A moderately difficult piece. This christmas hymn is based on Richard Wilbur's A Christmas Hymn from advice to a prophet and other poems.

A young singers journey consists of six workbooks and accompanying audio CDs a booklet of sight-singing and warm-up exercises for each level and a laminated keyboard. Flash card masters designed to correlate with the material presented in eachworkbook are also available. Contact the publisher regarding further aids to the curriculum.Children learn at different rates and each child will approach these books with a different skill set. A child who completes three pages per week could complete two books per year or six books in three years. A younger child may work more slowly andan older child may be able to complete the books with little teacher-direction at a faster pace. The marking pages at the front of each book have columns for written comments and a sticker reward for each page. The column forticker rewards is meant to be used only after a page is completed including all corrections. The marking pages will reflect the childs progress and show at a glance the pages that need more work. Most pages include CD tasks that should be completedwith the pages. The CDs reinforce and further teach the concepts on the page while training the child to hear and use the written material. At the end of each track a secret word is given. The child should write this wordbeside the CD track number to show that he or she has listened to it. Bullets highlight the written tasks on each page. Children are invited to check off the bullet for each task as it is completed. A certificate at the end of each book may be signedby the teacher and awarded when the child has completed the book. The warm-up exercises include syllable songs jingles and exercises using the finger staff and keyboard. Memorization and accuracy of these exercises could be tested duringpre-rehearsal activities. Choristers should be encouraged to practice warm-ups a box is provided beside each example to add a sticker reward for those who perform them well by memory.Jean Ashworth Bartle Eileen Baldwin and Linda Beaupre components in the back of the workbooks CD keyboard & sight-singing booklet are not available separately.

Uses: Christmas Epiphany Communion General Scripture: John 8:12; John 9:5 A simple beautiful Celtic sounding original melody is combined with a fresh and stirring text. This tender folk song callsthe listener to look beyond the cradle to the cross. Shines the Light is a timeless piece and is appropriate for all times of the year as Christ the Light is laid in a manger walks among us and is hung onthe cross.

Featuring the classic dance tunes Let's Groove Boogie Wonderland and Sing A Song here is a fun medley of hits from Earth Wind & Fire. The infectious groove and signature horn licks make this a great choice for young players. (Includes full performance CD)

The blockbuster Jurassic Park gave us many unforgettable movie moments as well as great music. This production number is scored with plenty of variety with carefully paced impact points.

Currently a hit on the smooth jazz circuit this tune was originally recorded by Herb Alpert back in 1979. This well-written chart goes down easy and will sound great with experienced players as well as younger groups.

From the opening rhythmic chant of When will he come this exciting advent anthem creates a sprit of anticipation as it crescendos to a festive and celebratory ending. With its melodic basis in the French folk carol Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella (Un Flambeau Jeanette Isabelle) the composer's new text enables a variety of programming options for the season of life. Powerful orchestration supports the energy of this finepiece.

From coast to coast our country has been California Dreamin' since the '60s! Great nostalgia featuring: California Dreamin'; Surfin' U.S.A.; Monday Monday; Happy Together. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 5:30. From coast to coast our country has been California Dreamin' since the '60s! Great nostalgia featuring: California Dreamin'; Surfin' U.S.A.; Monday Monday; Happy Together. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Instrumental Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 5:30.

Based on the blues in F and featuring a catchy riff traded around the band here is the perfect swing chart for beginning jazzers! Rick carefully uses tutti rhythms for ease in learning and the sample solo can be played by any sax or by the entire section.

