Taking a text from As You Like It for its lyrics Under The Greenwood Tree (Op.24 No.1) was written in 1917 by Herbert Howells. It is the first in a collection of 3 songs all of which are settings of poems from plays by Shakespeare. It is scored for two Voice parts (either soloists or choruses) with Piano accompaniment and dedicated to Brian.Herbert Howells (1892-1983) was an English composer and teacher who is perhaps best known for his choral music in the Anglican tradition.

from Tommy-The 1969 rock opera Tommy revolutionized the world of rock and roll when it was first released. With a remastered recording by The Who released in 2004 this great arrangement is bound to have your audience dancing in the aisles. Hot! Available for SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak (parts for Synthesizer I & II Acoustic Guitar Electric Guitar Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:25

Little Voices Ballads brings together five fun songs specially selected and arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. The included online audio contains complete vocal and piano versions plus piano-only accompaniments to each song available to stream and download. Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups.

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

A modern day music theatre phenomenon Matilda The Musical is the multiple Olivier Award-winning adaptation of Roald Dahl's classic children's novel from the Royal Shakespeare Company. This book contains five songs from the show specially arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs. The included download card contains 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. Watch this brilliant performance from Matilda: The Musical (West End) - When I GrowUp:

This is a rock 'n' roll powerhouse from the Broadway musical Grease that barrels all the way to the finish line. Arranged for two vocal parts.

Each themed book in the Little Voices series contains five songs that make a perfect introduction to part-singing for beginner groups.Little Voices - Film Songs brings together five film favourites specially selected and arranged in two parts for young groups and choirs.This book includes the songs The Best Day Ever Breaking Free Hallelujah I Believe I Can Fly and My Heart Will Go On.

Designed specially for schools without an SATB choir this collection contains 21 settings for unison and two-part voices. These arrangements all compatible with The Novello Book Of Carols are scored for tuned and untuned percussion two melody parts (each in C and B flat) guitar chords bass line and simplified piano. These carols provide the ideal opportunity of junior and middle school choirs to join adult choirs in performance whilst fulfilling the need for ensemble music throughout the year. Edited by William Llewellyn.

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.

The ?Stabat mater? composed shortly before Pergolesi?s untimely death at the early age of 26 quickly attracted attention. The work?s importance was soon so great that none other than Johann Sebastian Bach performed a German version of the work based on the 51st Psalm. Numerous copies prints and arrangements attest to the work?s vast popularity a popularity that still exists today.For the present edition the autograph was for the first time compared to a very early Neapolitan score that is presumably based on the parts from the work?s premiere. The findings have influenced the musical text; the details are described in the critical commentary.The popularwork is presented in a well researched Urtext editionClear idiomatic piano reduction

Ten 2-Part Reproducible Concert Chorals-The developing choir is a unique ensemble and ranges in size from many to just a few in age from younger to older and from the experienced to brand new singers. Both male and female are a part of these groups with ever-changing vocal challenges. Educators who teach this wide group of musicians know there is a need for many tools of repertoire that build bridges to the art of choral singing.Partner Songs for the Developing Choir is designed to help teach harmonic singing through sophisticated melodies and distinguished texts appealing to singers from upper elementary through middle school and early high school and can even continue for the less-experiencedor smaller adult choir. Some of the choral works are very basic in form and melodic writing while others might include a bridge or B section or more intricate melodies expanding the harmonic learning.This reproducible collection with helpful rehearsal suggestions and online access to Full Performance and Accompaniment Only audio recordings and Singer PDF parts can be used all year long with spirituals Latin settings multicultural patriotic Christmas and holiday selections.Songs include: Akatonbo Bethlehem Lullaby Et in Terra Pax Jingle All the Way Joshua Fit the Battle Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning Musica Dei Skatin' and Sleighin' Swing Low Sweet Chariot You're a Grand Old Flag. Suggested for Grades 3-9.

from the Oratorio Solomon-John Leavitt gives us a perfect introduction to this masterwork. Thoughtfully arranged and easy to sing add the optional string parts to complete your presentation.Available separately: SATB SA and Instrumental Pak (score andparts for Violin 1 & 2 Viola Cello and Contrabass). Performance Time: Approx. 3:20