Combine any two vocalists to study and perform these exceptional duets of traditional American folk songs. Includes a carefully selected variety of familiar favorites. Titles: Billy Boy * Down in the Valley to Pray * Every Night When the Sun Goes In * Go 'Way from My Window * How Can I Keep from Singing? * Poor Boy * Simple Gifts * Sourwood Mountain * Sun Don't Set in the Mornin' * The Water Is Wide.

Singers will cherish these powerful solo arrangements by Mark Hayes, Jay Althouse, Philip Kern, Greg Gilpin, and other fine Alfred arrangers. Including favorite traditional spirituals like "Deep River," "Sit Down Servant," "Witness," and "Down in the Valley to Pray," this inspirational collection is essential to every solo singer's library. Fresh contemporary arrangements that sing and play well, available in medium high and medium low editions, with or without the accompaniment CD.

Singers will cherish these powerful solo arrangements by Mark Hayes, Jay Althouse, Philip Kern, Greg Gilpin, and other fine Alfred arrangers. Including favorite traditional spirituals like "Deep River," "Sit Down Servant," "Witness," and "Down in the Valley to Pray," this inspirational collection is essential to every solo singer's library. Fresh contemporary arrangements that sing and play well, available in medium high and medium low editions, with or without the accompaniment CD.

This classy collection features artistic and poetic texts set to music by some of Alfred Music's best writers specifically designed for two singers. Equally appropriate in concert and contest, each duet is more expressive than the last. Pair two female voices, two male, or one of each on these elegant selections. Truly a wonderful way to increase the ensemble skills of your students and showcase the vocal accomplishments of developing artists. Titles: For the Beauty of the Earth * Make a Joyful Noise * Remember Me * Sigh No More, Ladies * The Snow Begins to Fall * and more.

Developing singers will cherish this charming collection of songs designed especially with them in mind. Creativity, musicality, and expressivity are clearly evident in and easily taught through each and every selection. Imaginative texts come to life with moderate vocal ranges, lyrical lines, and sensible yet captivating piano parts (which are professionally played on the optional CD). Inspire your next wave of outstanding solo singers. Titles: Butterfly * Cardinal * Clouds * Firefly * Give Me a Kite * In My Dream * In the Arms of an Oak * The Lighthouse * Making a Paper Airplane * The Moon * Riversong * Shooting Star.

This exciting collection of popular holiday solos includes 10 festive songs that are frequently featured in movies, television programs, radio broadcasts, and professional concerts. These contemporary selections are ideal for seasonal programs, concerts, productions, and recitals. Perform the polished arrangements with our stylish piano accompaniments or with the fully-orchestrated, professionally recorded CD. This is an outstanding seasonal solo collection that will be useful year after year! Titles: I'll Be Home for Christmas * Last Christmas * The Little Drummer Boy * Mele Kalikimaka * Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas * On with the Snow! * Perfect Christmas Night * Santa Claus Is Comin' to Town * Yes, Virginia (There's a Santa Claus) * 'Zat You, Santa Claus?

This ultimate anthology of holiday songs from the pop music genre includes eight festive standards presented as duets. Two singers of any voice part will enjoy singing these flexible arrangements with either the stylish piano accompaniments or the fully-orchestrated CD. Perfect for seasonal programs, concerts, productions, and recitals. Titles: Believe (The Polar Express) * I'll Be Home for Christmas * It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year * Jingle Bells * Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth * Mele Kalikimaka * Sleigh Ride * Yes, Virginia (There's a Santa Claus).

This collection features musical theatre repertoire by some of Broadwayis best composers, perfect for auditions or performance. These are the songs that singers young and old, male and female, love to sing - freshly engraved with clear, playable piano parts. Includes a full page of background information for each song about the composer, the show it came from, and the character who sings it. A must-have for beginners and pros (with or without the recorded piano tracks). Songs include: Almost Like Being in Love * But Not for Me * The Colors of My Life * Hey There * I Got Rhythm * I Only Have Eyes for You * Make Them Hear You * Send in the Clowns * Try to Remember, and more!

