The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems For Upper Voices is a wonderful collection and an invaluable resource for Upper Voice choirs who have the desire to sing a variety of beautiful anthems, but who have an unfortunately limited amount of rehearsal time. Selected and edited by David Hill, this collection includes anthems that are easy to learn, enjoyable to sing but also sound simply fantastic.Some works included in this collection are universally-loved, pieces like Ave Maria by Marcel Dupré, The Lord's Prayer by John Tavener and James Whitbourn's wonderful A Prayer Of Desmond Tutu. Despite the title of Short And Easy, these pieces are anything but mundane or tired, they are all exciting, versatile and enjoyable, making this collection perfect for any choir. The collection is an antidote to the fact that many choirs have to rehearse on a limited time, with limited resources. Learning from this collection is quick and efficient, but the songs don't compromise in beauty.With a range of styles, and settings for Eucharist and Evensong, this collection offers a carefully-chosen diversity for Upper Voice Choirs large and small. With James Davy's Sun Of My Soul, Philip Moore's Listen To The Song Of The Children and Elizabeth Poston's The Dormouse's Carol, the selection here is brilliant, including pieces for all occasions and events throughout the year. This makes Short And Easy Anthems indispensable for Upper Voice Choirs and directors who will instantly be able to draw from a wealth of songs that can be learnt quickly. The works here include simple unison settings, while most of them can be performed with some flexible scoring, allowing the music to be opened up to wider choirs.Featuring a vast number of anthems that can be learnt and sung quickly, The New Novello Book Of Short and Easy Anthems gives Upper Voice choirs a grand selection of songs that will prevent a reliance on the same ones. Whether your choir is large or small, the music contained within this collection is perfect for beautifully versatile melodies that can be learned very easily. / Choeur SSA Et Piano

Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals – exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 6-12 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days.Stage a real class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Succinct casting and direction suggestions * Optional props list with a wealth of additional downloadable resources * Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scoreswith guitar chords * A wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts available to download which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * Photocopiable lyric sheets (also available as downloads for printing or projection) * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity suggestions * A customisable poster to publicise performances A Christmas Carol is an English literary classic written by Charles Dickens and was first published in December 1843. The popular novella is studied at Key Stage 2 and 3 as part of the National Curriculum in England as well as at schools and colleges elsewhere in the UK and around the world. In this new Micromusical adaption the abridged story is told through drama and song.TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

Sleepsong is a rich, Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge. Released by Secret Garden in 2005, the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit, You Raise Me Up . This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first performed by UCD Choral Scholars on April 19 2012. The piece is perfect for choruses looking to take their singing forward, with specific directions for staggered breathing throughout offering an added challenge for ensembles. Although designed to be sung A Cappella, the arrangement includes a piano reduction for easy rehearsal. / Choeur SSATBB

This new collection of folk songs - 'Laula kultani' (Finnish for 'Sing, my sweetheart') - offers choirs attractive literature to expand their repertoires and to perform concerts for many different occasions. The creative choral director has many possibilities for performing this music: thus instruments can be added, or - if there are difficulties due to pronouncing a foreign language - a small ensemble can sing the song, while the remainder of the choir hums the music in the background. The selected songs about themes of love and love's sorrow, dance, festival and celebration, are traditional folksongs which are well-known and popular in the countries of their origin. In puttingtogether this collection special emphasis has been placed on the musical quality of the settings. In addition to traditional settings, many songs in new arrangments by contemporary composers have been included. The settings range in difficulty from easy to moderately difficult. / Musique traditionnelle / Répertoire / Choeur

Uses: General Lent Commitment Scripture: Psalm 100:3: Romans 11:33-36 It is hard to believe that only two parts can sound this good! This re-setting of the classic hymn text has a modern folk-styled approach that really works! Pleasant syncopations add a singer-songwriter element and an intimacy that speaks to the heart of this sacred grace song. Easy to learn and hard to forget here's a one-rehearsal wonder!

There are seven songs and an instrumental interlude making all together an entertainment that provides opportunity for very simple stage action and dancing: nothing at all elaborate is needed in the way of scenery and costumes.The voices are in unison throughout and their part is always doubled by instruments which should make it relatively easy for quite young children to learn their way into Davies's delightful tunes. The references to Hoy areincidental and could possibly be adapted to suit the locality of a particular performance. In any event most of these tall stories and rhymes will appeal to children everywhere.Set of instrumental parts (8 descant recorderparts 4 tuned percussion parts and 4 unpitched percussion parts).

Sleepsong is a rich Celtic-inspired song for choirs looking to test their abilities with a new and exciting challenge.Released by Secret Garden in 2005 the song was written by Brendan Graham and Rolf Løvland who also penned the Westlife hit You Raise Me Up. This beautiful and peaceful choral version has been arranged by Desmond Earley for six part chorus with Soprano solo. It was first performed by UCD Choral Scholars on April 19 2012.The piece is perfect for choruses looking to take their singing forward with specific directions for staggered breathing throughout offering an added challenge forensembles. Although designed to be sung A Cappella the arrangement includes a piano reduction for easy rehearsal.

