What happens when the sun takes a well-deserved vacation? Find out in Star Search, a humorous yet informative musical by Janet Gardner, arranged by Jay Althouse for unison and 2-part voices. Travel with the planets, played by your students, as they meet other planetary bodies in their quest to find their missing sun. Additional Stars, Asteroids, Comets, and Meteors make up an "all-star" cast. Blast off with this "light-filled" musical and learn some interesting facts about our solar system along the way! Recommended for grades three and up.

Alfred's newest addition to the . . . for Solo Singers series offers 11 masterful vocal solo settings, designed to bring down the house or add the perfect final closing sentiment to your presentation. Well-known composers/arrangers Jay Althouse, Sally Albrecht, and Mark Hayes are all represented in this collection. Titles: Battle Hymn of the Republic * Bringing in the Sheaves * Danny Boy * Dry Bones * Finale from The Gondoliers * Give My Regards to Broadway * May You Always Have a Song * O Holy Night * Simple Gifts * Song of Peace * You Made Me Love You.

Alfred's newest addition to the . . . for Solo Singers series offers 11 masterful vocal solo settings, designed to bring down the house or add the perfect final closing sentiment to your presentation. Well-known composers/arrangers Jay Althouse, Sally Albrecht, and Mark Hayes are all represented in this collection. Titles: Battle Hymn of the Republic * Bringing in the Sheaves * Danny Boy * Dry Bones * Finale from The Gondoliers * Give My Regards to Broadway * May You Always Have a Song * O Holy Night * Simple Gifts * Song of Peace * You Made Me Love You.

Selected for contests and adjudications around the country, this incredible volume includes 11 favorite folk songs expertly crafted for solo voice and piano. Arranged by Alfred Music's finest writers, such as Philip Kern, Jay Althouse, Don Besig, Ruth Elaine Schram, and Carl Strommen. Titles: Amazing Grace * Danny Boy * 'Liza Jane * Greensleeves * Farewell, Lad (Adéu, Donzellet) * To the Sky * Scarborough Fair * She's Like the Swallow * Angels Through the Night (All Through the Night/All Night, All Day) * Homeward Bound * 'Cross the Wide Missouri. This title is available in SmartMusic.

The Christmas Soloist contains nine bright, new arrangements of seasonal favorites for medium high or medium low voice and piano. Titles: Ding Dong! Merrily on High * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow * and more.

The Christmas Soloist contains nine bright, new arrangements of seasonal favorites for medium high or medium low voice and piano. Titles: Ding Dong! Merrily on High * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow * and more.

This volume of 14 best-loved folk songs for solo voice and piano contains memorable works arranged by three of Alfred Music's top writers: Jay Althouse, Mark Hayes and Ruth Elaine Schram. Titles: All My Trials * All Through the Night * Camptown Races * Cindy * Fire Down Below * Follow the Drinking Gourd * Go 'Way from My Window * He's Gone Away * Old Dan Tucker * Poor Boy * Poor Wayfaring Stranger * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * The Water Is Wide. This title is available in SmartMusic.

This volume of 14 best-loved folk songs for solo voice and piano contains memorable works arranged by three of Alfred Music's top writers: Jay Althouse, Mark Hayes and Ruth Elaine Schram. Titles: All My Trials * All Through the Night * Camptown Races * Cindy * Fire Down Below * Follow the Drinking Gourd * Go 'Way from My Window * He's Gone Away * Old Dan Tucker * Poor Boy * Poor Wayfaring Stranger * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * The Water Is Wide. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Selected for contests and adjudications around the country, this incredible volume includes 11 favorite folk songs expertly crafted for solo voice and piano. Arranged by Alfred Music's finest writers, such as Philip Kern, Jay Althouse, Don Besig, Ruth Elaine Schram, and Carl Strommen. Titles: Amazing Grace * Danny Boy * 'Liza Jane * Greensleeves * Farewell, Lad (Adéu, Donzellet) * To the Sky * Scarborough Fair * She's Like the Swallow * Angels Through the Night (All Through the Night/All Night, All Day) * Homeward Bound * 'Cross the Wide Missouri. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Selected for contests and adjudications around the country, this incredible volume includes 11 favorite folk songs expertly crafted for solo voice and piano. Arranged by Alfred Music's finest writers, such as Philip Kern, Jay Althouse, Don Besig, Ruth Elaine Schram, and Carl Strommen. Titles: Amazing Grace * Danny Boy * 'Liza Jane * Greensleeves * Farewell, Lad (Adéu, Donzellet) * To the Sky * Scarborough Fair * She's Like the Swallow * Angels Through the Night (All Through the Night/All Night, All Day) * Homeward Bound * 'Cross the Wide Missouri. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Jay Althouse has compiled an outstanding collection of eleven spirituals arranged for solo voice and piano by some of Alfred's finest composers and arrangers. Perfect for recitals, concerts and contests, this compilation includes songs such as "Ezekiel's Wheel," "Kum Ba Yah," and more!

