Classic Stories Throughout Time Come to Life in Song and Rhyme- Sing Me a Story is part of our Rise and Shine musical series and invites students and audiences into the marvelous and enchanting world of reading and storytelling. Through melodic and memorable songs your students willenjoy a cross-curricular experience contributing to their musical skills while motivating them to become avid readers. Students will meet Thumbelina Pinocchio the Mad Hatter Tinkerbell the Ugly Duckling and the Little Mermaidin this reproducible 2-part mini-musical. It also has an easy-to-memorize rhyming script as well as choreography prop and performance suggestions American Sign Language and an Enhanced StudioTrax CD. For Grades 2-5. PerformanceTime: 22 minutes. Sing Me a Story is part of the Rise and Shine musical series and invites students and audiences into the marvelous and enchanting world of reading and storytelling. Through melodic and memorable songs your students will enjoy a cross-curricular experience contributing to their musical skills while motivating them to become avid readers. Students will meet Thumbelina Pinocchio the Mad Hatter Tinkerbell the Ugly Duckling and the Little Mermaid in this reproducible 2-part mini-musical. It also has an easy-to-memorize rhyming script as well as choreography prop and performance suggestions American Sign Language and an Enhanced StudioTrax CD. ForGrades 2-5. Performance Time: 22 minutes.

Joseph and his dad collaborated on this happy piece challenging the listener to be a rainbow a symbol of hope for others to see. Sadly Joe's father passed away since then but this is a fitting tribute to the positive spirit andinspiring faith that he shared with others. Almost all unison this anthem can be programmed any time of year. Accompaniment/performance on Celebration 2005

From the collection I Can Feel the Rhythm this patriotic ditty is performed as 4-part vocal speech and can work for just about every age level. A unique performance presentation and an excellent tool to teach singersrhythm-reading style dynamics and musical form. Feature one of your drummers or incorporate choreography with this unique selection. Available separately: 4-part vocal speech drum part included; StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca.1:26.From the collection I Can Feel the Rhythm this patriotic ditty is performed as 4-part vocal speech and can work for just about every age level. A unique performance presentation and an excellent tool to teach singers rhythm-reading style dynamics and musical form. Feature one of your drummers or incorporate choreography with this unique selection. Available separately: 4-part vocal speech drum part included; StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:26.

Uses: Epiphany Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2 Epiphany materials can be scarce so it is a blessing when an exceptional anthem is released that highlights this important season of the church year. Theillumination that comes from a relationship with Jesus is articulated with clarity and sensitivity in this choral while the inclusion of We Three Kings lends an air of familiarity to this artful selection. Includespercussion and recorder parts.

Uses: Christmas Concert Scripture: Luke 2:8-9 This classic benedictory hymn is painted anew with fresh and emotive harmonies bringing a lush contemporary distinctive to its delicate statement offellowship and faith. Rising like a quiet prayer this brief but potent anthem is simply breathtaking. As a concert or worship service closer this is essential repertoire. Highly recommended! Available: SATB a cappella. Duration:ca. 1:59.

To See the King of Heaven Fall- Uses: Maundy Thursday Holy Week Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46 From the Getty/Townend writing team comes a heartrending expression of Christ's prayerful vigil in the Garden of Gethsemane. Replete withword painting this impressionistic offering will enhance Maundy Thursday services with expressive potential. Cello part included. Duration: ca. 4:34.

Incorporating Animal Song The Boll Weevil Song The Crawdad Song Hop Old Squirrel Mr. Froggy Went A-Courtin' This medley of familiar folk songs is critter crazy! A high energy selection this piecewill teach a wealth of folk songs with rhythmic play between parts. A recurring tongue twister provides the teaching opportunity for clarity in diction. Available separately: 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:14.

incorporating Jingle Bells-Jingle Bells takes on a funky '70s/'80s-feel complete with the choir playing sleigh bells! A fun new take on a favorite holiday tune. Add some choreography for a great finish to your concert or encore selection. Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.

Rise and Shine Series- The Green Machine Team is an 18-minute musical specifically designed to be performed on choral risers. To meet the space limitations that teachers often encounter Shawnee Press designed the Rise and Shinemusicals featuring shortened performance times and limited use of staging and props; while still offering valuable learning experiences. Join our Green Machine Team to keep the earth clean! In this mini-musical everyone isencouraged to go green with recycling electricity conservation and fuel economy presented in a fun and informative format. Featuring an easy-to-memorize script choreography costuming performance suggestions aswell as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks posters program clip art and composers' info. This budget stretcher is the most enjoyable way ever to teach these timely truths: Recycle Replenish and Renew. 18 minutes. Grades 2-5. The Green Machine Team is an 18-minute musical specifically designed to be performed on choral risers. To meet the space limitations that teachers often encounter Shawnee Press designed the Rise and Shinemusicals featuring shortened performance times and limited use of staging and props; while still offering valuable learning experiences. Join our Green Machine Team to keep the earth clean! In this mini-musical everyone isencouraged to go green with recycling electricity conservation and fuel economy presented in a fun and informative format. Featuring an easy-to-memorize script choreography costuming performancesuggestions aswell as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks posters program clip art and composers' info. This budget stretcher is the most enjoyable way ever to teach these timely truths: Recycle Replenish and Renew. 18 minutes. Grades 2-5.

