SKU: AP.41193S

UPC: 038081471730. English.

This is a set of four individual arrangements of classic popular songs, each of which introduce or reinforce specific musical objectives. In addition, this collection is designed to serve as a complete or partial repertoire for any concert program. These highly recognizable tunes with identifiable teaching objectives can be performed in one concert or distributed throughout the year. There are piano accompaniment and percussion parts included, which are both completely optional. The percussion part is easy enough for your string players to perform.

SKU: AP.48062

UPC: 038081556826. English.

Imagine the quiet, the anticipation, the tree, and all the lights as Christmas Eve becomes Christmas, and you will have the feel of this beautiful rock ballad, Midnight Christmas Eve. As seen in the Trans-Siberian Orchestra stage show The Christmas Attic, this lyric piece, arranged by Bob Phillips, will add depth to any holiday or winter concert. Though an easy piece for high school orchestras, the optional electric violin and guitar parts provide the perfect chance to feature an electric instrument and a more advanced player. If you haven't seen TSO, check it out online and then share this one with your students. Perhaps include a field trip to see the band live with lights and effects.

Listen to the original recordings of TSO to decide which distortion effects to use with the electric violin or electric guitar. This is a great listening exercise for the kids. (4:05) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.

SKU: AP.29656

UPC: 038081322049. English.

This entertaining medley, with its infectious driving rock feel throughout, brings together three pop favorites with a common thread: One Heart, from Céline Dion's hit album of the same name, Some Hearts, as sung by American Idol winner Carrie Underwood, and Put a Little Love In Your Heart, Jackie DeShannon's early single which was also featured in the movie Scrooged. Audiences will love it and less experienced players will be amazed at how quickly they master the arrangement. It's a winner, written to help bring out the very best from your students and perfect for Valentine's Day. Don't miss it! (2:40).

SKU: AP.42079

UPC: 038081480930. English.

Want to know what's hip? Well, this is it! Give your students and audiences a taste of some real funky music and don't be surprised if you see grandma getting down during the performance. Includes What Is Hip?, You're Still a Young Man, and Down to the Nightclub. (5:30) This title is available in MakeMusic Cloud.