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

A traditional German canon arranged in a straightforward and educationally appropriate style by Donald Moore. Easy singable melodies fit together perfectly. A follow-up to Moore's best selling 'Sing With Joy!' and 'Simply Alleluia.' Excellent for Music In Our Schools Month. Optional flute or C instrument part included in the publication. / 2 Parties Mixtes

Official theme song for 'Music In Our Schools Month' March 1989. This soprano/alto arrangement would be a great addition to any music library.2. Also sold with voicings of SATB - HMC1021 SAB - HMC10233. Instrumentation Sold As Follows:A. Band HMC1025a B. Orchestra HMC1025bC. Full Score HMC1025fs4. Instrumentation Sold Separately:HMC1025e01 Violin I HMC 025e02 Violin II HMC Viola HMC 1025e04 Cello HMC 1025e05 String Bass HMC 1025e06 Flute HMC 1025e07 Oboe HMC 1025e08 Clarinet I HMC 1025e09 Clarinet II HMC 1025e10 Clarinet III HMC 1025e11 Alto Clarinet HMC 1025e12 Bass Clarinet HMC 1025e13 Bassoon HMC 1025e14 F Horn I HMC 1025e15 F Horn II HMC 1025e16 Trombone I HMC 1025e17 Trombone II HMC 1025e18 Trombone III HMC 1025e19 Alto Saxophone I HMC 1025e20 Alto Saxophone II HMC 1025e21 Tenor Saxophone HMC 1025e22 Baritone SaxophoneHMC 1025e23 Coronet/Trumpet I HMC 1025e24 Coronet/Trumpet II HMC 1025e25 Coronet/Trumpet III HMC 1025e26 Baritone Treble Clef HMC 1025e27 Baritone Bass Clef HMC 1025e28 Basses HMC 1025e29 Timpani HMC 1025e30 Drums HMC 1025e31 Mallets (Bells)

from Tommy-The 1969 rock opera Tommy revolutionized the world of rock and roll when it was first released. With a remastered recording by The Who released in 2004 this great arrangement is bound to have your audience dancing in the aisles. Hot! Available for SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak (parts for Synthesizer I & II Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:25

2-Part (opt. 3-Part)-2-Part (opt. 3-Part). This sparkling new medley of favorite angel carols includes Angels We Have Heard On High Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Angels from the Realms of Glory all woven together with a delightful recurring original melody. The 2-part (opt. 3-part) voicing is flexible for treble choir or mixed voices with an optional instrumental obbligato. Suggested use: Christmas

Set in a buoyant medieval style this lively original by Audrey Snyder is the perfect opener for your madrigal dinner or concert performance. Accompany with recorder cello hand drum or finger cymbals or a variety of otheroptions for a festive processional.Available separately: 2-Part any combination ShowTrax CD and Instrumental ePak that contains Score and Parts for Melody Instruments 1 & 2 Bass Instruments 1 & 2 Hand Drum and Finger Cymbals.Performance Time: Approx: 1:30.

Dwight Yoakam topped the country charts with his remake of the 1980 #1 song by Queen. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

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.

The Novello Primary Chorals series presents Easy Soul containing six of the greatest soul songs that children will love to sing. For 2-part Choir and Piano accompaniment the simple and easy arrangements of these hit tunes will provide a fun and enjoyable introduction to ensemble singing. From US soul classics like Aretha Franklin’s Respect and Ben E. King’s Stand By Me to James Brown's driving funk tune I Got You (I Feel Good) every one of these songs is great fun for children to sing and listen to. The simple vocal arrangements of all seven songs include easy Piano accompaniments and Guitarchord symbols so an adult or even one of the children can accompany on an instrument getting everyone involved.  To make it even easier for young singers the Novello Primary Chorals Easy Soul sheet music comes with a download card of sound-alike backing and vocal demonstration tracks. This means that the group can hear exactly how everything should sound before trying it out themselves with a professionally-recorded track. This is sure to be an enriching and rewarding experience for them getting their ears musically-trained while also making learning and creativity fun. The download card is very easy to use simply put the code in and download the tracks straight to your computer. These fantastic hits are well-known to most but if not all children know all the tunes they are sure to enjoy hearing them for the first time and then singing all the songs themselves. With Feeling Good Lean On Me and (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay the songs in this song book represent not just some of the best soul songs but some of the best melodies of all time. From the pens of expert songwriters and our expert arrangers the sound of a children's choir singing these jazz funk and soul songs will be one that your audience will never

Collection. Whether you have a developing choir, elementary choir or even a beginning high school choir, music educators need quality and exciting choral literature for both male and female singers and the ever-changing vocal challenges of this age group. Two-part chorals are excellent tools to build bridges to the art of choral singing for young and inexperienced singers. They can also be valuable assessment tools for more experienced singers or at the beginning of the school year for new choirs. Let Music Live! Energetic and Inspiring Chorals for 2-Part Singers is designed to add energy, excitement and inspiration to rehearsal and performance. Ten gospel, Christmas/holiday, Latin settings, novelty, original and inspirational texts and folk and traditional songs fill this REPRODUCIBLE collection that can be used all year long. Rehearsal suggestions with warm-ups are included for each piece along with choreography and additional instrumentation for selected chorals. The online access to Full Performance and Accompaniment Only audio recordings and Singer PDF parts makes this collection a real budget stretcher!

2 Part-When a baker and his wife learn they've been cursed by the witch next door they embark on a quest for the special objects required to break the spell in a hysterical take on the Brothers Grimm! Sondheim's inventive songs aremasterfully set for choral ensembles of all ages in this 15-minute choral medley. Songs include: Into the Woods I Know Things Now Agony It Takes Two Last Midnight No More No One Is Alone Children Will Listen Finale.Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Instrument Parts available as a digital download (flt/pic cl bn hn 1-2 tpt syn 1-2 vc b perc 1-2). Duration: ca. 14:45.

Hollywood's Best Movie Music (Medley)-Celebrate the silver screen and Hollywood's musical history in this choral revue by Mac Huff. Spanning eight decades of movie magic the six flexible sections are easily adaptable to a variety of staging options and can be accompanied with live instruments or the professionally-recorded CD. You'll enjoy all the memories the romance and the adventure as the cinema comes alive. Sections include: The Opening Reel Thanks for the Memory Isn't It Romantic? The Heat Is On The Envelope Please Give My Regards to Hollywood. Available: SATB Director's Score SAB Director's Score 2-Part Director's Score SATB Singer's Edition SAB Singer's Edition 2-Part Singer's Edition Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 38:00.

Here is a collection of 2-Part a cappella arrangements that really work for the young choir. These 24 delightful songs can help build the young singer's sight-reading skills improve intonation and choral tone and developexpressive singing. The songs range in difficulty from easy to challenging and are composed in several different styles including folk songs spirituals rounds and canons holiday songs and original pieces. The Teacher'sEdition offers comprehensive suggestions including tips for adapting the songs to a Kodaly curriculum or adding Orff instruments. Ideal for classroom or concert! Available: Teacher's Edition and Singer's Edition 5-Pak. For gr.4-9.

Betelehemu - African Noel - Siyahamba-Sally Albrecht combines three celebrated African folk songs into one exuberant arrangement for choirs of all levels from elementary through high school. Pulsating rhythms and a joyous layering of vocal parts build to an explosive finish. Sing this cross-cultural gem in Swahili and English for seasonal concerts or use the alternate 'Alleluya' text all year long. A lively African feel SoundTrax is available or add your own rhythm instruments.