By Lynn Kleiner. Classroom/Pre-School; Other Classroom; Reproducible; Song and Activity Book. Children. CD

(10 Vocal Solos for Winter and Holiday Performances). Composed by and arr. by Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Brian Fisher, Greg Gilpin, Ruth Morris Gray, Mark Hayes, Victor C. Johnson, Donald Moore, and Douglas E. Wagner. For Voice (Low voice (Medium-Low)). This edition: Accompaniment CD. CD; Vocal; Vocal Collection; Worship Resources. Christmas; Sacred; Secular; Winter. Published by Alfred Music

SATB choir

SKU: WD.080689558368

Composed by Marty Parks. Arranged by Marty Parks. Choral, cantatas. Sacred. CD preview pak. Word Music #080689558368. Published by Word Music (WD.080689558368).

UPC: 080689558368.

This smorgasbord of favorites serves up some sing-able settings fromA trusted arranger Marty Parks.A Designed primarily for senior choirs, Well-Seasoned Praise is also appropriate for small choirs or large choirs with limited rehearsal time.A A Two versions of optional narrationA are included:A one for use prior to each song as a simple spoken set-up in worship when the songs are used separately, or another version for using the songs as a complete musical - perfect as a spring worship concert, a dinner on the grounds homecoming (recipes included!) or other similar events.A A bonus 3-song patriotic musical is also included making this book a resource you'll use time and again!

Features songs perfect for small choirs, senior choirs and large choirs with limited rehearsal time. Includes mini patriotic musical. Perfect for summer camp meeting style events. Features recipes.

SATB choir

SKU: WD.080689833229

Composed by Marty Parks. Arranged by Marty Parks. Choral, cantatas. Sacred. Listening CD. Word Music #080689833229. Published by Word Music (WD.080689833229).

UPC: 080689833229.

This smorgasbord of favorites serves up some sing-able settings fromA trusted arranger Marty Parks.A Designed primarily for senior choirs, Well-Seasoned Praise is also appropriate for small choirs or large choirs with limited rehearsal time.A A Two versions of optional narrationA are included:A one for use prior to each song as a simple spoken set-up in worship when the songs are used separately, or another version for using the songs as a complete musical - perfect as a spring worship concert, a dinner on the grounds homecoming (recipes included!) or other similar events.A A bonus 3-song patriotic musical is also included making this book a resource you'll use time and again!

Features songs perfect for small choirs, senior choirs and large choirs with limited rehearsal time. Includes mini patriotic musical. Perfect for summer camp meeting style events. Features recipes.

Unison/2-part children's choir, piano accompaniment - Easy

SKU: WD.080689882227

Composed by Spencer Dalton. Arranged by Spencer and Preston Dalton. Choral, cantatas. Simply WordKidz. Christmas. Listening CD. Duration ca. 27 minutes. Word Music #080689882227. Published by Word Music (WD.080689882227).

UPC: 080689882227.

Ginge r Breadhouse, Carolyn Bells, Holly Branch, Candy Cane, Mary, and...Ned, Ted and Jed! These are a few of the names to be found among the cast of the new Simply WordKidz Christmas musical, The Christmas Cross! Created by Jeff Slaughter, with tracks produced and arranged by the team of Preston and Spencer Dalton, The Christmas Cross is a super-easy-to-learn, 27-minute musical designed to help you celebrate the season with the perfect setting for your kids choir!

In the opening scene, Miss Carolyn Bells, our children's choir director, is leading the kids through their first rehearsal for this year's Christmas Extravaganza. As they begin to share their thoughts on Christmas, the heart of the story comes to the forefront as Mary begins to tell everyone about the Christmas Cross - a very special ornament with special significance - an heirloom, handed down by her grandmother. As she explains the meaning behind the ornament...You can't have Christmas without the Cross..., this fun, lighthearted musical is beautifully and simply transformed into a powerful message about the love of God and the message of the Gospel.

Full of great new songs, in tandem with traditional carols and a humor-filled, Biblically-sound script, The Christmas Cross highlights Jeff Slaughter's signature brand of creativity. And, for the first time, he brings his unique style and infectious spirit to the Simply WordKidz Series, a fresh line of EZ-to-Sing-EZ-to-Perform musicals designed for both excellence and accessibility by the smallest of choirs, or for choirs with little rehearsal time. Bring an extra dose of Christmas cheer to your performance through the use of the production-enhancing DVD Accompaniment Track available, from WordKidz.

Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD) Choral (Classrm Kit)

SKU: HL.9971522

New Lyrics to Old Favorites. Composed by John Jacobson. ExpressiveArts. Collection, Composers, Elementary. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.9971522).

ISBN 9781617805899. UPC: 884088555214. 8.5x11.0x0.336 inches.

Did you know . . . Bach had twenty kids; Beethoven lost most of his hearing by the time he was an adult; Haydn's parents sent him off to study music at the age of six; Mozart was performing for kings and queens by age five? Learn a wealth of interesting and fun facts about 10 famous composers with this delightfully whacky collection of familiar melodies set to new lyrics. Perform songs live with piano accompaniments in the Teacher Edition or use the professionally-produced recordings available separately on the Performance/Accompaniment CD. Choreography is also included along with reproducible lyric sheets. Enhance learning further with reproducible composer bios and review questions, and a comprehensive word search and crossword puzzle for a final check of the facts! Available separately: Teacher Edition (with reproducible pages), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher & P/A CD). Suggested for grades 3-6.

Choral (CD 10-pak)

SKU: HL.35028365

Composed by Joseph M. Martin. Shawnee Sacred. Advent, Christmas. CD only. Published by Shawnee Press (HL.35028365).

UPC: 884088651640. 5x5 inches. Joseph M. Martin.

Uses: Advent, Christmas

Scrip ture: Luke 2

From the composer of Tapestry of Light and The Winter Rose comes a new major work that is based on the traditional “Lesson and Carols” service. Filled to overflowing with beloved carols and original seasonal songs, this cantata tells the story of Christ's birth adorned with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. The work includes optional moments for congregational participation, handbell ringers, and children's choir, if desired. Stunning orchestrations and a full line of support products are available to support your presentation. Titles include: A Christmas Overture; O Come, All Ye Faithful; A Prayer for Advent; People of Promise, Arise!; Song of Hope and Joy; O Little Town of Bethlehem; My Soul Doth Magnify the Lord; Lullabies of Bethlehem; Angels We Have Heard on High; Carols for Seekers; Let Christmas Begin; A Christmas Trilogy. Available separately: SATB, SAB, iPrint Orch Cd-rom, Printed Orchestration, iPrint Consort Orch CD-rom, iPrint Handbells CD-rom, StudioTrax CD, Listening CD, 10-pack Listening CDs, Preview Pack, RehearsalTrax CDs, Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 59:21 (full performance) or ca. 48:37 (w/o opt. congregational anthems).

((A Collection for Tenor/Bass Choir)). By Laura Farnell. ShowTrax CD. Choral Collection. CD only

Choral (VoiceTrax CD)

SKU: HL.139832

Discovery Level 2. Composed by Jill Gallina. Discovery Choral. Christmas, Concert, Festival. CD only. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.139832).

UPC: 888680039523. 5x5 inches.

Uplifting and energetic, this original holiday song includes lyric snippets of a variety of other songs, making it a perfect program opener! With great options for movement, you will fill your performance space with seasonal joy!

Complete Songs of Music Express Magazine (2003-2004). (Showtrax CD). Music Express Books. CD only. Size 5x5.5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

SKU: WD.080689584367

Composed by David Clydesdale. Arranged by David Clydesdale. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. CD preview pak. Word Music #080689584367. Published by Word Music (WD.080689584367).

UPC: 080689584367.

There has rarely been a resource as spectacular, as exhaustive, and ultimately as practical as Easter! The Best of David T. Clydesdale. Between the covers of one book you will find a treasure house of outstanding material to meet every ministry need during the Lenten season. The collection features fifteen of David T. Clydesdale's most dynamic and passionate arrangements of Easter favorites, including Blessed Redeemer, Grace Flows Down, and Arise. These individual songs have also been sequenced into an Easter musical titled Blessed Redeemer that features narration and optional dramatic character parts. In addition, this resource includes service plans for Easter Sunday, Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday along with Scripture and responsive readings. There are also three dramatic sketches that can be used in tandem with various songs from the collection. Whether you are looking for an individual anthem for Easter morning or an entire week of worship material, Easter promises to become an indispensable part of your library that you will go to again and again for many years to come.

Unison/-2-part choir

SKU: WD.080689846229

Many Gifts, One Voice. Composed by Daniel Semsen. Arranged by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Children's. Listening CD. Duration 40-45 minutes. Word Music #080689846229. Published by Word Music (WD.080689846229).

