The Music Tree - Part 4

Taking a text from As You Like It for its lyrics Under The Greenwood Tree (Op.24 No.1) was written in 1917 by Herbert Howells. It is the first in a collection of 3 songs all of which are settings of poems from plays by Shakespeare. It is scored for two Voice parts (either soloists or choruses) with Piano accompaniment and dedicated to Brian.Herbert Howells (1892-1983) was an English composer and teacher who is perhaps best known for his choral music in the Anglican tradition.

A fun easy concert piece for children could also be used by adults in a singing Christmas treeThe flashlight choreography is simple and really makes it special.

Folk-This piece for unison/two-part treble voices with piano and optional percussion is all about fun!_x000D_Two pieces in this arrangement: Wabash Cannonball & This Train Is Bound For Glory_x000D_Percussion part included with octavo: triangle drum rachet mark tree and train whistle

Sara Teasdale (1884-1933)-A lovely poem by Sara Teasdale inspired this new composition by Thomas Juneau. Perfect for young women's choirs at the middle school and high school levels the work features a nice melody with accessible part-writing and a simple Piano accompaniment. Your young singers will enjoy this love song.

This original cantata for SSA choir and soloists tells the story of St. Augustine and his mission to introduce Christianity to the British people. Featuring 19 memorable songs The Conversion Job offers a lighthearted depiction of Augustine's eventful journey as he departs from Rome accompanied by an eager band of forty fellow monks in an attempt to share the word of God with the Kentish King Ethelbert and his Pagan subjects. How will Augustine and his Roman monks cope with the English weather? What will Queen Bertha make of their unusual clothes? And will her husband tree-worshipping King Ethelbert allow them to stay? The Conversion Job tells the incredible story as originally told in the writings of The Venerable Bede (673-735) with the welcome addition of music and a good dose of humour. This compelling cantata contains parts for the following main characters: Speaking Only: The Venerable Bede (Narrator) Acting/Singing: Gregory Augustine The Monks Acting Only: Ethelbert The King of Kent and Bertha The Queen of Kent Whilst the first performance of The Conversion Job included a cast of over 300 children other performances presented in a variety of creative ways have since been given by much smaller groups with equal success. The work can be easily adapted to suit the number of performers and their individual strengths. All vocal harmony parts (SS/SA) are optional and in some of the songs verses may be omitted at the director's discretion. This wonderful story of friendship and fear courage and glory would make a perfect end of year show for high school pupils. We hope you have fun performing it! Watch a preview of The Conversion Job on Youtube:

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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.

Get into the festive spirit with this trio of wonderful new arrangements for choir featuring all-time favorites Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree Let It Snow and All I Want for Christmas Is You. Guaranteed to have your audiences reaching for the mistletoe in no time! Choral Basics is a recently created series that offers straightforward and rewarding repertoire for the beginner choir. Perfect for singers of all ages the series offers simple 3-part choral arrangements for soprano alto and a combined male voice part. Consultant editor Alex L'Estrange has brought together an array of repertoire including world music spirituals pop classics show hits andoriginal pieces. Carefully considered for the level the arrangements pay particular attention to breathing vocal ranges and technique whilst straightforward piano accompaniments support the vocal lines. The series offers great value for money as each volume comprises a set of contrasting songs for easy programming.

Return to the simple joys of the Christmas season with Vince Guaraldi's jazz renditions of traditional carols and original music written for this classic holiday favorite. Includes: Christmas Time Is Here Hark theHerald Angels Sing Linus and Lucy O Christmas Tree. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Approx. Time: 4:50.

The Family Tree is an entertainment for Upper Voices and Piano written by Betty Roe. Like any good composer the line of distinction between music for adults and music for children is blurred because Roe never condescends. This is not only good music but entertaining as well. This is the Vocal Score edition.

A wonderful set of five folksongs with French lyrics your choir will find these easy to learn and your audience will find them a pleasure to listen to! SSA A Cappella.1. Pitit an moin (My Little Child): When my child asksme to give him milk I give him something good to eat. Sleep little one; your father is gond. Your lonely mother is in miseryâ?¦ Your lonely mother must hurry now.2. Dou manman (Dear Mother): Dear mother do you rememberwhen you hugged me? Every night the good Lord made me fall asleep. Father is leaving with his canoe to fish in the blue sea of Miquelan. The radio has announced a cyclone.3. Vakansâ?? rive (Vacation is Starting): This songtells of the children (Ro and Fanot) flying a kite hiding behind a tree betting marbles eating sugarcane juice looking for firewood walking on stilts and cooking mollusks.4. Papillon vole (Fly Butterfly): Thecarnival has come. Everyone hurries to see the masks. The dance will be starting soon with the first sound of music. We will fly like butterflies.5. Vaval (Carnival): Carnival do not leave us. Our life is hard. We havecome for singing and dancing.

It's every kid's lament - just when you are looking for cool stuff under the tree you get stuck with socks! This novelty showcase offers great opportunities for creative costuming and a lot of entertainment! ShowTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 2:20.