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Cristi Miller is highly regarded across the United States as a master teacher, conductor and composer. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, she began her teaching career instructing grades 7-12. She eventually moved to the Putnam City School system in 1989 where she worked in the elementary classroom for 21 years. During her time at Putnam City, she was the co-director of the Putnam City Honor Choir. This chorus was highly regarded in their area, winning many honors at festivals and competitions. Cristi has served as the Elementary Representative on the Oklahoma Choral Directors Association Board of Directors as well as the Elementary Vice President and President for the Oklahoma Music Educators Association. Along with her educational responsibilities, Mrs. Miller authors and co-authors a column for a national music magazine entitled Music Express! and was a contributing writer for the Macmillan McGraw-Hill music textbook series, Spotlight on Music. |
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Cristi Cary Miller : Pentatonic Partners (A Collection of Songs and Activities) Based on the 5-tone pentatonic scale, here is a creative collection of folksong partners for voice and piano arranged by music specialist, Cristi Cary Miller. These well-crafted arrangements incorporate simple Orff accompaniments and vocal ostinati for instant harmonic fun! Planning and preparation will be a breeze with the easy-to-follow teaching plans, movement suggestions and a variety of innovative activities. Reproducible songsheets are an added bonus! Available: Teacher's Manual. For Gr. 2-6. Songlist: Oh Won't You Sit Down?, Good News, Poor Wayfaring Stranger, Goodbye, Old Paint, This Old Hammer, In That Great Gettin' Up Mornin', Wade In The Water, Chatter With The Angels, Heave Ho Me Laddies, Josey, Pentatonic Partners, Sing All Along The Way, Yonder Mountain, The Old Ark's A-Moverin', One More River, Pretty Saro, This Train, Charlie, Li'l Liza Jane (Go Li'l Liza), Ezekiel Saw De Wheel, Sandy Land, Land Of The Silver Birch, Cape Cod Chantey, Cedar Swamp, The Crawdad Hole, Hurry Up, Liza Jane, Shake That Little Foot, Sun Don't Set In The Mornin', My Horses Ain't Hungry Cristi Cary Miller : Ready Set Sing! From the first day of school to the last, this multi-media song collection is filled with music fun for your little ones! Play a name game, make new friends, move and freeze with the Spider dance, echo rhythm patterns with Turkey Tom, scat sing with call and response, and much more! The all-in-one format features: creative, new lyrics set to familiar tunes for quick learning; full color projectable song charts with lyrics and embedded audio for instant sound with a single click; activity visuals to reinforce steady beat, rhythm reading, fast/slow, loud/soft, solfege patterns (so la mi re do), and more; reproducible melody sheets for young readers; quality lesson plans that feature separate teaching sequences for Kindergarten, 1st Graders and 2nd Graders. The projectable song charts and activity visuals are included via digital download access and viewed in your browser, so there is no need for special software. Just download the files onto your computer and you're ready to go! Performance and accompaniment audio recordings are also available in a separate folder via download for performance options. Suggested for grades K-2. Songlist: Down At The Station, Do You Know My Friends At School?, The Spider Thing, Hurry, Hurry Christmas Day, Instruments Are Fun, If You're Happy Summer's Comin', When We're In School, Turkey Tom, On A Wintry Day, J-A-Z-Z, It's For Me, Spring Is Finally Here, Hit The Beach Cristi Cary Miller : Mary Poppins Surely one of the greatest Disney musicals ever! Cristi Cary Miller does a wonderful job with clever and accessible arrangements of these classic songs that your kids (and their parents!) will love. The happy-go-lucky melody of "Let's Go Fly a Kite" is a sprightly salute to spring! The fun never stops with the light-hearted "I Love to Laugh". It's a smile-a-minute! Show off your best diction with this delightful arrangement of the favorite "Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious" that's just right for younger singers. Songlist: Feed the Birds, A Spoonful of Sugar, Chim Chim Cher-ee, Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, I Love to Laugh, Let's Go Fly a Kite, Step in Time Cristi Cary Miller and Kathlyn Reynolds : Rhythms, Rounds and Joyful Sounds - Director's Manual It's children's choir rehearsal time ... again! Here is a budget-stretching, creative answer to filling a variety of needs for a multitude of rehearsals and performances. Packed with creative activities, tips, anthems (for all seasons), warm-ups and rounds, this is a collection you'll use time and again, all year long. It was created by children's choir leaders for children's choir leaders with practical "field-tested" ideas that really work. Songlist: Anthems For All Seasons, Joyful Warm-ups, General Music Lessons And Activities, Reproducible Singer Pages |
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Here is a perfect selection for your developing SSA choir. This traditional Italian carol sets the tone for a lovely shift in your concert programming. Your singers and audience will fall in love with this beautiful melody.
