?I ask for one day where I don't have to hear about pain or life that's lost I ask for one day where whispers of hope are alive inside my heart.? These words written by 5th graders in a writing workshop moved the composer to create this inspiring work.

Par BRITTEN BENJAMIN. Scored for solo voice, unison chorus and piano, The Twelve Apostles was written for Peter Pears and the London Boy Singers. The text was adopted from The Ten Commandments as given in 'English Folk Songs from the Southern Appalachians' (1932)./ Répertoire / Choeur (Unisson), Voix Hautes et Voix Egales

Quilter's setting of a text by Rudyard Kipling was written for the Pageant Of Parliament at the Royal Albert Hall London July 1934. For Unison Voices with Piano accompaniment.

Jenkyns’ songs for young singers can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Snowman are perfectly gauged for their performers. Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He was also a highly-regarded Gilbert andSullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

Jenkyns’ songs for children can best be described as art songs for the youngest singers. Their ranges and technical requirements are just right for the younger age groups and their lyrics as in The Five Little Mice are perfectly gauged for their performers. NB The Five Little Mice come to a sad end in this tale courtesy of a watchful cat.Peter Jenkyns was a 20th century British composer singer and educator who wrote a series of songs for primary-aged children sensitively arranged and with appropriate lyrics. Jenkyns was the headmaster of two primary schools outside of London for whose choirs he composed songs for the St Albans’ Schools Music Festival. He wasalso a highly-regarded Gilbert and Sullivan patter-song singer and he founded a local Gilbert & Sullivan society which is still thriving.

Handel’s Rinaldo was the first Italian opera created specifically for the British stage and the work with which the composer made his spectacular London debut. This achingly beautiful piece has become a popular concert aria. Italian and English lyrics are included.

Tim Knight composed his setting of Magnificat And Nunc Dimittis for a small Choir at a London church however it has since been taken up by many others.This set of evening canticles can be used by upper or unison Voices and is written in a range that makes it accessible and quickly learnable by all Choirs.The enterprising Choral director will of course find ways to share the music amongst upper and lower voices. The pieces are approachable and accessible and have been used in workshops by the RSCM Northern area.

A Prehistoric Musical Adventure for Cross-Curricular Fun in the Classroom-Have a rip-roaring time teaching your kids about some amazing prehistoric creatures! Sing and play your way through the early history of life on earth and discover science in a way you never thought could be thisfun!Dino Soaring! is an engaging cross-curricular resource of songs and activities for Grades 1-3 that explores the lives of seven exciting dinosaurs. It includes eight songs an easy rhyming script and fifteenfact-filled reproducible activities. Designed for music and general classroom teachers this collection will reinforce learning done in other disciplines across the curriculum and engage students in a riveting musical learningexperience. This collection also provides you with a “Dinosaur Vocabulary Guide ” “Life Science Curriculum Objectives ” and “Fast Facts for Teachers” for each of the seven dinosaurs to helpanswer basic questions and allow you to conduct fun and informed classroom discussions.Whether used as a musical revue or as a teaching tool for any classroom Dino Soaring! is sure to provide meaningful fun forboth you and your students.

A set of easy rounds for adults and/or children designed to provide a complete set of introits responses and benedictions for a church service. (Though they need not all be done at the same service.)

Uses: General Lent Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16 - Ephesians 5:8 With tenderness and grace this anthem of prayer seeks God's help in being a light to the world. Rich harmonies and a lovely melody surround the song's earnest plea to be a beacon of love and care. The piece is a fitting selection for use during Lent or any service of commitment. Available separately: Unison CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:13 ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.

Uses: General Thanksgiving Scripture: James 1:17 - Philippians 4:7 Appropriate for older elementary youth or adult choirs this poignant anthem reminds us to stop and recognize the simple blessings of life. In so doing we can capture a glimpse of God's face. Optional parts for violin and congregation enhance the song's stirring melody and lush harmonies. Available separately: Unison 2-Part Mixed CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:34 ScorePlay - click to view score with recording.

Uses: Christmas There is a peacefulness in the gentle sway of this seasonal sacred song. A very warm original from some of the most successful children's writers of our time. Available: 2 part treble LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:59.