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Mary Donnelly
Mary was born and raised in Reno, Nevada. She earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Nevada, Reno with a double major in English and French. While still a college student, she helped to organize two children's choruses and enjoyed it so much that she decided to go back to school and become certified to teach music. She later received a Master's Degree in Education from Lesley College in Cambridge Massachusetts. The courses emphasized integrating the arts in the classroom. Mary is currently retired, having taught general music and choir in elementary and middle school for thirty years in the Washoe County School District (Reno, Nevada). She is a member of ACDA, NEA, and ASCAP. |
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Mary Donnelly : Folksong Partners Flexible Favorites for Unison and Part-Singing Fun! Folksongs are not only fun to sing, but teach multicultural heritage and provide a better understanding of music concepts with repetitive rhythms and melodies. So, what better way to introduce young singers to beginning part-singing than with folksongs! The popular writing team of Mary Donnelly and George Strid add their creative touch to twelve folksong favorites with this flexible collection that can be used throughout the elementary grades. The reproducible singer songsheets feature each folksong and its partner on separate pages for a variety of teaching options. Teach these folksong favorites in the lower grades. When singers are ready, teach the partner song, and you've added twelve more songs to their singing repertoire. For further challenge, partner them up for twelve more performance options! A helpful teaching sequence and extension activities are also included. Accompany your singers live with simple piano parts printed in the Teacher Edition, or use quality recordings on the Performance/Accompaniment CD, available separately or in the Classroom Kit. Fresh new originals partnered with these folksong favorites: Zum Gali Gali, A-Tisket A-Tasket, She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain, Down the River, Here We Go Looby Loo, Mi Chacra, Shake the Papaya Down, The Crocodile, Look There Is the Steamer, Yankee Doodle, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, Shoo Fly Don't Bother Me. Suggested for grades 1-6. Songlist: Here We Go Again, A-Tisket A-Tasket, My Bonnie Lies Over The Ocean, Yankee Doodle, Shoo Fly, Don't Bother Me, Zum Gali Gali, The Crocodile, She'll Be Headin' To A Hoedown, Headin' To A Hoedown, Sailing Down The River, My Land, Mi Chacra, Sailing Down The Nile, Here Comes Saint Nicholas, Look, There Is The Steamer, Me And My Bonnie, Summer's Here, Don't Bother Me, The Pioneer's Song, A Basketful Of Fun, Shake The Papaya Down, Mama, Don't Wake Me, I Am A Minuteman, Here We Go Looby Loo, Down The River 
Mary Donnelly : Don't Rock the Ark! The storm clouds are forming, and the boat's almost ready! Take a flustered Noah, add a wife, three rambunctious sons and two of every living creature on the earth and you've got chaos! It'll take a lot of faith to get them through forty days and nights of life on this crowded vessel. The sons have their own ideas on how to pass the time with basketball, stand-up comedy and a buffet table. The timeless Biblical story of Noah and the Ark is told through the unique perspective of Mom and Dad Elephant (who, of course, remember it vividly). This easily-prepared 16-minute musical is perfect for younger children's choirs. Performance Time: 20 minutes. For Grades K-3. Songlist: Bad Weather Blues, Bring Your Partner, Don't Rock The Ark!, It's A Brand New Day!, The Colors Of His Love, You've Gotta Have Faith
Mary Donnelly : Treasure Island (Musical) Young Jim Hawkins longs for adventure and finds it in this classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale of pirates, pigaloos and buried treasure. This 55-minute adaptation features an expanded script and eight original songs - ideal for upper elementary and middle school performers who can handle a full-length musical production. The Teacher's Manual includes the accompanied songs, full script and staging guide, while the Singer's Edition includes the script and vocal lines only. The ShowTrax CD includes performance/accompaniment of the musical numbers only. Step back in time and share an adventure with Jim, Billy Bones, Long John Silver and a host of interesting characters! Available: Teacher's Manual, Singer's Edition Pak (5 Books), Preview CD (full performance, songs only), ShowTrax CD (performance and accompaniment, songs only). Performance Time: 55 minutes. For Grades 4-8. Songlist: An Apple A Day, Captain Flint, Pieces Of Eight, A Pirate Through And Through, Rich! Rich! Rich!, Sailing Away, Somewhere There's A Great Adventure, We Are The Pigaloo Tribe
