SKU: GI.G-10148
ISBN 9781622774906. English. Text Source: Essays from THE AMERICAN ORGANIST Magazine
“More than any other human activity, music has the power to reveal who we are and how and what we love in this world.â€Â  – Don Saliers (from the Introduction)  Originally written as a series of columns for The American Organist magazine, Themes and Variations is a collection of reflections for music-lovers as well as music-makers.  With each essay, theologian and musician Don Saliers embraces the connection between musical passages and life passages, exploring “the powerful way in which music explores a double journey into the depths of humanity and the mystery of the divine.â€Â  These seventy-plus reflections, filled with personal stories and thoughtful insights, make an excellent basis for conversations about music in churches, classrooms, or among friends.   .
SKU: A2.GMP014
ISBN 979-0-58039-013-4. 8.5x11 inches.
This volume features nine theme-and-variation sets composed in the early through mid-nineteenth century by Jan Ladislav Dussek (1760-1812), Otto Dresel (1826-90), and American composers of the early nineteenth century. Based on a variety of popular songs and dances of the period, as well as on original themes, these highly virtuosic pieces are ideal concert repertoire.
SKU: HL.48182310
UPC: 888680839703. 9.0x12.0x0.086 inches.
“French composer and conductor, Henri Tomasi (1901-1971) published Gregorian Variations on a Salve Ragina 1964. As with his other wind compositions, Gregorian Variations for Trumpet and String Orchestra and Organ reduction was well-received by audiences. Tomasi was born in Marseille, but his Father and Mother were originally from La Casinca in Corsica. Despite being pressured in to musical studies by his parents, Tomasi dreamed of becoming a sailor, and during the summer, he stayed with his Grandmother in Corsica where he learnt traditional Corsican songs. However, in 1921, he began his studies at the Paris Conservatoire and went on to become a high profile composer and conductor. Tomasi did not forget his Corsican routes, often incorporating themes of the songs he had learnt during the summers with his Grandmother into his compositions. Gregorian Variations on a Salve Regina is a highly unusual and modern work based on an old Marian Hymn (a song for the Virgin Mary). The variations exploit tonality, rhythm and structure amongst other aspects. This Tomasi piece is suitable for advanced trumpeters, providing an exciting, alternative addition to the instrument's repertoire.â€.
SKU: TV.74
Here are 20 new songs that your students will love! The original edition of Musicplay 3, written in 1999, included some songs that were used in more than one grade level. This collection is an update, giving the teacher using the original Musicplay 3 the kid's favorites that were replaced or added in the 2005 revision. A second collection with game songs, rounds and multicultural listening examples added to Musicplay 3 is also available. These collections are a valuable resource, whether or not you have the Musicplay 3 program.
SKU: HL.14007007
ISBN 9780711927094. UPC: 752187853176.
Fifty best-loved classical themes skilfully arranged for all keyboards by Daniel Scott. Includes suggested registrations and rhythms.
SKU: TV.725
ISBN 9781894096850.
Music Play is a play based program - each week features a new game from which the musical concepts in the curriculum are taught. Children love music games - this is a text that will have your students really excited about learning music! The songs in Musicplay are chosen to teach musical concepts, to teach children about cultures around the world, to provide songs for performances throughout the school year and to teach children about Canada. The most important factor in selecting songs for this series, is that songs appeal to children! The performances on the CD are also produced to appeal to children. Both children and adult voices are heard on the CD's and accompaniments vary. Orff accompaniments are heard in more than 50 songs, piano accompaniments are used in some, and upbeat rock and roll accompaniments are heard in others. The performance songs on the CD's have both performance tracks and accompaniment tracks - you can use the accompaniments only for your performances. Multicultural songs feature authentic performances - the songs are in original languages and are sung by native singers. Many of the multicultural songs are game songs that appeal to children even though the language and sound may be unfamiliar.
SKU: TV.C41
ISBN 9781894096881.
Songs for Christmas contains songs that you might use for performances in a holiday concert. Sing a little Christmas would be an excellent holiday concert opener. It's fast and fun and your students will love it. In the Bleak Midwinter is a total contrast - slow, lyrical and beautiful. Although many of the songs are in 2 or 3 parts, they would all be possible to perform in unison. Just teach the melody throughout for your younger or less experienced choirs.
SKU: TV.464
ISBN 9781894096690.
Finally - a collection of national anthems in keys that you can sing! This collection includes a variety of arrangements of Canadian and American anthems, in more than one key. You choose the key that your students feel comfortable singing! Short and long versions of several songs are given - sing two verses of America the Beautiful or sing all four. Sing O Canada in English and French or just in one language. The book contains piano/vocal arrangements if you prefer to use piano accompaniments and reproducible vocal parts. The book includes piano/vocal arrangements in several keys, and reproducible vocal scores of Canadian and American National Anthems: O Canada, Star Spangled Banner, God Save the Queen, America the Beautiful, and My Country 'tis of Thee. The CD has beautiful fully orchestrated accompaniments for all anthems by noted arranger, Dominik Hauser.
SKU: TV.C24
ISBN 9781894096867.
Songs of Joy contains songs that you might use for performances on graduations, retirements, Thanksgiving, or for any performance in which you want to sing about making the world a better place. Every Day I Will Sing would be an excellent concert opener. It's fast and fun, and with the key changes, builds to an exciting ending. The song Joy says to feel the wind with thankful hands - it's a wonderful song for a Thanksgiving program. It's Never too Late to Follow Your Dream is a thoughtful selection to use at a graduation or retirement. I love the song Joy. It makes me stop and think about everything that brings me joy each day.
SKU: TV.107
ISBN 9781894096041.
Santa is technology challenged as he attempts to surf the net. Some clever students from your school find home pages from around the world, and help convince Santa that using E-mail will make his job a lot easier - he won't have to lick stamps anymore! This musical has each grade in your school represent a different country: Denmark, Germany, Mexico, Italy, England, China (for Chinese New Years), and Israel (for Hanukkah) are all visited. You can use each country, or choose the countries that are most relevant to your curriculum. Singing, dancing, reader's theatre and a funny script make this musical very entertaining for the audience as well as an incredible learning experience for the students who participate. An original theme song contrasts with traditional songs and carols, including a fully orchestrated 2 part Hallelujah Chorus.
