Come With Me Let's Dance Tonight-First sung by 17th century African slaves in Bolivia this song of celebration uses a unique Afro-Hispanic dialect. It was most likely performed and danced at the manger scene on Christmas Eve accompanied by instruments to create a joyful noise.

Michael Hurd. The ill-fated friendship between Henry Plantagenet and Thomas Beckett forms the basis of this ballad cantata on one of the momentous clashes between church and state in English history. With his customary melodic skill and literary clarity Hurd provides a very direct and immediately appealing account of the events which is designed to provide a starting point for further creativity in primary and middle schools.Performable as a concert or stage piece the cantata can provide the basis for original work in art design dance drama history environmental and English literary studies.Duration: 21 minutes. Scored for narrator unison voices and piano for performance as either concert or stage piece. Woodwind and String parts on hire.

A sourcebook for teachers full of ideas for Primary music lessons. Contains songs dances action poems and more. Includes standard notation and chord symbols with lyrics where appropriate.

Uses: ChristmasScripture: Luke 2:1-20; Matthew 2:1-12This masterful setting of the traditional French carol is an ideal choice for older elementary choirs and middle school choirs alike. A creative accessible piano part provides a superb accompaniment to the carol's dance-like melody while optional finger cymbals add an additional layer of charm to the presentation. The song's middle section introduces an easy countermelodythat later serves as an optional descant for two-part choirs. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50