Mary Donnelly : It's a Jungle Out There (Musical) King Leo is a victim of the corporate jungle! He has money, power, and fame, but he still has not found happiness. His trusty servants, Spot and Stripes, ever loyal to the King, begin a quest for the key to happiness. Do the monkeys have the answer? Or maybe the hyenas? Perhaps the secret lies with the elephants. Who knows? This heart-warming musical play will help your students see that the true meaning of happiness is not money, power and fame, but treasured friendships and life's simple pleasures. It's a Jungle Out There features six unison songs and easy-to-learn dialog. Performance Time: 20 minutes. For Grades K-4. Songlist: Reprise: It's A Jungle Out There!, It's A Jungle Out There, King Of The Jungle,The, Party Animals (Donnelly M), Goin' Bananas (Donnelly M), Everything Is Funny To Me, Good Friends (Donnelly M)
Mary Donnelly : Folksong Partners Around the World Here are more flexible folksongs to introduce young singers to beginning part-singing and experience a variety of world cultures. The reproducible singer songsheets feature each folksong and its partner on separate pages for a variety of teaching options. Teach these world folksongs in the lower grades. When singers are ready, teach the partner songs, and add twelve more songs to their singing repertoire. For further challenge, partner them up for twelve more performance options! A helpful teaching sequence and extension activities are also included. Accompany your singers live with simple piano parts in the printed collection, or use quality performance/accompaniment MP3 recordings available via audio access in the Performance Kit. Fresh new originals partnered with these world folksongs: Ging Gang Goolie, Tum Balalaika, Andale Juana, Sansa Kroma, Haru Ga Kita, Old Dan Tucker, Sarasponda, Ma Bella Bimba, and more! Suggested for grades 1-6. Songlist: Sansa Kroma, Sarasponda, Tum Balalaika (Play the Balalaika), Home On The Range, Bella Bimba, Hanukkah, Oh Hanukkah, Oleanna, Ging Gang Gooli, Barn Dance, Cruising Down The Amazon, Strum The Balalaika, Andale Juana, The Pinata Song, Poor Little Bird, Welcome, Springtime, Haru Ga Kita, I Hear A Joyful Melody, Hanukkah Is Here At Last, Oleanna, Ole!, Yahoo, Yippy-i, Yippy-ay!, Samba Lele, Dance The Samba Lele!, Pretty Little Dutch Girl, Old Dan Tucker
Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid : Partners Time and time again, partner songs have proven to be one of the best ways to start your young singers on their way to successful 2-part singing. This fun-filled collection provides a wide variety of accessible music for concerts all year long. Songlist: America, Of Thee I Sing! ("America, the Beautiful"), A Distant Shore ("The Water Is Wide"), Off to the Races ("Camptown Races"), On the Railroad ("I've Been Workin' on the Railroad"), Sleep, My Child ("All Through the Night"), Snow Is Falling Still ("Still, Still, Still"), Some Folks Do ("Some Folks"), Song of Peace ("Dona Nobis Pacem"), Tell the News! ("Go Tell It on the Mountain"), A Winter Carol ("The Huron Carol") |
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It's a seasonal partner song with The Holly And The Ivy. The new "partner" melody is a gem and fits perfectly with the traditional carol. Fun to sing and easy to teach . . . a real plus at holiday time when rehearsal time is often scarce. Another "no surprises" choral winner from Donnelly and Strid.
Composer: George L. O. Strid
This festive partner song combines the traditional Mexican folk song "Dale, Dale, Dale" with an original tune all about swinging at the piñata. What a great choice for the holidays, or celebrations of any kind! With a choice of English or Spanish words and perfectly paired independent melodies, it's sure to be a hit for singers taking their first cracks at harmony.
Composer: Traditional Mexican Folk Song | Country: Mexico
Angels sing Gloria in excelsis and a star shines over the stable in Bethlehem - the Nativity is celebrated in this lovely original work especially good for beginning SSA choirs. Well-crafted vocal writing with optional flute.
Peace on earth and peace within are the themes of this popular Swedish Christmas song, arranged here with English lyrics and flute obbligato. Easily-learned in a minimum of rehearsal, this selection will showcase young choirs at their best.
Country: Sweden
If you are looking for a partner song to develop part singing in your younger choir this winter, then A Winter Carol is right on target. Well known writing team Mary Donnelly and George Strid have expertly constructed this learning and performance song using the traditional Canadian Huron Carol. It's a well-crafted combination of two melodies, each with limited, accessible ranges. Feature a young percussionist on the optional, easy-to-play drum part (included in the publication), or add a "world music" feel with the SoundTrax CD.
This partner song combines "America The Beautiful" with a new melody set to the text of the "Pledge of Allegiance." Give a special listen to the SoundTrax, which features powerful brass and percussion. Perfect for all patriotic occasions. The "Pledge of Allegiance" with "America The Beautiful": an All-American combination. Staging Suggestions are featured on Sally's "Showtime!" video, Alfred #21176.
