SKU: CF.CM9714

ISBN 9781491160329. UPC: 680160918904. Key: F major. English. Robert Frost.

About the work ... Few American poems are as well known as The Road Not Taken. Robert Frost, the author, is an international icon, not unlike Pablo Picasso, Winston Churchill or Mark Twain in their own disciplines.The poem is full of contradictions and quirks of form and structure. Perhaps that illusiveness is part of the poem's intrigue. But beyond all of the literary devices that only a few scholars may fully appreciate, this poem has taken on a sort of fanfare for the common person credo - a challenge to individualism, stepping out on one's own, and breaking the mold out of sheer determination if nothing else. Frost connects to the core of the human spirit in just a few stanzas using the analogy of a fork in a road. The message super cedes geography, culture, race or creed. Rather, it is part of the DNA of most every person on the planet - the inner desire to feel empowered to create one's own destiny, to forge a road not taken, and ultimately in doing so, to make a difference. Rehearsal notes ... Research strongly suggests that there is a direct connection between the first rehearsal and the performance. First impressions last. I find it helpful to immediately lock three concepts into place - mechanics (notes/rhythms), text/phrasing (intent and motivation) and color (timbre). Performers need to think musically from the first reading forward (first impression). The cello is very much a collaborative instrument in this work, and should be located in front of the ensemble (not to side). Lastly, let the text speak. The simplest melodic lines are often the most exposed. Keep the voices clear and transparent, floating over the top in softer passages, and singing with vibrancy and forward focus throughout. Z. Randall Stroope A definitive recording was made by the New American Voices, with Randall conducting. This can be found on Spotify, YouTube, his website (www.zrstroope), and other social media. About the composer ... Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. His composition teachers were Normand Lockwood and Cecil Effinger, both students of the Nadia Boulanger, the famous French teacher (and student of Gabriel Faure). He is the artistic director of two international summer music festivals, is an Honorary Member of the National Association of Italian Choral Directors, and has conducted in 25 countries. He has directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, and is a frequent conductor at other prestigious concert venues. Randall has 190 published works, and his music can be heard on Spotify, YouTube and other platforms, including his website (www.zrstroope.com).
About the work ...Few American poems are as well known as The Road Not Taken. Robert Frost, the author, is an international icon, not unlike Pablo Picasso, Winston Churchill or Mark Twain in their own disciplines.The poem is full of contradictions and quirks of form and structure. Perhaps that illusiveness is part of the poem's intrigue. But beyond all of the literary devices that only a few scholars may fully appreciate, this poem has taken on a sort of fanfare for the common person credo - a challenge to individualism, stepping out on one's own, and breaking the mold out of sheer determination if nothing else. Frost connects to the core of the human spirit in just a few stanzas using the analogy of a fork in a road. The message super cedes geography, culture, race or creed. Rather, it is part of the DNA of most every person on the planet - the inner desire to feel empowered to create one's own destiny, to forge a road not taken, and ultimately in doing so, to make a difference.Rehearsal notes ...Research strongly suggests that there is a direct connection between the first rehearsal and the performance. First impressions last. I find it helpful to immediately lock three concepts into place - mechanics (notes/rhythms), text/phrasing (intent and motivation) and color (timbre). Performers need to think musically from the first reading forward (first impression). The cello is very much a collaborative instrument in this work, and should be located in front of the ensemble (not to side). Lastly, let the text speak. The simplest melodic lines are often the most exposed. Keep the voices clear and transparent, floating over the top in softer passages, and singing with vibrancy and forward focus throughout.Z. Randall StroopeA definitive recording was made by the New American Voices, with Randall conducting. This can be found on Spotify, YouTube, his website (www.zrstroope), and other social media.About the composer ...Z. Randall Stroope is an American composer and conductor. His composition teachers were Normand Lockwood and Cecil Effinger, both students of the Nadia Boulanger, the famous French teacher (and student of Gabriel Fauré). He is the artistic director of two international summer music festivals, is an Honorary Member of the National Association of Italian Choral Directors, and has conducted in 25 countries. He has directed over 40 times at Carnegie Hall, and is a frequent conductor at other prestigious concert venues. Randall has 190 published works, and his music can be heard on Spotify, YouTube and other platforms, including his website (www.zrstroope.com).

SKU: LP.765762117723

UPC: 765762117723.

The Game Plan is a fun summertime kids' musical about the importance of team work and following the game plan - God's game plan. The story wraps around the adventures of the Tigers soccer team and cheer squad, made up of girls and boys with all different personalities, talents, and skills. From the very first upbeat song, The Game Plan, you learn that God is the one in charge and has a game plan for our life. Coach Calhoun is the one adult in their lives who is teaching the kids though bible stories is constantly encouraging them and telling them that they are something special. Through the song DNA, we learn that God made our DNA and that we are all made special. As the musical progresses the kids face various hardships from being benched, to parents getting divorced, to peer pressure. But the coaches help the kids find their way through the adversity by teaching them biblical truths and that Christ is the answer to all the hardships we face in life. Throughout the musical your kids will love singing fun, upbeat songs like Trust His Plan, the bluesy song Bench Warmin' Blues, and the warm ballad Mighty is Your Love.

Professional quality recording useful as an aid for choir members learning the music, or for personal enjoyment and meditation times. (Performance demo - not an accompaniment CD.).

SKU: LP.765762004931

UPC: 765762004931.

The Game Plan is a fun summertime kids' musical about the importance of team work and following the game plan - God's game plan. The story wraps around the adventures of the Tigers soccer team and cheer squad, made up of girls and boys with all different personalities, talents, and skills. From the very first upbeat song, The Game Plan, you learn that God is the one in charge and has a game plan for our life. Coach Calhoun is the one adult in their lives who is teaching the kids though bible stories is constantly encouraging them and telling them that they are something special. Through the song DNA, we learn that God made our DNA and that we are all made special. As the musical progresses the kids face various hardships from being benched, to parents getting divorced, to peer pressure. But the coaches help the kids find their way through the adversity by teaching them biblical truths and that Christ is the answer to all the hardships we face in life. Throughout the musical your kids will love singing fun, upbeat songs like Trust His Plan, the bluesy song Bench Warmin' Blues, and the warm ballad Mighty is Your Love.

The DVD includes:
A Movements Demonstration & Instuctional video that make it easy to implement choreography into your production
The CD-ROM includes:
Musical lessons designed to teach the fundamentals of music to.

SKU: LP.765762118027

UPC: 765762118027.

The Game Plan is a fun summertime kids' musical about the importance of team work and following the game plan - God's game plan. The story wraps around the adventures of the Tigers soccer team and cheer squad, made up of girls and boys with all different personalities, talents, and skills. From the very first upbeat song, The Game Plan, you learn that God is the one in charge and has a game plan for our life. Coach Calhoun is the one adult in their lives who is teaching the kids though bible stories is constantly encouraging them and telling them that they are something special. Through the song DNA, we learn that God made our DNA and that we are all made special. As the musical progresses the kids face various hardships from being benched, to parents getting divorced, to peer pressure. But the coaches help the kids find their way through the adversity by teaching them biblical truths and that Christ is the answer to all the hardships we face in life. Throughout the musical your kids will love singing fun, upbeat songs like Trust His Plan, the bluesy song Bench Warmin' Blues, and the warm ballad Mighty is Your Love.

Stereo accompaniment trax for performance use. High quality orchestral performance and recording. Note - does not include rehearsal (internal) CD points.