For those who have been seeking an appropriate piece for Mother's Day and Father's Day Joe Martin's reverent two-part original setting of words from the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes is the answer. Of course since it is one ofthe Commandments it's a message that can be used any time. Joe Martin has a wonderful ability to write two-part music that is easy to learn beautifully flowing and that is so well accompanied additional voices are not needed.Small choirs or larger choirs looking for a change of pace will enjoy honoring mothers and fathers with this reverent Biblical dedication full of love honor and respect for those who gave us so much. Heart-warming.

A delightful Christmas cantata for children’s voices (and ensemble/electronic backing tracks) with or without narrator: reggae jazz rock ballad and pop numbers to witty text by Richard and Thomas Allain. Caesar has called a census in the Holy Land. So everyone is crowding back into Bethlehem a town where they read Shalom! Magazine where suddenly there are donkey traffic gridlocks and hotels where you can't get a room for love or shekels. Tom works doing odd jobs at the Fun Big Inn which isn't much fun at all. This busy night he decides to leave the landlord in the lurch and head for the bright lights of Jerusalem. But he doesn't get far running first into reggae singing shepherds and then three groovy wise dudes following a star. Tom can hardly ignore the remarkable things they have to tell him. So what does he do next? What would any of us do? Richard and Thomas Allain retell the story of the Nativity in a new and individual way with immediacy and wit in a string of unforgettable tuneful songs and sharply clever words in an idiom accessible to everyone. Manger Tom can be performed with unison voices someone to narrate highly effective with just Piano or Keyboard accompaniment. But there are parts available too for instruments you might want to add. Included with the score of Manger Tom is a CD which comprises of a full performance of the musical numbers by professional singers and players as well as just the accompaniments for everyone to sing along to if they prefer. Additionally lyric sheets and a script are available as free downloads - visit www.hybridpublications.com to access the bonus material. Lyric sheets enable easy rehearsals and the script allows Manger Tom to be performed as a full nativity play. Review from Andrew Stewart of Classroom Music says: 'Manger Tom manages to squeeze within the space of eight numbers everything from big-band and rock numbers to reggae and in ‘Star of the

The latest addition to the bestselling Little Voices series features five favourite Songs From The Movies, specially arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. Featuring some invaluable performance hints and tips, this is the complete teaching package for some fantastic songs.With five favourite songs from the major animated movies 'Frozen' (Let It Go), 'Despicable Me' (Happy), 'The Lego Movie' (Everything Is Awesome), 'Kung Fu Panda' (Kung Fu Fighting) and 'Toy Story 3' (Le Freak), not only is this a fantastic way to introduce young beginners to part-singing, these are also catchy and familiar songs that children will love to sing.Every song appears in standard notation with the two vocal parts, as well as the Piano Accompaniment with chord names. Little Voices also includes some invaluable tips for teaching, learning and performing these songs, both in general and specific to each tune, written by the arranger Barrie Carson-Taylor. This makes learning them as easy as possible and, coupled with the enjoyable melodies, as enjoyable as possible.For young beginners who are just starting out with part-singing, this is the perfect package to get children singing songs they know and love. The popular melodies, wonderfully arranged harmonies and essential hints make Little Voices - Songs From The Movies a brilliant choice for young choirs and groups. / 2 Parties Mixtes

Three wonderful characterful pieces by Betty Roe for Two-Part Upper voices and Piano accompaniment. These bright songs are based on texts by the Poet Charles Causley. This set is suitable for Children's voices and the subject matter will inspire and entertain them too! Adults meanwhile will be reminded fondly of childhood games and thoughts.

Scored for SA Organ and Piano this uplifting anthem by the British composer Malcolm Archer combines two well-known texts that are commonly read at weddings- 1 Corinthians 13:13 â??And now these three remain: faith hope and love. But the greatest of these is loveâ?? and Song of Solomon 8:6-7 â??For love is strong as death. Many waters cannot quench love neither can the floods drown itâ??.Retaining the Organ part of the original SATB version the music perfectly mirrors the message of the texts with melodic vocal lines building to full homophonic textures at the climax.Malcolm Archer: Faith Hope And Love Remain is perfect foruse as part of a wedding ceremony or for a general service or concert.

Joy to the World! is a delightful collection of 21 Christmas carols and songs, arranged by master choral director and composer Gwyn Arch. This collection of two-part arrangements is aimed to bridge the gap between simple unison settings and those for three-part SSA choirs. The parts are carefully designed to be easily singable by younger voices, and to encourage singers to grow in confidence as they learn these engaging pieces.