Country: Italy
Here is a delightful carol for your developing choirs from the Catalonian region of western Spain. Both Catalonian and an original English verse are included in this arrangement. An optional piccolo part makes this selection a must for your holiday concert!
Country: Spain
Lewis Carroll's puzzlingly hilarious poem You Are Old, Father William (featured in The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland), set to a jaunty and slightly eccentric waltz tune by Cristi Cary Miller, will prove an attention-catching addition to any light concert. Simple two-part writing at its finest. The voice parts trade off telling the story, with brief sections of harmony and countermelody. Pure unabashed fun!
Photograph was co-written and recorded by the English singer-songwriter, Ed Sheeran. The song is found on Sheeran's second album, x (pronounced multiply). The lyrics were inspired by Sheeran's long-distance relationship with his then girlfriend while he was on tour. This selection makes a great graduation song and will be loved by singers and audiences alike!
Composer: Tom Leonard Performed By: Ed Sheeran
A haunting pop ballad with poetic lyrics and a melody that will echo in your mind, Bruno Mars' Talking to the Moon is given a stellar choral treatment by Cristi Cary Miller. Intricate vocals and a driving piano part combine in a sweeping, cinematic sound.
Performed By: Bruno Mars
Arranging a beloved traditional song can be a difficult task, as one must walk a delicate tightrope - add fresh appeal, but not to the point of obscuring the song's simplicity and raw, authentic humanity. Cristi Cary Miller passes this test with flying colors, turning out a delightful rendition of the Tyneside folk song The Keel Row. Alive with dancing rhythms and frolicking counterpoint, with an optional flute part to add sparkle.
This beautiful, well-crafted selection for developing choirs uses the melody of the traditional English carol, The First Noel combined with new words ideal for singing throughout the winter season.
This well-crafted setting for younger and developing choirs extends a heartfelt wish to cherish the special times, offering a perfect way to close any holiday program. And we'll all join hands and remember this moment, 'til the season comes 'round again.
This classic Frank Loesser song from the Broadway musical Guys and Dolls gets better with age. With an easy swing style, ranges that are perfect for young singers and a timeless message this is a perfect addition for young singers in concert.
Composer: Frank Loesser | Musical: Guys and Dolls
This setting of a rollicking Newfoundland folksong makes a spectacular feature for male choirs with a Celtic sound that will please every audience! Easily-learned and fun to sing, the lyrics are clever and the Irish penny whistle performed live or on the VoiceTrax CD adds just the right touch! Includes part for Optional Penny Whistle or Flute. Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Country: Canada
All the varied joys of Hanukkah are celebrated in this upbeat and well-crafted original work that is ideal for younger and developing choirs. Layered partner melodies, canonic and imitative sections make rehearsal easy and fun and performance a success! Optional melody instrument part included. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Here's an energetic and exciting piece with a compelling melody perfect for the developing choir. The syncopated rhythms keep singers excited and focused while bringing energy and enthusiasm to every performance. A terrific selection for a concert or festival opener or closer!
The holiday season is full of many wonderful tunes that everyone enjoys, so why not sing them in solfège? This delightful medley includes nine holiday songs - can you find them all?
