This energetic setting of a tuneful Israeli folk song “A Joyful Israeli Canon” is wonderful for teaching syncopated rhythms independent/unison singing as well as part singing intonation and rhythmic precision. Theaccessible keyboard part outlines the melodic and rhythmic changes. You may consider adding hand drum and finger cymbals to enhance the folk-like sound of this exuberant dance.

Classic Hassidic and Israeli Melodies-A wonderful stand-alone collection of 100 Hassidic and Israeli favorites arranged for voice/2-part singing.

This Israeli folk song with a text from the Bible makes an excellent concert feature for any combination of voices. The tune first appears as a unison melody then in canon and finally in unison again. Easily learned! Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

Cantata for string orchestra and chorus. Triptych represents the concatenation and re-orchestration of two extant works. Movement I was commissioned with funds from The RVW Trust for the inaugural concert of the Choir of London conducted by Jeremy Summerly in Christ Church, Spitalfields on 18th December, 2004 - the work, premièred as Threnody, was subsequently toured by the Choir to Jerusalem and the West Bank from 19th-26th December, 2004. Movements II and III, commissioned by Portsmouth Grammar School with financial support from the PRS Foundation, were premièred as And There Was a Great Calm in a contiguous version for lower strings and upper voices by the Portsmouth Grammar School Chamber Choir and the London Mozart Players in a concert at Portsmouth Anglican Cathedral on 13th November, 2005 conducted by Nicolae Moldoveanu. The title of this latter section is taken from Thomas Hardy's poem of the same name, written at the signing of the Armistice on 11th November, 1918 - a couplet from which is set, in a moment of tranquillity, in the final movement. Relatively new to living in New York, I am much more aware of the independent, vibrant cultural plurality that exists today - it's probably the single most dazzling facet of the City and is largely responsible for the infamous 'edginess' that pervades daily life there. With this in mind, I set to work on Threnody (movement I here) in 2004 - I wanted to write something that was relevant to the Israeli/Palestinian issue without losing that City 'edge'. The texts, in English, are excerpted from a variety of sources: William Penn, William Blake, the Psalms of David and Muhammad Rajab Al-Bayoumi, an Egyptian poet of the early twentieth-century. Fast and rhythmically influenced by the music of North Africa in its syncopations, this movement was the first composition that evolved entirely from my New York perspective. From the moment that the commission for And There Was a Great Calm (movements II and amp - III here) was offered, I knew the piece I was about to embark upon would end up being linked with Threnody in some way. I realized that what I had been aiming for in Threnody served as a template for this new piece, originally composed for a Remembrance Sunday concert. Musical works connected with commemoration or memorials are often suitably pensive and slow - I wanted to start with that concept, but to bring in some of the relentless urban rhythms that had been such a large influence on my life in the preceding two years. The result is that that the second movement is quiet and gentle (a moment of recollection), while the final movement is much faster and vibrant, returning to a more openly elated rendering of the start of Triptych (the texts here dealing with transmigration and the future). and nbsp - I gratefully acknowledge the assistance of Bruce Ruben and Judith Clurman, as well as that of my parents, with the collation of the texts. Tarik O'Regan New York, February 2006 / Soprano, SATB Et Orchestre De Cordes

Hatikvah-Any choir particularly one of a Jewish nature needs a great setting of the oft-performed Israeli national anthem. What sets this one apart aside from Dr. Isaacson's usual prowess is a unique new English adaptation by Marcia Hain Engle included therein. Perfect for a soloist or choir to open an assembly with or for a congregation to sing along in unison. The original Hebrew words are also included and set.

How Beautiful-This energetic Israeli folksong features the Isaiah text How beautiful are upon the mountains the feet of the messenger of good tidings: of salvation and peace. Available: SATB 2-Part 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45.

Here is an edition of a three-movement work by iconic Israeli composer Yehezkel Braun. A singable English version is included. This is a challenging work worth the time spent in rehearsal.

Volume 2-Continues with more Israeli love songs liturgical standards like the moving 'Bilvavi' 'L'chi Lach' by Debbie Friedman and several Yiddish and Ladino selections.

Anyone with an appreciation of Israeli folk songs or a taste for something exotic will enjoy this setting of a well-known Eastern tune. Elliot Levine's harmony captures the mysterious modal flavor of Middle Eastern song while adding a few tasteful twists of his own. Perfect for school choirs. Level: Easy-Medium.

Transcontinental Contemporary A Cappella Series-Across America the Jewish contemporary a cappella phenomenon is ablaze - and it's not just contained within high school and college groups anymore. Transcontinental kicks off its series with a version of this Israeli favorite co-arranged by Daniel Henkin one of the more recognized names in the movement as well as one of its originators. Solo voice and SATB a cappella with rehearsal keyboard.

Multicultural Collection of Songs Dances and Fun Facts-Take an exciting musical journey of folk song and dance traditions to all corners of the globe. Learn how to do an Israeli circle dance the German Schottische the Brazilian Samba folk dances from Austria Russia and Mexico anAfrican welcome dance and even country line dancing from the U.S.A! Read about these rich cultures in engaging student articles written at an age-appropriate level and experience their music through folk songs and easy-to-learndance steps that are kid-friendly. The value-packed Book/CD format features reproducible articles and songsheets with lyric translations exceptional standards-based lesson plans complete with lyric pronunciations assessment andextension activities piano/vocal arrangements with choreography and a performance/accompaniment CD recording. There are even recorded pronunciation guides on the CD. And there's more! A DVD is also available (separately or inthe classroom kit) with visual instruction for each dance as demonstrated by John Jacobson and a group of young students. We've got a lot of miles to cover so let's get started! Available: Book/CD DVD Classroom Kit (Book/CD DVD). Suggested for Grades 3-6.

The soaring soprano solo adds drama to this work based on Israeli poet Jacob Fishman's poem of the oil that once gave light and hope in times of battle now celebrated in the eight nights of Chanukah. Duration: ca. 3:10.

This wonderful collection includes Israeli Yiddish Sephardic Holiday Liturgical and Hassidic folk favorites with beautiful piano accompaniments. Includes notes on the songs and a key to transliteration.

Judith Clurman Rejoice: Honoring the Jewish Spirit Choral Series-Setting the poetry of Israeli heroine and poet Hannah Senesh this is a song of hope. Those who were lost in the death camps are stars whose light is with us long after their light life has been extinguished. The music reflects this hope as Broadway legend Jonathan Tunick employs his masterful abilities to create the mood.