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 powerful ballad asks us to recognize our differences see beyond them and let love lift us all ?above the walls.? Orchestrated by Mark Hayes this piece can serve as a closing number or a theme for any multicultural program or need. It will definitely inspire and challenge your singers and audiences. A new classic! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:36.

“If you love to sing you must know do ti la so fa mi re do. It's a method called 'solfege' you see.” And so begins this humorous and educational new choral by Jill Gallina. The Cutting Edge with Solfegefor 2-part voices takes us on a journey of scales and intervals in the most melodic of ways reinforcing what is being taught in the music classroom as well. What a wonderful “show” piece for your concert. Fun andfabulous! Available separately: 2-part; StudioTrax CD.

This holiday novelty choral comes from the creative story-telling talents of Jill Gallina. Rudolph all his reindeer friends and rock and roll music fill this song with fun and performance ideas galore! Add choreography! Maybethe singers sport red noses? Lots of humorous possibilities and fun for the holidays. Available separately: 2-part StudioTrax CD.

Howard Goodall's Great Big Tunes provide some great tunes from this acclaimed composer all arranged for soprano alto and combined men's voices with a straightforward piano accompaniment. The arrangement is part of the Choral Basics series and is ideal for beginner choirs and for choirs in which the male singers are few or at the stage when their voices are changing. 

Teach your students everything they could possibly need to know about dynamics and expression with this clever and entertaining choral. All of the dynamic markings are contained within the lyrics letting singers execute the properdynamics as they sing about them. Staging suggestions are included. Perfect for classroom concert or contest! Available: 3-part mixed 2-part StudioTrax CD.

Perfect for Advent ... or useful at Christmas as well this new Mary Kay Beall creation is delightful! The singable 2-part voicing makes it easy to prepare during the busy fall rehearsal season. The optional percussion parts will really add to the presentation.

An inspirational song for graduation or anytime The Best That I Can Be moves ever upward both in melodic structure and in mood. Written in pop ballad style this song is taken from the musical Let's Hear It for theHeroes. Pride dignity and inner strength – this moving tribute to self-worth is perfect for all students.

Perfect for festivals all district concerts and mass choir events this familiar favorite will really please your listeners. With lyrics in English German Spanish and Chinese a pronunciation guide is included on the ShowTraxCD.Available separately: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:10

Snow is falling whirling twirling flitting dancing calling us to come out and play - it's every child's winter dream! This easily-learned 2-part selection will showcase choirs in elementary and middle school at their best with a minimum of rehearsal time.

Deck the Hall is partnered here with a bright original song to celebrate the holiday season. The original lyrics set up a festive scene of snow caroling and gathering together with friends and family. The familiar carol follows as we all deck the hall! Put the two melodies together and you have an easy fun choral for your holiday program. Try adding sleigh bells too!

Mickey's Magical Christmas is another wonderful animated feature from Disney starring everyone's favourite characters; from Pluto to Chip 'n' Dale and Goofy to Donald Duck. Having been snowed in at Mickey’s House the gang decide to hold a Christmas party. In typical Disney tradition this isn’t so easy and the usual riotous hilarity ensues. Gradually however they begin to understand the true spirit and meaning of Christmas. The Best Christmas Of All is a gentle and warming pop ballad arranged by Mac Huff for 2-part Vocal harmony and Piano accompaniment. It brings to mind images of friends and good times from the festive season and is perfect forChristmas celebrations.

Originally composed by Allen Pote for the all district elementary choir of Richardson TX this joyful secular piece is written for two-part chorus with piano accompaniment. Try it with your youngest singers.