SKU: OU.9780193530027
ISBN 9780193530027. 10 x 7 inches.
For SATB (with divisions) and piano or small orchestra Originally published in Carols for Choirs 2, Rutter's arrangement of this well-known carol is energetic and joyful. The memorable and buoyant melody is supported and driven by lively piano accompaniment, making it well-suited for Christmas concerts and services.
SKU: GI.G-CD-834
Down To Earth helps children to make a connection between the comfortable and uncomfortable parts of their lives and God. The songs are perfect for school assemblies, linking with themes for Christian Festivals, and for Religious Education. “Religious Eduication needs to be authentic in the ways it portrays religion. Buy this CD, and use it with your 7- to 11-year-olds, and you will hit that target†– RE Today (UK) Down To Earth has been produced by Fischy Music—an established and well-respected music charity working throughout the UK and beyond. Fischy Music is well-known for their singing and song-writing workshops, concerts, teacher training sessions, and music recordings. Their overall mission is to promote the emotional, social and spiritual well-being of children and families. Fischy Music is a charity with over 11 years' experience and their resources are used in thousands of schools across the world. Down To Earth fills a gap in resources that are available to schools— music that can be used in a Christian setting which is thoughtful and reflective, yet catchy and fun. The songs are easy to pick up and incorporate multi-cultural elements as well as contemporary influences.  Down To Earth is suitable for Elementary school children and is available as a standalone CD or as a CD-ROM Resource Pack (which includes teaching notes, backing tracks, lyric sheets, and videos showing signs and actions and piano/guitar music arrangements).  .
SKU: AP.49766
UPC: 038081568539. English.
When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? A candle and a song. Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate melody and sweet sonorities float effortlessly over a flowing piano accompaniment. With readable rhythms, easy to learn notes, and sensible vocal ranges, it's intentionally uncomplicated so that the message of the text will clearly speak. Hushed and heartfelt, a memorable moment.
About Alfred Choral Designs
The Alfred Choral Designs Series provides student and adult choirs with a variety of secular choral music that is useful, practical, educationally appropriate, and a pleasure to sing. To that end, the Choral Designs series features original works, folk song settings, spiritual arrangements, choral masterworks, and holiday selections suitable for use in concerts, festivals, and contests.
SKU: AP.48414
UPC: 038081552378. English.
In the tradition of his highly regarded original spirituals, Greg Gilpin offers this all-new a cappella Christmas selection. Intuitive harmonies and just the right amount of repetition in the memorable chorus make the piece both readily learnable and easy to memorize. Call-and-response verses toss joyful syncopations between sections of the choir, and quickly changing dynamics enhance the style.
SKU: HL.44001623
ISBN 9789043108294. UPC: 073999016239. International (more than one language).
Generally religious in character, these compositions are particularly appropriate for use in church concerts. They can also be used as reading repertoire, as they have been kept at an easy level. Articulation signs are used sparingly and use of the pedal is ad libitum.
SKU: CF.YAS247
ISBN 9781491165003. UPC: 680160923915. Key: G minor.
This creative arrangement develops the iconic rhythmic motif from the first movement of Vivaldi's Winter from his set of concerti, The Four Seasons. Arpeggiated patterns in the lower strings realize the implied harmonies from the original score, spreading this energetic rhythm throughout all the sections of the orchestra. Students will have the opportunity to refine staccato bow technique and play with balance between parts in the key of G minor, with just a few easy accidentals. This imaginative take on a classic winter theme is suitable for winter concerts, or any other time of year.
About Carl Fischer Young String Orchestra Series
This series of Grade 2/Grade 2.5 pieces is designed for second and third year ensembles. The pieces in this series are characterized by:--Occasionally extending to third position--Keys carefully considered for appropriate difficulty--Addition of separate 2nd violin and viola parts--Viola T.C. part included--Increase in independence of parts over beginning levels
SKU: CF.YAS228
ISBN 9781491162767. UPC: 680160921515. Key: D major.
Perfect for combined concerts or blended-level ensembles, Festival Fanfare provides a celebration of music where all students can participate. The grade 2.5 piece can be performed alone or with beginning-level parts that use only simple rhythms on open strings or first-finger notes. Set in G major with just a little easy shifting in first violin and bass, the piece features energetic accompaniment patterns and open-string double stops for a big fanfare of sound. A slower middle section introduces a solemn moment of reflection before the joyous theme returns for a grand finale.
SKU: BT.EMBZ213
English-German-Hungarian.
Béla Bartók composed his four-volume series comprising short pieces for beginner pianists, For Children, between 1908 and 1910. It consists of folksong and nursery song arrangements the first two volumes utilize Hungarian music and the latter two are of Slovak origin. Bartók revised the series during the last years of his life (1943 to 1945). This collection contains easy arrangements of ten pieces from For Children for violin and piano they can either be played separately or one after the other as a suite. These arrangements are by the legendary violinist Ede Zathureczky (1903-1959), who regularly gave concerts with Bartók during the 1930s.
SKU: AP.IFM0230CD
ISBN 9780757997334. UPC: 654979045427. 9x12 inches. English.
These traditional carols and Christmas classics will work perfectly for any Holiday event, services, concerts and more. The CD has both demonstration and play-along tracks. Titles include: Gesu Bambino, Themes from The Nutcracker Suite, Folk Carol Suite, Celebration Medley (Hallelujah Chorus, Joy to the World) and more. Also available: Piano accompaniment - Book only (AP.IFM0225).
SKU: AP.50224
UPC: 038081573946. English.
Clap your hands like a rolling river. Stomp your feet like the mighty sea. Here's a rockin' barn burner that pulls out all of the stops! Gospel-style harmonies, a body percussion breakdown, more than one upward modulation and a layered vocal stack are sure to bring your audience to their feet. Don't miss the free ChoreoTrax video for easy-to-teach staging.
SKU: HL.49043980
ISBN 9783795748081. German - English.
Apart from old and new classics by Johann Sebastian Bach to Enjott Schneider, this comprehensive collection of songs of blessing contains mainly compositions and arrangements of new composers which are worth to discover! A fascinating and new repertoire which is suitable for church services and concerts alike.
SKU: OU.9780193360044
ISBN 9780193360044. 10 x 7 inches.
For SA and piano This attractive setting of a text by Christina Rossetti combines a shapely melody with a gentle, rippling piano accompaniment. Ideal for Easter concerts and services.
SKU: AP.43416
UPC: 038081489568. English.
A wonderful wintertime selection that's easy to put together! Sing the familiar song the first time, the rollicking original melody the second, then put them together and you're off to grandmother's house! A new we're on a sleigh ride refrain adds to the merriment. Now available for 3-part mixed.
SKU: AP.48413
UPC: 038081552361. English.
SKU: AP.38057
UPC: 038081425290. English.
Here's a rockin' original featuring easy-to-sing harmonies, a largely step-wise melody, and energized rhythmic phrases, just right for developing choirs. The traditional spiritual Rock-a My Soul becomes a key element halfway through, and a ringing descant drives to the end.
SKU: KN.42055S
UPC: 822795420555.
A catchy melody, blues based harmony, and a driving rock groove combine to create a medium easy chart that is sure to be loads of fun. Everyone gets to play the melody and the written or ad lib open solo section features any soloists, making it a great choice for concerts and festivals alike. Written with reduced instrumentation (12-17 players), optional flute, clarinet, horn in F, tuba and vibes parts are included in each set. Duration 3:31.
SKU: AP.50225
UPC: 038081573953. English.
