Seasonal Activities for the K-3 Music Classroom-This dynamic collection is packed with songs and activities in celebration of familiar holidays throughout the school year. Games movement ideas instrumental parts and interdisciplinary concepts are given to enhance your students' musical learning. Each song can be used individually to extend your concert repertoire or together as a revue showcasing all your students have learned. Performance/Accompaniment audio recordings and singer PDFs are available via digital download. Suggested for grades K-3.

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Inspired by Sarah Williams' poem The Old Astronomer this new concert work tells of the irony of life's moments of a life long lived through joy sadness longing endurance love and so many other lessons rolled into a vessel of musical inspiration. The shadows give perspective on things already known and the light although familiar was only mine on loan. I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Optional cello included this work is outstanding in text and music.

Uses: Memorial Patriotic This inscription found on the Statue of Liberty and set to glorious song has been standard repertoire for patriotic gatherings for decades. This classic arrangement will be a wonderfuleducational piece and a heartfelt moment of unity and national pride for your patriotic commemorations. The vintage harmonic vocabulary of this classic choral will make your choir sound rich and powerful.

Uses: General Lent Unity Scripture: Micah 7:18-19 - Matthew 9:13 - John 10:7 Responding to the call for a jubilee time of mercy the composer has crafted a meaningful testament of reconciliation and grace. A beautiful folk-like tune penetrates the heart with expressive beauty while the words articulating compassion and love impress upon the faithful the message that all are welcome. Effective with piano only or add the optional cello for a beautiful depth of timbre. This message is a well-timed sermon for our troubled world and is highly recommended!

Orlando di Lasso's tuneful villanelle is set here for TBB voices with details that suit the young male voice. The Italian text is accompanied by an optional English text it is shorter in length than the original SATB score contains an optional piano accompaniment and is written in a style that is rustic and light with the energized syllables of dire dire don don don. A wonderful introduction to madrigal singing for your men.

Includes dozens of carols which can be sung by SATB SSA or TTBB groups. Contents: Angels from the Realms of Glory As Lately We Watched Bring a Torch Jeannette Isabella Christ Was Born on ChristmasDay The First Noel The Friendly Beasts Fum Fum Fum Glad Christmas Bells Go Tell It on the Mountain God Rest You Merry Gentlemen Good Christian Men Rejoice Good KingWenceslas Here We Come A-Caroling The Holly and the Ivy I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day I Saw Three Ships Joy to the World Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming Lullay Thou Little TinyChild March of the Kings Masters in This Hall O Christmas Tree O Come Little Children O Come O Come Emmanuel O Little Town of Bethlehem Patapan Rudolph the Red-NosedReindeer Shepherds Shake Off Your Drowsy Sleep Sing We Now of Christmas The Snow Lay on the Ground There's a Song in the Air Wassail Wassail We Three Kings of Orient Are WhileShepherds Watched Their Flocks.

This hymn is a national treasure! Written originally for the American Centennial this celebrated song has adorned many patriotic gatherings through the years. The choral writing full of confident gestures and intense crescendos will showcase your choir at its sonic best and a soaring final stanza invites the congregation to join the music before surrendering to an epic epilogue of joyful amens! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-3 tba perc 1-2 timp pno hp vn 1-2 va vc db) available as a digital download.

Randy Stonehill's familiar and well-known song sounds and feels as if it has always been a part of the folk song or spiritual genre. This a cappella setting uses optional percussion and is designed for easy learning to create an atmosphere of musical accomplishment especially for smaller and younger choruses. Repetition is a key component but the addition of solo opportunities key changes and a creative B section lifts this to a level that will appeal to choirs of all sizes and experience. A wonderful programming choice that will become a favorite year after year.Randy Stonehill's familiar and well-known song sounds and feels as if it has always been a part of the folk song or spiritual genre. This a cappella setting uses optional percussion and is designed for easy learning to create an atmosphere of musical accomplishment especially for smaller and younger choruses. Repetition is a key component but the addition of solo opportunities key changes and a creative B section lifts this to a level that will appeal to choirs of all sizes and experience. A wonderful programming choice that will become a favorite year after year.

