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With over 900 titles in print and 30 million copies in circulation, Roger Emerson is the most widely performed composer/arranger of popular choral music in the world today. His works include the choral arrangements of Josh Groban's You Raise Me Up, Seasons of Love, from RENT, Defying Gravity from WICKED, Joyful, Joyful from SISTER ACT, Don't Stop Believin' from GLEE, as well as best selling choral arrangements, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, O Sifuni Mungu, and Riversong. Mr. Emerson has been the recipient of ASCAP's Standard Award for 20 years running and his works have been performed at the White House, Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. In addition to his work as a composer/arranger, he has appeared at numerous MENC and ACDA conferences throughout the United States and Canada and is on the teaching staff of College of the Siskiyous in Northern California where he conducts the vocal jazz program and teaches guitar. |
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Roger Emerson : Pop Harmony Stacks for Choir The Grace Kelly challenge on TikTok involved users harmonizing to the hit 2007 Mika song using multilayered tracking to overlap their vocal lines one on top of the other, moving up the scale until the final, high notes which complete the exercise. This collection from Pop maestro Roger Emerson imagines nine more of these challenges with certified bangers, arranged in 3 to 8 parts for your choir! The Performance Kit includes 10 collections along with free access to the ChoralMix lessons for each song online (sharable with all members of the choir) for a complete digital interface with separate vocal lines for learning! Songlist: Africa, Fireflies, Golden Hour, Grace Kelly, Peaches, Some Nights, Talking To The Moon, Titanium, Wellerman, White Winter Hymnal Roger Emerson : Pop Harmony Stacks for Choir The Grace Kelly challenge on TikTok involved users harmonizing to the hit 2007 Mika song using multilayered tracking to overlap their vocal lines one on top of the other, moving up the scale until the final, high notes which complete the exercise. This collection from Pop maestro Roger Emerson imagines nine more of these challenges with certified bangers, arranged in 3 to 8 parts for your choir! The Performance Kit includes 10 collections along with free access to the ChoralMix lessons for each song online (sharable with all members of the choir) for a complete digital interface with separate vocal lines for learning! John Jacobson, Roger Emerson : The American Dream A Musical Celebration of America's Early Heritage. Become a part of America's history with this fact-filled and entertaining tribute that chronicles the early years of the United States. Elementary and middle school students will have fun while reinforcing what they study in social studies class. From the earliest explorers through the post Civil War Reconstruction,The American Dream combines music, history and drama to learn important dates, facts and ideas, not to mention crucial documents that have shaped America through its colorful development. This historic and entertaining 30-minute musical features 7 original songs, connective script, John Jacobson's choreography (both in the Teacher's Edition and on a separate video) and helpful production guide. The Singer's Edition includes vocals and script. Performance Time: Approx. 35 minutes. For grades 4-8. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Preview CD, Choreography Video. Songlist: I Had A Dream, (Gonna Be A) Revolution, American Dream Finale, Broken Dreams, Movin On Out!, We The People, We Call It America John Jacobson/Roger Emerson : On Our Way to Bethlehem Take the journey - then and now - to Bethlehem. This 25-minute musical is a perfect way to showcase younger children, who can portray Biblical characters in rhyming dialog, while older youth share the significance of the journey to the manger as it relates to today. The easy-to-learn songs add to the telling of this meaningful story.Available separately: Director's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, ChoirTrax Accompaniment CD, Preview CD, CD 10-Pak, Preview Pak. Songlist: Angels We Have Heard On High, Joy To The World, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Mary's Song, Rise Up, Shepherd, And Follow, On Our Way To Bethlehem, On Our Way To Bethlehem (Reprise), The Gifts We Bring, Innkeeper Roger Emerson : Hal Leonard Vocal Method - Soprano / Alto The Hal Leonard Vocal Method is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of singing, using vocal exercises and popular songs. Complete with demonstration audio tracks, accompaniment tracks, and step-by-step video instruction, this easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to everything needed to begin singing with proper technique. Topics covered include: posture, breathing, warm-ups, consonants, vowels, phrasing, vibrato and range extension. Songs in this edition for soprano and alto singers include: At Last - Dancing Queen - Don't Know Why - I Will Remember You - Rolling in the Deep - A Thousand Years - and more. Audio and video are accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Songlist: Posture, Breath, Using the Breath, Phonation, Warmups, Vowels, Constonants, Beauty And The Beast, At Last, I Will Remember You, Don't Know Why, Make You Feel My Love, Bye Bye Blackbird, Dancing Queen, Rolling In The Deep, A Thousand Years, Fields Of Gold, Part Of Your World, Something To Talk About Roger Emerson : Hal Leonard Vocal Method - Soprano / Alto The Hal Leonard Vocal Method is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of singing, using vocal exercises and popular songs. Complete with demonstration audio tracks, accompaniment tracks, and step-by-step video instruction, this easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to everything needed to begin singing with proper technique. Topics covered include: posture, breathing, warm-ups, consonants, vowels, phrasing, vibrato and range extension. Songs in this edition for soprano and alto singers include: At Last - Dancing Queen - Don't Know Why - I Will Remember You - Rolling in the Deep - A Thousand Years - and more. Audio and video are accessed online using the unique code inside the book and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Roger Emerson : Hal Leonard Vocal Method - Tenor / Bass The Hal Leonard Vocal Method is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of singing, using vocal exercises and popular songs. This easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to everything needed to begin singing with proper technique. Topics covered include: posture, breathing, warm-ups, consonants, vowels, phrasing, vibrato and range extension. Songs in this edition for tenor and bass singers include: Can't Help Falling in Love - Fire and Rain - Hallelujah - Mad World - Stand by Me - Take Me Home, Country Roads - Yesterday - and more. Songlist: Posture, Physical Warm-up, Breath, Using the Breath, Phonation, Warmup, Vowels, Consonants, Can't Help Falling In Love, Crazy Little Thing Called Love, Fields Of Gold, Fire And Rain, Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words), Hallelujah, Haven't Met You Yet, Mad World, Perfect, Stand By Me, Take Me Home, Country Roads, Yesterday Roger Emerson : Hal Leonard Vocal Method - Tenor / Bass The Hal Leonard Vocal Method is designed for anyone interested in learning the basics of singing, using vocal exercises and popular songs. This easy-to-use beginner's guide serves as an introduction to everything needed to begin singing with proper technique. Topics covered include: posture, breathing, warm-ups, consonants, vowels, phrasing, vibrato and range extension. Songs in this edition for tenor and bass singers include: Can't Help Falling in Love - Fire and Rain - Hallelujah - Mad World - Stand by Me - Take Me Home, Country Roads - Yesterday - and more. Roger Emerson : Rock Rounds for Choir Singing rounds have always been an effective way to teach beginning harmony to singers of all ages. As a follow-up to his successful Pop Rounds for Choir, Roger Emerson has created an exciting collection of Rock Rounds for Choir with songs from Sly and the Family Stone, Panic! at the Disco, Avicii, The Beatles, Ray Charles and more! Each song offers a variety of round options incorporating familiar verses and choruses. Roger Emerson : Rock Rounds for Choir Singing rounds have always been an effective way to teach beginning harmony to singers of all ages. As a follow-up to his successful Pop Rounds for Choir, Roger Emerson has created an exciting collection of rock rounds for choir with songs from Sly and the Family Stone, Panic! at the Disco, Avicii, The Beatles, Ray Charles, and more! Each song offers a variety of round options incorporating familiar verses and choruses. Songlist: Get The Party Started, High Hopes, Wake Me Up, Dance To The Music, Say Something, Best Day Of My Life, Yellow Submarine, You Are My