Uses: Mother's Day Father's DayScripture: Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3Written for older elementary or middle school treble choirs this anthem for Mother's Day or Father's Day expresses gratitudefor the blessing of parents – from the perspective of a child. Repetitive sections and melodic phrases allow singers to learn the piece quickly. For choirs of two part singers the anthem's ending includes an optional secondvocal part that creates a lovely duet with the expressive melody. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50

Uses: Palm SundayScripture: Matthew 21:1-11; Luke 19:28-38This stately anthem for Palm Sunday offers the flexibility of use with choirs of children youth and adults or a solo cantor with choirs.Opening with an optional processional choirs have the chance to sing antiphonally as a fanfare-like piano accompaniment and optional finger cymbals support the singing. An easy descant near the end of the piece also gives youngchoirs the opportunity to sing two parts easily and successfully. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:59

The Two Brothers is an arrangement by Nico Muhly of a story taken from the folk tale and nursery rhyme tradition. A simple yet stirring setting The Two Brothers is arranged for two-part children's Chorus and Piano accompaniment. The Two Brothers tells the story of two young boys whose dangerous play-fighting curiosity ends up in tragedy. The juxtapostion of the bright and beautiful voices at the beginning of the piece with the tragic ending and lyrics leaves a stark and lasting impression. When the lyrics turn violent a series of brilliant discords emanates from the Piano adding to the contrastbetween the voices the lyrics and the music.  An expertly-composed work Nico Muhly's The Two Brothers is a harrowing tale that never compromises on beauty. Commissioned for the Friday Afternoons project this is one composition that is likely to remain with you and your audiences for a long time.

8 Sparkling 2-Part Chorals for the Holiday Season-This versatile collection of eight holiday choral pieces lends itself perfectly for your holiday or winter concert programming. Each selection is a stand-alone arrangement however the collection contains a short rhyming linking script so that the songs can be performed together as a cohesive holiday production. You can successfully use all or any combination of the eight songs. The Enhanced Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements optional program script as well as choreography and staging suggestions. The enclosed CD-ROM offers reproducible singer and speaking parts. Whichever performance option you choose Catch the Holiday Spirit will prove to be a positive andentertaining collection of holiday cheer for your singers and audience alike! Suggested for grades 4-8.

What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces one from Willy Wonka

Written for unison or two-part mixed voices not only can any size choir experience great success in presenting “Sing to the Lord...” but it is an excellent choice for community services with combined choirs of varyingskills and for those inevitable emergency Sundays with low choir attendance. Use of organ contributes to the hearty directive to “Shout His praises ... Praise Him for life for rest and food.” First published over 20years ago just after Shawnee Press acquired the Harold Flammer catalog “Sing to the Lord a Joyful Song” continues to be a favorite with choral directors and ministers of music. If you missed it when first published or have entered the field of church music recently this staple for your library has proven itself over and over to be invaluable.

I am the gentle light by Paul Mealor is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day 2012. Vocal Score for the version with Orchestra.Instrumentation:Two-part treble choirPianoPercussion (1 player):Wind chimesSuspended cymbalStringsDuration: circa 2½ minutes

I am the gentle light by Paul Mealor is dedicated to Christopher Bell and the National Youth Choir of Scotland's National Boys Choir and was premiered by them on BBC One's Songs of Praise on St Andrew's Day 2012. Vocal Score for the version with Orchestra.Instrumentation:Two-part treble choirPianoPercussion (1 player):Wind chimesSuspended cymbalStringsDuration: circa 2½ minutes

Sonja and Berta Poorman have taken the familiar French melody The Friendly Beasts and created a round; adding their own touch with original words and melody. It's so easy to learn with lots of educational opportunities because oftext song musical writing and the use of rounds.

For those who know Jerusalem the song needs no description. For those who do not the work is the creation of composer Hubert Parry in the last years of his life when he was established as a well-respected composer conductor and educator. He was asked to create a song for a patriotic meeting using Blake’s words in 1916 during the dark days of the First World War. The work gained an immediate popularity which it has never lost.The inspiring messageand words of Jerusalem have brought it close to the hearts of the English and British -- who sing it in school and at church before rugby matches and Olympics in the Women’s Institute before Labour Party Conferences and onalmost endless occasions.The song is a simple two-verse strophic piece with a short introduction and intercession between the verses which are always played. This version for three Voices may be sung SA only or TB only or SATBwith Tenor doubling the Sopranos.

Music based on Dance of the Hours from La Gioconda and popularized in the hit recording Hello Muddah Hello Faddah is set with a new text depicting the craziness of family gathering for the holidays. Conversations overlapping loud relatives and once a year food all combine to celebrate what family truly is Friendly squabbles with no shovin' in a family that's called lovin'! A perfect novelty selection for holiday concerts!

Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here Hark theHerald Angels Sing Linus and Lucy O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.

Discovery Level 1-The smooth sounds of the samba shimmer in this well-crafted setting of the classic song that maintains its popularity even today. Great for developing style and blend as well as being an excellent introduction to the culture of Brazil!