With its infectious dance beat and melodic hooks Whitney Houstons #1 super hit from the 80s is a terrific up-tempo pop number for string orchestra. Careful use of syncopation and skilled scoring will give your student playersconfidence to performat their very best.

(Theme and Variations)-Immortalized in pop culture history on the CBS television series The Big Bang Theory (where it is sung repeatedly by the show's stars Sheldon and Penny) this humorous theme and variations arrangement will provide a clever tongue-in-cheek addition to your concert!

From their 2011 album Peace on Earth this song by Casting Crowns offers a fresh perspective on a familiar lyric with a fusion of contemporary and classical sounds that will provide a joyful and inspirational moment inyour concert. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part ChoirTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn gtr b dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 4:15. From their 2011 album Peace on Earth this song by Casting Crowns offers a fresh perspective on a familiar lyric with a fusion of contemporary and classical sounds that will provide a joyful and inspirational moment in your concert. Available separately: SATB SAB SSA 2-Part ChoirTrax CD. Rhythm parts (syn gtr b dm) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 4:15.

This traditional French lullaby carol is a cleansing breath to the soul. Lyrical lines and well-crafted vocal parts make this an exceptional work. Available: SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30. This traditional French lullaby carol is a cleansing breath to the soul. Lyrical lines and well-crafted vocal parts make this an exceptional work. Performance Time: approx. 2:30.

Exploring different facets of time this unique work utilizes a wide range of compositional devices including periods of carefully controlled aleatoric playing a dizzying effect of multiple ticking clocks and a variety of moods and time signatures. Densely layered harmonies are contrasted with lyric passages and soaring melodies and the overall effect of the piece is quite different and striking. Dur: c. 6:45 (MusicWorks)

Music educator and composer Tom May has penned a superb learning piece for beginning level players. Centered in the key of D it features a good mix of quarter note rhythms and rests repeated eighth note figures and a feature moment and entrancefor each section. An outstanding performance idea for students in their first learning stages.

Performance time - ca. 3:45 (Includes a musical quote from Hooray for Hollywood by Richard A. Whiting and Johnny Mercer)

Even on cloudy days your beginning band will have fun with Blue Sky Rock. There are melody spots for all instruments including a question and answer section and easy rhythms with no syncopation.

(Sample solos by Mike Steinel) At last a jazz play-along book for developing players! In addition to being a perfect introduction to some of the best-known jazz standards Essential Elements Jazz Standards includes hints for improvising on each tune a guide to jazz articulations a scale/chord correlation chart and biographical sketches of key jazz figures. And if that wasn't enough each tune comes with its own sample solo for reference or performance! The professionally recorded audio CD has tempo adjustment software for use in your computer. Includes: Now's the Time Killer Joe Blue Bossa C-Jam Blues Footprints Song for My Father Autumn Leaves FreddieFreeloader St. Thomas and Blue Train. · Play-along CD with choice of full recording (with melody) or rhythm section only · Tempo adjustment software (computer required) · Sample written solos and improvising hints · Rhythm book includes bass lines piano voicings and drum patterns

(F Horn parts optional)

Set in a happy swing tempo this standard arranged by Kirby Shaw just brims with energy. The vibrant rhythms and full jazz harmonies complete the package. Set in a happy swing tempo this standard arranged by Kirby Shaw just brims with energy. The vibrant rhythms and full jazz harmonies complete the package.

This setting of César Franck's exquisite Latin hymn will enhance many concerts with a high floating solo supported by rich choral harmony accompanied by keyboard or the optional oboe harp and strings. Availableseparately: SATB/Solo SSA/Solo ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a printed edition and as a digital download (hp ob vn 1-2 va vc db). Duration: ca. 3:15.

from CALLIRHOE-Robert Longfield brings us this delightful dance movement set in 3/4 with ample amounts of teaching moments. Across-the-bar syncopation simple chromaticism and dynamic contrasts throughout make it ideal for introducingimportant musical concepts to developing players. Dur: 2:25

Instrumental Play-Along-This instrumental sheet music/CD pack is jam packed with solo arrangements of 15 hits from songstresses such as Adele Lady Gaga Katy Perry and more! Read the music from the book and play along with the professionally recorded backing tracks on the CD. This instrumental sheet music/CD pack is jam packed with solo arrangements of 15 hits from songstresses such as Adele Lady Gaga Katy Perry and more! Read the music from the book and play along with the professionally recorded backing tracks on the CD.

Jazz Play-Along Volume 93-For use with all Bb Eb C and Bass Clef instruments the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before. For use with all Bb Eb C and Bass Clef instruments the Jazz Play-Along series is the ultimate learning tool for all jazz musicians. With musician-friendly lead sheets melody cues and other split-track choices on the included CD this first-of-its-kind package makes learning to play jazz easier than ever before.

This secular English madrigal dances with rhythmic energy and fiery passion! The two soprano parts create an echo effect if separated spatially. Fun!

This treatment of a classic spiritual by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to work: a soulful solo supportive choral parts that have their own interest and new verses that are seamless in the story. A winner! This treatment of a classic spiritual by Kirby Shaw includes the elements that always seem to work: a soulful solo supportive choral parts that have their own interest and new verses that are seamless in the story. A winner!

Except Sometimes-The great Hoagy Carmichael penned this 1938 standard inspired by a J.B. Thompson poem offered here in an easy accompanied ballad for jazz choirs. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00. The great Hoagy Carmichael penned this 1938 standard inspired by a J.B. Thompson poem offered here in an easy accompanied ballad for jazz choirs. Available: SATB Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

What's the sign of a great song? Your students will plead Can we please Sing It Again? Enjoy a little razza-ma-tazz with this easily-learned vaudeville-style partner song. Optional choreography suggestions included. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20.

Make it a very special holiday season for your students with this unique multiculltural musical trip around the world. Perfect for the classroom and on stage thiis collection provides songs script and background information andactivities ffor a variety of international holidays. Available: Teacher's Edition Singer's Edition 10-Pak and ShowTrax CD (full performance/accompaniment only. Performance Time: 45 minutes. For Gr. 1-6.Make it a very special holiday season for your students with this unique multiculltural musical trip around the world. Perfect for the classroom and on stage thiis collection provides songs script and background information andactivities ffor a variety of international holidays. Available: Teacher's Edition Singer's Edition 10-Pak and ShowTrax CD (full performance/accompaniment only. Performance Time: 45 minutes. For Gr. 1-6.