Unison/2-part choir - Easy

SKU: WD.080689633171

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Choral score and book. Word Music #080689633171. Published by Word Music (WD.080689633171).

UPC: 080689633171.

Meet the up-and-coming Persia’s Traveling Band—or PTB, as their fans call them—who are out on “their biggest tour yet!” with their little “roadie” Abel. Along the way, they meet three Wise Men, who are following a star in search for a King who has just been born. With the possibility of playing for a Royal audience, PTB decides to join the Wise Men and make the journey to Bethlehem. After all, what better way for the band to be discovered and rise to the top the charts than playing for a King?

During this fantastic journey, the little dude named Abel, who is sort of a ‘roadie’ for PTB, unveils his passion for playing the drums. While the band does not take his playing seriously, the Wise Men notice his talent and encourage his efforts, knowing that he has a very special gift. One of the Wise Men expresses to Abel that perhaps he might even get to play his drum for the King…Will Abel get his wish??

To learn the outcome—and finally get to meet this King to be born in Bethlehem—you� �€™ll have to come along on the journey with Abel, Persia’s Traveling Band, the three Wise Men, and Abel’s fantastically whacky and fun camel, Hakim! Through The Little Drummer Dude, each and every kid in your children’s ministry will learn that God can do amazing things through everyone, even if they are “just a little dude.”

Set Pieces

• Repeatable 3-Panel Backdrop of the Persian Desert
• Bethlehem Star Panel Insert

-Each panel is 6 feet tall x 3 feet wide

Fun Kit includes:

• Cinch Bag
• Listening CD
• Noise Drum
• Soft-and-Stretchy Bracelet
• The Little Drummer Dude Sticker!

Arranged by Paul Lavender. Contemporary Marching Band. Size 6.75x10.5 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

Choral Bass 1, Bass 2, baritone voice tenor 1, tenor 2

SKU: CF.CM9634

Composed by Traditional Christmas Spiritual. Arranged by Ken Berg. Sws. Performance Score. 16 pages. Duration 3 minutes, 40 seconds. Carl Fischer Music #CM9634. Published by Carl Fischer Music (CF.CM9634).

ISBN 9781491157060. UPC: 680160915620. 6.875 x 10.5 inches. Key: G major. English, English. Traditional Christmas Spiritual.

