Rise and Shine Series- Elfis and the Elves Get All Shook Up is a Rise and Shine musical specifically designed to be performed on choral risers. These presentations are highly entertaining and provide valuable learning opportunitiesfor your students while putting the rehearsal process on the fast track to success. In this mini-musical Elfis decides the elves always work too hard during the holiday season and never see how other cultures celebrate. Aftertalking Santa into letting him borrow the sleigh Elfis takes the elves on a whirlwind tour. They get an opportunity to observe holiday celebrations including Las Posadas Hanukkah Kwanzaa and Christmas gift-wrapping. Throughthis exciting musical journey the performers and audience learn that our different celebrations should not set us apart. Instead we should celebrate those differences and keep love within our heart. Grades K-5.

Version for SATB and Piano arranged by John Coates Jnr.

Arranged for SA Choir and Piano by Hawley Ades.

with Climb Ev'ry Mountain-Two of Rodgers and Hammersteins most beloved songs are powerfully set together in a combo of great emotion and strength. Whether performing with the exquisite piano accompaniment full orchestral parts or accompaniment track your choir will stirevery heart in the audience and bring them to their feet in applause. With opportunities for solos its a fantastic finale selection for mixed and womens choirs. Available separately: SATB SAB SSAA StudioTrax CD Orchestra Score and Parts.

Traditional Children's Song-The top-selling 2-part is now available in a new 3-part mixed voicing. The original song takes some unpredictable directions resulting in a novelty number that is an absolute delight. Each verse has a musical treat such as knee-slaps bees buzzing and snippets of familiar tunes like Skip to My Lou' Chopsticks and There's No Place Like Home. There's even part of a knock-knock joke thrown in! This will definitely be the highlight of your program. The top-selling 2-part is now available in a new 3-part mixed voicing. The original song takes some unpredictable directions resulting in a novelty number that is an absolute delight. Each verse has a musical treat such as knee-slaps bees buzzing and snippets of familiar tunes like Skip to My Lou' Chopsticks and There's No Place Like Home. There's even part of a knock-knock joke thrown in! This will definitely be the highlight of your program.

Betty's Bossa-This wordless vocal jazz piece is a new original. Music by Jack Donahue and New York Voices member Peter Eldridge this bossa nova work includes rich harmonies with idiomatic Brazilian syncopations. Arranged by Peter and fellowNYV member Darmon Meader this recording of Chamego (Betty's Bossa) is from the New York Voices recent CD release A Day Like This (permission granted by MCG Jazz www.mcgjazz.org). This wordless vocal jazz piece is a new original. With music by Jack Donahue and New York Voices member Peter Eldridge this bossa nova work includes rich harmonies with idiomatic Brazilian syncopations. Arranged by Eldridge and fellow NYV member Darmon Meader this version of Chamego (Betty's Bossa) is from the New York Voices recent CD release A Day Like This (permission granted by MCG Jazz www.mcgjazz.org).

Choirs of all ages will enjoy this gently syncopated anthem celebrating the power of God's unfailing love. A light folksong-style melody and an easygoing contemporary accompaniment support the affirming text. Accessible to anysize choir Celebrate God's Love is a truly positive addition to any worship meeting.

Version for SATB Choir and Piano as arranged by Hawley Ades.

For an increasing number of congregations there is a special emphasis on the Christian response to protecting the environment and this new innovative Choplin work embraces that concern. Written as a challenge to worship Godthrough our caretaking of this gift the music gently assists in sending this valuable lesson directly to the hearts of the faithful.Written for SATB choir and accompaniment.

3 Octaves of Handbells Level 1+-Dan Edwards once again masterfully provides a simple yet creative arrangement for the beginning bell choir with this medley for Christmas. Included are the familiar carols: Bring a Torch Jeanette Isabella * Away in a Manger * Silent Night.

Incorporating the beloved hymn Rise Up O Church of God this celebratory anthem of praise is a jubilant assertion of our worship heritage. Lilting in an infectious 6/8 meter this anthem embraces both classical and contemporary musical elements. Glorious!

Excitement and anticipation build throughout this triumphant Palm Sunday anthem as the crowd waits in charged expectation for Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem. Look in the distance!...What do you see?...I heard Messiah iscoming!...Could it be he? Questions and speculations mount as the long-awaited Christ approaches. I see it clear...He is here! Harmony bursts out of the unison wonderings to announce the arrivalof Messiah. Blessed Is He is majestic yet dance-like inviting all to join the celebration. From Pepper Choplin's best-selling cantata Once Upon a Tree this electrifying processional is a must for Palm Sunday.

Uses: General Graduation Scripture: This inspirational work by Ken Medema and Gail Scott with its contemporary driving rhythm will be a delight to youth and young adult choirs as well as to those adult choirsthat are young at heart. Originally composed for the Young Calvinist Federation the message is that on our pilgrimmage as Christians we are bound for greater things. Hence Bound for Greater Things can beused anytime during the year especially on occasions when honoring graduates. Optional congregation participation allows everyone to catch the spirit and join in the journey toward greater things.

This new anthem is a festive call to Easter issued to the whole of creation. Triumphant and majestic with a classical feel this jubilant choral fanfare is the perfect call to worship for Easter. Incorporating the hymnJesus Shall Reign this glorious anthem includes optional parts for brass percussion and congregation.

Greg Gilpin has taken this familiar English spring carol and spun an elegant choral of simple unisons lush harmonies and solo opportunities. The sweet piano accompaniment only tugs at the heart strings more. There is a short acappella section. Never pushing this lovely setting teaches the importance of quiet dynamics blending musical expression and vocal support. A Branch of May is a beautiful selection for a concert festival and/orgraduation. Available separately: SATB SAB.

from A Time for Alleluia-Here is Joseph Martin's choral tour de force for Palm Sunday and general use. This festive arrangement of the classic hymn is a brilliant tapestry of sound vividly portraying the pageantry of the triumphal entry. Extracted fromthe best-selling cantata A Time for Alleluia this may be the quintessential arrangement of this beloved song of praise. Brant Adams' electrifying orchestration lifts the piece to dizzying heights. Glorious!

The triumph of the resurrection event is celebrated in this bold new Easter call to worship. The anthem incorporates the tune Madrid with an Easter text and this touch ignites a chorus of joyful acclamations. From the empty tomb the news goes forth. We are people of alleluia children of praise! Profound.

A wonderfully descriptive piece depicting the stark beauty of winter. Available for SATB or SSAA ensembles All the World Is Winter paints a lovely musical picture with close lush harmonies and a fluid accompaniment.

Greg Gilpin has taken this familiar English spring carol and spun an elegant choral of simple unisons lush harmonies and solo opportunities. The sweet piano accompaniment only tugs at the heart strings more. There is a short acappella section. Never pushing this lovely setting teaches the importance of quiet dynamics blending musical expression and vocal support. A Branch of May is a beautiful selection for a concert festival and/orgraduation. Available separately: SATB SAB.

Based on Lewis Carroll's classic this tuneful full-length Broadway-style musical has been successful for all kinds of groups - from 6th grade to community theatre. Accompaniment is four-hand piano or live instrumentalcombo. Eight great songs for SA or SA and boys' voices describe Alice's journey of self-discovery including: Wonderland Who Am I? Keep It Cool Tweedledum and Tweedledee There's a Moral to Everything Wherever I'm Going Time for Tea If I Were Painting the Sky.