UPC: 080689846229.

Place s! Lights! Curtain Up! It's time for The Star Factor and you have a front-row seat! The setting is Camp Heart & Soul, a summer arts camp that features a talent showcase with an exciting twist: the showcase winner earns the opportunity to compete on a national TV show. As everyone excitedly prepares for the performance, their initial group cooperation begins to crumble as their celebrity coach tells them that looking out for yourself is the only way to become a star! A series of zany complications climax at the broadcast of the show when all the would-be stars finally learn that being part of the Body of Christ is what is important, and every person has a special and unique role to play. The Star Factor is another home-run musical from the gifted pen of Christy Semsen, combining humorous characters, clever storytelling, and memorable songs that deliver a solid contemporary spiritual theme the whole audience will appreciate. Daniel Semsen has produced state-of-the-art accompaniment tracks - worthy of any television show - and a comprehensive Teacher's Resource it and performance Instructional DVD will provide all the production help you could ask for. So set your DVR for The Star Factor - it's an experience you'll want to become a part of again and again!

A Collection of Songs for Young Voices. (Showtrax CD). Music Express Books. CD only. Size 5x5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

SKU: WD.080689723223

Composed by Kathie Hill. Choral. Eastertide. Listening CD. Word Music #080689723223. Published by Word Music (WD.080689723223).

UPC: 080689723223.

Kathi e Hill presents a buffet of her best non-seasonal songs in The Best of Kathie Hill's All-Year-Long Songs. These 14 songs include a tempting variety of styles, difficulty levels and themes that makes this collection perfect for worship leading, almost any children's activity, and for sharing the excitement of your kid's choir program between musicals. Kids will enjoy favorites like The Perfect Ten, Input Output and The Sign of Christ. Directors will sink their teeth into the blend of contemporary songs, hymn arrangements and worship choruses, while teachers will devour the free downloadable teaching activities for each song. And just as a good smorgasbord ends with dessert, The Best of Kathie Hill's All-Year-Long Songs concludes with three optional scripts which combine songs from the collection to create sweet mini-musicals on God's faithfulness, the character and names of Jesus, and the life changing power of Christ. Like The Best of Kathie Hill's Christmas, The Best of Kathie Hill's All-Year-Long Songs is a must for your music library.

SKU: WD.080689561368

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Arranged by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Modern Christian. CD preview pak. Word Music #080689561368. Published by Word Music (WD.080689561368).

UPC: 080689561368.

Take a rollicking ride to Snowflake County-a place where Christmas celebrations have become so extravagant they threaten to over shadow the simplicity of Christmas'true meaning. It seems the only one who understands the secret of Jesus' simple birth is little Suzy Hallmark-but no one is listening. It will take a series of crazy mishaps during the community's annual seasonal program before the noise stops and everyone realizes that Christmas isn't about how brightly lights and decorations shine-it's about Jesus, the light of the world. Christy Semsen has once again combined her tuneful songs and clever dialogue with a strong spiritual theme in this delightful musical that is as contemporary as today's headlines. Daniel Semsen's sparkling accompaniment tracks feature musical styles that range from pop to rock to rap and polka. (There are even country line dancing angels and tap dancing wise men!) A full-color Teacher's Resource Kit and a performance IVD are available, providing all the production help you'll need. In addition to long-sleeve and short-sleeve T-shirts, you can also purchase Fun Paks for your choir to use in performance and keep as a souvenir. Your children and congregation are going to love their visit to Snowflake County, where the secret is out: Christ is the center of Christmas!

SKU: WD.080689836220

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Arranged by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Modern Christian. Listening CD. Word Music #080689836220. Published by Word Music (WD.080689836220).

UPC: 080689836220.

Take a rollicking ride to Snowflake County-a place where Christmas celebrations have become so extravagant they threaten to over shadow the simplicity of Christmas'true meaning. It seems the only one who understands the secret of Jesus' simple birth is little Suzy Hallmark-but no one is listening. It will take a series of crazy mishaps during the community's annual seasonal program before the noise stops and everyone realizes that Christmas isn't about how brightly lights and decorations shine-it's about Jesus, the light of the world. Christy Semsen has once again combined her tuneful songs and clever dialogue with a strong spiritual theme in this delightful musical that is as contemporary as today's headlines. Daniel Semsen's sparkling accompaniment tracks feature musical styles that range from pop to rock to rap and polka. (There are even country line dancing angels and tap dancing wise men!) A full-color Teacher's Resource Kit and a performance IVD are available, providing all the production help you'll need. In addition to long-sleeve and short-sleeve T-shirts, you can also purchase Fun Paks for your choir to use in performance and keep as a souvenir. Your children and congregation are going to love their visit to Snowflake County, where the secret is out: Christ is the center of Christmas!

