Cross-Curricular Music Fun for the Classroom Classroom Kit (Book/Listening CD and Perf/Accomp CD)-Rockin' with arithmetic is what it's all about! Reinforce basic math concepts that support Common Core State Standards and promote higher level learning while rockin' to the beat. From Hal Leonard's popular Rock 'n' Learn series this study for Grades 3-5 explores the 4 basic operations (add subtract multiply divide) computing the area of basic shapes the metric system fractions and decimal equivalents estimating and much more - all put to music for learning that lasts! Perfect for Music class or Math class the Teacher Book includes reproducible melody sheets with chord symbols and simple choreography and worksheet activities that incorporate Common Core State Standards in Math! For performance options a script is also included that introduces each of the eight original songs. Groove along with the singer recordings on the enclosed Listening CD! Also available is an Enhanced P/A CD with performance and accompaniment-only song tracks and PDFs of the piano/vocal arrangements with choreography lyrics and worksheets for lots of performance and projection options! For additional value receive all components in the Classroom Kit. Suggested for Grades 3-5.

A One-Act Musical-It's a snow day! Samantha tweets her friends with an invitation to hang out. The friends bury themselves not in the snow but in their individual electronic devices. Although resistant to play outdoors in the snow the childrensoon find themselves face-to-face with a walking talking sunglass-wearing snowman!Happy the Snowman used a slush fund to come to life to learn about today's technology. Quite frankly up until now he's been frozen out!Very quickly Happy is lost in a blizzard of techno-speak and electronic devices. After posting a video online of the snowman's song and dance Happy's adventure takes a dramatic turn as the video goes viral! When chased byscientists reporters and paparazzi his new friends text everyone they know to join in a friendly flash mob to distract his pursuers and to rescue our hero.Happy the High-Tech Snowman can be used anytime betweenlate fall and the end of the winter months and it lends itself to many community and instructional settings. For Grades 4-8. Available: Teacher Edition; Singer Edition 5-Pak; Listening CD; Enhanced StudioTrax CD; Preview Pack;Performance Kit.

Listening CD-This collection contains something for everyone...a bluesy spiritual gentle lullabies concert pieces lush settings of old favorites and even a medley of secular titles. Mark Hayes's style is unlike any other. Given to mood and style shifts one moment the carol is traditional the next it's in the style of Mozart and the next it's in the style of Chopin. Some easy some not so easy but all are exciting. Contents include: We Three Kings: I Wonder as I Wander: Rise Up Shepherds and Follow: O Little Town of Bethlehem: Masters in this Hall: Manger Medley and four more. Highly recommended!

From the composer of Song of the Shadows Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating thepivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry the triumphal entry the last supper the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes the cantata is easily integrated into aworship event. There is a full line of support products available to help facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practicehints interpretive movement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the cantata. Expertly orchestrated by Brant Adams this important work is destined tobecome a Lenten classic. Outstanding!Includes: Portrait of Grace; Behold the King of Zion Comes; From an Upper Room; Scenes from Gethsemane; Tableau of Sorrow; Pieta; Epilogue. Instrumentation is Flute 1&2 Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn Timpani Percussion 1&2 Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass. Available separately: SATB book iPrint Orch CD-ROM Printed Orchestration StudioTrax CD ListeningCD 10-Pack listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/Listening CD) RehearsalTrax CDs Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 35:00.

Adventure Story and Songs-Now you can bring the musical story of ?The Quest? to life on stage with the Teacher Edition/CD that includes piano accompaniments reproducible songsheets and story text choreography and instrumental-only CD tracks! For extra value the Performance Kit/CD provides the Teacher Edition/Accompaniment CD and Storybook/Listening CD. A quiet day for young Jason and his dog Boliver suddenly changes when Jason receives a mysterious package in the mail. He opens it only to discover an emerald with the word ?Quest? written on it. Is this a clue for what's to come? Join Jason and Boliver as they are swept into a Quest that lands them on a huge desert where they meet the giantEyes-Ack a beautiful princess named Portia and her rainbow-colored cat DeTail who show Jason and Boliver a new world of beauty and adventure. Read and sing-along with this marvelous story of adventure and learning. The story is available in soft-cover with full-color illustrations and a listening CD with 5 songs and author narration. Available: Teacher Edition/Accompaniment CD Storybook/Listening CD Performance Kit (Teacher Ed/Acc CD and Storybook/ListeningCD). Duration: ca. 30 minutes. Suggested for grades 3-6.