Jay Althouse has compiled an outstanding collection of eleven spirituals arranged for solo voice and piano by some of Alfred's finest composers and arrangers. Perfect for recitals, concerts and contests, this compilation includes songs such as "Ezekiel's Wheel," "Kum Ba Yah," and more!

This outstanding collection of 12 singable folk songs from eight countries features easily learned texts in six different languages including English. Pronunciation guides and optional English lyrics are included where needed. Songs from Italy, Germany, Venezuela, Spain, France, South Africa, Canada, and USA. 64 pages. Titles: A la Nanita Nana * All My Trials * Auprès de Ma Blonde * Cara Mamma * Chevaliers de la Table Ronde * Guter Mond * The Jones Boys * The Last Rose of Summer * Santa Lucia * Schlaf in Guter Ruh * Siyahamba * Valencianita.

Titles: All Through the Night * Amazing Grace * Camptown Races * Cindy * He's Gone Away * Poor Wayfaring Stranger * Scarborough Fair * Shenandoah * Siyahamba * Skye Boat Song * Homeward Bound. Appropriate for any combination of voices, male or female. 64 pages.

Most vocal teachers have already discovered Jay's extremely popular Folk Songs for Solo Singers collections. And now, Alfred is excited to offer another for vocal students and their teachers! American Folk Songs for Solo Singers includes an excellent variety of solo material for recitals, concerts, and contests, available in two voicings. Titles: Bright Morning Stars * Down in the Valley to Pray * Honey Babe * How Can I Keep from Singing? * My Lord, What a Morning * Nine Hundred Miles * Old Joe Clark * Pretty Little Girl * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child * Sun Don't Set in the Mornin' * The Water Is Wide.

Most vocal teachers have already discovered Jay's extremely popular Folk Songs for Solo Singers collections. And now, Alfred is excited to offer another for vocal students and their teachers! American Folk Songs for Solo Singers includes an excellent variety of solo material for recitals, concerts, and contests, available in two voicings. Titles: Bright Morning Stars * Down in the Valley to Pray * Honey Babe * How Can I Keep from Singing? * My Lord, What a Morning * Nine Hundred Miles * Old Joe Clark * Pretty Little Girl * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child * Sun Don't Set in the Mornin' * The Water Is Wide.

The songs of the British Isles---England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales---are among the most expressive and singable in Western music. The 11 songs selected for this collection are ideal for both the beginning soloist and the more skilled singer. Included are ballads, love songs, folk songs, and even two Christmas carols. Titles: Annie Laurie * The Ash Grove * The Blaydon Races * Danny Boy * Flow Gently, Sweet Afton * Greensleeves * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Scarborough Fair * Skye Boat Song * The Snow Lay on the Ground * The Water Is Wide (O Waly, Waly).

The songs of the British Isles---England, Ireland, Scotland, and Wales---are among the most expressive and singable in Western music. The 11 songs selected for this collection are ideal for both the beginning soloist and the more skilled singer. Included are ballads, love songs, folk songs, and even two Christmas carols. Titles: Annie Laurie * The Ash Grove * The Blaydon Races * Danny Boy * Flow Gently, Sweet Afton * Greensleeves * God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen * Scarborough Fair * Skye Boat Song * The Snow Lay on the Ground * The Water Is Wide (O Waly, Waly).

