Junior Voiceworks at Christmas is a wonderful collection of 40 seasonal songs for children ranging from rounds to raps and from folk pieces to well-known carols in sparkling new arrangements. With excellent practical advice and rehearsal notes and an accompanying CD this volume meets the needs of all schools and choral groups for this special time of year.

The Grammy®-winning singer Kelly Clarkson scored big with an elegant pitch-perfect and rousing rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” at Super Bowl XLVI with choral back-up provided by the Indianapolis Children'sChoir conducted by Henry Leck. Here is the arrangement in two keys the original in G as sung by Kelly and a B-flat edition for use with soprano or tenor soloist or a group of singers. Recorded by the Indianapolis Children'sChoir Rachel Anderson soloist.

Exquisite lyrics and flowing vocal lines combine in this Stephen Schwartz ballad taken from one of his most performed musicals Children of Eden. “There are times I've been afraid ... Then I feel your hand in mine Andthere's courage in my heart.”Available separately: SATB SSAA TTBB and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

Sarah Quartel's Snow Angel for SSAA solo Cello Djembe and Piano. Already a firm favourite with choirs across the world Snow Angel is an evocative five-movement choral work that explores themes of love rebirth and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them yearning to make a difference to their lives. The work may be performed with narration in which three angels present their perspectives on their earthly charges. Sarah Quartel weaves a haunting and poignant Cello line throughout the work and a vibrant part for Djembe in movement four 'Sweet child' carriesthe listener from the ethereal and mystical realm the work predominantly inhabits into an emphatic anthem with a distinctly African feel. The musical language is emotive and pictorial allowing performers to play an active role in the storytelling. Snow Angel is also available in a version for SATB.

For years Jude Roldan has been composing music for the world-famous children's choir that his wife conducts Hail Mary the Queen Children's Choir. Although often based on sacred words as is common in the Philippines this is a concert piece. It begins gently but soon breaks into a dynamic and pulsating &ldquo

Ruth Watson Henderson's arrangement of this traditional Irish blessing is perfect for your children's choir or Jr. high choir.

With the opportunity to feature several soloists, this arrangement is filled with inspiration and great energy from the beginning to the end. 'There's a great camp meetin' in the Promised Land!? / Choeur SSAA A Cappella