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Audrey Snyder
Audrey Snyder is a professional composer and arranger with several hundred choral titles currently in print and millions of copies sold, worldwide. Recipient of numerous ASCAP Awards, she is widely recognized as one of the top educational choral writers today. Her original choral compositions and arrangements span the entire spectrum of choral music, from Medieval and Renaissance transcriptions to current pop, from music for children's and middle school choruses to full concert choir, jazz and pop groups. Her published works include choral arrangements of music from movies such as The Lion King and Prince of Egypt, Broadway shows such as Wicked and Phantom of the Opera, and of pop artists and groups such as The Beatles, Elton John, and Josh Groban. Her original choral music is in huge demand and often reflects a rare beauty, simplicity and charm. She has appeared internationally as clinician and choral educator, and at ACDA, MENC and music dealer sponsored workshops for many years. |
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Audrey Snyder : The Complete History of Western Music (Abridged) Looking for a fast way to introduce music history? Try this tongue-in-cheek history lesson arranged by Audrey Snyder. Sure to entertain. Available separately: SATB, 2-Part any combination and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00. Songlist: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, Fur Elise, Trumpet Concerto in E-flat Major, First Movement Excerpt, For Unto Us A Child Is Born, Also Sprach Zarathustra, Opening Theme, Waltz Of The Flowers, Good King Wenceslas, The Barber Of Seville Overture, Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Symphony No. 9, Fourth Movement, Dance Of The Reed-Flutes, Piano Sonata No. 14 In C# Minor ('Moonlight') Op. 27 No. 2 First Movement Theme, Toccata And Fugue In D Minor, Symphony No. 5 In C Minor, First Movement Excerpt, Wiegenlied (Sleep, Gently Sleep) 
Audrey Snyder : Sing on Sight - A Practical Choral Sight-Singing Course (for Unison / 2 - Part Treble Voices) 'Sing on Sight' is a comprehensive sight-singing method by Audrey Snyder. Volume One assumes no previous experience and begins with simple rhythm practice, and then proceeds step-by-step to full, choral sight-singing. Exercises are written so that two or more lines may be sung simultaneously, so students gain sight-singing independence and develop their part-singing skills. With just a few minutes a day, 'Sing on Sight' can help your choirs learn to read music and have fun in the process Songlist: How to Use this Book and CD, Rhythm and Pitch Concepts, Teaching Sequences, Checklist for Success, Options for Enrichment and Motivation, The Beat: Quarter Note and Quarter Rest, Barline and Measure / Repeat Sign, Half Note and Half Rest, Time Signature: 4/4 Meter, The Staff / Treble Clef and Bass Clef / The Grand Staff, Introducing and Practicing with Do Re Mi, Ritard, Song: Daydream, Eighth Notes, Introducing and Practicing with Fa and Sol, Beginning on Pitches other than Do, Sight-Singing in Parts, Song: Come on Everybody, Introducing and Practicing with La Ti and high Do, Dotted Half Note, Time Signature: 3/4 Meter, Down the Scale from Do - Lower Neighbors, Sight-singing in Two Parts, The F Major Tonic Chord / Sight-singing skips with the F Major Tonic Chord, The Scale / The Key / Key Signature, Mixing it Up - Sight-singing Skips and Steps in F Major, Song: In the Distance, Intervals: Whole and Half Step / Major and Minor Scale Patterns, Sight-singing in D Minor / D Minor Tonic Chord / Sight-singing Skips in D Minor, Song: This Winter Night, and more
Audrey Snyder : Sing on Sight - A Practical Choral Sight-Singing Course (for 2-Part / 3-Part Mixed Voices) 'Sing on Sight' is a comprehensive sight-singing method by Audrey Snyder. Volume One assumes no previous experience and begins with simple rhythm practice, and then proceeds step-by-step to full, choral sight-singing. Exercises are written so that two or more lines may be sung simultaneously, so students gain sight-singing independence and develop their part-singing skills. With just a few minutes a day, 'Sing on Sight' can help your choirs learn to read music and have fun in the process Songlist: How to Use this Book and CD, Rhythm and Pitch Concepts, Teaching Sequences, Checklist for Success, Options for Enrichment and Motivation, The Beat: Quarter Note and Quarter Rest, Barline and Measure / Repeat Sign, Half Note and Half Rest, Time Signature: 4/4 Meter, The Staff / Treble Clef and Bass Clef / The Grand Staff, Introducing and Practicing with Do Re Mi, Ritard, Song: Daydream, Eighth Notes, Introducing and Practicing with Fa and Sol, Beginning on Pitches other than Do, Sight-Singing in Parts, Song: Come on Everybody, Introducing and Practicing with La Ti and high Do, Dotted Half Note, Time Signature: 3/4 Meter, Down the Scale from Do - Lower Neighbors, Sight-singing in Two Parts, The F Major Tonic Chord / Sight-singing skips with the F Major Tonic Chord, The Scale / The Key / Key Signature, Mixing it Up - Sight-singing Skips and Steps in F Major, Song: In the Distance, Intervals: Whole and Half Step / Major and Minor Scale Patterns, Sight-singing in D Minor / D Minor Tonic Chord / Sight-singing Skips in D Minor, Song: This Winter Night, and more
