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 runningfirst 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.

Arrangeur: Alexander L'Estrange. Par L'ESTRANGE ALEXANDER. If you are looking for straightforward and rewarding repertoire for your beginner choir then look no further. These simple choral arrangements have been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. The Simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano, alto and a combined part for men's voices make the series perfect for choirs with a dearth of males or whose male singers have unstable or changing voices. The rich array of repertoire is bound to be a hit with younger singers and the technical abilities of choirs at this level have been taken into consideration. Straightforward and idiomatic piano accompaniments have been included and are designed to support the vocal lines, without putting pressure on staff with less developed keyboard skills. These four stunning songs celebrate the cultural diversity of South Africa, including a wedding song and a weeping song from the 1980's calling against the injustices of Apartheid. It also includes the refrain from the Zulu anthem N'kosi Sikekeki Africa (God Bless Africa). / Niveau : Facile / Date parution : 2004-04-22/ Feuillet / Choeur

Beginning with “Morning ” this choral moves into the rollicking “Hall of the Mountain King” with equally fitting lyrics teaching the things and ways of the folks from Scandinavia. What a unique winter andholiday selection – classic songs with a multicultural twist creating a novel number for your concert. Lois and Marti have done it again!

Arrangeur: Alexander L'Estrange. Rudolph!: three classic Christmas songs skilfully arranged by Alexander L'Estrange to offer a unique twist on the originals. All-time classic Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer is offered alongside a groovy, doo-wop-inspired arrangement of Santa Claus is coming to town and a jaunty rendition of We wish you a merry Christmas! The arrangements have been carefully devised with school, community and amateur choirs in mind: vocal lines are written with consideration of range, breathing and overall difficulty, and the piano accompaniments provide additional support. Choral Basics has been carefully designed to provide rewarding, varied repertoire for beginner choirs. Perfect for singers of all ages, the series offers attractive, idiomatic arrangements for SA and SAMen choirs, with carefully considered vocal ranges and straightforward piano accompaniments that support the singers. Embracing world music, spirituals, folk song, pop classics, hit shows and original pieces, this series offers everything a budding choir could wish for./ Recueil / Voix Mixtes

Don Besig and Nancy Price create a moving allegory as a little child witnesses the crucifixion but does not understand. He does not know Jesus but feels tremendous grief and loss at the death of this “stranger.”Scientists and philosophers have said that children frequently understand what adults cannot and “Within the Shadow of the Cross” the little boy discovers that God is there; God IS. If we as adults could onlyperceive that we are children of God and that God IS.

from Mary Poppins Returns. Have you ever lost something you loved' A toy, a book, a favorite memento' Leave it to Mary Poppins to tell you about the metaphorical space where the things you've lost and loved are waiting anxiously for your return. Not a dry eye will be left in your audience when it is revealed, at the end of the song, the thing for which the Banks children have been pining with all their hearts.

Whether you're teaching about Latin music or you just want to have some fun Papa Loves Mambo (from the Gallina's hit musical The Knight the Castle Rocked) is the piece for you! Written for two-part treble voices withchoreography by Greg Gilpin included in the choral. Let's mambo!!

Deck the Hall is partnered here with a bright original song to celebrate the holiday season. The original lyrics set up a festive scene of snow caroling and gathering together with friends and family. The familiar carol follows as we all deck the hall! Put the two melodies together and you have an easy fun choral for your holiday program. Try adding sleigh bells too!

You'll have a great time rehearsing and performing this 6-minute travelogue featuring some of Disney's best known melodies. Includes: Hakuna Matata Honor To Us All It's A Small World Prince Ali The Tiki Tiki Tiki Room Under The Sea and Zero To Hero.Available separately: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 6:30.

This in an outstanding collection of twelve African-American spirituals arranged for upper voices. Rosephanye and William C. Powell have collaborated with some of the most talented and respected spiritual arrangers in the United States to deliver specially commissioned authentic settings. You'll find familiar melodies such as 'Deep River' and 'Somebody's knockin' at yo' do'' alongside lesser-known spirituals and a range of styles and moods extending from the aspirational to the celebratory. Many of the arrangements include a 'lead voice' part allowing the opportunity for solo singing and idiomatic piano parts support the voices for the accompanied spirituals; pianoreductions are included for the unaccompanied arrangements. This inspirational journey through the African-American spiritual tradition is sure to captivate and delight all upper-voice choirs.Arrangements in tow three or four parts'Lead Voice' parts for three arrangementsAccompanied and unaccompaniedPiano reductions for a capella arrangementsAuthentic arrangements by specialistsRange of styles and moods Edited by Rosephanye Powell and William C. PowellRosephanye Powell is a singer arranger and widely published composer. A graduate of the Florida State University Westminster Choir College and Alabama State University she has distinguished herself as a researcher and interpreter of the African-American spiritual. She has served as a consultant for nationally syndicated radio published articles on the subject and presented lectures and performances at high schools colleges universities music organizations and churches around the United States. Her spiritual arrangements have been commissioned by nationally and internationally recognized professional choral groups and conductors. She was appointed Professor of Voice at Auburn University in 2001.William C. Powell holds degrees from Alabama State University

It's time to dig out that ol' fake Christmas tree in the attic and Dave and Jean Perry have written the perfect choral to tell the story. Dusty faded branches become a beautiful tree for the holiday season all set to the familiarmelody but with a musical twist. A fun-filled novelty! Available separately: 2-Part PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 3:32.

Sonja and Berta Poorman have taken the familiar French melody The Friendly Beasts and created a round; adding their own touch with original words and melody. It's so easy to learn with lots of educational opportunities because oftext song musical writing and the use of rounds.

For those who have been seeking an appropriate piece for Mother's Day and Father's Day Joe Martin's reverent two-part original setting of words from the Ten Commandments and Beatitudes is the answer. Of course since it is one ofthe Commandments it's a message that can be used any time. Joe Martin has a wonderful ability to write two-part music that is easy to learn beautifully flowing and that is so well accompanied additional voices are not needed.Small choirs or larger choirs looking for a change of pace will enjoy honoring mothers and fathers with this reverent Biblical dedication full of love honor and respect for those who gave us so much. Heart-warming.

from Alvin and the Chipmunks-Aaaallllvvvvin! Here comes trouble with an update of the zany classic from 1957. Featured in the 2007 film Alvin and the Chipmunks this hip-hop flavored remake will be a perfect change-of-pace for your next concert. Your singers will have a blast learning the nonsense lyrics! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

You'll have holiday fun fun fun with this Beach Boys classic from the 60s. Great for choirs of all ages! Available: SATB SAB 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.