Sunshine, Get The Party Started, High Hopes, Wake Me Up, Dance To The Music, Say Something, Best Day Of My Life, Yellow Submarine, You Are My Sunshine Roger Emerson : Popular Jazz Standards for Younger Voices, Vol 1 "Lullaby of Birdland" - Introduce your young choir to this famous jazz classic! Set in an easy swing with great part-writing and craftsmanship!"A-Tisket, A-Tasket" - Was it red? No no no. Was it brown? No no no. The famous Ella Fitzgerald rendition of a classic nursery song is a sassy, jazzy twist on the familiar lyrics. A great Discovery Series choice for developing jazz style in your younger choirs! "Sweet Home Chicago" - Introduce your young singers to the blues with this Robert Johnson classic from 1937, memorably covered by The Blues Brothers. With the shuffle style rhythm, vocal fall-offs and accessible jazz harmonies, learning opportunities abound! "Choo Choo Ch' Boogie" - This 1940s classic is the perfect introduction to swing music for developing choirs. Easy voice-leading and a supportive accompaniment make this a breeze to learn. Songlist: Lullaby of Birdland, A-Tisket, A-Tasket, Sweet Home Chicago, Choo Choo Ch' Boogie, Don't Get Around Much Anymore Roger Emerson : For Men Only - Concert Collection Perfect for beginning or more advanced men's ensembles, this Roger Emerson collection will be used over and over. Includes: Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Festival Alleluia, Scarborough Fair, Shoshone Love Song, and Ubi Caritas Et Amor (Where There Is Love). Available: TBB. Songlist: Ubi Caritas Er Amor (Where There Is Love), Scarborough Fair, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Festival Alleluia, Shoshone Love Song Roger Emerson : Classic Pops for Guys Develop enthusiasm and skill with this value packed collection for men's chorus that will add to your repertoire and be fun to rehearse! Includes: ABC (The Jackson 5), The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Tokens), Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson), Pretty Little Angel Eyes (Curtis Lee), Silhouettes (The Rays). Songlist: ABC, Silhouettes, The Lion Sleeps Tonight, Man In The Mirror, Pretty Little Angel Eyes Roger Emerson : Young Men Sing! Develop enthusiasm and skill with this value packed collection for young men that will add to your repertoire and be fun to rehearse! Includes these classic arrangements: Rise Up Shepherd and Follow, Shoshone Love Song, Sinner Man, This Train, Worried Man Blues. Songlist: Worried Man Blues, This Train, Rise Up Shepherd And Follow, Sinner Man, Shoshone Love Song Roger Emerson : A Cappella Standards This collection delivers plenty of musical flair at a value! Perform these popular pop and jazz classics arranged for a cappella voices and use as a curriculum with your vocal jazz group. And there's more! Purchase the 12-Pak and receive a code to access demo and learning tracks online through My Library. Songlist: Imagine, In My Life, Here's That Rainy Day, I Wish You Love, My Funny Valentine, Never My Love, Over The Rainbow, Vincent (Starry Starry Night) Roger Emerson : Sing 6-7-8! - 50 Ways to Improve Your Chorus The adolescent years can be a challenge for any choir director, but this practical handbook by Roger Emerson provides an engaging and witty approach to working with these young singers. Ideal for experienced educators and those new to the field, this text is full of creative ideas and solid solutions in an easy-to-read question and answer format. The fifty topics include recruiting, the adolescent voice, choral tone, classroom management, budgets, choral balance and blend, sight-reading, repertoire, programming, incorporating pop music into the choral program, working with your administrators and colleagues, parent and community relations, helpful recommended resources and much more! Roger Emerson : Beatles A Cappella With over 900 titles in print and 30 million copies in circulation, Roger Emerson is the most widely performed composer/arranger of popular choral music in the world today. This value-packed collection delivers plenty of musical flair for vocal jazz, pop and concert groups! Perform these popular Beatles' classics arranged for a cappella voices as a set or individually. Lush chords with well-crafted vocal lines are the highlight of these warm a cappella settings. With opportunities for both male and female soloists, these classic Beatles tunes are perfect choice for many concert programs. Songlist: Yesterday, Because, In My Life, Eleanor Rigby Roger Emerson : Pop Warm-ups & Work-outs for Choir Following the success of Pop Warm-ups & Work-outs for Guys collection, Roger Emerson has created this series of warm-ups for all choirs that use classic rock and pop melodies to build vocal skills while having fun! Each of the ten warm-ups provide a focus objective, suggested learning outcomes and related choral literature for younger and developing ensembles. Warm-ups may be used with changed or unchanged voices. Concepts covered include: vowel shapes, resonance, breath control, head voice and falsetto, articulation and diction and much more! Songlist: At The Hop, Do-Re-Mi, Don't Stop Believin', Good Vibrations, Hound Dog, Lean On Me, The Longest Time, Spinning Wheel, Thriller, Witch Doctor Roger Emerson : Project: Peace - Do to Build a More Tolerant World (Musical) From the stirring opening to its powerful conclusion, this unique pop-style revue can help young people tackle the serious issues facing them in their world today. Ideal for upper-elementary and middle-school performers, this 40-minute show features 9 original songs, available in 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part voicings, with connecting narration, and full staging choreography by John Jacobson. The Teacher's Manual comes with full accompanied songs, narration and staging. The Singer's Edition provides vocal lines, narration and choreography only. Help each other tear down the walls that divide! Available: Teacher's Manual (3-Part Mixed and 2-Part), Singer's Edition 5-Pak (3-Part Mixed and 2-Part), Preview CD (full performance only), Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 40 minutes. For grades 4-9. Songlist: Be Good To Your Kid, Bully, Bully, Gotta Say Stop!, La Buena Vida (The Beautiful Life), Lay Down Your Arms, No Room In The Heart, On Common Ground, Shalom Finale, Dona Nobis Pacem Roger Emerson : Spirituals for Two Parts Five of Roger Emerson's contemporary spiritual settings are crafted for 2-Part voices in a value-packed collection that is perfect for younger choirs in elementary through middle school! Songlist: All My Trials, Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel, Let Me Ride (Swing Down Chariot), Sinner Man, Witness Roger Emerson : Holiday Collection - For Men Only Here is a unique collection of holiday songs arranged for men's chorus. Ideal for concert programming, traveling or recruiting concerts, it features six Emerson originals and arrangements never before available in TBB voicings. Piano accompaniment. Songlist: The Christ Child is Born, Mary Had a Baby, Eight Nights, Eight Lights, Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!, Silver Bells, Feliz Navidad, The Story of Hanukkah Roger Emerson : Pop Rounds for Choir Singing rounds has always been an easy way to introduce harmony to young singers. Now they can enjoy rounds based on the hit pop songs by John Legend, Anna Kendrick, Camila Cabello, Justin Timberlake and more! Each Performance Kit comes with 8 books and a code to access Full performance and Accompaniment recordings. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the kit and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Songlist: All Of Me, Havana, Hallelujah, Secrets, Dynamite, Cups (When I'm Gone), Can't Stop The Feeling!, We Will Rock You Roger Emerson : Two-Part Songs for Every Occasion Sometimes taken for granted, solid two-part choral writing is in demand all around the country for young and beginning choirs alike. The Roger Emerson Touch is one that guarantees choral success with understandable and meaningful vocal lines. Carefully selecting tried and true repertoire from the vault of Emerson's vast choral library comes this two-part collection--a must-have for every occasion! Digital Audio with Full Performance and Accompaniment Only tracks available on choralmusicdirect.com. Songlist: Alleluia, Here's To The Future, First We Must Be Friends, We Honor You, Innkeeper Roger Emerson : Pop Rounds for Choir Singing rounds has always been an easy way to introduce harmony to young singers. Now they can enjoy rounds based on the hit pop songs by John Legend, Anna Kendrick, Camila Cabello, Justin Timberlake and more! Each Performance Kit comes with 8 books and a code to access Full performance and Accompaniment recordings. Audio is accessed online using the unique code inside the kit and can be streamed or downloaded. The audio files include PLAYBACK+, a multi-functional audio player that allows you to slow down audio without changing pitch, set loop points, change keys, and