Celebrate the joy of having a best friend with this Latin-flavored original that will be super-easy to learn and lots of fun to sing! Back and forth melodic phrases, some simple la, la, la's and optional percussion will add to the enjoyment! Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Country: Latin America
This is such a creative concept using the tune The Water is Wide with original words to create a thoughtful and musical choral for the holidays. The supportive piano is accompanied with optional flute and glockenspiel under vocals, filled with lovely unison, harmonic and echo-singing writing. Instrumental parts available for download on the Closer Look page.
A partner song with the charming French Carol, "Il Est Né." Opens with a new and singable melody by Mary Donnelly, then adds the famous French carol. Simple, no-nonsense choral writing for young and developing choirs.
This singable piece by the talented duo of Mary Donnelly and George Stird tells the story of two symbols of Hanukkah: the candles and the dreidel. Traditional Hanukkah sound. The part writing is simple, thus making it an excellent choice for your 2-part choirs. Easy piano accompaniment.
Chariot Ride is an original piece which works as a partner song with the traditional Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. This song offers a young choir an easy way to begin singing two part harmony. Performance Time: Approx. 2:55.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.
Ideal for introducing part singing, this lovely partner song features a traditional Japanese text paired with an English translation in a setting perfect for spring concerts. This hauntingly beautiful song will serve as a fantastic festival piece while enhancing your multicultural curriculum. Optional parts for finger cymbals and chime tree enhance the texture, and a pronunciation guide is included.
Country: Japan
Flute and piano accompany this joyful arrangement incorporating I Saw Three Ships and The Snow Lay on the Ground in excellent fashion. One would never guess these two songs were ever sung without each other! Lovely for all holiday and Christmas programs.
All the glee and joy of a much-anticipated holiday bursts off the page in this cheerful, chipper showstopper, which features a nice balance of unison and beginning-level two-part singing. For an extra festive touch, add the optional glockenspiel part or the perky SoundTrax CD.
This festive message is the perfect way to start your holiday celebration. Set in a calypso style, this energetic original includes optional lyrics for sacred performance settings. Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
Composer: Mary Donnelly/George L.O. Strid
Mary Donnelly and George Strid combine a singable new melody with the traditional "O Come, Little Children" to create an effective Caribbean-style choral especially for 2-part groups. The two melodies partner beautifully while the piano plays a gently rocking calypso. Add rhythm instruments for an "island" feel or use the joyous SoundTrax CD. Excellent Christmas literature for young school (or church) groups.
Say goodbye to your troubles and sail away with the sun and this cheerful original. Easy and well-crafted harmonies make learning this a snap!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15
The carefully crafted unison lines, call and response, countermelodies and excellent tessitura of this easily-learned original will showcase your young singers at their best. A wonderful spring concert choice!
The Christmas story is told in a gentle lullaby for SSA voices. Unison, 2-part and 3-part harmonies weave throughout and delicately paint the text while calmly teaching the singer nuance and quiet singing. Available separately: SSA, PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:26.
Here's a rollicking, minor-key Hanukkah piece that will give you everything you need for an exuberant musical celebration of the festival of lights. An excellent teaching piece, it is guaranteed to fill your singers and audience with holiday spirit! Duration: ca. 2:15.
An optional glockenspiel part adds some extra holiday sparkle to this cheerful original that incorporates a jolly "Jingle Bells" excerpt in the middle. Imitative textures and independent vocal lines make this a solid choice for younger singers. Festive and fun!
With a touch of Spanish rhythm and style, this original work includes parts for claves and maracas that help create a festive celebration of Christmas. Join the fiesta with el canto, open los regalos, break the piñata and enjoy a whole lot of holiday fa la la!
Celebrate the Christmas season with this lilting original that will showcase your young singers at their best! With attention to the vocal needs of changing voices, well-crafted melodies and harmonies and a supportive accompaniment, this is an ideal selection for holiday programming!
Based on two children's poems by Robert Louis Stevenson, this imaginative setting uses ample unison singing with an optional flute part included.
Let's hang some tinsel on the Christmas tree, put up some shining lights for all to see, and decorate in a million ways! These phrases and many others make up this bright choral that set the scene of getting ready for the holidays. Partner song in style for three voices! A great lighter number for your concert and easy to learn for limited rehearsal time! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, StudioTrax Cd. Duration: ca. 1:52.
Here is a light-hearted Christmas song with an important message, with love and laughter, you can make the world a better place. Well-crafted and easily learned, this 2-part arrangement will enhance your holiday programs!
This bright and cheerful Christmas piece reflects the rollicking fun of a wintertime sleigh ride. The song incorporates the refrain from Jingle Bells giving singers a chance to sing a familiar holiday tune with a new spin. Glockenspiel and jingle bells are included to enhance the feeling of celebration.
An energetic opener or closer for young choirs, the catchy melody and inspirational text reinforces why we sing - something everyone needs to be reminded of! Sure to be a choir favorite.
