Discovery Level 1-Combining a new song of patriotism with the much beloved My Country 'tis of Thee this is a wonderful addition to any patriotic concert. The meter for My Country.. has been changed from 3/4 to 4/4 which will draw special attention to the familiar tune and highlight the inspiring text to new heights.

A Kid's-Eye View of the World of Work-A baker! A sailor! A cowboy! A movie star! Life offers so many choices for kids today; they are free to be whatever they choose to be! WHEN I GROW UP explores these choices in today's lingo for today's kids.From a drivingrock opener to a burly sailor chantey a soft-shoe baker song to an ambling cowboy tune this 30-minute all-school revue lets kids explore a variety of occupations and careers through music. The easy-to-learn songs andprofessional recording will make your show a hit for any audience whether it be a general assembly a community program a class project or an evening concert. The Teacher's Manual contains staging ideas choreography costumingand enrichment activities for a complete all-school project.Let your kids project themselves into the future build self-esteem and have fun as they shout to the world “I wanna be me WHEN I GROWUP!”Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition 5-Pak Preview Cassette ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Gr. 1-6.

Featuring Marty the Moose-Marty the Moose wants to be a reindeer! Those famous flying holiday helpers have all the fun - especially traveling around the world on Christmas Eve delivering gifts to all the good boys and girls. But everyone knows that mooseare simply too big and heavy to fly! Who ever heard of a Christmas Moose anyway? Join a castload of holiday characters and Father Time as they share the tale of a moose who wanted to fly and how miracles can happen if only webelieve! This charming 20-minute holiday musical for primary grades features 5 original songs easy rhyming dialog helpful production hints and choreography. Add the professionally-produced orchestration by John Higgins on theavailable ShowTrax recording for a truly spectacular performance! Available: Teacher Edition Reproducible Pak (vocal lines lyric sheets dialog) Preview CD (with vocals) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher Repro Perf/Accomp CD). Performance Time: approx. 20 minutes. For Gr. K-3.

A Musical Play for Young Singers-A Musical Play for Young Singers. A Tuna Fish that can't carry a tune? A Star Fish that can't get an acting job? A seven-legged Octopus? A Zebra Fish with spots? A Tiger Shark who wants to be friends with everyone? Join in theaquatic fun as little Tiger Shark and his unique collection of friends discover how their differences make them each special. This 25-minute musical for primary grades features 5 original songs easy rhyming dialog a castload ofparts choreography and helpful production hints. Performance Time: Approx. 25 minutes. For Grades K-3. Available: Teacher Edition Reproducible Pak (vocal lines lyric sheets dialog) Performance/Accompaniment CD Preview CD Classroom Kit (Teacher/Repro/PACD).

A Great Miracle Happened There-This up-tempo selection tells the Hanukkah story with easily-learned vocal parts and a wonderfully irresistible 2-beat accompaniment. The symbols for “Nes gadol haya sham” appear on the dreidl and translate as “agreat miracle happened there.” The perfect choice for your December concerts! Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.Available separately: SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.

A Musical Revue Celebrating the Importance of Music in Our Lives-Who are the very best advocates for your school's music programs' The kids! Advocacy is a continuous process of diligent education to bring awareness about the benefits of music learning to the general public. And kids can expertly share the joy of music making and learning in a variety of different ways. The authors worked together to develop a musical revue about the wonder of music. Each of the seven original songs can be performed together as a complete program or they can be sung in other contexts as well. The 30-minute revue includes piano/vocal arrangements with choreography short narrations for up to 65 speaking parts and digital access to student PDFs. To performwith recordings the Performance Kit includes the Teacher Edition and digital access to student PDFs and performance/accompaniment audio recordings. Songs include: Music Is an Everyday Thing Many Things I Learned I Learned Through Music Playing Music Is Hard Work A Song in My Heart Working Together If I Didn't Have Music Our Place in the Choir. In addition to a musical revue the second half of the book is focused on strategies ideas and conversations about the importance of music study in children's and adolescents' lives. There are even writing and advocacy activities to engage students in the promotion of the critical role that music plays in their lives. The ten chapters concentrate on attributes of music education and how children benefit from music study highlighted in the Broader Minded Campaign put forth by the National Association for Music Education (NAfME): Decision Making Grit Multiple Ways of Knowing Creativity Collaboration Communication Critical Thinking Emotional Awareness Reflective Learning and Process Orientation. Suggested for grades 2-6.