A new high edition of our popular vocal collection, this volume of best-loved folk songs for solo voice and piano contains fourteen memorable works arranged by three of Alfred Music's top writers: Jay Althouse, Mark Hayes, and Ruth Elaine Schram. Titles: All My Trials * All Through the Night * Camptown Races * Cindy * Fire Down Below * Follow the Drinking Gourd * Go 'Way from My Window * He's Gone Away * Old Dan Tucker * Poor Boy * Poor Wayfaring Stranger * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * The Water Is Wide. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Crisp and cool as a peppermint stick, this re-imagined carol is refreshing in every way. From the light swing rhythms of the familiar melody to a jazz fantasia of "Fa la la's" in counterpoint, it's just the right blend of familiar, fun, and festive! A rhythm section SoundTrax is available.

13 famous texts are the centerpieces of these magnificent settings by nine of Alfred Music's top writers. From Shakespeare to Stevenson, the Bible to traditional Latin settings, this collection is the perfect resource for singers of all ages. Ideal for vocal study by school age singers, these vocal gems can be used as audition solos, or for contests, festivals, and competitions. Titles: Ye Shall Have a Song * Who Has Seen the Wind? * Kyrie * The Stars Are With the Voyager * Where Go the Boats? * There Is a Season * Pie Jesu * Sigh No More, Ladies * Dedication * A New Alleluia * Venite in Bethlehem * Winter Carol * May Sunshine Light Your Way.

13 famous texts are the centerpieces of these magnificent settings by nine of Alfred Music's top writers. From Shakespeare to Stevenson, the Bible to traditional Latin settings, this collection is the perfect resource for singers of all ages. Ideal for vocal study by school age singers, these vocal gems can be used as audition solos, or for contests, festivals, and competitions. Titles: Ye Shall Have a Song * Who Has Seen the Wind? * Kyrie * The Stars Are With the Voyager * Where Go the Boats? * There Is a Season * Pie Jesu * Sigh No More, Ladies * Dedication * A New Alleluia * Venite in Bethlehem * Winter Carol * May Sunshine Light Your Way.

A collection of 14 holiday favorites wonderfully arranged for voice and piano. Appropriate for school or church use. Titles: Sing Noel * Silent Night * Hodie * Jingle Bells * Winter Carol * Sleigh Song * O Holy Night * Good King Wenceslas * Away in a Manger * He Shall Feed His Flock * Angels We Have Heard on High * Still a Bach Christmas * All Through the Night * The Little Cradle Rocks Tonight in Glory. This title is available in SmartMusic.

A collection of 14 holiday favorites wonderfully arranged for voice and piano. Appropriate for school or church use. Titles: Sing Noel * Silent Night * Hodie * Jingle Bells * Winter Carol * Sleigh Song * O Holy Night * Good King Wenceslas * Away in a Manger * He Shall Feed His Flock * Angels We Have Heard on High * Still a Bach Christmas * All Through the Night * The Little Cradle Rocks Tonight in Glory. This title is available in SmartMusic.

Like our previously published folk song and spirituals books, Ready to Sing . . . Christmas includes 13 favorite songs arranged for voice and piano in a simple style appropriate for beginning and young soloists, unison classroom singing, and elementary choral groups. Included are reproducible melody line song sheets of each selection. Soloists may also use these melody lines when learning or performing the songs. Titles: A-Rocking All Night * Away in a Manger * Deck the Hall * Ding Dong! Merrily on High * The First Noel * Frozen December * Fum, Fum, Fum * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * Over the River and Through the Wood * Silent Night * Still, Still, Still.

A wonderful variety of 11 favorite spirituals are featured in this new songbook. Included are: Gospel Train * Ride the Chariot * Kum Ba Yah * Down by the Riverside * Wade in the Water * Yes, My Lord! * Amazing Grace * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Joshua * Good News! * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen.

A collection of 10 folk songs arranged for voice and piano in a simple style appropriate for beginning soloists, unison classroom singing, and elementary choral groups. Included are reproducible melody-line song sheets for each song. Easy piano accompaniments strongly support the melody, and vocal tessituras are moderate; most have an octave range. Titles: All Through the Night * Li'l Liza Jane * Siyahamba * Scarborough Fair * Skye Boat Song * The Water Is Wide * Ma Bella Bimba * Poor Wayfaring Stranger * Oh, Susannah * De Colores.