pan left or right. Songlist: All Of Me, Havana, Hallelujah, Secrets, Dynamite, Cups (When I'm Gone), Can't Stop The Feeling!, We Will Rock You Roger Emerson : A Cappella in Three Parts (Concert Collection) Finding ways to build confidence in your young singers to cut the strings from the piano and sing without accompaniment. This collection has been carefully curated for positive success for your choir. Songlist: Now Is The Month Of Maying, The Star-Spangled Banner, Good Timber Grows, Innkeeper, Time Gone Roger Emerson : Choralisms This is the perfect gift for all the choral people in your life. Renowned composer/arranger Roger Emerson has been keeping notes of wise words from the many choral mentors in his life - conductors, composers, producers, publishers. His way of passing on these stories is as clever, delightful and often humorous as his musical writing. (Did I just call his music writing humorous?). Plus, the lessons are spot on and priceless. Find out what choralisms really means and get a copy of this book for yourself. Roger Emerson : Making the Band An Express Musical for Young Voices. Move that car! We're ready to begin. A garage is a place to make music in. With keyboard, drums, guitar and bass; add a singer and we're all in place! Explore the instruments of a rock band and start your own garage band. This unique musical revue features fresh new arrangements for unison voices with optional harmony that are accessible and appropriate for upper elementary and middle school singers. Use the program dialog for performance options; connect to the standards with teaching objectives for each song; and extend learning with online video interviews featuring John Jacobson and the studio musicians who recorded the songs in musical revue. Here we go; the band is complete. We got the singer and we got the beat! Let's twist and shout and harmonize, too. We're ready to play a tune for you. Songs include: We Got the Beat, Twist and Shout, Stand By Me, Your Song, Livin' on a Prayer, Making the Band. 25 Minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: Stand By Me, Twist And Shout, Making The Band, Your Song, Livin' On A Prayer, We Got The Beat Roger Emerson : Let's Jam! It's Our Band Our brilliant and talented music teacher gave us a FUN assignment - form a band and play for you! BUT we have studied so many cool styles in this fantastic music class, we don't know what kind of band we want to be! Come on down to the Twist and Shout and explore some great country, reggae, Motown, surf and blues like you've never heard it before! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school singers, this jammin' musical revue features entertaining hits from the past, carefully arranged by Roger Emerson for younger unison voices along with some optional harmony. Add the program dialog and choreography by John Jacobson for some great dancing in the street! And there's more! Extend learning with interesting online video interviews that explore rockin' horns, playing reggae, country fiddle, harmonica and more! The Teacher Edition features reproducible program dialog, piano/vocal arrangements and choreography. The Singer Edition 20-pak features singer parts in attractive full color spreads. 25 minutes. Suggested for Grades 4-8. What kind of band do you want to be? Songlist: Dancing In The Street, Don't Worry, Be Happy, Down At The Twist And Shout, What Kind Of Band Are You?, In My Room, Sweet Home Chicago Roger Emerson : Rock Around the '50s Hello Baaaaaaaby! Get ready to rock around the clock with songs and interesting fun facts from the era of sock hops, Elvis and doo-wop. These easily-produced Express Musicals are perfect for a short program in the spring or fall, community outreach events, or as part of a larger program. Short narrations for up to 23 speakers set up the songs. The Teacher Edition features piano/vocal arrangements and choreography, reproducible program narration and fun facts from the '50s. The Singer Edition 20-pak features singer vocal parts in attractive full color spreads. To perform with recordings, there are 2 options. A Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately. For cost-saving value, the Performance Kit Audio includes the Teacher Edition, Singer 20-Pak and audio recordings via digital access. Songs include: Rock Around the Clock, Mister Sandman, Jailhouse Rock, Yakety Yak, Splish Splash, La Bamba. About 25 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: La Bamba, Jailhouse Rock, Mister Sandman, Rock Around The Clock, Splish Splash, Yakety Yak Roger Emerson : Little Stompers Learning music concepts through movement is fun! This Little Stompers collection includes: movement songs for grades K-2, year-round ideas for teaching music concepts through movement, music class openers, songs to activate creative minds, activities to exercise healthy bodies, movements to promote physical coordination. The printed song collection features step-by-step lesson plans with engaging ideas for presentation, plus reproducible lyric and singer pages. Each book comes with a unique code for online access to audio recordings and choreography videos. Songlist: Walk, Skip, Gallop!, There's A Spring In My Step, Little Stompers, The Mannequin, Circle Stomp, I Just Love A Dancing Bear, The Barnyard Stomp, I Got The Beat Beat Beat, Jumpin' Jack O'Lantern, Jingle Bell Stomp, Boing!, Conga Kids Roger Emerson : Holiday Hits for Two (Collection) Carefully crafted for the young choir, this collection of holiday hits joins the other popular Emerson for two series. Songlist: The Chipmunk Song, Frosty The Snow Man, A Holly Jolly Christmas, Jingle Bell Rock, Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Roger Emerson : Lights! Camera! Christmas! Grab your cameras! We're makin' a movie about the one and only Santa Claus - but what style of movie fits the greatest elfin hero of all time? Thanks to a little help from Cecil B. DeGrille, Alfred Pitchfork, Steven Reelberg and a few other illustrious filmmakers, a young group of aspiring directors experience movie-making like never before, from Epic Extravaganza and Film Noir to Spaghetti Western and Super-hero-adventure film. Watch out, Hollywood! This musical offers options for a simple or elaborate production, including the choice of two endings and suggestions for producing your very own movie. We'll even show you how! Either way - it will be a blockbuster! This 40-minute musical features six original songs and connecting script with over 50 speaking parts. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, helpful production guide and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers! Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals & dialog), Preview Pak (1 singer book and 1 Preview CD), Preformance/Accompaniment CD, and Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books and P/A CD). Approximate Performance Time: 40 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: Get Along, Little Reindeer, Lights! Camera! Christmas!, Night Of Miracles, Super Santa, The Hero, The Holiday Blues Roger Emerson : A Party in a Pear Tree Party the Partridge is stuck up in the pear tree! It will take 12 drummers drumming, 11 pipers piping, 10 lords-a-leaping, 9 ladies dancing and all of the rest of the famous characters from the classic holiday song to get him down. Through their hilarious and sometime ridiculous musical adventures, they all rediscover the magic of the season and one of the most precious gifts of all - being together with family and friends. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 35-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and over 40 speaking parts. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers! ScorePlay - click to view score with recording. Songlist: The Twelve Days Of Christmas, You Can Count On Me, Christmas Is The Time, Five Golden Rings, Party Down!, The Swan Song Roger Emerson : Holly Jolly Jukebox Whoa! It's spooky in this attic! Quick! Let's find those holiday decorations and get out of here! Hey! Look at this piece of junk. Yikes! It talks ... a TALKING JUKEBOX that lights up and plays music? Join in the fun as Holly Jolly Jukebox spins records from the '40s to the '70s - back to the good ole days of swing, doo wop, beach music and disco! See how the Jukebox learns that we all have something to share no matter how old or outdated we think we are. This holiday musical features six original songs with connecting script and over 25 speaking parts. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal arrangements and choreography, script and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include vocal parts and script, and come in handy 10-paks. To perform with recordings, there are 2 options. A Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately. For cost-saving value, the Performance Kit/Audio includes the Teacher Edition, 20 Singer books and digital access to performance/accompaniment audio recordings. Dialog not recorded. Songs include: Swingin' Holiday, Doo Wop December, California Christmas, S-A-N-T-A, Something to Share, Jingle Bell Jam. Approx. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: S-A-N-T-A, California Christmas, Doo Wop December, Jingle Bell Jam, Something To Share, Swingin' Holiday Roger Emerson : December in Our Town (A Multicultural Holiday Musical) 'A Multicultural Celebration of the Season.' Staging by John Jacobson. Orchestrated by John Higgins. Celebrate the wonder, the joy...and the diversity of the month of December with this imaginative 30-minute all-school revue for elementary or middle school performers by Roger Emerson. A group of young people, while collecting canned goods for a food bank, discovers holiday traditions of other cultures. Through their experiences, they grow to understand each other better, and learn that peace, joy, and hope are holiday traditions that can be shared by all. Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition (5-Pak), Preview CD (full performance only), Performance/Accompaniment Cassette and CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Gr. 1-8. Songlist: December In Our Town, Kwanzaa Celebration, La Fiesta!, Rockin' Old St. Nicholas, Season Of Hope, Light The Candles (The Hanukkah Song), Reprise: December In Our Town, Innkeeper Roger Emerson : The Christmas Chronicles The Bethlehem Chronicle newspaper is in big trouble! If subscriptions don't increase, the paper will be shut down forever. Now it's up to Scoop Early, Sally O'Callahan and Rock Gibraltar as they search for the biggest news in Bethlehem to help save the paper. Add a heavenly host of angels and shepherds and you've got a miracle at just the right time! Available: Director's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, Reproducible Pak, Preview Cassette, ChoirTrax CD, Rehearsal Trax Pak (Preview Cassette 12-Pak). Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Grades 1-6. Songlist: Silent Night, Joy To The World, O Come, All Ye Faithful, Glory, Glory Hallelu!, Looking For The Light, Pen And Ink, Senseless Census, Share The News, The Greatest Story Is You, The Kings Of Swing Roger Emerson : It's Christmas, Carol! It's holiday time and the clock is ticking! The elves are happily bustling around, putting the final touches on the presents that Santa will soon be delivering to children all around the world. Everyone is excited - except for lead elf, Carol. Holiday Time? Big deal! Carol is the definition of the word grump. Join the fun as the ghosts of holiday past, present and future each pay a visit to Carol and help her see why holiday time IS a big deal and that it's never too late to get the holiday spirit! This delightful 30-minute holiday musical features 6 songs for unison voices with optional harmony, and a script with 20 speaking parts easily adapted to casts of varying sizes. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements, choreography, dialog, and helpful production guide. Singer books provide vocal lines and dialog. Top off your performance with the professionally-produced orchestrations on the Performance/Accompaniment CD. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Perf/Accomp CD. Performance Time: Approx. 30 minutes. For Gr. 3-6. Songlist: All I Want For Christmas, Carols Past, The Grumpiest Elf In Town, The Holiday Ghost, It's Holiday Time, Nobody Cares About Me Roger Emerson : December 'Round the World CELEBRATE December traditions center stage this holiday season as 'round the world we go! DISCOVER the special preparations for Chinese New Year, Germany's St. Nicholas Day tradition of a hidden pickle in the Tannenbaum, the seven principles of Kwanzaa from our African ancestors, the miracle and lights of Jewish Hanukkah, the festive atmosphere of Mexico's Las Posadas and Christmas American-style! SHARE the universal messages of peace, hope and goodwill in your school and community all year long. Ideal for upper elementary to middle school performers, this 40-minute holiday revue features seven original songs for unison voices with some optional harmony, connecting narration easily adapted to casts of varying sizes and John Jacobson's choreography and production tips. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Preview CD (with vocals only), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books, P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 40 min. For Grades 4-8. Songlist: December 'Round The World, December In America, Gung Hay Fat Choy (Happy New Year), Jump At The Sun, La Pieata, Miracle Of Lights, Pickle In The Tannenbaum Roger Emerson : Santa's Holiday Playlist When Santa's favorite Christmas album is ruined, the North Pole gang decides to introduce Santa to their music with the help of iPods, playlists, headsets and docking stations! The elves are enjoying their Motown tunes, while the reindeer kick up their country western heels. Crystal Snowflake is heading for Broadway and the toy soldiers are a-rockin' and a-rollin'. Join in the holiday hi-tech fun and discover what ends up on Santa's holiday playlist! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this clever 35-minute holiday musical features six original songs for unison voices with optional harmony, choreography, a helpful production guide, and a script with speaking parts easily adapted to casts of varying sizes. For extra value, the expanded Performance Kit/CD now provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: A Real Live Country Christmas, Broadway Lights!, Just A Little 'R And R', Merry Christmas In The Motor City, Santa's Holiday Playlist, The Sounds Of Christmas Roger Emerson : A Pirate Christmas Christmas is approaching, and the elves are exhausted and tired of the cold! A few days of R and R in the warm island sun is just what they need ... snorkeling, collecting seashells, building sand castles, catching a wave behind that huge pirate ship . . . What? Pirates?!! ARRRR!! Ahoy, mates! Get ready for one mighty adventure when the legendary White Beard (aka Santa) and the elves teach a salty crew of colorful scallywags all about true treasure. Upper elementary and middle school performers will have a rollicking good time with this 35-minute holiday spectacular that features eight original songs for unison voices and a script with over 75 speaking parts easily adapted to casts of varying sizes. The Teacher Edition also includes choreography, helpful production guide and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Preview CD, 1 Singer book), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books, Perf/Accom CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: Pirates All Are We, White Beard, Island Christmas, Give And Take, Cool To Be Cool, Christmas Joy, A Pirate's Christmas, Blimey Carols Roger Emerson : Pirates 2: The Hidden Treasure From Captain John Jacobson and Jolly Roger Emerson - ARRRR! Our favorite rascally pirates are back at work, seeking adventure and treasure on the high seas! But a mighty storm rolls in and the pirates find themselves shipwrecked on a deserted island - or is it? Will the King of the High C's have a plan to save the day? Through the course of their musical adventures, they discover that real treasure is something they have plenty of ... friendship and family. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 35-minute musical features six original songs, with connecting script and over 20 speaking parts. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, helpful production guide and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers! Songs include: A Pirate I Will Be, The Storm, The King's Plan, Talent to Burn, Who Cares, We've Got Friends! 35 Minutes. Songlist: The Storm, A Pirate I Will Be, Talent To Burn, The King's Plan, We've Got Friends!, Who Cares Roger Emerson : Wright! The epic story of The Wright Brothers and their flying machine comes to life in modern day rap, song and narration. Your cast and crew are going to love the cutting edge feel to this hip-hop style musical about two of America's true heroic figures that will speak to cast and audience for today. Told by a group of intrepid reporters who are tailing the inventors, we discover that, as incredible as Orville and Wilbur's feat of inventing the first successful airplane was, the real lesson may well be the example they demonstrated by building their future and dreams on higher ground, and setting their sights up and not down. Right? Wright! This 35-minute musical features five original songs with connecting script and a flexible cast of newspaper reporters and rapping reporters. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal arrangements and choreography, script and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include vocal parts and script, and come in handy 10-paks. To perform with recordings, there are 2 options. A Performance/Accompaniment CD is available separately. For cost-saving value, the Performance Kit/Audio includes the Teacher Edition, 20 Singer books and digital access to performance/accompaniment audio recordings. