Discovery Level 2-Two pop tunes from totally different eras combine into a non-stop party in this arrangement for younger choirs! “Down at the Twist and Shout” has a Louisiana style Cajun groove and with snippets of “Twist andShout” added for a colorful choral mash-up! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

An expressive and tuneful setting of the traditional mass movement this work is exceptionally appropriate for middle school ensembles.

This high energy medley is full of fun fun fun! Featuring some of the best tunes of the '60s this 7-minute arrangement is especially great for your younger groups. Includes: Don't Worry Baby Kokomo Little Deuce Coupe The Little Old Lady (from Pasadena) Surf City Surfin' U.S.A. Available for SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time Approx. 7:00.

Novello New Choral Series-A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school junior and community choirs and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines.The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here; the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout.An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs including sacred and secular works from simple four-part settings to moreexpansive yet accessible repertoire in an exciting variety of styles.Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul’s Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul’s as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band ‘Fat & Frantic’ who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus).In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children’s collections (Big Blue Planet Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

Book 5 of the Sing Out! series features wonderful new choral arrangements of five top pop tunes, all arranged by renowned Vocal Coach and Choral Director extraordinaire Mark De-Lisser. Each song has been beautifully arranged for SAT chorus, the unison harmonies totally reinvigorating these favourite pop songs.From the classic rock anthem of the 1980s in Toto's Africa, to the modern pop heartbreaker All Of Me by John Legend, these are great songs with even greater arrangements. The unabashed positivity of Nico and Vinz's Am I Wrong makes a fantastic counterpart to the optimism in the face of pain represented by the arrangement of the traditional gospel song Take My Hand, Precious Lord, a tune used to wonderfully affecting effect in the recent film 'Selma'. Finally, this fresh pop choral setlist is rounded off nicely with Ed Sheeran's Thinking Out Loud, a beautiful love song in which the power and emotion of the words will enhance the performance. Arranged for SAT (Soprano/Alto/Tenor) Choir, these songs are designed to be sung to backing tracks, but Piano accompaniments and Guitar chord boxes are included for rehearsal purposes, or if you wish to perform with a live band. Aside from De-Lisser's incredible arrangements, this pack includes an innovative and user-friendly download card with performance backing tracks, full demonstrations and individual rehearsal tracks of each Vocal part recorded by members of ACM Gospel Choir. Helpful hints for performing each piece are also included in this book, giving you everything you need to learn these well-loved songs.Mark De-Lisser is a celebrated Vocal Coach and Choral Director, who has been featured on BBC1's 'Last Choir Standing'. His extensive introduction and notes within this songbook bring a personal touch, as De-Lisser really is passionate about getting people singing, improvising and, most of all, enjoying themselves. The new Choral arrangements of these fantastic pop tracks are ideal for spicing up a performance with these tunes, reinvigorated with lush harmonies and rich voices, all the while retaining the magic and meaning of the original songs. At your next performance, make sure you Sing Out!, leaving your audience truly astonished. / Choeur SAT

This tuneful Israeli melody is arranged as a canon with keyboard and optional flute hand drum and finger cymbals or triangle (parts included in the choral). “Shalom Chaverim” is a universal message of peace andgoodwill making it an excellent choice as a closer for a choral concert or as a benediction. The original Hebrew words and English words provided by Patrick Liebergen may be used interchangeably. This familiar folk tune hasendless possibilities.

Recorded by Louis Armstrong this is one of those hard-to-find swingin' Christmas tunes arranged for vocal jazz groups. With hip comic lyrics this light-hearted tune will definitely add the right kind of spirit to theseason!Available separately: : SATB SAB SSA 2-Part Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II Tenor Sax Trombone Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:55.

John Kander and Fred Ebb created a number of 20th-century show classics including Cabaret and Kiss of the Spider woman but Chicago is perhaps their greatest and best-loved show of them all. On the surface And All That Jazz is a celebration of bohemian excess of every conceivable kind. Sing the fantastic showstopping melody with great energy have a ball and relish the rich word painting. There is an underlying dark side however which shows itself at the end when Velma murders her unfaithful husband in anger. Vibrato is appropriate and a clear well-tuned brash sound that carries a mile is moreimportant than a refined classically rounded tone here. Make sure the words are exceptionally clear and above all prioritise telling the story. This piece is part of the Faber Choral Singles series offering a selection of beautifully crafted arrangements in a diversity of musical styles. From Broadway pop and folk to spirituals gospel and original works the series is arranged for 3 part choirs (soprano alto and a combined male-voice part) providing flexibility for any choir. Complete with straight-forward piano accompaniments supporting the vocal lines the Faber Choral Singles series guarantees the perfect repertoire for every occasion – so get exploring and get singing!

A playful pop tune with feisty lyrics give this 2010 Sara Bareilles song a contemporary freshness that will instantly connect with audiences and singers alike. And it's fun to sing! Available separately: SATB 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Together We Sing Series-A vigorous Shaker tune takes on fresh purpose when joined with this original patriotic text. A powerful choral that celebrates the gift of freedom and good citizenship! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part Orchestration StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Now available in an SSA voicing. Recorded by Louis Armstrong this is one of those hard-to-find swingin' Christmas tunes arranged for vocal jazz groups. With hip comic lyrics this light-hearted tune will definitely add the right kind of spirit to the season! Performance Time: Approx. 1:55.

Discovery Level 2-One of the top hits of the 1970s for The Captain & Tennille the triadic harmonies and pop groove make this tune absolutely adorable and perfect for younger choirs! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Jingle Bells takes on a funky '70s/'80s-feel complete with the choir playing sleigh bells! A fun new take on a favorite holiday tune. Add some choreography for a great finish to your concert or encore selection! Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.