Berg's fantastic setting of this beloved American Christmas spiritual for advanced tenor-bass choirs tells a story of hope and meaning. The various textures throughout the a cappella arrangement with solos add much variety and musical interest. A holiday programming must!.
This beloved American Christmas Spiritual, like all spirituals and/or folk songs, tells a story. This is a story of hope and meaning. The introductory solo call and response (mm. 1-7) is hymnic in nature, just to get us started. (Think of it as an effective head fake!) The entrance at m. 8 from the upper three voices (we'll call them the trio part henceforth) is pivotal. They set the stage for the conversation between the singers and the soloist for the rest of the song. From this point, the song is basically a Jazz Trio in vocal form. The bass singers take on the role of the cool dude in the back wearing dark glasses and a beret playing the string bass. They provide the driving force for the forward movement of the entire song. The trio part, basically tenors 1 & 2 and baritones, take on the role of the keyboard providing chordal structure and syncopation. Their job is to fill the listener's ear with sound and rhythm. The soloist tells the story using the known melody and text with appropriate improv opportunities to keep the listeners focused on the message of the song. There is enough repetition to make for easy learning, but this also means that the chords need to snap into position cleanly every time. The Verses are easily identified (there are three) and presented with some small variations in Verse 3 (see mm. 56-58...this only happens once). The Refrain (mm. 30-37) is the part of the song where the singers switch from the Jazz Trio role and actually become a Men's Choral Ensemble. This Refrain is repeated after Verse 3 at mm. 66-71. Between verses 2 & 3, there is not a refrain. Instead, there is a bridge repeated from the introductory material, but used this time to move us into a new key signature. This can be a very exciting moment for the singers as well as the listeners! Measures 72-75 is known in the business as a vamp. It can be repeated once and then move on, OR it can be repeated multiple times, depending on the comfort level of the soloist and the response of the audience. It is important that there be a clear signal from the conductor as to how to end the vamp and move effectively to the actual coda of the song. The ending should be sung with tight control that only looks like reckless abandon! Faces bright; words clean; melody clear; rhythms precise! Enjoy.
This beloved American Christmas Spiritual, like all spirituals and/or folk songs, tells a story. This is a story of hope and meaning. The introductory solo call and response (mm. 1-7) is hymnic in nature, just to get us started. (Think of it as an effective head fake!)The entrance at m. 8 from the upper three voices (we’ll call them the “trio part” henceforth) is pivotal. They set the stage for the conversation between the singers and the soloist for the rest of the song. From this point, the song is basically a Jazz Trio in vocal form. The bass singers take on the role of the cool dude in the back wearing dark glasses and a beret playing the string bass. They provide the driving force for the forward movement of the entire song.The “trio part”, basically tenors 1 & 2 and baritones, take on the role of the keyboard providing chordal structure and syncopation. Their job is to fill the listener’s ear with sound and rhythm.The soloist tells the story using the known melody and text with appropriate improv opportunities to keep the listeners focused on the message of the song.There is enough repetition to make for easy learning, but this also means that the chords need to “snap into position” cleanly every time. The Verses are easily identified (there are three) and presented with some small variations in Verse 3 (see mm. 56-58…this only happens once).The Refrain (mm. 30-37) is the part of the song where the singers switch from the “Jazz Trio” role and actually become a “Men’s Choral Ensemble”. This Refrain is repeated after Verse 3 at mm. 66-71. Between verses 2 & 3, there is not a refrain. Instead, there is a bridge repeated from the introductory material, but used this time to move us into a new key signature. This can be a very exciting moment for the singers as well as the listeners!Measures 72-75 is known in the business as a “vamp”. It can be repeated once and then move on, OR it can be repeated multiple times, depending on the comfort level of the soloist and the response of the audience.It is important that there be a clear signal from the conductor as to how to end the “vamp” and move effectively to the actual coda of the song. The ending should be sung with tight control that only looks like reckless abandon!Faces bright; words clean; melody clear; rhythms precise! Enjoy.

Composed by Heather Hammond. Piano. Classical, Halloween. Softcover. Hal Leonard #EVC047. Published by Hal Leonard

Piano

SKU: HL.1303143

Composed by Heather Hammond. Piano. Classical. Softcover. Hal Leonard #EVC046. Published by Hal Leonard (HL.1303143).

UPC: 196288173472.

Groov ed for Piano Dudes book 2 includes fourteen engaging and groovy piano tunes for the intermediate-level pianists.

Performed by Aerosmith. Bass Recorded Versions (Authentic note-for-note bass guitar transcriptions with notes and tab). Size 9x12 inches. 96 pages. Published by Hal Leonard.

Easy

SKU: WD.080689928727

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Bulk CD (10-pak). Word Music #080689928727. Published by Word Music (WD.080689928727).

UPC: 080689928727.

Bassoon & Piano or CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 2

SKU: MA.EMR-54580

Melodies pour Debutants / Melodien fur Anfanger. Composed by John G. Mortimer. Score and parts. Duration 11'03. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 54580. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-54580).

A Walk In The Park / Encounter With Aliens / No Worries / Cool Dude / Hymn For Peace / Melancholy Jig / Orpheus And His Lyre / Robots' March.

SKU: HL.645529

Educational Piano. Softcover. 4 pages. Duration 7200 seconds. Schaum Publications, Inc. #5548. Published by Schaum Publications, Inc. (HL.645529).

UPC: 008148055487. 9.0x12.0x0.013 inches.

Alto Recorder & Piano or CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 2

SKU: MA.EMR-54581

Melodies pour Debutants / Melodien fur Anfanger. Composed by John G. Mortimer. Score and parts. Duration 11'03. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 54581. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-54581).

A Walk In The Park / Encounter With Aliens / No Worries / Cool Dude / Hymn For Peace / Melancholy Jig / Orpheus And His Lyre / Robots' March.

From the Paramount Picture "Dude Ranch". By Edward Heyman And Johnny Green. Arranged by Jeff Jarvis. Jazz Combo Series. Jazz Combo Series. Latin (Songo). Level: Medium Advanced. Conductor's Score. Published by Kendor Music Inc.