There's just no telling what kind of mischief this famous fictitious puppet will get into today---on his very first day of school! Will Pinocchio follow Geppetto's instructions to stop briefly at the bookshop on his way through the piazza? Or will the sly Mr. Fox and a silly sidekick Cat convince Pinocchio to spend his two pence on a more interesting investment? This Italian-inspired adaptation features a festive musical theatre score with an exciting, achievable libretto----just right for showcasing the skills of developing performers. Recommended for grades four and up. Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. Staging Notes included.

There's just no telling what kind of mischief this famous fictitious puppet will get into today---on his very first day of school! Will Pinocchio follow Geppetto's instructions to stop briefly at the bookshop on his way through the piazza? Or will the sly Mr. Fox and a silly sidekick Cat convince Pinocchio to spend his two pence on a more interesting investment? This Italian-inspired adaptation features a festive musical theatre score with an exciting, achievable libretto----just right for showcasing the skills of developing performers. Recommended for grades four and up. Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. Staging Notes included.

In this classic tale by famous children's writer, Hans Christian Andersen, an emperor's special friendship with a singing nightingale is tested when she flees his beautiful porcelain palace to return to her home in the Chinese forest. Feature your entire chorus as the Citizens of China, your best comedic performers as the royal Courtiers, and a special student as the non-speaking, non-singing Gongkeeper in this 40-minute literature-based musical. The dramatic story is musically and theatrically strong throughout, but especially effective when the Nightingale and the Emperor are reunited at the powerful end. * Recommended for grades 4 and up. * Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. * Staging Notes included.

In this classic tale by famous children's writer, Hans Christian Andersen, an emperor's special friendship with a singing nightingale is tested when she flees his beautiful porcelain palace to return to her home in the Chinese forest. Feature your entire chorus as the Citizens of China, your best comedic performers as the royal Courtiers, and a special student as the non-speaking, non-singing Gongkeeper in this 40-minute literature-based musical. The dramatic story is musically and theatrically strong throughout, but especially effective when the Nightingale and the Emperor are reunited at the powerful end. * Recommended for grades 4 and up. * Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. * Staging Notes included.

Eager-to-wed Prince Nicholas narrates the story of a classic fairy tale kingdom anxious for his royal nuptials. But there's a problem . . . overbearing Queen Minerva insists upon testing any girl who wants to marry her son, and not one is able to gain her approval. King Reginald loses his patience, the trusty Court Jester searches for the right bride, and an even-tempered chamber maid comforts her childhood friend, the Prince. Will Princess Cecily be up to the challenge? Or Griselda? Perhaps Princess Jillian can pass the big test. You won't believe the shocking ending to this tangled tale. An irresistible, traditional-sounding score and a witty script bring the satisfying story to life. Be sure to say "I do" to this traditional tale told anew. Recommended for grades four and up.

Eager-to-wed Prince Nicholas narrates the story of a classic fairy tale kingdom anxious for his royal nuptials. But there's a problem . . . overbearing Queen Minerva insists upon testing any girl who wants to marry her son, and not one is able to gain her approval. King Reginald loses his patience, the trusty Court Jester searches for the right bride, and an even-tempered chamber maid comforts her childhood friend, the Prince. Will Princess Cecily be up to the challenge? Or Griselda? Perhaps Princess Jillian can pass the big test. You won't believe the shocking ending to this tangled tale. An irresistible, traditional-sounding score and a witty script bring the satisfying story to life. Be sure to say "I do" to this traditional tale told anew. Recommended for grades four and up.

Don't miss this excellent opportunity for cross-curricular study as your students sing in varied musical styles about ever-changing weather conditions. Collaborate with your school's science department to perform the suggested experiments, incorporate the brief rhyming verse between each song to create a theatrical presentation, or simply sing the energizing music as it coordinates to daily weather conditions. Whether the weather is bright or bleak, your students will enjoy singing these songs any day of the week!

