Let Us All Take to Singing

SKU: HF.FH-3531

ISBN 9790203435310. 9 x 12 inches.

1. Singing; 2. Smoothing; 3. Swinging; 4. Playing; 5. Loving; 6. Blue Evening; 7. Tango Dancing; 8. Dreaming; 9. Rock 'n Rolling; 10. Happening.

SKU: HL.265090

UPC: 888680731595. 6.75x10.5 inches.

Expressing the same feelings that almost every adolescent feels, this song by Twisted Sister is one that your students will easily relate to. The guitar driven score is very singable and the chorus lends itself to choral singing.

SKU: LO.15-3518H

ISBN 9780787760441.

Take me to the music, take me to the song. Fill my heart with singing, with notes so pure and strong. I'll share the gift of music, to life it all belongs. Take me to the music, take me to the song. Unison writing and simple harmonic passages make this rousing celebration of music and singing the perfect motivating choice for your young singers. A solid program opener for any concert or festival setting!

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: GI.G-8750L

ISBN 9781622771349.

Singing Our Faith, Second Edition is a comprehensive program designed to aid all who prepare children for liturgy and liturgy for children. This unparalleled collection of resources includes a hymnal for young Catholics (student edition, keyboard/guitar accompaniment, cantor edition, and a C-instrument edition), a complete recording, and this Leader/Catechist Manual. The Leader/Catechist Manual provides a wealth of information on sound liturgical principles by leading experts on liturgies with children. Noted pastoral musicians offer insights on working with the child’s voice and forming children for music ministry. The manual contains commentary on and the complete text of the Directory for Masses with Children. You will also find the complete indexes from the hymnal as a convenient reference tool to assist in the liturgy planning process. In addition to music for Eucharistic liturgies, repertoires and outlines are available for Morning Prayer, prayer to end the day, Stations of the Cross, and Eucharistic Adoration. Reproducible take-home prayer services round out this resource, extending prayer from classroom to home. There is no other children’s hymnal of this caliber offering superior music together with effective support tools that can help to favorably influence a child’s experience of liturgy and music. Let Singing Our Faith—Second Edition be the hymnal resource to accompany your children as they grow in faith.  .