Fathers; Holy Holy Holy; Hosanna LoudHosanna; I Stand Amazed in the Presence (My Savior's Love); Joy to the World; Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory; Near the Cross; O Little Town of Bethlehem; The Old Rugged Cross; There Is a Fountain; 'Tis So Sweet to Trust inJesus. Available separately: SATB ChoirTrax CD Preview CD Preview Pak.

The haunting melody of the Coventry Carol is paired with original music set to the words of the traditional spiritual What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby. This artful and picturesque partner-style song setting so special and unique with an elegant and supportive piano accompaniment will be an unforgettable Christmas selection for your concerts.

This musical Christmas card is full of excitement and anticipation in the opening gestures and then surrenders to a contemplative contrast in the middle. It is a nice change to see such variety provided in a children's piece andthe part-writing is beautifully crafted. Optional percussion is a real plus on this festive piece.

Incorporating three treasured sacred holiday songs this little gem of an anthem will be the perfect teaching tool as well as a very effective presentation piece for your Christmas programming. This gentle trilogy of carols isjoined together by Courtney's original work; the whole is supported by a pleasant piano part that helps create an atmosphere of worship and Christmas joy. Precious!

Here's a bright and rhythmic Christmas anthem. Your choir will really enjoy putting this one together. Available: SATB 2-Part.

Stjernen Lyser Over Betlehem by Pillip Faber. Version for Choir SA and Piano. Choral score available: WH32802A

The Songs of the World Series has been perhaps the most popular series in the Pavane catalog. Fum Fum Fum a Spanish Dance carol is part of the series' Collection #6 which also includes the French carol Angels We Have Heard on High and the English carol How Far Is It to Bethlehem? Tastefully arranged as always! For church school or community youth choir. Available: 2-Part.