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: On Our Way, Right Or Wrong/Another Day, The Winds Of Kitty Hawk, We Will Fly Roger Emerson : A Better You...A Better Me! - Building Character Through Music (Musical) Respect...Honesty...Trust...Listening...Caring. Reinforce these character-building concepts through music with this uplifting all-school musical revue by Roger Emerson. With six original songs, connecting narration, choreography suggestions by John Jacobson, and a helpful production guide, this show will be an instant success for you and your students, not only on stage, but also in the classroom and in everyday living. Explore the further discussion questions for additional growth and student input. Your students can even develop their own original script to make this experience more meaningful. The Teacher's Manual comes complete with the accompanied songs, full script, choreography. The Singer's Edition contains vocal lines only and speaking parts. You can perform the show with piano only or with the professionally recorded accompaniment available on cassette or CD. Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, Preview Cassette, ShowTrax Cassette, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 20 minutes. Songlist: A Better You...A Better Me, The Citizenship, Expect Respect!, Fight Fair!, I Will Care For You, Trust Is A Must Blues Roger Emerson : Project: Peace - What Kids Can Do to Build a More Tolerant World (Musical) From the stirring opening to its powerful conclusion, this unique pop-style revue can help young people tackle the serious issues facing them in their world today. Ideal for upper-elementary and middle-school performers, this 40-minute show features 9 original songs, available in 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part voicings, with connecting narration, and full staging choreography by John Jacobson. The Teacher's Manual comes with full accompanied songs, narration and staging. The Singer's Edition provides vocal lines, narration and choreography only. Help each other tear down the walls that divide! Available: Teacher's Manual (3-Part Mixed and 2-Part), Singer's Edition 5-Pak (3-Part Mixed and 2-Part), Preview CD (full performance only), Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 40 minutes. For grades 4-9. Songlist: Be Good To Your Kid, Bully, Bully, Gotta Say Stop!, La Buena Vida (The Beautiful Life), Lay Down Your Arms, No Room In The Heart, On Common Ground, Shalom Finale, Dona Nobis Pacem Roger Emerson : Project: Peace - What Kids Can Do to Build a More Tolerant World (Musical) From the stirring opening to its powerful conclusion, this unique pop-style revue can help young people tackle the serious issues facing them in their world today. Ideal for upper-elementary and middle-school performers, this 40-minute show features 9 original songs, available in 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part voicings, with connecting narration, and full staging choreography by John Jacobson. The Teacher's Manual comes with full accompanied songs, narration and staging. The Singer's Edition provides vocal lines, narration and choreography only. Help each other tear down the walls that divide! Available: Teacher's Manual (3-Part Mixed and 2-Part), Singer's Edition 5-Pak (3-Part Mixed and 2-Part), Preview CD (full performance only), Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 40 minutes. For grades 4-9. Songlist: Be Good To Your Kid, Bully, Bully, Gotta Say Stop!, La Buena Vida (The Beautiful Life), Lay Down Your Arms, No Room In The Heart, On Common Ground, Shalom Finale, Dona Nobis Pacem Roger Emerson : Dig It! (Musical) Travel back in time and join inquisitive archeologists, Taki and Tut, and their fossil friend, Lucy, as they explore the wonders of ancient civilization. From the farm laborers of early Mesopotamia and Egyptian mummies who rap to a chorus of ancient Greeks and Romulus and Remus who dream of building a great city, you and your students will love discovering the archeological mysteries of the past. Available: Teacher's Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 35 minutes. For Grades 4-8. Songlist: Empires Of The East, Greece Is The Word, Here's To The Future, In My Tomb, The Land Between Two Rivers, So Long Ago, Toga Party Tonight Roger Emerson : Update: Earth Reduce! Reuse! Recycle! A lot has changed since 1989 when the popular Assignment: Earth hit the stage! We now have cellphones (and what to do with old ones), the internet (for a wide range of information on the environment), and hybrid and alternative fueled vehicles. Are we keeping up with the times? What are we doing to make our world a better place to live? Update: Earth is a 30-minute musical review about our ongoing quest to better the world's environment. It features 7 original pop/rock songs with simple dialogue and characters, flexible enough to perform with one class or the entire student body. Kick-off the Fall with Update: Earth to set an environmental theme that will last throughout the year, or perform it in the Spring in conjunction with Arbor Day. The Teacher Edition comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements, script and John Jacobson's choreography and staging tips. Publications printed on recycled paper. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: Approx. 30 minutes. For Gr. 3-8. Songlist: Good News, All That We Can Be, French Fry Day, Funkify Don't Junkify!, Hot Down Here!, Let The Rain Come Down, Rock The World Roger Emerson : Go West! There's gold in them thar hills! Gold has been discovered in the hills of California. Land is being given away to settlers willing to make a fresh start in the newly explored regions of the American West. Cowpokes and miners, farmers and trappers, gamblers and adventurers of all kinds are making their way west to chase the promise of the American Dream. They come by way of wagon train, horseback, stream boat and rail. Go West combines music, history and drama to explore important facts about the westward expansion of early United States and discovers that real gold is not always the kind made into ingots and baubles. Real gold is discovered in the ideas and inspiration derived from new lands, fresh starts and attainable dreams abundant in the promises of the land of the free. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this historic and entertaining 35-minute musical features 7 original songs, connecting script, John Jacobson's choreography and a helpful production guide. The Teacher Edition includes full script, accompanied songs, Production Guide and choreography suggestions. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals only), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer books, P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 35 minutes. For Grades 4-8. Songlist: Go For The Gold!, Go West!, Keep Rollin', My Pony And Me, Overture: Go West!, Steamboatin', Wagons, Ho!, Where I Make My Home Roger Emerson : Pirates! The Musical We're off to sail the rollicking sea, pirates all are we! But ARRRR, and shiver me timbers! There's a stowaway on board! Perhaps the King of the High Cs will know what to do. Join this salty crew of colorful scallywags when Bluebeard, Yellowbeard, Whitebeard, Purplebeard - well, you get the picture - along with the No Beards hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail for a mighty adventure. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this 35-minute musical features six original songs for unison voices and some optional harmony, choreography, a helpful production guide, and a script with a minimum of 20 speaking parts easily adapted to casts of varying sizes. Available: Teacher Edition, Singer Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: King Of The High 'C'S', Lost At Sea, Pirates All Are We, Singin' A Pirate Song, You Wanna Be A Pirate Roger Emerson : Joust! Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: Nobody's Fool, All I Ever Wanted, Joust!, Mighty Medieval Men, Round Of The Round Table, That's The Way It's Going To Be, We're Making Music Roger Emerson : Forever Free (Musical) There's nothing like the positive power of MUSIC to help kids gain the courage to stand up in front of their peers and say NO to drugs and alcohol and YES to a life that's drug-free! This 30-minute all-school revue features 9 original Unison/2-Part songs arranged in bright, contemporary styles - rap, rock, blues, calypso and everything in between! Easy-to-learn dialogue and simple staging options will make this an irresistible show for students, parents, AND teachers! Along with the full script and accompanied songs, the Teacher's Manual offers a discussion topic for each song, while the Singer's Edition features the full script and vocal lines only. Students even have the opportunity to create their own script, through special writing projects for each song. John Jacobson's staging, choreography and costume suggestions are available in the separate Staging Guide, along with additional classroom enrichment activities, making this a production that can truly involve your whole school. FOREVER FREE coordinates with all drug education programs by reinforcing the concepts of self-esteem, communication, drug awareness and decision making. Help your students take a stand in their own school and in their own community - to live a life that's FOREVER FREE! Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, Preview Cassette, Performance/Accompaniment CD and Staging Guide. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Grades 3-8. Songlist: Reprise: Forever Free, Forever Free, Lucky To Be Me (Forever Free), 1-2-3-F-R-E-E (Forever Free), They're Not Real Friends(F.Free), Moody,Moody (Forever Free), Why? (Forever Free)roger Emerson, Danger!caution!warning!(F.Free), Talk It Out (Forever Free), Gonna Be Strong (Forever Free) Roger Emerson : Forever Free (Musical) There's nothing like the positive power of MUSIC to help kids gain the courage to stand up in front of their peers and say NO to drugs and alcohol and YES to a life that's drug-free! This 30-minute all-school revue features 9 original Unison/2-Part songs arranged in bright, contemporary styles - rap, rock, blues, calypso and everything in between! Easy-to-learn dialogue and simple staging options will make this an irresistible show for students, parents, AND teachers! Along with the full script and accompanied songs, the Teacher's Manual offers a discussion topic for each song, while the Singer's Edition features the full script and vocal lines only. Students even have the opportunity to create their own script, through special writing projects for each song. John Jacobson's staging, choreography and costume suggestions are available in the separate Staging Guide, along with additional classroom enrichment activities, making this a production that can truly involve your whole school. FOREVER FREE coordinates with all drug education programs by reinforcing the concepts of self-esteem, communication, drug awareness and decision making. Help your students take a stand in their own school and in their own community - to live a life that's FOREVER FREE! Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition 5-Pak, Preview Cassette, Performance/Accompaniment CD and Staging Guide. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Grades 3-8. Songlist: Forever Free, Lucky To Be Me (Forever Free), 1-2-3-F-R-E-E (Forever Free), They're Not Real Friends(F.Free), Moody,Moody (Forever Free), Why? (Forever Free)roger Emerson, Danger!caution!warning!(F.Free), Talk It Out (Forever Free), Gonna Be Strong (Forever Free) Roger Emerson : Math Rocks Rockin' with arithmetic is what it's all about! Reinforce basic math concepts that support Common Core State Standards and promote higher level learning, while rockin' to the beat. From Hal Leonard's popular Rock 'n' Learn series, this study for Grades 3-5 explores the 4 basic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), computing the area of basic shapes, the metric system, fractions and decimal equivalents, estimating, and much more - all put to music for learning that lasts! Perfect for Music class or Math class, the Teacher Book includes reproducible melody sheets with chord symbols and simple choreography, and worksheet activities that incorporate Common Core State Standards in Math! For performance options, a script is also included that introduces each of the eight original songs. Groove along with the singer recordings on the enclosed Listening CD! Also available is an Enhanced P/A CD with performance and accompaniment-only song tracks, and PDFs of the piano/vocal arrangements with choreography, lyrics and worksheets for lots of performance and projection options! For additional value, receive all components in the Classroom Kit. Suggested for Grades 3-5. Songlist: Action Fractions, Estimation, Math Rocks, Operations, Power Up, The Area Aria, The Rhombus Rhumba, Metric Melody Roger Emerson : Math Rocks Rockin' with arithmetic is what it's all about! Reinforce basic math concepts that support Common Core State Standards and promote higher level learning, while rockin' to the beat. From Hal Leonard's popular Rock 'n' Learn series, this study for Grades 3-5 explores the 4 basic operations (add, subtract, multiply, divide), computing the area of basic shapes, the metric system, fractions and decimal equivalents, estimating, and much more - all put to music for learning that lasts! Perfect for Music class or Math class, the Teacher Book includes reproducible melody sheets with chord symbols and simple choreography, and worksheet activities that incorporate Common Core State Standards in Math! For performance options, a script is also included that introduces each of the eight original songs. Groove along with the singer recordings on the enclosed Listening CD! Also available is an Enhanced P/A CD with performance and accompaniment-only song tracks, and PDFs of the piano/vocal arrangements with choreography, lyrics and worksheets for lots of performance and projection options! For additional value, receive all components in the Classroom Kit. Suggested for Grades 3-5. Roger Emerson : KidSkits Roger Emerson's popular KidSkits are now available in one volume! These entertaining and easy-to-produce 15-minute plays are filled with life lessons taught through simple dialog and contemporary songs. Take a fun-filled musical excursion into the world of science when a group of chefs help solve the problem of the unpopped kernels in Popcorn Parade. Discover the importance of being thankful with Thanksgiving Treasure, and see what can happen if you don''t have your Bunny Ears on! Take a light-hearted view of human nature and learn a lesson in honesty with Lightfingers. The all-in-one Teacher Volume offers piano/vocal arrangements, helpful performance suggestion, and digital access to performance/accompaniment audio recordings, as well as projectable/printable PDFs of melody sheets, lyric sheets and dialog ... all under one cover! Each musical is 15 minutes in length. Suggested for grades K-2. Songlist: Friends, You Can Do It, Popcorn Parade, Popcorn Tonight, Pop Pop Pop, Runnin Bunnies, Star Power, We Should Have Listened, It Takes A Thief!, Trust Is A Must, The Hunt Is On!, What's So Special?, Real Treasure Roger Emerson : The Adventures of Lewis & Clark In 1804, the United States, under the leadership of President Thomas Jefferson, commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to travel, explore and chart the new territories of the Louisiana Purchase. These brave men, and their companions, York, Charbonneau, Sacajawea, along with their trusty dog, Scannon, traveled up the Missouri River, over the Rocky Mountains, and down the Columbia River, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Their remarkable story comes to life in this clever 40-minute musical adaptation by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson, with 8 original songs and a delightfully-entertaining script. The Teacher's Manual includes the accompanied songs, the full script, and background historical information, while the Singer's Edition includes the script and vocal lines only. Best of all, John Jacobson's choreography notes are included in both, and the Perf/Accom. CD will help you stage a truly spectacular production. Let music enrich the curriculum of your school as you join Lewis and Clark in their historic journey. Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition 5Pak, Preview Cassette (full performance only) and Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 40 minutes. For Grades 3-9. Songlist: Fork In The Road, Let's Make A Deal, Life's 'Ruff!', O! The Joy!, The Ballad Of Lewis And Clark, This Is Our Home, Tumblin' Waters, Wayfaring Stranger, Reprise: The Ballad Of Lewis And Clark Roger Emerson : The Adventures of Lewis & Clark In 1804, the United States, under the leadership of President Thomas Jefferson, commissioned Meriwether Lewis and William Clark to travel, explore and chart the new territories of the Louisiana Purchase. These brave men, and their companions, York, Charbonneau, Sacajawea, along with their trusty dog, Scannon, traveled up the Missouri River, over the Rocky Mountains, and down the Columbia River, all the way to the Pacific Ocean. Their remarkable story comes to life in this clever 40-minute musical adaptation by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson, with 8 original songs and a delightfully-entertaining script. The Teacher's Manual includes the accompanied songs, the full script, and background historical information, while the Singer's Edition includes the script and vocal lines only. Best of all, John Jacobson's choreography notes are included in both, and the Perf/Accom. CD will help you stage a truly spectacular production. Let music enrich the curriculum of your school as you join Lewis and Clark in their historic journey. Performance Time: 40 minutes. Roger Emerson : My Marvelous Magical Sleigh Decorations are all in place, and everything is set for the upcoming