Who invented the potato chip? Designed the escalator? Or wrote the first published English dictionary? The answers to these and other "firsts" are included in the songs of this creative and educational songbook. Your students will learn as they sing about inventors and personalities such as the Wright Brothers, Alexander Graham Bell, Neil Armstrong, and Julia Child. Learn even more with the supplementary background/profile information included for each song. It's a true cross-curricular songbook that is First! and foremost, a rewarding musical experience! Recommended for grades three and up. 100% reproducible. Lyric Sheets and Profile Pages included. Can be used as a songbook or as a program (approximately 45 minutes). Chord symbols included.

Learn all about animals from A to Z with these 27 adorable unison songs for young singers. From the Absent Minded Alligator to the Zany Zebra, young singers will be both tickled and charmed by these informative and whimsical songs. This collection is 100% reproducible, and is perfect for both the classroom and the stage! Recommended for grades K-5. 100% reproducible. Suggestions for additional activities and "About the Animals" information included. Chord symbols included. Can be used as a songbook or a program (approximately 30 minutes).

Songlist: Introduction, It's a Zoo Out There, An Absent Minded Alligator, The Baby Baboon Loved the Blues, A Courteous Cockatoo, Watch the Dolphins Dance, The Emu Is His Name, The Fancy Fiddler Crab, Get Up and Go Gecko, The Laughing Hyena, The Innocent Ibis, The Jazzy Jaguar Cub, The Kooky Kookaburra, The Lyin' Lyon, Amani, the Meerkat, Nightingale, Busy River Otter, Can Ya Stand a Panda, Quiet Quail, That Ridiculous Rhinoceros, The Dashing Young Swordfish, To a Toucan, The Umbrella Bird, The Vulture Wanted Culture, Did You Ever Wanna Be a Wallaby?, Beginning With an "X", A Yakety Yak, A Zany Zebra

A Race to the Finish is a charming, witty, and whimsical mini-musical based on Aesop's most popular fable, "The Tortoise and the Hare." Recreate the famous race between the slow and steady turtle and the over-confident rabbit. Features five unison and 2-part songs with a simple script, all appropriate and accomplishable for elementary-aged performers. And always remember...slow and steady wins the race! Recommended for grades K--6. Performance Time: Approximately 20 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages included.

These 25 unison songs are a perfect way for young singers to explore many exciting countries from around the world, plus develop a love of multicultural musical styles. From Austria to Zimbabwe, your students will cherish these singable songs. Perform the full collection as a 40-minute program, or choose your favorites to sing in class. It's 100% reproducible and 100% fun! It's a Wonderful World!

Due to a lack of funds, James P. Pennypacker (a shady accountant) announces that he'll have to shut down "The Best Little Theater in Town." That's when the theater's owner Mrs. Goodman, popular director Cecille Deville, and the tightly-knit cast go into action! Two Narrators pave the way as they discuss the elements of a classic musical theater production in this fun-filled play within a play. Watch the story unfold as this small town theater company struggles to make ends meet. There's plenty of drama, and more than enough comedy in this fabulous theatrical score and entertaining book. Why not make your stage "The Best Little Theater in Town" this year? Recommended for grades four and up. Also appropriate for adult performance, excellent for educational "children's theater" productions. Performance Time: Approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included.

OK, teachers...admit it...it's not JUST the students who are hoping for a snow day at your school, right? Well, the students and the faculty in this fun-filled 20-minute mini-musical are pleasantly surprised to learn that they share this common wintertime wish. But, with this exciting music and witty rhyming script, don't be surprised when you and your students unanimously agree that The Big Chill is a big THRILL! Recommended for grades K--6. Performance Time: Approximately 20 minutes. Staging Suggestions included. Reproducible Student Pages included. You may also try using a "multi-generational" cast, involving both students and faculty from your school. "Wintertime" theme, appropriate from November through March!

Due to a lack of funds, James P. Pennypacker (a shady accountant) announces that he'll have to shut down "The Best Little Theater in Town." That's when the theater's owner Mrs. Goodman, popular director Cecille Deville, and the tightly-knit cast go into action! Two Narrators pave the way as they discuss the elements of a classic musical theater production in this fun-filled play within a play. Watch the story unfold as this small town theater company struggles to make ends meet. There's plenty of drama, and more than enough comedy in this fabulous theatrical score and entertaining book. Why not make your stage "The Best Little Theater in Town" this year? Recommended for grades four and up. Also appropriate for adult performance, excellent for educational "children's theater" productions. Performance Time: Approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included.