Audrey Snyder : Sight-Sing a Song! Music Reading for the Elementary Classroom Sight-Sing a Song will help you do just that-teach your students to sing-sing with confidence. This well-designed sight-singing approach by master teacher and choral director Audrey Snyder progresses in an easy step-by-step fashion through a variety of exercises that culminate with a special song students will be able to sight-sing! Each lesson includes helpful Teacher Tips that focus on the music concepts being presented, a suggested teaching sequence to use when presenting each exercise, keys to sight-singing success, options for enrichment and motivation, and two student reproducible pages filled with sight-reading exercises. Exercises and songs are presented in the keys of C major and F major, so students will also experience moveable 'Do.' After students have perfected each exercise a cappella on their own, they can enhance the learning process further by performing wiht the accompaniment tracks on the enclosed CD. Perormanc / accompaniment tracks for the songs are also included. Time is short. Let's start sight-singing!i Songlist: Begin with the Beat, Add DO and RE, Introducing Meter and MI, Add Neighbors FA and SOL, Neighbor LA joins in, Finishing off with TI and DO, Songsheet, Piano accompaniment
Audrey Snyder : Abraham Lincoln: A Lasting Peace Celebrate the lessons and legacy of the great president, Abraham Lincoln in 2009, the bicentennial of his birth. This choral suite uses Lincoln's own words to create a dramatic salute to this hero of freedom. Songs include: A Just Cause, A Lasting Peace, A Mystic Chord, Hand in Hand, Nowhere to Go. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Total Duration: ca. 15:00. Songlist: Nowhere To Go, Hand In Hand, A Just Cause, A Lasting Peace, A Mystic Chord |
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With a sunny, uplifting message brimming with positivity, American Authors' 2014 indie folk hit will put a smile on anyone's face. Giving younger choirs an introduction to melismatic passages, percussive diction and syncopation with a modern-yet-timeless feel, this arrangement is the whole package!
Composer: Zachary Barnett Performed By: American Authors
This is the song that is the tie that binds multiple generations in the shared love of music. This beautiful arrangement employs both English and Spanish as sung by Miguel and Natalia Lafourcade during the end credits of 2017's Coco. The winner of Best Original Song at the 90th Academy Awards in 2018 is ready to be the best song in your school program.
Composer: Robert Lopez | Musical: Coco
Billy Joel's hauntingly beautiful ballad in a simple accompanied setting for voices will create a magical moment in concert. Stunning!
Performed By: Billy Joel
Two lively and fun French carols are paired together in this sparkling new arrangement filled with joy and jubilation. Showcase your choir; the vocal parts are easy to learn, yet the performance sounds much more advanced than it really is!
Country: France
The merriest song from the classic movie, The Muppet Christmas Carol, makes an ideal selection for middle school and upper elementary choirs. Accessible voice parts provide ease of learning and confidence in singing. Holiday concerts will glow with holiday cheer from start to finish!
Composer: Paul Williams Performed By: The Muppets
This happy, up tempo concert song brims with confidence and aspiration. I'm gonna make a difference in this world is the positive message found in this easy-to-learn piece especially suited to middle school and upper elementary choirs.
Whether performed as a joke on your audience (rickroll, anyone?) or simply for its feel-good nostalgia, Audrey Snyder's straightforwardly charming TB arrangement of the Rick Astley classic Never Gonna Give YOu Up will prove a fantastic addition to any pop concert. Easily learned yet compelling harmonies join with an energetic accompaniment to create pure, unadulterated fun!
Performed By: Rick Astley
Songstress Joni Mitchell is a titan of the music industry, transcending the generations with her melodies and lyrics, infinitely singable the world over. 1966's Circle Game chronicles the inevitable story of a child becoming an adult--and this Audrey Snyder arrangement is complete with fully transcribed and tuned Guitar and Bass parts.
Composer: Joni Mitchell
Delicate, peaceful, shimmering with classical refinement ... all these qualities and more are apparent in this beautiful adaptation of Robert Schumann's setting of the classic German poem Der Abendstern. The piece can be sung with the original German text, or with an equally expressive English text by arranger Audrey Snyder. Approachable yet elegant vocal parts meld with polished piano support to create a distinguished concert-worthy presentation.