holiday part, except for an old dilapidated sleigh off in the corner with a sign that reads Marvelous Magical Sleigh. It's nothing but a piece of junk! What was that noise? Did the sleigh just move? Join the holiday adventure of one small child who believes in the true meaning of the holiday and is taken for a marvelous ride on one very important and magical sleigh! This 20-minute easily-produced holiday revue is perfect for the teacher on the go! Suggested for students in grades 2-5, the program features 6 songs and connecting dialog for a large cast that combine for a humorous yet touching performance that requires minimal rehearsal time. The Teacher Edition includes piano/vocal arrangements, dialog and choreography by John Jacobson. Young performers will enjoy the full-color singer editions for extra visual appeal. The value-packed Classroom Kit comes complete with a Teacher book, 20 singer editions and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 20-Pak (full color), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Singer 20-Pak, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 20 minutes. Suggested for grades 2-5. Songlist: Rockin' On The Housetop, Jingle Bell Boogie, One Day In December, Don't Wait/What's The Hurry?, My Marvelous Magical Sleigh, A December To Remember Roger Emerson : Pop Warm-Ups and Work-Outs for Choir, Vol. 2 Following the success of Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Guys and Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Choir, this sequel includes many of the latest pop song melodies and motives to inspire students to sing with gusto and to reinforce basic choral fundamentals common to all types of music. The ten songs featured are preceded by suggestions for practicing and reinforcing skills such as breath control, ear training, vowel shapes, resonance, range extension and head voice development. The warm-ups can be used with changed or unchanged voices. The professionally-produced audio recordings present each exercise with and without singers, and are included via digital download. Pop Warm-Ups & Work-Outs for Choir 2 is a valuable resource that will encourage students to sing out while building a better understanding of their amazing instrument - the human voice! Suggested for middle and high school choirs. Songlist: Home, The Christmas Song, Moves Like Jagger, Some Nights, Ho Hey, Chasing The Sun, The Flight Of The Bumble Bee, Best Day Of My Life, The Interval Song, The Lion Sleeps Tonight Roger Emerson : Rounds Plus Rounds are wonderful ways to introduce harmony to young singers! However, traditional rounds are often too wide of a range for the changing voice, hence this collection was created with the young male voice in mind. Easy-to-sing ostinatos for the changing male voice accompany 10 familiar rounds sung by treble voices. Each round is presented in two keys to accommodate both the cambiata, mid-voice and new baritone range comfortably. Experiment with other keys until you find your choirs' sweet spot vocally. This will give you a good idea of the range and tessitura that will be effective when choosing your choral literature. These unaccompanied rounds may be taught entirely by ear, or duplicated for sight reading purposes. Songs include: Dona Nobis Pacem, Down by the Bay, Heigh Ho Nobody's Home, Jubilate Deo, London's Burning, Music Alone Shall Live, and more. Suggested for grades 6-9. Songlist: Jubilate Deo, Dona Nobis Pacem, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Haida, Down By The Bay, London's Burning, Shalom Chaverim (Goodbye, My Dear Friend), Music Alone Shall Live, Ghost Of John (Have You Seen The Ghost Of John), Hey, Ho! Nobody Home, Jubilate Deo, Dona Nobis Pacem, Row, Row, Row Your Boat, Haida, Down By The Bay, London's Burning, Shalom Chaverim (Goodbye, My Dear Friend), Music Alone Shall Live, Ghost Of John (Have You Seen The Ghost Of John), Hey, Ho! Nobody Home |
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Perhaps the most important composition of our time, Emerson's nuanced take... who are we kidding? A little bit of Jaws and a whole lot of smiles? Go on and have some fun with this one!
The thought of the virile Gaston will entice full sounds from your young men's choir. Virilety and humor mix to bring out the best in the singers.
Composer: Howard Ashman | Musical: Beauty and the Beast
The 1970's group Average White Band was anything but average. They were full of funk and R&B soul. This hit from their second album is stylish and this new arrangement captures that style perfectly. This is a show stopper.
Performed By: Average White Band
Les Misérables is one of the most popular musicals of all times. One of the most beautiful ballads in the show is Stars sung by Javert. He sings of his unwavering quest to pursue justice. This arrangement taps into the powerful and emotional moments from this song and brings them to life.
Composer: Claude-Michel Schonberg | Musical: Les Miserables
A beloved hymn from the great American sacred songbook receives special treatment in this adaptation by Roger Emerson. Pure harmonies, graceful vocal lines, and a lovely piano part distinguish this well-crafted arrangement. Filled with hopeful thoughts and heartfelt musical gestures, this hymn has seen a resurgence recently due to its use in film and television.
Composer: J.K. Alwood
Step into a world where nostalgia meets wonder with this imaginative pairing of Christmas Time Is Here and Pure Imagination. From warm, jazz-tinged holiday moments to soaring lines, this arrangement unfolds with rich color and expressive storytelling that captivates singers and audiences alike. A magical journey that blends childlike joy with lush sophistication.
Composer: Vince Guaraldi
Float into a lush, nostalgic soundscape with this smooth, jazz-infused arrangement of Daydream, recently featured in Severance. With its breathy opening, gentle shuffle groove, and rich harmonic color, it effortlessly captures a hazy, dreamlike mood that lingers long after the final chord.
Composer: Sylvain Vanholme
Now available for TB. This easy jazz setting of the iconic Nina Simone song retains the authentic feel and harmonies. Sure to be a crowd pleaser, this arrangement lends itself to optional finger snaps that highlight the song's cool mood. Consider wearing sunglasses to further enhance the song's unique jazz style.
Composer: Leslie Bricusse | Musical: The Roar of the Greasepaint - The Smell of the Crowd
Considered by some as America's unofficial national anthem, God Bless America expresses love and pride for a country of beauty and freedom. This easy arrangement makes a perfect selection for use in assemblies, programs, or any public event. Ideal for elementary and middle school choirs, the song can be accompanied by piano or sung a cappella.
Composer: Irving Berlin
Featured in the Netflix global sensation KPop Demon Hunters, this #1 HUNTR/X global anthem blends vibrant K-pop style with a powerful message of strength and unity. A perfect choice for choirs looking to connect with today's worldwide pop culture movement.
Composer: 24 | Musical: KPop Demon Hunters,
Inspired by the uplifting style ofÿJason Mraz,ÿI Feel Like Dancingÿis a joyful anthem of positivity and self-expression. Its energetic rhythms and lighthearted text remind us to find joy in everyday moments and move through life with optimism.ÿ
Composer: Steph Jones Performed By: Jason Mraz
FromÿA Goofy Movie, this vibrant arrangement of I2I (Eye to Eye) captures the timeless message of connection, reminding us that understanding begins when we truly listen. With driving energy and uplifting harmonies, it celebrates the power of love to bring people together and see one another clearly.ÿ
Composer: Roy Freeland
Here's a lovely and accessible setting of a classic Emily Dickinson poem, offering an opportunity for a cellist to be featured with your choir. Singers and listeners alike will resonate with this timeless text.
Poetry By: Emily Dickinson
Elemental. Alive with ancient mystery. Rousing, yet poignant. Fever Ray's If I Had a Heart (from the TV series The Vikings) is a unique musical experience. Roger Emerson faithfully captures the mood of the original, delivering accessible yet evocative choral writing that will immerse your choir in the song's wild, enigmatic spirit.
Performed By: Fever Ray
Capturing the sugar-sweet, feel-good magic of the 1970 no. 1 UK hit by Edison Lighthouse, Roger Emerson's delightful arrangement of Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes) will brighten any choral program with its retro appeal. From the first few notes of an instantly-recognizable opening riff, your audience won't be able to stop themselves from moving to the music.
Composer: Tony Macaulay Performed By: Edison Lighthouse
This stylish arrangement ofÿLove Is Here to Stayÿcaptures the timeless charm of the Gershwin classic with smooth swing rhythms and rich jazz harmonies. Flowing lines and engaging vocal textures highlight both the tenderness and playful spirit of this enduring standard.