(Choral Medley)-For more than fifty years Rock & Roll has been the music of America. This 30-minute medley in five show-stopping sections with staging by John Jacobson is an entertainment blockbuster! Sections include: Section 1: Rockin' America Section 2: Rock n' Roll Is Born R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. Rock Around the Clock Hound Dog Tutti Frutti Puppy Love Land of a Thousand Dances Section 3: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Revolution Magic Carpet Ride Good Vibrations I Feel the Earth Move I Am Woman Your Mama Don't Dance Dust in the Wind Section 4: Crazy Little Thing Called Love Higher Love Crazy Little Thing Called Love Good Lovin' Uptown Girl Since U Been Gone EveryBreath You Take You Give Love a Bad Name Section 5: Rockin' the Stadium! We Will Rock You I Love Rock 'n Roll (Everything I Do) I Do it For You Start Me Up Smells Like Teen Spirit It's My Life Section 6: Party On America! Drift Away We Got the Beat All I Wanna Do Twist & Shout! Joy to the World Hey Ya! Rock and Roll All Nite Reprise: R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.

There's nothing like the positive power of MUSIC to help kids gain the courage to stand up in front of their peers and say NO to drugs and alcohol and YES to a life that's drug-free! This 30-minute all-school revue features 9original Unison/2-Part songs arranged in bright contemporary styles - rap rock blues calypso and everything in between! Easy-to-learn dialogue and simple staging options will make this an irresistible show for students parents AND teachers! Along with the full script and accompanied songs the Teacher's Manual offers a discussion topic for each song while the Singer's Edition features the full script and vocal lines only. Students even havethe opportunity to create their own script through special writing projects for each song. John Jacobson's staging choreography and costume suggestions are available in the separate Staging Guide along with additional classroomenrichment activities making this a production that can truly involve your whole school. FOREVER FREE coordinates with all drug education programs by reinforcing the concepts of self-esteem communication drug awareness anddecision making. Help your students take a stand in their own school and in their own community - to live a life that's FOREVER FREE! Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition 5-Pak Preview Cassette Performance/AccompanimentCD and Staging Guide. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Grades 3-8.

The Hits of the '5s '6s '7s '8s '9s and 2-It was the music that shook the world and launched generations of young fans. Now young choirs can celebrate the history of Rock 'n' Roll in a 30-minute show that explores the music of the 50's 60's 70's 80's and 90's and 2000+. Using dialog ripped from the headlines of the day John Jacobson's choreography and a breezy light style this will be a show that's a snap to learn and fun to perform. Perform it in sections or as a complete show it's sure to be a hit with your audiences! 1950's: Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay Tutti Fruiti The Twist Yakety Yak. 1960's: Surfin' U.S.A. Where Did Our Love Go? People Got To Be Free Yesterday Up Up And Away. 1970's: Let It Be RaindropsKeep Falling On My Head Roll on Down The Highway You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'. 1980's: We Got The Beat Ride like The Wind Don't Worry Be Happy We Didn't Start The Fire. 1990's: Rhythm Nation Make It Happen From A Distance .2000+: Jump Jive and Wail.

The Hits of the '50s '60s '70s '80s '90s and 2000-It was the music that shook the world and launched generations of young fans. Now young choirs can celebrate the history of Rock 'n' Roll in a 30-minute show that explores the music of the 50's 60's 70's 80's and 90's and 2000+. Using dialog ripped from the headlines of the day John Jacobson's choreography and a breezy light style this will be a show that's a snap to learn and fun to perform. Perform it in sections or as a complete show it's sure to be a hit with your audiences! 1950's: Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay Tutti Fruiti The Twist Yakety Yak. 1960's: Surfin' U.S.A. Where Did Our Love Go? People Got To Be Free Yesterday Up Up And Away. 1970's: Let It Be RaindropsKeep Falling On My Head Roll on Down The Highway You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'. 1980's: We Got The Beat Ride like The Wind Don't Worry Be Happy We Didn't Start The Fire. 1990's: Rhythm Nation Make It Happen From A Distance .2000+: Jump Jive and Wail.