By Various Composers. Guitar Chord Songbook. Size 6x9 inches. 128 pages. Published by Hal Leonard

Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble - Grade 4

SKU: FJ.JE4153S

Score Only. Composed by Jeremy Levy. Jazz Ensemble. FJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble. Blues; Rock. Score. Duration 5:00. The FJH Music Company Inc #98-JE4153S. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc (FJ.JE4153S).

English.

This energetic Latin Jazz take on the classic Watermelon Man will be a welcome addition to any band's library. Based on a 16-bar blues form with a bridge, the arrangement features a Salsa interlude showing off the ensemble. Solo in tenor 1 and drums.

About FJH Advanced Jazz Ensemble

R anges and rhythms are expanded to work with accomplished high school, college, and professional ensembles. Written solos are usually provided along with suggested parts for rhythm section and drum set. Guitar chord guide included. Grades 4 - 5

Composed by Elvina Truman Pearce. For piano solo. Composers in Focus. Late elementary/Early intermediate. Collection. 31 pages. Published by The FJH Music Company Inc

Baritone Saxophone & Piano or CD Play Back / Play Along - Grade 2

SKU: MA.EMR-54601

Melodies pour Debutants / Melodien fur Anfanger. Composed by John G. Mortimer. Score and parts. Duration 11'03. Editions Marc Reift #EMR 54601. Published by Editions Marc Reift (MA.EMR-54601).

A Walk In The Park / Encounter With Aliens / No Worries / Cool Dude / Hymn For Peace / Melancholy Jig / Orpheus And His Lyre / Robots' March.

SKU: WD.080689649776

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Promotional media kit. Word Music #080689649776. Published by Word Music (WD.080689649776).

UPC: 080689649776.

Easy

SKU: WD.080689628771

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Youth small. Word Music #080689628771. Published by Word Music (WD.080689628771).

UPC: 080689628771.

Performed by Aerosmith. For guitar and voice. Format: guitar tablature songbook. With guitar tablature, standard notation, vocal melody, lyrics, chord names, guitar chord diagrams and guitar notation legend. Hard rock, rock and pop rock. Series: Hal Leonard Guitar Recorded Versions. 119 pages. 9x12 inches. Published by Hal Leonard.

By Mark Burrows. For unison choir and performance/accompaniment CD. General music. Published by Heritage Music Press. (30/2311H)

Easy

SKU: WD.080689454578

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Listening CD. Word Music #080689454578. Published by Word Music (WD.080689454578).

UPC: 080689454578.

For Brass Quintet. By Peter Schickele. Brass quintet. For Trumpet I, Trumpet II, French Horn, Trombone, Tuba. Premiered January 16, 1994 at the Chamber Music America conference in New York City. Score and parts. 24 pages. Duration 18:00. Published by Theodore Presser Company.

Easy

SKU: WD.080689369971

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Teacher's resource kit. Word Music #080689369971. Published by Word Music (WD.080689369971).

UPC: 080689369971.

SKU: WD.080689784125

Composed by Kathie Hill. Choral, cantatas. Christmas, Eastertide. Accompaniment CD (split and stereo). Word Music #080689784125. Published by Word Music (WD.080689784125).

UPC: 080689784125.

In this follow-up to their best-seller Fish Tales, Kathie Hill and Melody Morris share the stories of Balaam's donkey, the Good Samaritan, and Jesus riding into Jerusalem. Through these Donkey Tales, children will learn about the obedience God requires, the love we can show our neighbors and the humility that led Jesus to the cross. Kids will love the Tex's Dude Ranch setting where they help owner Tex Arkana tell her Donkey Tales to the accompaniment of the Ranch Hand Band. The country, western swing, bluegrass and rockabilly styles will enhance the setting and energize your choir while the storybook format allows for multiple narrators and simple drama. Best of all, Donkey Tales can be presented in full or as mini-musicals of four to five songs each. So quit horsing around...order Donkey Tales today!

Easy

SKU: WD.080689631771

Composed by Daniel Semsen. Choral, cantatas. Christmas. Adult small. Word Music #080689631771. Published by Word Music (WD.080689631771).

UPC: 080689631771.