Unison/2-part children's choir

SKU: WD.080689917127

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Arranged by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. WordKidz. Accompaniment CD (split). Duration 40 minutes. Word Music #080689917127. Published by Word Music (WD.080689917127).

UPC: 080689917127.

Chris ty and Daniel Semsen, celebrated writers and creators of innovative, best-selling musicals for children's choir are back, and they're at it again! Their latest adventure, Back to the Cross, will take your Kids Choir on an inventive, fun-filled, rousing romp through time, discovering the message of the Cross along the way! A Semsen musical is guaranteed to deliver big on FUN and even bigger on a spiritual message that speaks to each child! In Back to the Cross, the long-awaited sequel to their hit musical, Back to the Manger, we find Norman and our cast of characters embarking on a time-travel excursion relying on the questionable reliability of the H/O-2000 Temporal Displacement Modulator...otherwise known as time travel machine.

At its heart, this musical is designed to impact the lives of your kids and your church for years to come through show-stopping songs that beg to be sung and a script guaranteed to captivate and engage young minds and imaginations while teaching foundational Biblical truths. A delightfully-entertaining , production-enhancing DVD Accompaniment Track is available to help transport the cast, crew, and audience through the ages, while the DVD Instructional Video will assist you with staging, choreography, and presentation. So jump into the H/O-2000, buckle your seatbelts, and embark on a Biblical truth-seeking trek through time!adventure in your next kids Christmas program!

Choral (ShowTrax CD)

SKU: HL.8621790

Composed by Stephen Sondheim. Arranged by Andy Beck. Broadway Choral. CD. Hal Leonard #28632. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.8621790).

UPC: 884088553159. 5.0x5.0x0.186 inches.

The masterful music and lyrics of Stephen Sondheim are skillfully arranged for mixed choirs in this superb 10-minute medley. Sing about “the demon barber of Fleet Street” and the pie-maker, Mrs. Lovett, who team up to concoct a razor-sharp recipe for revenge. Songs include: The Ballad of Sweeney Todd, The Worst Pies in London, Johanna, By the Sea, Green Finch and Linnet Bird, Pretty Woman, Not While I’m Around.

Choir Sacred

SKU: AP.47641

Composed by Cliff Goldmacher and Lisa Loeb. Arranged by Andy Beck. This edition: SoundTrax CD. Choral Octavo; Performance Music Ensemble; Single Titles. Alfred Pop Choral Series. Chanukah; Sacred. CD. Alfred Music #00-47641. Published by Alfred Music (AP.47641).

UPC: 038081543345. English.

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by 90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and straightforward but expressive vocal parts. Whether you perform with the guitar-inspired piano part, the optional SoundTrax CD, or a folk ensemble of your own, this is truly a special touch for holiday concerts.

Because of changes in our school's schedule and the taking away of the music requirement in 7th and 8th grade, our choir numbers have dropped significantly. Searching for music that has educational value and that the choir will sound good on (we know that's important for the parents and faculty) I came across Light arranged by Andy Beck. This quickly became a favorite of my choir! The kids are excited to rehearse it every day and the sound they are achieving fits the folk-like feel of the piece.

We are using the 2-Part version. Being 7th and 8th graders, of my nine boys, three are unchanged voices (singing alto as written) and my other six are in varying stages of voice change. Those six are bouncing back and forth between alto and soprano parts, singing them down an octave.

Thank you for providing a great piece for the holiday season!

Matt Albrecht
Choir Director
Copley-Fairla wn Middle School

About Alfred Pop Choral Series

The Alfred Pop Series features outstanding arrangements of songs from the popular music genre. These publications provide exciting, contemporary, and educationally-sound arrangements for singers of all ages, from elementary through high school, to college and adult choirs.

Musical Revue Featuring Songs from the Movies of Today!. By John Higgins, John Jacobson. Arranged by John Higgins. (Showtrax CD). Music Express Books. Published by Hal Leonard.