These 25 unison songs are a perfect way for young singers to explore many exciting countries from around the world, plus develop a love of multicultural musical styles. From Austria to Zimbabwe, your students will cherish these singable songs. Perform the full collection as a 40-minute program, or choose your favorites to sing in class. It's 100% reproducible and 100% fun! It's a Wonderful World!

Here's a secret recipe for success: five easy-to-learn songs, four short scenes, and a famous folk tale. Result? A musically nutritious, no-fuss performance for elementary-aged performers! When a group of weary travelers creates a delicious meal from some unexpected ingredients, the gloomy citizens of Old Town ask, "Who ever heard of soup from a stone?" Teach your students that "the greatest gift is to share" with this character-building mini-musical. Appropriate all year long.

American music reflects the history of America's people, America's trials, and America's growth. Take an exciting and reflective 30-minute musical journey with Of Thee I Sing!---A Celebration of America's Music. From Native American Indian chants to traditional folk songs, from inspirational spirituals to hot New Orleans ragtime, from jazzy swing to kickin' Broadway 2-beat, from Nashville's Grand Ole Opry to the Detroit Motown Sound, you too can discover and enjoy the sound of America. * Recommended for grades three and up. * Can be used as a program or as a songbook. * Performance time: approximately 30 minutes. * Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Suggestions included.

Movin' in the Right Direction! is a vibrant and contemporary 20-minute program designed to help build character and integrity in your young singers. Teachers, students, and parents will enjoy the lessons that can be learned through this presentation. The texts reinforce positive concepts and goals. The seven songs, set in a wide variety of musical styles, may be sung separately or put together with the connecting narrations (35 spoken lines in all). Recommended for grades 2--7.

All children have dreams, just like Jordan's dream of one day having a drum. Watch as generosity helps everyone's dreams come true! Starting with just a stick, Jordan's day becomes quite magical. A stick turns into bread; to children it is fed. Then I am given a pot, and I think "Why not?" It replaced the one beyond repair, and I got a new coat to wear! And amazingly you know, of course, in return for it---I got a horse! Jordan's last adventure of the day involves a wedding party made up of musicians. Do you think his/her dream will finally come true? Don't miss this charming mini-musical based on a wonderful folk tale from India. * Recommended for grades 2--7. *Performance time: approximately 20 minutes *Reproducible Student Pages included in Teacher's Handbook. *Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Pages and Cover Art. *Staging Notes included.

What a wonderful learning experience for your students---and audience members, too! There are many everyday "green" things we can do to make our world a better place. This entertaining variety of eight songs can be performed individually, or combined into a 25-minute program, enhanced by a recital of "Smart Tips" offered before each song. The teacher's handbook includes reproducible song sheets, and the Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible pdf files of song sheets and cover art. This songbook is recommended for grades 1-6. Titles: It's Easy Being Green * The Bag Lady * Turn It Off! * Drip, Drip, Drop, Drop * Slow Down! * At Home * The Recycle Rap * Goin' Green.

This captivating mini-musical will capture your young performers' imaginations, as a bevy of birds are given the task of collecting seeds before Fuego, the Mexican god of fire, clears the fields. The Cuckoo single-handedly saves the day, but ends up losing both her colorful feathers and her song, leaving her ashen gray and with only two notes. Learn how she is rewarded by her friends, including Búho the owl, Conejo the rabbit, Topo the mole, and all the birds of the field. It's an uplifting story, teaching both heroism and kindness. Performance time is approximately 20 minutes. Products available: Teacher's Handbook (includes reproducibles), Enhanced SoundTrax CD (Accompaniment/Performance tracks plus reproducible PDF files of Student Pages & Cover Art), or price-saving Book & CD Kit.