Composer: Robert Schumann
These delightful Gaelic-flavored settings, including The Wexford Carol and Suo Gan, are fresh, airy and unique. Instrumentation includes optional Celtic instruments which can be effectively performed on recorder, violin, guitar and bass. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Country: Ireland
Now available separately: SATB! Four Christmas favorites combine to create a sparkling 4-minute showcase for holiday programs. Perform with piano alone, or with concert band and strings for a fabulous concert finale! Includes: Deck the Hall, Ding Dong! Merrily on High!, I Saw Three Ships, We Wish You a Merry Christmas. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, Concert Band Accompaniment (Gr. 3), Optional String Pak, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:15.
A charming setting of a traditional Spanish carol will provide a tender, lyrical moment in your concert. Very accessible, this work is an excellent selection for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:20.
Country: Spain
Perfect for beginning and developing women's ensembles, this collection will be used over and over for festivals, concerts and developing choral performance skills. Purchase the Performance Kit and receive a code to access audio tracks and instructional materials online through My Library. Includes: Welcome the New Day, Dark Brown Is the River, Exsultate Deo, In Time of Silver Rain, To Love Again.
This lilting original sings of the light from a shining star that illuminated the manger on a Christmas night long ago. The expressive legato melody and sweet, gentle lyrics including a short Latin phrase puer natus est, hodie Christus natus est will be easily learned by younger choirs. Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:15.
This wonderful Czech folksong, with its beautiful and simple melody, will allow you to develop phrasing, blend and balance in your choir, making it a perfect concert piece!
Country: Czech
This accessible Discovery edition of Toto's #1 hit from 1983 provides many options for education and creativity and spans the generations in its appeal!
Composers: David Paich and Jeff Porcaro Performed By: Toto
Set in a gentle 3/4 meter, this beautiful setting of the familiar Latin text offers younger and developing choirs an opportunity to build important performance skills through legato phrasing and expressive contemporary harmonies. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA. Duration: ca. 1:45.
The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace with music that will be easily learned and fun to perform! The shakere and hand drum percussion are included in the choral score and may be performed by the singers for a truly festive concert experience! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:20.
The grandeur and expansiveness of the Heartland is explored in this choral tone poem that celebrates the beauty of the American landscape. An ideal concert and festival work, it may be performed by voices and piano or with the optional orchestration. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ChoirTrax CD. Chamber Orchestra score and parts available as a digital download (fl 1-2, ob, tpt 1-2, hn, tbn, bar, vn 1-2, va, vc, db). Duration: ca. 3:50.
The memories of a winter night are revealed in this lovely song by the artist Enya, with layered harmonies, gentle pulsing chords and an expressive, reflective text. You will set the perfect mood with the winter imagery portrayed in this easily learned selection. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. String parts (vn, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Performed By: Enya
As plentiful as the grass that grows, the sands on the shore, the dew in the meadow, or the wind across the moor...so shall grace and blessings be. This beautiful Irish blessing text is creatively set in an expressive a cappella original work by Audrey Snyder. Excellent programming for treble choirs of all ages!
Country: Ireland
Words of comfort and healing from Revelation 21:4 form the textual framework for this richly expressive a cappella setting. Ideal for a benediction, Remembrance or Memorial Day performance, this work offers many rewards. Diuration: ca. 2:30.
Mixed and men's groups will both love this well-crafted setting of this 1964 pop hit from the Beatles' early years. Simple acoustic guitar makes a warm addition to the ensemble. Available: SATB, TTB, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Performed By: The Beatles
A unique concert selection based upon the poetry of William Blake. Juxtaposing the mystical nature of dreams with the vastness of the star filled nighttime sky Audrey Snyder creates a shimmering ethereal effect through the use of water glass accompaniment that can be performed by the singers.
Billy Joel's hauntingly beautiful ballad in a simple accompanied setting for voices will create a magical moment in concert. Stunning! Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:15.
Composer: Billy Joel Performed By: Billy Joel
Arranged to work equally well with piano accompaniment or as an a cappella selection, here is a fresh, pop style take on this traditional carol. Your singers will shine in this carefully crafted arrangement.
From Sara Bareilles' 2019 album Amidst the Chaos, here is an artful arrangement of this female-empowerment anthem. A solid rock back beat along with a gospel style piano part create a strong anthem for your women.
Composer: Sara Bareilles Performed By: Sara Bareilles
Two pop tunes from totally different eras combine into a non-stop party in this arrangement for younger choirs! Down at the Twist and Shout has a Louisiana style Cajun groove and with snippets of Twist and Shout added for a colorful choral mash-up! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Delicate word-painting over a gently undulating accompaniment creates an expressive framework for an unforgettable concert moment. Available: SSAB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.
Emily Bronte's poetry is beautifully set in a lyric song style. The musical painting of an autumn evening is superbly accomplished in flowing lines and a supportive accompaniment. The musical colors offer the ensemble many opportunities for expressive singing. In our Easy Choral Masterworks series.