Join Tumbili the monkey, Tembo the elephant, Kiboko the hippo, Twiga the giraffe, and the rest of the jungle gang for a very special African adventure. A group of storytellers narrates the story of Panya, a tiny mouse who uses her charm to escape the claws of Maliki, a ferocious lion. But when Maliki gets caught in the hunter's net---who do you suppose will be the first to his rescue? Welcome to the Jungle is a story of promises kept and friendships made, told in five simple songs and a stylized script written especially for young performers. Recommended for grades K--6. Performance time: approximately 20 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages included.

These authentic folk songs from around the globe are especially arranged for 2-part voices, creating an amazing international field trip through nine countries on four continents. Information on the Fun Fact pages provides a fascinating look at world cultures, and doubles as flexible narration for a 30-minute multicultural music program. A great cross-curricular teaching tool . . . and a complete performance package! * Recommended for grades 3 and up. * Teacher's Handbook is 100% reproducible. * Enhanced CD includes reproducible PDFs of Student Song Sheets, Fun Facts, and Cover Art. * Can be used as a songbook or as a multicultural program (approx. 30 minutes).

These authentic folk songs from around the globe are arranged especially for 2-part voices, creating an amazing international field trip through nine countries on four continents! Information on the Fun Fact pages provides a fascinating look at world cultures and doubles as flexible narration for a 30-minute multicultural music program. The Enhanced CD includes reproducible student song sheets, background pages, performance and accompaniment tracks, and cover art. Combine with the original Children of the World for an additional nine countries. Recommended for grades three and up. Includes songs from: Thailand * Nicaragua * Finland * Jamaica * France * Liberia * Russia * Scotland * Kenya.

Celebrate the boundless beauty of Hawai?i with this delightful 30-minute presentation. Hosted by Principal Peterson and Kumu Leilani, our cultural guide, the kids (any number) at this party not only sing and dance to several Hawaiian hit songs, they also learn about the traditions, beliefs, and language of the land. Complete production notes, created with the help of Hawaiian experts, ensure that your simple staging, costuming, and decor are both effective and authentic. Accompaniment tracks feature plenty of ukulele, steel guitar, and live percussion on a playlist that includes popular hula selections, hapa-haole songs, arrangements inspired by Israel Kamakawiwo?ole, a rockin' version of "Wipe Out!," and more! Recommended for grades three and up.

Available for the first time in a collection, these 10 contemporary theatre duets include complete background notes about each composer, musical, song, and character featured. A valuable resource for directors planning a Broadway cabaret or review-style performance! Includes: Any Combination: Alone in the Universe (Seussical: The Musical) Male/Female: Forever Yours (Once on This Island) * Love Song (Pippin) * Small Talk (The Pajama Game) * They Were You (The Fantasticks) * Wheels of a Dream (Ragtime) Male/Male: Lily's Eyes (The Secret Garden) * Pretty Women (Sweeney Todd) Female/Female: If Momma Was Married * (Gypsy) * Poor Little Pierrette (The Boy Friend).

Santa has finally traded in his snail mail service for the convenience of a high speed internet connection. But what happens when the North Pole's hugely popular website is overrun with email? Treat yourself to an energizing and uplifting holiday musical with Santa.claus, a wonderful website Christmas for Unison and 2-Part voices. Celebrate the spirit of the season with this story of the cyberspace adventures of the North Pole's computer central and a school's computer classroom. Recommended for grades four and up. Performance Time: Approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included.

Santa has finally traded in his snail mail service for the convenience of a high speed internet connection. But what happens when the North Pole's hugely popular website is overrun with email? Treat yourself to an energizing and uplifting holiday musical with Santa.claus, a wonderful website Christmas for Unison and 2-Part voices. Celebrate the spirit of the season with this story of the cyberspace adventures of the North Pole's computer central and a school's computer classroom. Recommended for grades four and up. Performance Time: Approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included.