Okay, how much fun can we have when we sing? These 13 crazy songs about creepy creatures are a blast from beginning to end. Learn a lot about each one of these critters, their habits, and their habitats. This entertaining collection of songs can be performed individually or combined into a 30-minute program, tied together by having students read the "Animal Factoids" before each song. Products available: Teacher's Handbook (includes Reproducibles), Enhanced CD (Accompaniment/Performance tracks plus reproducible PDF files of Student Pages & Cover Art), or price-saving Book & CD Kit.Titles: Creepy Creatures * Alligator, Crocodile * The Bumblebee * Earthworm, Earthworm * Eek! A Mouse! * Goin' Batty * I Sing About the Stingray * I Thunk I Saw a Skunk * Leapin' Lizards! * O Porcupine * "S" Is for Snake * A Spider * Ugh! A Slug!

There's nothing more fun than singing a partner song, plus it's a great way to develop independent 2-part singing with your young performers. Grab Another Partner! features 12 tremendous partner songs, each utilizing a well-known melody. The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible song sheets and appropriate easy-to-teach staging suggestions. So grab a partner and let's sing! Titles: Come Back, Liza (with Watah Come a Me Eye) * Sleep, Baby, Sleep (with Schlaf, Kindlein, Schlaf) * Winter Sleigh Ride (with Over the River and Through the Wood) * To Joy (with Beethoven's Ode to Joy) * Peace (with Shalom Chaverim) * Ride the Sweet Chariot! (Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/Ride the Chariot) * Jingle All the Way! (with Jingle Bells) * Phone Tag (with Hello, Ma Baby) * Sit Down! (Sit Down, Servant/Oh, Won't You Sit Down) * High Flying Flag (with You're a Grand Old Flag) * Sierra Love Song (with Cielito Lindo) * Come Hear the Band! (with Alexander's Ragtime Band).

Songlist: Come Back, Liza (with Watah Come a Me Eye), Sleep, Baby, Sleep (with Schlaf, Kindlein, Schlaf), Winter Sleigh Ride (with Over the River and Through the Wood), To Joy (with Beethoven's Ode to Joy), Peace (with Shalom Chaverim), Ride the Sweet Chariot! (Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/Ride the Chariot), Jingle All the Way! (with Jingle Bells), Phone Tag (with Hello, Ma Baby), Sit Down! (Sit Down, Servant/Oh, Won't You Sit Down), High Flying Flag (with You're a Grand Old Flag), Sierra Love Song (with Cielito Lindo), Come Hear the Band! (with Alexander's Ragtime Band)

If you think your attic is a mess, imagine what Santa's must look like! After a cleaning spree, the whole gang at the North Pole is delighted to find quite a number of boxes left over from the fabulous 50's! As the reindeer and elves dig in, they find great stuff, including Frisbees, Hula Hoops, and other things still popular today! A box of 45 RPM records is cause for celebration as the whole gang gets ready to "Rock Around the Shop Tonight!" It becomes clear that most of the newly discovered "leftovers" are still hot gift items, so a special news bulletin is announced from WXMAS News, where Santa tells children to stop sending Christmas lists. Instead, he wants letters from them explaining how they've been good this year! A special "letter writing" scene follows, as children sing "Santa, Be Good to Me." In the finale, Santa gets ready to deliver all the great 50's toys and games while "Rockin' Down the Chimney!" Don't miss this rockin' and rollin' Christmas musical that will take your students and audience back to those fabulous 50's! Recommended for grades three and up. Approximately 30 minutes.

Songlist: Whole Lotta Cleanin' Goin' On, Strollin' Through the 50's with You, Rock Around the Shop Tonight!, Gifts Come from the Heart, Scene Change Music, Santa Be Good to Me, Play Off Music, Rockin' Down the Chimney Tonight

If you think your attic is a mess, imagine what Santa's must look like! After a cleaning spree, the whole gang at the North Pole is delighted to find quite a number of boxes left over from the fabulous 50's! As the reindeer and elves dig in, they find great stuff, including Frisbees, Hula Hoops, and other things still popular today! A box of 45 RPM records is cause for celebration as the whole gang gets ready to "Rock Around the Shop Tonight!" It becomes clear that most of the newly discovered "leftovers" are still hot gift items, so a special news bulletin is announced from WXMAS News, where Santa tells children to stop sending Christmas lists. Instead, he wants letters from them explaining how they've been good this year! A special "letter writing" scene follows, as children sing "Santa, Be Good to Me." In the finale, Santa gets ready to deliver all the great 50's toys and games while "Rockin' Down the Chimney!" Don't miss this rockin' and rollin' Christmas musical that will take your students and audience back to those fabulous 50's! Recommended for grades three and up. Approximately 30 minutes.