Preview Pack (Book/CD)-Preview Pack (SATB Book/Listening CD): Inspired by Celtic music traditions this new work for Lent or Holy Week presents Christ's journey to the cross. Utilizing folk songs hymns and newly composed sacred songs the musicadorns the heart-felt message of God's love and grace displayed in Christ's redemptive work on Calvary. A thoughtful narration weaves the movements of the work together with Scripture prayer and poetry while delivering areflective message of hope and assurance. Gentle orchestrations capture the Celtic spirit of the music in a smaller more restrained approach in keeping with Holy Week considerations. A full line of support products is available.Duration: approx. 30 minutes. Titles include: Prologue The Song of the Cross A Celtic Hosanna Come to the Upper Room The Garden of Tears The Carpenter A Tree Once Stood Consolation of the Cross Epilogue. Availableseparately: SATB Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD) StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment only) RehearsalTrax CDs 10-Pack Listening CDs Digital Resource Kit Chamber Orchestration (Score & Parts for Soprano Recorder/Penny Whistle Alto Recorder Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1&2 Tuba Timpani Percussion 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass) and Chamber Orchestration CD-ROM. Duration: ca.30:00.

Fun Songs for Learning Essential Sight Words-Reading is one of the most critical skills taught in school. An essential goal in developing this skill is making sure students are completely proficient with Sight Words. The popular ?Sing and Learn? series from Hal Leonard presents I Can We Can a creative and motivational resource that uses music to reinforce the learning of essential sight words. The Activity Songbook/Listening CD features reproducible song melodies movement suggestions activities and games all presented in a sequential teaching format. Reproducible song pictures with highlighted Sight Words and illustrations are also included for additional learning reinforcement. The enclosed Listening CDprovides song recordings to listen and sing-along. A CD-ROM is also available either separately or in a Classroom Kit with the Activity Songbook/Listening CD. This Enhanced CD-ROM includes song recordings with singers and without and printable PDFs of singer melodies full color song pictures piano accompaniments activities and artwork. Fun learning through music! Available separately: Activity Songbook/Listening CD Enhanced CD and Classroom Kit. Lessons and activities by Elizabeth Shier; with special thanks to Sarah Giordano for her creative input. Suggested for grades PreK-1.

From the composer of Festival of Carols and The Winter Rose comes a cantata that celebrates the legacy of early American carols and hymnody. Composed in the spirit of folk music the cantata combines traditionalsounds with more rustic elements creating a blend that is fresh and pleasing. Popular American carols like Away In a Manger and O Little Town of Bethlehem dance with traditional spirituals such as Children GoWhere I Send Thee and Go Tell It on the Mountain. Sacred Harp tunes are re-tooled for Advent and stand alongside new versions of Shaker hymns and Appalachian melodies. Thoughtful narration weaves the movements togetherin a meaningful tapestry of song and Scripture. Two orchestral options are available allowing maximum flexibility in performance. A full line of support products is also available. Available separately: SATB CD-ROM FullOrchestration (Score & Parts for Flute 1 & 2 alto recorder Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1 & 2 Bassoon Horn 1 & 2 Trumpet 1-3 Trombone 1 & 2 Bass Trombone/Tuba Timpani Percussion Acoustic Guitar Banjo Harp Piano Synth Solo fiddle Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass) Printed Full Orchestration Appalachian Consort Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute Violin Cello Mandolin Guitar Percussion and Piano) StudioTrax CD (accompanimentonly) SplitTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/CD combo) RehearsalTrax CDs (part predominant reproducible) Digital Resource Kit (PowerPoint Choir Devotionals Poster Program Flyers Children'sProgram PDFs). Duration: approx. 40 min.