This energetic seasonal selection is immediately captivating. Full of joy and light the shouts of Noel will resound throughout the sanctuary. Try this classic for the weeks following Christmas and keep spirits high!

For Palm Sunday the message of the promised King reverberates throughout this triumphant anthem set first in minor before the refrain surrenders to the chorus of the classic The Holy City. A vigorous piano part supports the power of the lush harmonic language bringing a traditional choral ambience to the sanctuary. Inspiring!

The British rock band Queen made this a hit and the song has had a long life being used in movies television shows and commercials. This arrangement taps into that popularity and makes for a lively selection for both concert and show choirs and is a great selection for graduation. The British rock band Queen made this a hit and the song has had a long life being used in movies television shows and commercials. This arrangement taps into that popularity and makes for a lively selection for both concert and show choirs and is a grea

Overflowing with joy this song based on Jesus' miraculous healing of a blind man is one of the most original octavos of recent publications! Infused with a quasi-Latin musical sensibility the melody is instantly attractive delivering the refrain with rhythmic vitality and engaging harmonies. As the story is told the contrasting lyrical section allows the piece to breathe as the choir becomes the troubadour sharing the graceful touch of Jesus and His love. Don't miss this one!

from Hit the Deck!-This familiar classic from the 1920s is revisited by Mark Hayes creating a choral that is refreshingly new! Its energetic jazzy style highlights a positive and upbeat message. A wonderful selection for show choirs to addchoreography; vocal jazz ensembles to use their straight tone blend; and festival choirs to add style and rhythm to contemporary programs. A homerun with track or optional instrumentation! Available: SATB SAB 2-part Ensembleparts (Clarinet; Trumpets 1 2 3; Trombone 1 2 3; Master Rhythm) StudioTrax CD.

Music for Funerals & Memorial Services-Finding just the right music for funerals and memorial services can be a challenge. So much needs to be considered: length appropriateness sentiment. Going Home is a wonderful collection which contains a variety of musicfor piano solo or guitar. Two bonus CDs are included with demonstration recordings and accompaniment tracks making this an invaluable resource useful for a variety of occasions especially when rehearsal time is limited or noaccompanist is available. These musical selections will honor those passing on as well as comfort those who remain.

This anthem was written as a testament of hope following the destructive natural disasters and senseless violence of recent times. Pleasing melodic contours offer a comforting spirit to a text filled with prayers for peace and grace. The arrangement offers no technical difficulties giving the choir an opportunity to strive for expressive depth.

If your congregation isn't on its feet at the end of this rousing medley they must be glued to the pews! This boisterous anthem looks with great anticipation to the days in the sweet by and by! Upbeat up-tempo and uplifting - this may lift the roof right off the building! Songs include: There's a Great Day Coming - Just Over in the Gloryland - Hallelujah We Shall Rise.

A traditional Christmas favorite with a jazzy rhythmic twist. Energetic syncopation and some melodic alterations will make this three-part mixed arrangement of Hark! The Herald Angels Sing a new concert favorite for choir and audience alike.

The familiar nature of this reverent anthem is perfect for inviting the faithful to the table of the Lord's Supper. A stylish piano part supports an expressive melody and timeless message. Careful part-writing eliminates any stumbling blocks to learning and the worshipful atmosphere of the music keeps the focus on the sacredness of this important moment of remembrance. On point!

Uses: Easter vigil Easter Sunrise Scripture: John 10:13; Mark 12:10 This unique composition is an Easter vigil masterpiece. The listener is taken to the garden along with Mary as she begins her searchfor the crucified Christ. The light of resurrection will soon replace the sadness of the three days of darkness and yet this final moment of reflection is an important prelude to the alleluias of Easter. Unaccompanied voices addto the drama.