Your kids (and their parents!) will love this happy song from Walt Disney's Mary Poppins in a clever and accessible arrangement by Cristi Miller. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 1:40.
Composer: Richard M. Sherman | Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman | Musical: Mary Poppins
Oh Come, All Ye Faithful is one of the most recognizable Christmas carols in the world. Set in its original Latin text at the start of the piece, Miller further augments the annual holiday favorite with brand new lyrics, giving the song a celebratory and modern flavor!
Composer: John Francis Wade
The exciting vibrancy of a Liberian folksong sets the tone for this buoyant arrangement that works with any combination of voices. Optional percussion adds to the energy. Available: 3-Part any combination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Country: Liberia
Poor Aiken Drum! His strange story is humorously told in this Scottish folksong. Easy to learn and fun to perform!Available separately: 2-Part and 3-Part Mixed. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 2:00.
Country: Scotland
Show your patriotic spirit with this uplifting original. Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 3:00.
Written for Britain's Our World, the first live television link featuring global artists, this Beatles' song was viewed by over 400 million people in 25 different countries. The refrain speaks of inclusivity in its purest form.
Composer: Paul McCartney Performed By: The Beatles
This buoyant contemporary concert work is energetic, exciting and an excellent showcase for three-part voices. Available: 3-Part any combination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
This beautiful song recorded by the Irish singer, songwriter, and musician, Enya, is a magical way to enhance your winter concert. Consider adding a media presentation or video of snow falling to enhance the performance.
Composer: Nicky Ryan
This sparkling new medley of favorite angel carols includes Angels We Have Heard On High, Hark! The Herald Angels Sing and Angels from the Realms of Glory all woven together with a delightful recurring original melody. The 2-part (opt. 3-part) voicing is flexible for treble choir or mixed voices with an optional instrumental obbligato. Suggested use: Christmas
Joyful Latin phrases echo back and forth in this spirited original work for young singers. Well-written melodies combine in logical style building to a buoyant final descant making this an excellent selection for festival concerts.
The call and response style of this original music makes learning quick and easy. Employing an ABA form with the A section being in a minor key and the B section in major, there is much to teach in this simple, stylish and effective piece.
This jubilant and buoyant setting of the traditional Latin text will be an excellent showcase for young singers in concert and festival. Easily learned and impressive in performance!
Now available for 3-Part Mixed choirs, this exceptional arrangement weaves together five popular folksongs: Cindy, Cotton Eyed Joe, Cumberland Gap, Sourwood Mountain and Wayfaring Stranger. A fantastic showcase for younger or developing choirs! Available for 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Duration: Approx. 3:15.
In the Congo, the song Banaha has been used in many occasions throughout history, including weddings! With a language unknown in origin, this melody should feel instantly familiar and comfortable. Includes parts for Maracas and Conga Drum in the octavo!
Country: Africa
Here's an upbeat salute to the All-American pastime! Makes a grand slam for younger choirs! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
Country: American Folk
Bright rhythms, buoyant layered melodies and an easy Latin text combine to create a superb concert showcase for younger and developing choirs. After a contrasting legato Alleluia section, the opening material returns and the piece is propelled into a joyful conclusion. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.
Set the world on fire with this upbeat original that challenges kids to strive for excellence in all they do. An energetic accompaniment and easily-learned call-and-response harmony makes this one a winner, too!
This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between a more flowing, expressive verse and the rhythmic, fervent refrain, building in anticipation to the final chorus with soaring descant. Superb for contest, honor choirs and festivals! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.
Eugene Field was often called The Children's Poet, for his collections of poetry written for children. This is one of his most popular poems, expressing emotion at the sight of a child's toys left behind. This narrative setting is an excellent choice for middle school treble choirs. Duration: ca. 3:30.