Contents: Nesciens Mater (Ssaattbb A Cappella)Quem Vidistis Pastores? (Double Choir SSAB & ATTB A Cappella)Serenissima Una Noche (SATB A Cappella)Sa Qui Turo Zente Pleta (Double Choir SSAATT Bari (Or Solo) ACappella with Tambourine (Ad Lib.)Noel Nouvelet (SSAATTBB Tenor solo A Cappella)Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle (SATB A Cappella)Kristallen Den Fina (SATB A Cappella)Lulajze Jezuniu (SATB Soprano solo A Cappella)O Come O Come Emmanuel (SSAATTBB Treble Solo A Cappella)Star Of Wonder/We Three Kings (SAATTBB Tenor solo A Cappella)A Lullaby/Away In A Manger (SATB Soprano solo A Cappella)In The Bleak Mid-Winter (SATB (Div.) Soprano solo A Cappella)Glory To The Newborn King-Spiritual Medley (SSAATTBB Tenor & BassSolos Womens Trio A Cappella)Silent Night (SATB Soprano Alto Tenor solos A Cappella)

Written as a prequel to Pepper Choplin's best-selling Easter work Once Upon a Tree this new cantata follows closely the first two chapters of Luke. As the narrator Luke leads worshippers through the story as he writesand reflects on the power and significance of the events. From the struggle and unbelief of Zechariah to the innocent faith of Mary from the exuberance of the shepherds to the quiet joy of Simeon Luke reveals the real humanemotions of the story. Listeners are able to identify with the characters and experience the Christmas event in a deeply personal way. The music is dramatic and is enriched with the masterful orchestrations of Brant Adams. Whetherperformed simply with Luke as the narrator or with additional characters and full staging Once Upon a Night promises a profoundly moving Christmas memory for all.

Full of life and energy this positive gospel piece is sure to become a favorite with your congregation and choir. Jay Althouse truly understands how to write for the volunteer choir expertly arranging the vocal parts to ensuresuccess for your ensemble. Oh What a Wonderful Name has a catchy rhythmic quality that is not difficult but adds to the glorious sweet spirit of the piece. Keep this one in your library for a song of praise thatcan be used again and again.

A heartfelt arrangement of our all time favorite tune!

(Russian Folk Song) Discovery Level 2-You'll thrill to the wintry sights and sounds that this sparkling Russian folksong evokes as it celebrates the first snowfall of winter! Perform it in English or with the very short and easily-learned Russian text this will be adelightful choice for holiday and winter programs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD.

Maritime On The Great Lakes-Grand and expansive in sound this major work for Grade 3 band will be an excellent centerpiece for your maturing band's next performance. The orchestration abounds with wonderful contrasts letting you show the many colors yourband can produce. Appropriate areas of rest for each section allow you to program this work anywhere on your concert without fear of overtiring the players. (Grade 3)

Here is the famous Daffodils text by William Wordsworth in a sweeping and romantic setting for concert choirs strophic with a contrasting middle section. An excellent festival or contest selection feature! Available separately: SATB SAB SSA. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Using the beloved lyrics from When We All Get to Heaven Dennis Allen has written an infectious new toe-tapper that is lots of fun to sing. Unbounded joy and a spirit of worshipful abandon accompany this new gospelchoral. How can you keep from smiling when this light-hearted hymn celebration works itself into your heart? You can't! You may even want to sing and shout! A fantastic way to liven up your worship celebration is Dennis Allen'sWe'll Sing and Shout!

Instrumental Accompaniment Set-Includes: Oboe Bassoon Trumpet Trombone Timpani Strings Organ and Full Score

This charming octavo would be a great addition to your Christmas program

for Brass Quintet and Concert Band-Legendary composer arranger and author Rayburn Wright is responsible for initiating the storied jazz program at the Eastman School of Music and was also a composer for film and television. His masterful setting of Shakermelodies includes the familiar Simple Gifts along with The Happy Journey and I've Set My Face for Zion's Kingdom . Used to feature a separate brass quintet or with members within an ensemble's brass section this is truly a memorable setting adapted by current Eastman Wind Ensemble conductor Mark Davis Scatterday. Dur: 9:50 (Grade 5) Audio recorded by the Canadian Brass and the Eastman Wind Ensemble on Manhattan Music (OD7368) - Mark Davis Scatterday conductor Dur: 9:50