Songlist: Whole Lotta Cleanin' Goin' On, Strollin' Through the 50's with You, Rock Around the Shop Tonight!, Gifts Come from the Heart, Scene Change Music, Santa Be Good to Me, Play Off Music, Rockin' Down the Chimney Tonight

Looking for a fresh approach to the holiday season? Join in on the "Holiday Song Search!" Don't miss the fun as Chris Moss and Eve Tide, the editors of the Holly & Ivy Music Company, hunt for the perfect holiday song. Will the famous song-writing team of Noelle Green and Nicolas Red come through? See what happens when a talented group of young students enters the scene with new ideas and songs to spare! It's a hoot! -Recommended for grades three and up. -Performance Time: Approximately 25 minutes.

Learn about December holidays and gift-giving traditions around the world in December Gifts. Here's the perfect way to celebrate ALL the December holidays! Traditions vary with each holiday, but all have one thing in common---the tradition of exchanging gifts.

Don't touch that dial! You won't want to miss this incredible 40-minute TV variety show, "Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve." Everyone will be performing a special number, including The Mistletones, Suzy and The Snowflakes, the Reindeer, the Elves, Mrs. Claus, and yes, of course, Santa himself! It's an evening of entertainment and fun, complete with staging notes and two commercials. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

Don't touch that dial! You won't want to miss this incredible 40-minute TV variety show, "Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve." Everyone will be performing a special number, including The Mistletones, Suzy and The Snowflakes, the Reindeer, the Elves, Mrs. Claus, and yes, of course, Santa himself! It's an evening of entertainment and fun, complete with staging notes and two commercials. Recommended for grades 3 and up.

Make this retelling of the timeless Christmas classic a holiday tradition at your school. Six festive songs are cleverly interspersed throughout the original Clement Clarke Moore poem, creating a brief theatrical performance that is sure to "wow" your holiday audience. From the cheery "Christmas Is Coming," to the rockin' "Reindeer on the Roof," and Tchaikovsky's traditional "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairies," 'Twas the Night Before Christmas is filled with memorable music and rhyming verse for a sleigh-full of young performers. The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible Student Pages and Staging Notes.

When the postman announces final call for letters to the North Pole, members of the choir rush to the mailbox with special secrets and wishes for Dear Santa! Readers display their own unique personalities as they share letters (in rhyming verse) followed by an enthusiastic corresponding choral number. Eight 2-part songs and six letters in all. Recommended for grades three and up. Performance time: approximately 25 minutes. Reproducible Student Pages and Staging Suggestions included.

Reality TV fans will be totally amused and entertained as each of Santa's eight reindeer audition for a panel of important judges including Mrs. Claus, Santa himself, and (special guest at the North Pole) Steven/Susan Cruelle---played by one of your students, a local celebrity, or a school administrator. Host, Nicky Snowcrest keeps the show rolling along, and the "Star Singers" back up each of the featured performers as they sing and dance their way toward the ultimate title of North Pole Star. For a truly surprise ending, allow your audience to cast votes during the song "We All are Winners Here," or plan and prepare a winner in advance! Either way, it's just so much fun poking fun at a pop culture phenomenon. * Recommended for grades 3 and up. * Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. * Staging Notes included.

Reality TV fans will be totally amused and entertained as each of Santa's eight reindeer audition for a panel of important judges including Mrs. Claus, Santa himself, and (special guest at the North Pole) Steven/Susan Cruelle---played by one of your students, a local celebrity, or a school administrator. Host, Nicky Snowcrest keeps the show rolling along, and the "Star Singers" back up each of the featured performers as they sing and dance their way toward the ultimate title of North Pole Star. For a truly surprise ending, allow your audience to cast votes during the song "We All are Winners Here," or plan and prepare a winner in advance! Either way, it's just so much fun poking fun at a pop culture phenomenon. * Recommended for grades 3 and up. * Performance time: approximately 40 minutes. * Staging Notes included.