Uses: Easter Scripture: Matthew 28:7-9; Romans 6:23; 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 15; 1 Peter 1:3 Set the alleluias free with this outstanding new hymn arrangement for Resurrection Sunday. Scored expertly fororgan and piano this exciting celebration of life will be the quintessential opener for Easter services. A thrilling impact when joined with the optional brass orchestrations. Highly recommended! Available separately: SATB iPrint Orch CD-ROM (Tpt 1&2 Tbn 1&2 Timpani Piano Organ opt. Horn in F) Duration: ca. 3:17.

Uses: General Unity Sunday Scripture: Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 First commissioned in observance of the anniversary of the tragic shootings in Kirkwood Missouri this graceful anthem serves as a powerful testament to hope. Incorporating evocative original poetry and the traditional words Dona nobis pacem this choral can be sung for civic or church gatherings.Unforgettable! Duration: ca. 4:12

Uses: General Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10 Get your toes ready to tap on this cheerful gospel standard. Arranger Stan Pethel perfectly captures the spirit of this call to prayer and the results are anoutstanding choice for anytime. The track is really amazing on this selection ideally capturing an authentic Appalachian bluegrass sound. Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:27.

From the composer of Song of the Shadows Harvest of Sorrows and The Weeping Tree comes a brilliant new innovative cantata for Holy Week The Lenten Sketches. The work is a series of tableaus illustrating thepivotal final days of Christ's earthly ministry the triumphal entry the last supper the garden of Gethsemane and the crucifixion. With a performance time of approximately 30 minutes the cantata is easily integrated into aworship event. There is a full line of support products available to help facilitate your presentation of this dramatic new work including a digital resource kit featuring art work PowerPoint visuals a Bible study practicehints interpretive movement options plus a unique composer's commentary explaining some of the writer's perspective on the composition of the cantata. Expertly orchestrated by Brant Adams this important work is destined tobecome a Lenten classic. Outstanding! Includes: Portrait of Grace; Behold the King of Zion Comes; From an Upper Room; Scenes from Gethsemane; Tableau of Sorrow; Pieta; Epilogue. Instrumentation is Flute 1&2 Oboe/English Horn Clarinet 1&2 Bassoon Horn Timpani Percussion 1&2 Piano Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello Double Bass. Available separately: SATB book iPrint Orch CD-ROM Printed Orchestration StudioTrax CD ListeningCD 10-Pack listening CDs Preview Pack (Book/Listening CD) RehearsalTrax CDs Digital Resource Kit. Duration: ca. 35:00.

The powerful and beautiful text of Song of Solomon 8:6 has been gorgeously set for concert and contest performance. Brad Nix's arrangement supports and teaches tone and breath control pacing and range as well as effective textpainting with an accompaniment that includes piano and flute. Sure to be a choral standard! Available separately: SATB flute or C-instrument; PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

This famous movement is the soprano aria from Fauré's Requiem in D minor Op. 48. Beautifully arranged for SSA voices Jill Gallina retained the serene melodic sound while adding full three-part harmonies keepingthe harmonic intent of the original. A lovely addition to your women's choral library. Available Separately: SSA PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:49.

Uses: Palm Sunday multicultural concert Scripture: Luke 19:29-40; Matthew 21:1-11 Ever the innovator Pepper Choplin visits the Palm Sunday event with his wonderful theatrical approach. This time heuses Spanish words to invigorate the sound and the appeal is instantaneous. The accompaniment track is an outstanding option for this unique new choral. Contains opt. flute part. Available separately: SATB LiteTrax CD.Duration: ca. 2:21.

Uses: General Lent revival Scripture: Luke 6:46-49; John 14:23-24; 1 John 5:3 A classic hymn text is treated with an expressive new melodic syntax in this octavo. Beloved by many this gentleadmonition to lean upon the promises of God is useful during Lent or as a song of decision. Arching melodic lines and a supportive yet sensitive piano accompaniment weaves a tapestry of exquisite color and texture. Simplylovely! Duration: ca. 3:58.

This Christmas/Epiphany title is just the thing for rounding out your Christmas program. We are all welcome at the manger just as we are and this message comes through wrapped in simple yet effective music. Touching! Accompaniment/performance on Exaltation 2005 CD

For use during an Olympic year or anytime during the academic year when inspiration is needed Mark Hayes' and Pamela Martin's fresh voicings of this bugler's theme known around the world is stunning. It has original lyrics set toan outstanding choral arrangement of the familiar tune and is available in a variety of voicings that are sure to accomodate your ensemble. A full orchestration and a StudioTrax CD are available for your library! Availableseparately: SATB SSAB 2-part (opt. SSA) StudioTrax CD Orchestration.

Jay Rouse has created an original pop-style ballad for your Christmas concert that expresses the love hope peace and joy of the season. Warm harmonies simple rhythms and light syncopations effectively weave throughout thisbeautiful choral. Available separately: SATB StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:11.