'Yankee Doodle' with variations is the most concise way to describe the piece commissioned by the New Haven Symphony Orchestra to commemorate Conneticut's participation in The United States Bicentennial. 'Yankee Doodle' a tune dating back to the Middle Ages in Holland and England (and used by the British as early as 1755 to poke fun at untrained American troops in the French and Indian war) is interwoven with other folk and national melodies to stitch a patchwork or a musical collage. It is a personal view of American history.'To explain my approach to They All Sang Yankee Doodle I must explain my own background because the piece is made up ofmusical memories imprinted from early childhood.My earliest musical memories are a juxtaposition of sounds - hymns and Bach chorales from the church next door where my mother was choir director; early twenties jazz from my oldest brother's dance band; classical piano from my middle brother and my mother's piano studio; and cowboy songs and turn-of-the-century ballads that I have always identified with my father. Concord California where I was born was once part of a land grant from the Mexican government and the Spanish-Mexican influence remained strong even as the town expanded from a sleepy settlement into an American microcosmos with a wide variety of ethnic groups. Over fifty years ago most of us who sang 'Yankee Doodle' in Concord could not trace our ancestry to the founding fathers. Those of us with Anglo-Saxon names were at the end of the Westward push our forefathers having left behind the Eastern cities a few generations before settling for a time mid-continent then restlessly pushing further West. Little is known of my paternal grandfather for instance except that he had come to California from Indiana walking across Nevada desert to become one of the first settlers in Mordoc Indian territory.Of course the native American the Indian was there to greet each new migration and it is his

From the Dvorak Gypsy Songs comes this charming selection edited by Ron Kean for his multicultural series. The choral lines march in a steady 24 meter while the accompaniment rolls in 68. The text extolls the gifts of parentspassing along songs and memories to their children.

Norman Dello Joio's Love Songs At Parting for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment.This volume includes four love songs: I Put Memories to Rest We Sang a Joyful Song When You and I Were Young and Adieu My Love.

Uses: communion Scripture: I Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 22:14-20 This melodic ballad calls the faithful to gather for the feast of grace. A banquet of precious memories recalling the life of the Savior is expressed in thesensitive text. Meaningful! Available: SATB. Duration: ca. 2:28.

Christmas means so many things to so many people ? tradition humor sentiment and even glitz! ?Forever Christmas? is a spectacular revue covering all aspects of the Christmas holiday in eight flexible sections with choreography and staging by John Jacobson. Join in the celebration and sing of all the memories and joys of this special holiday season! Available: SATB Director's Score SAB Director's Score 2-Part Director's Score SATBSinger's Edition SAB Singer's Edition 2-Part Singer's Edition Preview CD ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 35:00.

Christmas means so many things to so many people – tradition humor sentiment and even glitz! “Forever Christmas” is a spectacular revue covering all aspects of the Christmas holiday in eight flexible sections with choreography and staging by John Jacobson. Join in the celebration and sing of all the memories and joys of this special holiday season! Available: SATB Director's Score SAB Director's Score 2-Part Director's Score SATBSinger's Edition SAB Singer's Edition 2-Part Singer's Edition Preview CD ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 35:00.

Medley-Celebrate Hollywood's recent past with this 16-minute retrospective of movie magic in three flexible sections. Featuring songs featured in Shrek Twilight Enchanted Slum Dog Millionaire Sister Act and more you'll lovethe memories the romance and the adventure as the cinema comes alive. Songs include: Accidentally in Love Bella's Lullaby (Everything I Do) I Do It for You Happy Working Song I Am a Man of Constant Sorrow I Will AlwaysLove You I Will Follow Him (I Will Follow You) I'm a Believer Jai Ho Let the River Run Let's Go to the Movies My Heart Will Go On Nine to Five. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Combo parts (tpt 1-2 tsx tbn bsx syn gtr b dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 16:30.

The world lost one of the great pioneers in sacred music when John W. Peterson passed away. Tom Fettke has provided a loving tribute to this music legend that inspired a generation of church musicians with his songs and cantatas.Combining two of his most recognizable songs – “I Believe in Miracles” and “It Took a Miracle” – in an anthem of soaring inspiration this piece will bring back treasured memories and remind usall of God's glory and grace.

For The Children-Karl Jenkins composed Cantata Memoria as a commemorative work exploring themes of loss particularly remembering the children who perished in the Aberfan tragedy in 1966 when a mining spoil tip collapsed and buried a school.The first part of the work deals with the tragedy itself and the second part moves from darkness to light reliving memories and celebrating childhood. Scored for Soprano Baritone Young Voices Chorus and Orchestra Cantata Memoria sets texts by Mererid Hopwood and has been recorded by Deutsche Grammophon with vocal soloists Bryn Terfel and Elin Manahan Thomas.

Hands will clap and toes will tap with this catchy Southern-gospel setting of a familiar text. Jimbo Stevens' swinging accompaniment brings back memories of “old-time religion” with dinner on the grounds and a fieryrevival preacher. “Joy Comes in the Morning” borrows its message from Psalm 30:5 promising hope and grace through Jesus's resurrection. A joy for singers and listeners alike! Easy to learn and fun to sing!

What an uplifting medley of hope! Patti Drennan weaves three time-honored classics to produce an inspiring anthem you won't want to miss! “Down at the Cross ” “Beneath the Cross of Jesus ” and“Hallelujah for the Cross” form a tremendous trio of triumphant resurrection songs that are sure to bring back memories while celebrating the joy of Easter. Accessible voice parts and a “brass fanfare”piano accompaniment are sure to make Hallelujah for the Cross a choir favorite!

This contemporary ballad is perfect for graduation ceremonies senior recognition or end-of-the-year concerts. Greg Gilpin's Maybe We'll Meet Again recalls warm memories shared between good friends yet gently refuses to say goodbye.

The memories of a winter night are revealed in Amid The Falling Snow by the artist Enya with layered harmonies gentle pulsing chords and an expressive reflective text. You can set the perfect mood with the winter imagery portrayed in this easily learned selection. Duration: ca. 3:00.