With uplifting lyrics and a spirited beat, you can't go wrong with this energetic piece for young choirs. Add some simple choreography and rousing hand claps - you've got a great concert opener!Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Here is a beautiful arrangement of the beloved French carol for treble choir. Careful voice leading and well-written vocal lines make this a great teaching tool for introducing two-part singing. Duration: 2:20. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD.
Naughty or nice? It's a toss-up the closer it gets to Christmas. Your younger choirs will have a blast with this cute and clever pairing of two holiday songs. Perfect for riser choreography! Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10
This marvelous contemporary concert work is energetic, exciting and an excellent treble showcase. Available: SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
This 19th century soldiers' song paints a humorous view of army life and will be a fun, tongue-in-cheek novelty for a young male choir! Great for staging/choreography and adding a comedic touch to your next concert!
This festive and celebratory proclamation of Christ's resurrection is a perfect choice for an introit or anthem for Easter Sunday. Accessible and easy to learn in 2-part mixed voicing, it features handbells and optional children's descant. Optional alternate lyrics make this suitable for use throughout the year. For 2-Part Mixed with Optional Children's Choir. Handbell part included. Alternate lyrics included for general worship. BonusTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00
This celebratory song first appeared at Disneyland Paris in 2005 and was written for their holiday parade.ÿThe opening melody is easy to sing yet sounds sophisticated and majestic. This can easily be a processional for your holiday concert and one that will surely put your audience in a holiday mood.ÿ
Composer: Vasile Sirli | Country: France
This delightful waltz of the chimney sweeps from Mary Poppins is a wonderful showcase for young voices. Both parts get a chance to sing melody and harmony. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Composer: Richard M. Sherman | Lyricist: Robert B. Sherman | Musical: Mary Poppins
Mmm, something smells good! Whether you cut out a tree, candy cane, angel, or a star, there's nothing more delicious to do on a cold, winter's day than baking Christmas cookies. Includes an optional 3rd part for those choirs looking to add some extra sprinkles!
A bagpipe-like piano part along with a lilting violin/fiddle part set the stage for an authentic Irish-sounding piece. This will make a wonderful addition to your "Christmas around the world" concert.
Composer: John Redmond | Country: Ireland
This medley of well-known carols offers singers the opportunity to learn two parts quickly and easily. Includes: Here We Come A-Caroling, Deck the Hall, I Saw Three Ships, Good King Wenceslas, Ding Ding! Merrily on High and quotes of a few others. Discovery Level 1 Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
This beautiful song by Irving Berlin will be simply stunning when sung by children! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Composer: Irving Berlin | Lyricist: Irving Berlin | Musical: White Christmas
Three favorite American folk songs combine in this fun setting for younger singers. Great call and response vocal lines and some western-style hand clapping complete the picture! Includes: I Don't Care if the Rain Comes Down, Git Along, Little Dogies, Goin' to the Party. Discovery Level 1.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20
The traditional carol receives a spirited treatment in this easily-learned arrangement for younger choirs with the bonus of optional handbells or hand chimes to add sparkle to your holiday programming!
This song from the Yiddish theater also found popularity in the folk movement of the 1960s and this arrangement will be a nice addition to multicultural programming for choirs of today. Use dynamics and phrasing to help tell the story of the calf on the way to market.
This gentle lullaby offers a wonderful opportunity to build tone quality and phrasing in a well-crafted setting for young treble singers. The easily learned Cajun French sings listen to the river while the undulating piano accompaniment evokes the sound of the river beneath the rocking vocal line.
You'll almost feel the cool island breezes with this delightful setting of four Calypso favorites in a mini-medley that will showcase your 2-Part chorus at their best! Accessible part-writing make this a snap to learn and the fun lyrics will build diction skills! Songs include: Mary Ann, Mango Walk, Tinga Layo, The Banana Boat Song. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Country: Caribbean
This vivid concert work for young voices portrays the emergence of the adult dragonfly with the dazzling, jewel-like sapphire wings through layered vocal lines and shifting 6/8 to 3/4 metric feel. Accessible but satisfying, this selection will be perfect for concert, contest and festival! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.
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