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols”service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments forcongregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; OCome All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; LetChristmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn 1&2 Trumpet 1 2&3 Trombone 1&2 BassTrombone/Tuba Timpani Perc 1&2 Harp Piano Violin 1&2 Viola Cello Double Bass) iPrint Consort CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 10-Pack Listening CDs Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CDs DigitalResource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

Written especially for developing choirs this festive SA(T)B cantata is overflowing with joyful seasonal songs ideal for smaller ensembles. Original material mingles with traditional carols in a jubilant mix crafted to createlarge musical impact with minimal numbers and rehearsal time. The musical variety ranges from galloping gospels to contemporary ballads and joyful carols to tender manger lullabies. Larger groups can take advantage of the cuednotes for richer sonorities and still enjoy the sensitive care taken to minimize awkward passages for quick learning. A flexible narration allows thoughtful directors to customize their programs while optional orchestral supportbrings appropriate instruments to the programming of this innovative cantata for Christmas. The cantata can even be done progressively throughout Advent and completed during Christmas celebrations. Available separately: SA(T)B Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD combo) 10-Pack Listening CDs Orchestration (Score & parts for keyboard flute clarinet trumpet trombone and percussion) StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment only) SplitTrax CD RehearsalTrax CDs(part-predominant reproducible). Duration: ca. 27:00.

(Acoustic Praise for the Growing Choir)-The increasing treasury of modern hymns and sacred songs by Keith and Kristyn Getty and collaborator Stuart Townend are explored in this new resource designed for choirs of any level. Many of this writing team's biggest successes are included all lovingly adapted by some of our most gifted arrangers. Music for the entire church year is contained in this collection. Transcending stylistic boundaries the music and message are home in both contemporary-styled worship venues and traditional programs. Creative instrumental adornments offer additional options for performance while sensitive arranging make this compilation accessible to choirs of any size. Availableseparately: SAB Listening CD Preview Pack (Book/CD Combo) 10-Pack Listening CDs Instrumental CD-ROM (Score & parts for flute penny whistle oboe acoustic guitar electric bass drum set percussion violin 1 & 2 viola cello *Note instrumentation varies on each song) StudioTrax CD (Accompaniment Only) SplitTrax CD.

Uses: Advent ChristmasScripture: Luke 2From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lessons andCarols” service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optionalmoments for congregational participation handbell ringers and children's choir if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A ChristmasOverture; O Come All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols forSeekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB SAB iPrint Full Orch CD-rom Printed Orchestration iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom iPrint Handbells CD-rom StudioTrax CD Listening CD 1-PackListening CD Preview Pack RehearsalTrax CD Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (including opt. congregational songs) or ca: 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

Uses: Advent Christmas Scripture: Luke 2 David Angerman and Michael Barrett have combined to provide a new Christmas cantata seeking to blend traditional carols with some contemporary Christian seasonal selections. Designed for choirs of any size this quickly learned cantata includes songs by Michael W. Smith Keith Getty Amy Grant Point of Grace and others. The accompaniment tracks available are produced with a fresh folk sound making the work both current and comfortable to all types of audiences. Optional obbligato instruments give thoughtful directors choices for acoustic instrumental additions if desired. The simple narration reminds us of the comfort and joy we have inthe miracle of grace. Titles include: Prepare Ye the Way O Savior of Our Fallen Race Promises of Isaiah Breath of Heaven Here I Am to Worship One King Light of the Stable All Is Well. Available separately: SATB Listening CD Preview Pack Orchestration CD-ROM (Score & parts for Flute 1&2 Oboe Clarinet Horn 1&2 Piano Synth. Acoustic Guitar E. Bass Percussion 1&2 Harp Violin 1&2 Viola Cello) StudioTrax CD Split-Trax CD 10-Pack CDs RehearsalTrax CDs. Duration: ca. 37:00.

Book with CD-Includes lesson plans activities and reproducible student pages for music theory history listening assessment cross-cultural activities and more and is compatible with any volume or level of EE for Choir. The professionalListening CD included is the kit is designed for use with many of the lessons.