When the animals of Winter Wood awaken to find that their favorite pine tree is missing from the forest, they join together and mount a grand search. Having no luck in the sky, the treetops, the briar, or the brook, Cardinal, Bear, Squirrel, and Deer eventually discover their precious pine displayed in the town square of nearby Merryville, just as the annual tree lighting celebration begins. They watch in wonder as the festive villagers decorate the tree, making it more beautiful than ever. The Mayor declares that he will plant a new tree in Winter Wood, and the animals vow to love and nurture the young sapling in order to give it back to the Merryvillians next Christmas! Recommended for grades K--5. Performance time: approximately 20 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages included in Teacheris Handbook. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Pages and Cover Art.

When the naughty antics of the Elf family children cause yet another nanny to quit, who do you suppose will care for them while Mother and Father are too busy with their North Pole Christmas jobs? Why, Nanny Claus: The North Pole Nanny, of course! And she has just the right tricks up her sleeve. Three very special stocking stuffers, an amazing outing with a magical snowman, and surprise visits to the North Pole Sweet Shoppe and Santa's Workshop teach this family about taking time to enjoy the holidays together. A theatrical score and engaging script that are reminiscent of your favorite classic nanny story! * Recommended for grades three and up. * Performance time: approximately 45 minutes. * Staging Notes included. * Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.

When the naughty antics of the Elf family children cause yet another nanny to quit, who do you suppose will care for them while Mother and Father are too busy with their North Pole Christmas jobs? Why, Nanny Claus: The North Pole Nanny, of course! And she has just the right tricks up her sleeve. Three very special stocking stuffers, an amazing outing with a magical snowman, and surprise visits to the North Pole Sweet Shoppe and Santa's Workshop teach this family about taking time to enjoy the holidays together. A theatrical score and engaging script that are reminiscent of your favorite classic nanny story! * Recommended for grades three and up. * Performance time: approximately 45 minutes. * Staging Notes included. * Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.

It's a casting call for the annual holiday revue and a host of familiar North Pole faces are lined up to audition, headshots and resumes in hand. Three Elves, a not-so-famous Reindeer, a stage-worthy Snowman, Mrs. C. herself, and regular kid Cameron make the first cut and are put to test by their never seen but consistently heard through a sound system director---Santa Claus! Fantastic Broadway-style songs (complete with easy dance routines) and a simple script (that requires almost no scenery or props) bring this fabulous musical to life. Visit alfred.com/achristmasline to see the title song routine and to purchase additional complete choreography videos. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

Songlist: A Christmas Line, Showbiz Snowman!, Razzamatazz, Let's Hear It for Mrs. Claus!, The Candy Cane Twist, When I Hear the Sounds of Christmas, Shoulda Been a North Pole Elf, Steppin' Out with Santa, A Christmas Line Bows

Join this hilarious holiday excursion to the Great White Way as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the rest of the North Pole gang make Broadway history performing Santa's original stage play. Backed by Mr. Hathaway, a reluctant producer, and organized by a meticulous stage manager, can this inexperienced cast pull it off? Despite the barrage of merry mishaps and Christmas calamities, Broadway Santa dazzles theatre critics and takes New York by storm! And with show tunes and punch lines to spare, this 40-minute production is sure to be a hit in your theatre, too. Recommended for grades three and up.

Join this hilarious holiday excursion to the Great White Way as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and the rest of the North Pole gang make Broadway history performing Santa's original stage play. Backed by Mr. Hathaway, a reluctant producer, and organized by a meticulous stage manager, can this inexperienced cast pull it off? Despite the barrage of merry mishaps and Christmas calamities, Broadway Santa dazzles theatre critics and takes New York by storm! And with show tunes and punch lines to spare, this 40-minute production is sure to be a hit in your theatre, too. Recommended for grades three and up.

Today is Fuzzy Monster's birthday! As Gaby, Theo, Daffodil, and other neighborhood friends prepare for a surprise party, our colorful cast of characters learns many important life lessons. After a cheerful opening theme song, eight scenes and unison songs focus on good judgment, kindness, courage, perseverance, responsibility, self-discipline, integrity, and respect. A few optional stage puppets will steal the show and add to the fun! Enhanced CD includes PDFs of student pages and cover art. Approximately 35 minutes. Recommended for grades three and up. Titles: Here on Character Street * It's Easy * I Just Want You to Care * Courage * Keep Tryin' * Responsibility * Self-Discipline * I Will Live with Integrity * Respect. Teacher's Handbook is 100% reproducible.