An energetic original song combines with the popular S'vivon dreidl song for an upbeat Chanuka feature for any combination of 2-Part voices. Available: 2-Part/3-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 1:30.
The anticipation of the holidays and all the fun the season brings is told in this musical greeting card. With its bright and bouncy style, the vocal lines reflect the joyful lyric and are easy to learn, set above an easy and crisp piano accompaniment. A wonderful opening number for your holiday concert.
Celebrate the joyful pealing of the Christmas bells in this easily-learned 2-Part piece that almost sings itself! Back and forth echo phrases, snippets of traditional carol melodies all over a cheerful accompaniment will put everyone in the holiday spirit! Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
This gentle Japanese folksong is artfully crafted for young choirs, piano and optional Orff instruments. Excellent multicultural feature! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Country: Japan
An optional non-Christmas text allows you to program this joyful piece at any time of year. Excellent 3-part writing ensures a quality sound, and the few Latin words provide a simple introduction to foreign language singing. Glorious! Accompaniment included on PianoTrax 1 CD (00-31028).
This gentle folk hymn is expertly arranged for young singers with a simple partner melody. Excellent 2-part programming! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
Word painting takes center stage with this light and bright setting of the Sara Teasdale poem The Cloud. A light and wistful flute obligato (included in the back of the octavo) help students capture this feeling of playfulness and wonder that young people often feel when considering fluffy clouds overhead. The supportive piano accompaniment makes this easy to learn.
Poetry By: Sara Teasdale
This is a wonderful concert/contest work for beginning mixed choruses, with a text inspired by the Robert Burns poem. It offers well-crafted, interesting vocal parts so that young choirs will sound their best. Available: 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Poetry By: Robert Burns
Based on the poem Over the Land Is April by Robert Louis Stephenson, Donnelly and Strid have created an expressive work for SSA voices suitable for concert and contest. Optional flute is included in the choral. Over the high brown mountain the wind of winter blows. Say, love, do you hear me? Over the high brown mountain, I sound the song of spring.
Composer: Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid
Combining the thematic elements of two popular Korean folk songs, Doraji has roots that date back to the 15th Century. With the included flute part, Donnelly and Strid have arranged Korean language melodies alongside English translations to beautiful and pensive effect!
Country: Korea
A lyrical melody and supportive piano accompaniment make this a great selection for beginning choirs. I will follow where the wild birds go, and then I will be free.Available separately: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: George L.O. Strid
Your choir will enjoy this cheerful original that sings of following the sun and making dreams come true. A fine selection for spring concerts, it will be easily learned and an excellent showcase of choral skills you have developed over the year.
Set in a gentle pop/rock style, this accessible piece reflects the culmination of an important time of life, like the end of the school year, graduation, or a time of transition or change. Building to a full chorus, the positive message of the text encourages us to enjoy and celebrate this time and to look how far we have come, while facing the future with courage, hope and anticipation. The soaring descant in Part I builds to a wonderful finale! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.
Deck the Hall is partnered here with a bright, original song to celebrate the holiday season. The original lyrics set up a festive scene of snow, caroling and gathering together with friends and family. The familiar carol follows as we all deck the hall! Put the two melodies together and you have an easy, fun choral for your holiday program. Try adding sleigh bells, too!
A light and upbeat original centered on the Swahili phrase Jambo, rafiki which means hello, friend, this is a great selection to use at the beginning of the year, or for a friendship-themed concert. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00.
Country: Africa
Ring in the holidays with this ap"peal"ing partner song where every part has a chance to sing their own fun, catchy melody. While the Jingle Bells melody rings loud and true, the original words are non-Christmas, allowing the song to fit easily into a winter or holiday program.
Perfect for concert or contest use, this buoyant setting dances along from the strong opening through the echo-based middle section and on to a triumphant finish.
George and Mary have delightfully brought this Liberian folk song to life in a fun and creative setting that students will love to sing and audiences will want to hear over and over again. A must have!
Arranger: George L. O. Strid | Country: Liberia
Can you guess what they're making at Santa's workshop this year? Pass out the kazoos for this nifty novelty number that includes snippets of "Deck the Hall," "Up on the Housetop," and "Joy to the World!" Kids will love singing the silly story and showing off their kazoo chops in this "magical musical masterpiece."
Composer: George L. O. Strid
This sweet setting of the famous Scottish folk song generously passes the melody from voice to voice, while gently stretching the traditional rhythms of the piece. Piano players will enjoy the flowing arpeggios of the supportive accompaniment, and singers will savor the long legato lines.
Country: Scotland
Based on the traditional song Viva La Musica, this version is set in a lively, updated style, with two combining melodies, some rousing handclaps, and a whole lot of fun! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
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