Take a 35-minute trip down memory lane as NPR (North Pole Radio) presents its 1946 Christmas holiday edition of "The North Pole Radio Hour." Hosts Sandy Snow and Storm Phillips welcome special guests the Moss Family (winners of the Klean Soap commercial songwriting contest) and several long-distance callers who phone in to chat with the big man himself during the "Ask Santa" segments. Swingin' musical guests include Joey Garland and Heather Holladay, each backed up by NPR's own "Snowtones." A fun-filled flashback to a bygone era with enough opportunities for the whole school to participate! Recommended for grades three and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.

Take a 35-minute trip down memory lane as NPR (North Pole Radio) presents its 1946 Christmas holiday edition of "The North Pole Radio Hour." Hosts Sandy Snow and Storm Phillips welcome special guests the Moss Family (winners of the Klean Soap commercial songwriting contest) and several long-distance callers who phone in to chat with the big man himself during the "Ask Santa" segments. Swingin' musical guests include Joey Garland and Heather Holladay, each backed up by NPR's own "Snowtones." A fun-filled flashback to a bygone era with enough opportunities for the whole school to participate! Recommended for grades three and up. Performance time: approximately 35 minutes. Staging Suggestions included. Enhanced SoundTrax CD includes a reproducible PDF file of Cover Art.

Our hosts, Jack and Jackie Frost have just finished renovating Winteris Wonderland, a fabulous North Country resort originally built by Old Man Winter. Their staff, the Frostbites, are busily getting everything ready for the grand reopening festivities (singing as they clean, of course). Guests start to arrive, but sadly, thereis just no snow! Everyone is getting anxious, especially little Sunny Holliday who has never experienced the wonderful white stuff. At last, the final special guest, Old Man Winter, arrives---and with him, the much anticipated precipitation! * Recommended for grades 2--7. * 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. * Staging Notes included.

Let's see . . . Housetop Hurdles, the popular Antler Ring Toss, Hoof Hockey, the North Pole Vault, Dancing with the Claus, and the Amazing Race Around the World are just a few of the exciting events in this blast of a musical. Your students can be participants or spectators in the games, as reporters Seymour Snow and Candy Cane announce the gold medal winners of each competition. See what happens when the Red and Green teams are tied after the final event. Let the games begin! Performance time is approximately 25 minutes. The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible student pages and staging notes, and the enhanced SoundTrax CD includes reproducible PDF files of student pages and cover art. This book is recommended for grades two through seven.

Curious to know the inside scoop on your favorite Christmas characters? Then check out the North Pole Diaries to learn just what secrets Santa, Mrs. Claus, Dancer, two Elves, Santa's Mechanic Bob, and the North Pole Chief of Staff have this season! Each of these seven featured characters shares witty rhyming diary entries, followed by a chorus (of any size) singing and dancing a corresponding festive novelty song. Yes, holiday preparations for Santa and the gang are definitely in full swing! The fully reproducible script and score include complete choreography, making it simple to create a hilarious and entertaining 30-minute musical. Enhanced CD includes reproducible PDF files of Student Pages & Cover Art. Please visit alfred.com/northpolediaries to view free instructional choreography videos. Titles: North Pole Diaries * Gettin' Ready for Christmas * Born to Shop! * Santa Wants a Brand New Bag! * Santa Needs a Vacation * Hip-Hop Reindeer * Away from the Mistletoe * Up, Up, Up in the Sleigh!

As Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) approaches, all of the villagers celebrate the wonderful traditions of Las Posadas---from the nightly candlelit processions to the breaking of the piñata. But young Alicia is troubled, as she has no gift to present in the plaza on Christmas Eve. She learns that giving from her heart is magical, as her lowly gift blossoms into the fiery poinsettia plant. This 20-minute mini-musical will captivate your performers and audiences alike. Options given for sacred performances. Features several Spanish words and short phrases. Titles: Fiesta! * Is There Any Room? * The Piñata Song * What Can I Give? * March of the Children. Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible pages.

Oh, no! The popular Snowfest festival is just around the corner, and the feature soloist had to cancel! Members of the Snowfest Choir are sent out to hunt for new talent. Join the fun and the singing as Stormy (the snowman) and his Forest Chorus friends decide to audition for the Maestro. Can you guess who ends up with the big solo? Approximately 25 minutes. Recommended for grades two through seven. Titles: Celebrate Snow! * There's Always Room for One More * If They Only Knew * Boogie Down to Harmony Lane * One World * Finale.