The Novello Book Of Hymns is a collection of 50 favourite hymns, inspiringly and engagingly written for SATB Choirs. Edited by David Hill, all the arrangements in this book are designed to be singable by congregations without music, and can be used in any church or school service.As well as providing uplifting versions of hymns, these arrangements also work well as easy anthems, enabling church and school choirs to learn an often striking and dramatic piece of music quickly and easily.The hymns have been arranged by a range of well-loved composers including Richard Lloyd, John Bertalot, David Hill, Stephen Jackson, Philip Moore, Christopher Robinson and many others.Editor of the collection David Hill is a Choral Advisor to Novello. He is Chief Conductor of the BBC Singers, Musical Director of the Bach Choir, Chief Conductor of the Southern Sinfonia, Associate Guest Conductor of the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Leeds Philharmonic Society, and Professor of Choral Conducting at Yale University. / Choeur Mixte (SATB)

Complete Performance Resource with Audio CD and Downloadable Extras-Raising the curtain on Christopher Norton’s Micromusicals exciting and accessible musicals for schools based on popular classroom teaching topics from the creator of the internationally-acclaimed Microjazz series. Designed for children aged 7-11 each production lasts around 30 minutes and can be learned rehearsed and performed in as little as 2 days. Stage a class act with this comprehensive and flexible resource:* Straightforward and catchy songs with complete demonstration and backing tracks on an accompanying CD * Voice and piano scores with guitar chords * Photocopiable lyric sheets * Cast list (with number on lines per role) plus succinct costume anddirection suggestions * Comprehensive props checklist * Wide-ranging cross-curricular teaching and classroom activity ideasDownloadable extra resources include:* a wide range of flexible easy band and orchestral parts which can be played in conjunction with the backing tracks or as part of an independent live orchestral or band * flexible prop designs illustrations and banners * PDF lyric sheets and scripts * Powerpoint files containing full script and song lyrics * sound effect audio files * a customisable poster to publicise performances Performance licences available online.Romeo & Juliet - Shakespeare’s tragedy about two ‘star-crossed lovers’ - is an English literary masterpiece studied at Key Stage 2 and 3 as part of the National Curriculum in England as well as at schools and colleges elsewhere in the UK and around the world. In this new Micromusical adaption the abridged story is told through poetry and song.TestimonialsThe micro-musicals have enriched our curriculum and have enabled the topics taught in class to come alive. Through the micro-musicals the children have gained a deeper and broader understanding of the curriculum and have developed a bank of rich language which has supported their writing outcomes. The micro-musicals have provided an excellent opportunity to teach music through all areas of the curriculum and we have been able to use music as a platform to learn history science geography and literature. They have been a good value for money and a valuable resource.-Bronwen Chalmers Head Teacher Davies Lane Primary School

A choral showpiece featuring the greatest melodies and songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, arranged as a celebratory medley. Songs including The Phantom Of The Opera and Don't Cry For Me Argentina have been specially assembled into this choral spectacular that will be the centrepiece of any performance. The arrangement includes a full Piano accompaniment. However, parts are available for Concert Band (Catalogue No.AM949179) and Strings (Catalogue No.HL08721948). Further arrangements are available for SAB chorus (Catalogue No.AM930853) and 2-Part Choir (Catalogue No.AM930864). A CD of professional backing tracks is available for easy rehearsal or performance without the Piano (Catalogue No.AM945032) / Voix

Entirely in Spanish this lively original song for Christmas will shine for your concert. Simple harmony and the use of imitation make this an easy choral to teach. The adorable message of Hurry hurry Christmas! I can't wait one more day! will create a fun up-tempo selection. Add percussion instruments for more performance excitement and musical learning.

?Let's hang some tinsel on the Christmas tree put up some shining lights for all to see and decorate in a million ways!? These phrases and many others make up this bright choral that set the scene of ?gettingready for the holidays.? Partner song in style for three voices! A great lighter number for your concert and easy to learn for limited rehearsal time! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed StudioTrax Cd. Duration: ca. 1:52.

SoundTrax CD-New for TBB voices! Althouse's crystal clear arrangement begins tenderly pensively (with optional solos) then grows and grows to a powerful finish. The universal call for world peace is as relevant today as when this simple song spread around the world almost four decades ago. An impressive concert finale or festival piece it's perfect any time of year including Christmas. The easy optional instrumental SoundPax or SoundTrax will provide an added dimension to your performance.

Lords-a-leaping' Swans-a-swimming' Join the gang as they celebrate the season kid-style in this delightful all-school revue for elementary and middle school performers.Opening with a festive setting of the traditional ???Twelve Days of Christmas ??? the show highlights a special treat for each day of the holiday season. From decorating the tree and faxing a letter to Santa to caroling and going on a sleighride there's something for everyone in this dazzling 40-minute Christmas spectacular.Featuring an enjoyable mix of new and familiar Christmas songs especially arranged for young voices the show is easily staged by one class or several and includeseasy-to-perform dialog and staging by John Jacobson along with a sparkling orchestration on the ShowTrax CD.Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition 5-Pak Preview Cassette (full performance only) and Performance/Accompaniment CD (set of 2). Performance Time: 40 minutes. For Grades K-6.

The High School Musical gang is back together for more singing dancing and a summer of fun in the sun! Kids of all ages will enjoy singing these 5 favorite songs from Disney's popular ?High School Musical 2?! Easy-to-sing arrangements for unison singing with some optional harmonies are sure to hit the mark for group singing in the classroom community or on stage! Sing-along with the hot performance tracks on the CD recording or perform with the professionally-orchestrated accompaniment tracks for your fun in the sun!