Motivational Insights for Teens-Whether you've just started middle school or are at the end of your high school years figuring out who you are and how you fit in this world is not easy. After spending decades with young musicians in schools churches andcommunities John Jacobson offers unique insights into what it means to be growing up in a 'choir of citizens' who are all 'singing' a different tune. He shares some of his stories and how he took risks in order to pursue hisdreams. There are many paths to pursue in life. Which path will you choose? You are valuable. We need your song! Topics include: Who Is This Guy? It's All About Me Three Little Words Finding Your Song. Available inCD and DVD formats.

There's nothing like the positive power of MUSIC to help kids gain the courage to stand up in front of their peers and say NO to drugs and alcohol and YES to a life that's drug-free! This 30-minute all-school revue features 9original Unison/2-Part songs arranged in bright contemporary styles - rap rock blues calypso and everything in between! Easy-to-learn dialogue and simple staging options will make this an irresistible show for students parents AND teachers!Along with the full script and accompanied songs the Teacher's Manual offers a discussion topic for each song while the Singer's Edition features the full script and vocal lines only. Students evenhave the opportunity to create their own script through special writing projects for each song. John Jacobson's staging choreography and costume suggestions are available in the separate Staging Guide along with additionalclassroom enrichment activities making this a production that can truly involve your whole school.FOREVER FREE coordinates with all drug education programs by reinforcing the concepts of self-esteem communication drugawareness and decision making. Help your students take a stand in their own school and in their own community - to live a life that's FOREVER FREE!Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition 5-Pak Preview Cassette Performance/Accompaniment CD and Staging Guide. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Grades 3-8.

Joy...peace...home...children...these are the words that come to mind when Christmas is in the air. Celebrate all the special joys of the season in song with this choral revue arranged by Keith Christopher with performance suggestions by John Jacobson. Featuring some of the most beloved carols and Christmas songs of all time each section highlights holiday traditions both old and new. Enjoy an expanded orchestration that sparkles with Christmas spirit performed live on CD or cassette. Best of all the sections are flexible so that you can create your own unique Christmas spectacular. Sections include: I. Opening II. Tradition III. Children IV. Home V. Joy VI.Celebration. Available: SATB Singer's Edition SAB Singer's Edition 2-Part Singer's Edition SATB Director's Score SAB Director's Score 2-Part Director's Score Instrumental Pak Preview Cassette (full performance only) ShowTrax Cassette ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 27:00.

It was the music that shook the world and launched generations of young fans. Now young choirs can celebrate the history of Rock 'n' Roll in a 30-minute show that explores the music of the 50's 60's 70's 80's and 90's and 2000+. Using dialog ripped from the headlines of the day John Jacobson's choreography and a breezy light style this will be a show that's a snap to learn and fun to perform. Perform it in sections or as a complete show it's sure to be a hit with your audiences! 1950's: Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay Tutti Fruiti The Twist Yakety Yak. 1960's: Surfin' U.S.A. Where Did Our Love Go? People Got To Be Free Yesterday Up Up And Away. 1970's: Let It Be RaindropsKeep Falling On My Head Roll on Down The Highway You Make Me Feel Like Dancin'. 1980's: We Got The Beat Ride like The Wind Don't Worry Be Happy We Didn't Start The Fire. 1990's: Rhythm Nation Make It Happen From A Distance .2000+: Jump Jive and Wail.

Motivational Insights for Teens-Whether you've just started middle school or are at the end of your high school years figuring out who you are and how you fit in this world is not easy. After spending decades with young musicians in schools churches andcommunities John Jacobson offers unique insights into what it means to be growing up in a 'choir of citizens' who are all 'singing' a different tune. He shares some of his stories and how he took risks in order to pursue hisdreams. There are many paths to pursue in life. Which path will you choose? You are valuable. We need your song! Topics include: Who Is This Guy? It's All About Me Three Little Words Finding Your Song. Available inCD and DVD formats.