Composer: Ira Gershwin
Softly beginning with the tender, instantly-recognizable four-note motif of For Good, this lean and muscular choral medley soars through seven sensational songs just a few minutes! These expertly-arranged moments contain all of the melodies that your audiences want to hear. Includes: The Wizard and I, What Is This Feeling?, Dancing Through Life, Popular, One Short Day, For Good and Defying Gravity.
Composer: Stephen Schwartz | Musical: Wicked
The Spanish-language version of the Academy Award-winning feature song from Disney/Pixar's Coco. Coco celebrates Mexican culture and specifically the tradition of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). This is not a somber occasion. Rather it is a day to celebrate, to remember, and to honor those who are no longer with us in the physical world.
Composer: Robert Lopez | Musical: Coco
Introduce your young singers to vocal jazz with this fun-to-sing and accessible arrangement of an American standard. Featuring classic harmonies and a fully written-out scat syllable middle section, teachable moments abound, and multiple voicings make this one work for a variety of ensembles.
Composer: Bobby Troup
Now available for SSA and Rhythm Section instrumental parts! This exciting showstopper from the award-winning composer Alan Menken was featured in the Disney film Newsies. Featuring a powerful brotherhood text, it begins with a compelling chorale-like opening and then explodes into a driving rhythm that builds to a riveting climax.
Composer: Jack Feldman | Musical: Newsies
Bubbly, bright, and irresistibly fun, Soda Pop captures the lighter... façade of the Saja Boys group in Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters. With catchy hooks and playful lyrics, this arrangement showcases the charm and personality that make the film--and K-pop itself--a worldwide sensation.
Composer: 24 | Musical: KPop Demon Hunters
A memorable melody and text painting combine with a classic Longfellow poem in this accessible concert piece for developing choirs. Mixed meter naturally flows with the lyric, allowing for a teachable moment, as well!
Poetry By: Henry Wadsworth Longfello
Dolly Parton's popular hit songs, Jolene, Nine to Five, and I Will Always Love You, are featured in this classic medley blending country, pop, and bluegrass influences. The simple, well-crafted vocal parts promise to nurture enthusiastic, confident singers ready for performance!
Composer: Dolly Parton Performed By: Dolly Parton
The chart-topping 2006 hit by Natasha Bedingfield speaks to the hearts of teens and preteens who are just beginning their journey into independence. An uplifting message and powerful triadic pop harmonies make this a fantastic choral showcase!
Performed By: Natasha Bedingfield
The two-part filmed adaptation of Wicked has ignited fresh excitement around the iconic 2003 Broadway phenomenon. This brand-new choral arrangement features the complete song and is available for both mixed and treble ensembles.
Composer: Stephen Schwartz | Musical: Wicked
FromÿThe Nightmare Before Christmas, this exhilarating arrangement ofÿDanny Elfman's What's This? bursts with energy. Its vivid musical color and nonstop momentum make it a thrilling showcase from beginning to end. Perfect for a wide variety of concerts.
Composer: Danny Elfman
Where Everybody Knows Your Name is the iconic theme song of the television sitcom, Cheers. The song became one of the most recognizable theme songs in television history capturing the show's spirit of camaraderie and community. This arrangement highlights the song's energy, optimism, and joy!
Composer: Judy Hart Angelo
Yule be jammin' with this fun song from the Big Band era, recorded by Kaye Starr! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
Fred Rogers, the American television personality who became an icon championing children's education and social equality, was especially fond of the numbers 1, 4 and 3. Signifying the number of letters in I, Love and You, John Jacobson and Roger Emerson have taken this special affinity, used their more than 30 years of children's educational experience, and created a song befitting of the man whom all consider their neighbor.
Evan has six weeks to go before he turns 13, and after an idyllic childhood in New York City, he's just been uprooted and brought to Appleton, Indiana with his mother. He has one mission: get all the cool kids in school to come to his Bar Mitzvah, or else spend the rest of his academic career banished to the land of the Geeks. 13 is a show about finding out who you are, finding out what you need, and finding out what's really important. In this 14-minute medley, choirs will enjoy both the angst and the excitement of this pivotal time of growing up. Songs include: All Hail the Brain, Bad Bad News, Brand New You, Getting Ready, The Lamest Place in the World, A Little More Homework, Thirteen, What It Means to Be a Friend. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available as a digital download (syn, gtr 1-2, b, dm). Duration: ca. 14:00.
Composer: Jason Robert Brown | Lyricist: Jason Robert Brown | Musical: 13
From Beautiful - The Carole King Musical, this short medley captures the electric atmosphere of the Brill Building, headquartered at 1650 Broadway in New York City, and the pop music scene of the time. A walk down any hallway would vividly showcase the sound of an era! This 2-minute medley includes: Love Potion Number 9, Poison Ivy, Splish Splash, Stupid Cupid, There Goes My Baby, Yakety Yak.
Composer: Carole King | Lyricist: Carol King Performed By: Carole King | Musical: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
From the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical American Idiot by Green Day, this vivid and emotional song reflects the intensity of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a confusing world. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Combo parts available as a digital download (tpt 1-2, tsx, tbn, syn, gtr 1-2, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:25.
Composer: Green Day | Lyricist: Billie Joe Armstrong | Musical: American Idiot
Growing up can be painful, working on a career can be exhausting, and the work/life balance?... sometimes it feels like something's about to explode! Rent composer Jonathan Larson's posthumous meta work tick, tick... BOOM! was given a full, filmed 2021 adaptation courtesy of director Lin-Manuel Miranda and the results: musical theater bliss.
Composer: Jonathan Larson | Musical: tick, tick... BOOM!
From the album Love Is a Four Letter Word, this song title refers to the Earth's geographical distance from the sun within the Solar System. Positive lyrics enforce the age old adage, home is where the heart is.
Composer: Jason Mraz Performed By: Jason Mraz
Karen and Richard Carpenter brought singable songs with thoughtful and insightful arrangements to the pop music world during the 1970's and 80's. Those musical offerings are enhanced in these skillful arrangements. Songs include: The Christmas Waltz - I'll Be Home for Christmas - It Came upon the Midnight Clear - Merry Christmas, Darling - An Old Fashioned Christmas - Sleigh Ride
Composer: Various Performed By: The Carpenters
This classic Disney song is paired with Once Upon a Dream for a stunning SSA showcase. Full triadic harmonies, soaring melody lines, and exquisite phrasing will create a memorable concert moment. Available: SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Composer: Richard Rodgers | Lyricist: Oscar Hammerstein | Musical: Cinderella
Young men's choirs will discover the authentic Liverpool sound of The Beatles with this #1 hit from 1964 and sound great in the process! Vibrant harmonies and rhythms, and maybe even a little air guitar will add to the fun! Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Composers: John Lennon and Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
Another new composition from the Dear Evan Hansen movie adaptation, this is a guitar-driven ballad about the fulfillment of goals and self-worth. Lyrically relevant and beautifully written.
Composer: Justin Paul | Musical: Dear Evan Hansen
Hearts will open wide to embrace the simple message of this tender original: hope, dreams, joy, love! Easily learned in a short rehearsal time, your singers will love singing this song!
A Million Dreams features the young P.T. Barnum as he shows his visions and hopes for the future. Throughout all his hardships, he is shown compassion and help and gains a broader perspective into the human condition. An outstanding message to reinforce in young singers, Roger Emerson's arrangement is a gateway into instilling confidence and imagination in choral singing.
Composer: Justin Paul | Musical: The Greatest Showman
From Something's Rotten!, this is a splashy, tour-de-force production number to top them all! Your audience will have fun identifying all the snippets of top Broadway shows in the song.
Composer: Wayne Kirkpatrick | Lyricist: Karey Kirkpatrick | Musical: Something Rotten!
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