Appropriate for beginning soloists, unison classroom singing, and elementary choral groups. This budget-stretching publication is designed to support the teaching of basic singing skills. Includes reproducible song sheets. Titles: Forty-Second Street * Give My Regards to Broadway * Heart * How Lucky You Are * Hushabye Mountain * If I Only Had a Brain * It's Possible * Lullaby of Broadway * Round Shouldered Man * Shy * Try to Remember * Wouldn't It Be Loverly.

FOLLOW ME TO THE TOP! is the seventh offering in Alfred's "Choral Movement Series." Join popular Alfred editors, composers, choreographers, and clinicians Sally K. Albrecht and Andy Beck as they take you step by step through staging suggestions for 11 Alfred Choral Designs titles. The movements are so easy to see and learn, as Sally and Andy are able to demonstrate counterpoint movement simultaneously! Perfect for 2-Part choirs (Part I vs. Part II) as well as for mixed groups ("men vs. women" staging), this DVD is jam-packed with fresh and fun staging ideas for choirs of all ages and sizes.

Songlist: Follow Me To The Top, Chiri Biri Bim, Glory Bound, Gonna Catch That Santa, Heri Za Krismas, Holiday Lights, Mary Sat A-Rockin', Mi Vida, Mi Cancion, Naughty or Nice?, Reindeer On The Roof, Watu Wote

ON THE STAGE! is the sixth offering in Alfred's "Choral Movement Series." Join popular Alfred editors, composers, choreographers, and clinicians Sally K. Albrecht and Andy Beck as they take you step by step through staging suggestions for 11 Alfred Choral Desgns titles. The movements are so easy to see and learn, as Sally and Andy are able to demonstrate counterpoint movement simultaneously! Perfect for 2-Part choirs (Part I vs. Part II) as well as for mixed groups ("men vs. women" staging), this DVD is jam-packed with fresh and fun staging ideas for choirs of all ages and sizes.

Songlist: On The Stage, Carriers of the Light, El Ritmo De La Noche, Lift Up Your Voice, Alleluia, Merry Christmas To Me!, No Need To Knock!, Santa's in the House, Summer Vacation, Swing Low, Sing Low, Takadamu, Circle of Our Song

That's Entertainment! is the eighth offering in Alfred's "Choral Movement Series." Join popular Alfred editors, composers, choreographers, and clinicians Sally K. Albrecht and Andy Beck as they take you step-by-step through staging suggestions for 11 Alfred choral titles. The movements are so easy to see and learn, as Sally and Andy are able to demonstrate counterpoint movement simultaneously! Perfect for 2-Part choirs (Part 1 vs. Part 2) as well as for mixed groups ("men vs. women" staging), this DVD is jam-packed with fresh and fun staging ideas for choirs of all ages and sizes.

Songlist: That's Entertainment, Born To Shop, Cantate Domino, I Bought Me A Cat, Kuna Karumu, Lullaby Of Broadway, Two Too Wet, Up Up Up In The Sleigh, We Wish You, Winter Has Begun, Yo Vivo Cantando

DANZA! is the eleventh offering in Alfred's "Choral Movement Series." Join popular Alfred editors, composers, choreographers, and clinicians Sally K. Allbrecht and Andy Beck as they take you step-by-step through staging suggestions for 12 Alfred choral titles. The movements are so easy to see and learn, as Sally and Andy are able to demonstrate counterpoint movement simultaneously! Perfect for 2-part choirs (Part I Vs. Part II) as well as for mixed groups ("men Vs. women" staging), this DVD is jam-packed with fresh and fun staging ideas for choirs of all ages and sizes.

Songlist: Anything Is Possible, Clap Your Hands, Rejoice!, Danza!, Ezekiel and David, Forty-Second Street, Friendship, I Won't Grow Up, The Joint Is Jumpin', Old King Cole, Remember My Song, Steppin' Out with Santa, What a Heavenly Night!