Poetry By: Emily Bronte
The familiar What Sweeter Music text by Robert Herrick forms the framework of this lively original Christmas piece. With an optional instrumental obbligato and a buoyant 6/8 meter, this is an excellent opening number or processional for holiday programs.
Christmas favorites arranged in a Baroque style combined with the theme from Handel's Water Music will create a colorful 3-minute collage that will delight every audience! Singable phrases and a joyful continuo-style accompaniment will create a festive atmosphere for church and concert performances! Includes: Hornpipe from Handel's Water Music, Angels We Have Heard on High, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, Joy to the World. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (solo tpt, hn 1-2, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a Printed Edition and as a digital download. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Available separately: SATB, SAB and 2-Part. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45
Performed By: Wayne Brady
With 2 new songs incorporated from the Disney live-action animated movie, your students can be reaquainted with this beautiful Disney score. Songs include: Belle, How Does a Moment Last Forever, Be Our Guest, Evermore and Beauty and the Beast.
Composer: Tim Rice | Musical: Beauty and the Beast
An easy-going, rhythmic and very accessible original in a Caribbean style. Lots of opportunity for optional percussion.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30
One of pops young rising stars Shawn Mendes lends his talents to the Disney Channel movie Descendants soundtrack with this uplifting song! Youll find yourself whistling along to the cheerful track with an irresistible hook and its positive Everything is possible message.
Musical: The Polar Express | TV/Movie: Descendants
Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Set in an expressive 3/4 meter, the Latin text and carefully crafted vocal textures create a wonderful harmonic work. Ideal concert/festival use, it may be performed with keyboard only or with the optional strings and brass of the chamber orchestration. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA. Instrument parts available as a digital download (tpt 1, tpt 2, euph, tbn 1, tbn 2, vln 1, vln 2, vla, vc, db). Duration: ca. 2:15.
From the computer generated animated Disney series THE DESCENDANTS: WICKED this up beat, dance groove song addresses the importance of team work and friendship. A wonderful message for young people to sing about and realize that they are experiencing in their choir.
Composer: Matt Wong
Here is a swing treatment of the contemporary pop standard most famously recorded in a big band swing style by Bobby Darin in 1959. Great for learning vocal jazz technique, it will be a fantastic choice for younger or developing choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Composer: Jack Lawrence Performed By: Bobby Darin
Your younger groups will love performing this classic song by the Beatles in a well-crafted edition that accommodates the changing voice. It's sure to be a choir and audience favorite!
Composer: Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
Celebrating the power of the human spirit and the connections between us, this contemporary pop anthem by Sara Bareilles encourages people to speak up and advocate for themselves. She wrote, there's so much honor and integrity and beauty in being able to be who you are, (and) it's important to be brave because by doing that you also give others permission to do the same. Available separately: SAB, SSA, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD.
Performed By: Sara Bareilles
The true beauty of the powerful lyrics in this Simon & Garfunkel hit from 1970 comes shining through in this accessible and well-crafted a cappella setting. From the simple and intimate opening to the full-voiced conclusion, your singers and audiences will enjoy an emotional concert experience!
Composer: Paul Simon Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel
Honest, authentic, heartfelt - these are the words that come to mind with this plaintive folk setting for SSA voices. Perform it a cappella, or accompanied by guitar or piano, this selection will inspire your audience!
Master composer and educator Audrey Snyder knows the importance of hope in the lives of young people. In this original song she lifts up the need for hope of a brighter day.
The warm and expressive ballad from The Lion King makes a great teaching piece in this accessible Discovery Broadway setting for middle school and elementary choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:20.
Composer: Elton John | Lyricist: Tim Rice | Musical: The Lion King
This adventure with Mary Poppins gets off to a suitably magical and delightful start with this bubbly bath-time number. Choirs will have a blast with the tongue-in-cheek text and exhilarating music!
Composer: Marc Shaiman | Musical: Mary Poppins Returns
Rhythmic vitality infuses this a cappella setting of the 1964 #1 hit by the Beatles that is sure to become an audience and singer favorite!
Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
This Funk tune, made popular by Justin Timberlake and featured in the movie Trolls has a wonderful text about the freedom and happiness we feel when we move to the music. The limited range part for the boys sets them up for success and funky groove and hand claps lets your audience know that when we are singing we can't stop the feeling of love and happiness
Composer: Shellback Performed By: Justin Timberlake | Musical: Trolls
Three traditional Spanish carols from a variety of cultures are creatively combined in this setting. Perform it in Spanish, English, or a combination of both. Songs include: De Tierra Lejana Venimos (Puerto Rico); Oi Betlehem (Biscaya); Fum, Fum, Fum (Spain). Optional percussion. Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: 3:20.
Country: Spain
The warmth of candlelight imagery combined with the simplicity of a treasured carol melody will create a special moment in any program. Optional audience sing-along. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00
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