Familiarize your students with the works of Beethoven by teaching this choral that includes three of his most familiar melodies “Ode to Joy ” “Moonlight Sonata ” and “Beethoven's Fifth.” MartiLunn Lantz and Lois Brownsey have set original lyrics to the melodies. Parts for two violins or flutes are included within the choral. novel poignant and a real showstopper for the classroom as well as the stage!

At the request of a publisher Beethoven provided simple folk song arrangements which could be performed by amateur musicians. Between the years of 1809 and 1820 he set about 150 Welsh English Irish Scottish and even some German folk songs. All areaccompanied by violin cello and piano. The SAB voicing and repeated verses make this not only a great classic to perform but easily learned. Excellent for high school and some advanced middle school choirs. Easy.

(from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit) Discovery Level 3-From the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit here is a contemporary and exciting rendition of ?Ode to Joy? in gospel and hip-hop style. Geared to the younger choir yet maintaining the rhythmic vitality ofthe song this arrangement is accessible to most groups. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.