No. 4 from The Same Flame-Commissioned by the Somerset England based charity Churchill Music! The Same Flame was inspired by Pierre de Coubertin’s ideals of Olympism which gave rise to the modern Olympic and Paralympic values: Respect Excellence Friendship Courage Equality Determination and Inspiration. These seven values are celebrated in five movements so four of them had to double up – Friendship with Equality and Courage with Determination. Each movement is scored for slightly different choral forces so the work is varied. Also individual movements may suit different choirs giving the opportunity for individual performance or collaboration between choirs. All fivemovements of The Same Flame are published as individual octavos. A complete vocal score is available on request from the publishers.Ideal for younger choirs due to its approachability voicing and focus on friendship All-weather friends is mostly in unison with some optional and approachable divisi. This heart-warming movement also introduces words from other countries and cultures that mean ‘friend’: Japanese Georgian Turkish Swahili and others.

Written especially for older elementary choirs and younger youth choirs (grades 4-8) The Light Before Christmas celebrates Advent's joyful anticipation of Christ's birth. The five candles of the Advent wreath provide thecentral focus for this service of light that culminates in the lighting of the Christ candle and the arrival of Christmas. Highlighting Advent's messages of hope peace joy and love this unique work may be presented as a fullmusical or individual songs can be performed as featured anthems during the Advent/Christmas season. New songs familiar carols and thoughtful narratives join together to create a truly memorable worship experience filled withthe expectation of Christ's coming and the celebration of His birth. A full line of support products is also available that make the learning process and presentation a breeze.

Uses: Mother's Day Father's DayScripture: Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1-3Written for older elementary or middle school treble choirs this anthem for Mother's Day or Father's Day expresses gratitudefor the blessing of parents – from the perspective of a child. Repetitive sections and melodic phrases allow singers to learn the piece quickly. For choirs of two part singers the anthem's ending includes an optional secondvocal part that creates a lovely duet with the expressive melody. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:50

Little Voices - The Beach Boys brings together five songs from the surf rock group selected and arranged for young groups and choirs. Practice and performance is made easy thanks to the included audio CD containing complete vocal and piano demonstrations plus piano-only accompaniments to each song. Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups. / Choeur A 2 Parties Et Piano

The Novello Primary Chorals: Easy Christmas is the perfect book to introduce ensemble singing to class or choir featuring seven classic Christmas tunes for everyone to enjoy. These are some traditional festive tunes in simple vocal arrangements including both unison and part singing. The best of seasonal pop songs are represented here such as Jingle Bell Rock Merry Xmas Everybody and Wonderful Christmastime. Also included are very easy Piano accompaniments and Guitar chord symbols. What better way to herald in Christmas than hearing a class or a choir sing such popularsongs as an ensemble? All of these tracks are big favourites so are guaranteed to be crowd-pleasers. Rick Hein has expertly arranged the songs in a simple way but so that they remain really good fun to perform. Get your small choir singing these great versions of fun Christmas tunes with the Novello Primary Chorals: Easy Christmas sheet music. Performers will love these harmonies that are ideal for the holidays and audiences are certain to thoroughly enjoy all the familiarly festive songs.

'The saplings grow through summer from spring. My love gave them roots and now gives them wings.' The warm text enhances the beautiful music of this touching anthem that is a wonderful choice for Mothers Day and other special tributes.

Einstein On The Beach the opera from which Knee Play 5 was extracted was a seminal work that broke all the rules being non-linear non-narrative episodic dreamlike and five hours long.Knee Play 5 is one of the number songs composed for scene changes using numbers and solfege syllables as text.American composer Philip Glass is widely known as one of the most celebrated influential and prolific of the modern composers. He is frequently referred to as a minimalist though he prefers to call himself a composer of ‘music with repetitive structures.' Glass' operas among them therenowned Einstein On The Beach are performed across the globe and he has created work for small and large ensembles film and experimental theatre and founded his own performing group The Philip GlassEnsemble.This four minute piece is the fifth Knee Play from Einstein On The Beach and is scored for SA chorus Violin and Organ.

Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups. Little Voices - Showtunes brings together five favourites from musical theatre, specially selected and arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. This book includes the songs Bad Guys, Joseph's Dreams,The Rhythm of Life, Hakuna Matata and Food, Glorious Food . / 2 Parties Mixtes