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Mary Lynn Lightfoot
Mary Lynn Lightfoot is the Choral Editor for Heritage Music Press, the educational music division of The Lorenz Corporation in Dayton, Ohio. In addition to her editorial responsibilities, Mary Lynn has effectively established herself with an active composing career and currently has over 230 published choral compositions, arrangements, and musicals. She has received an annual ASCAP Award for her compositions from the ASCAP Standard Awards Panel since 1988, and was selected an Outstanding Young Woman of America in 1984. Mary Lynn has received two prestigious awards from the Missouri Choral Directors Association (MCDA): in 1994, she was the recipient of the Luther T. Spayde Award for Missouri Choral Conductor of the Year, and in 2005, the recipient of the Opus Award for her SSA composition, The Rhodora. In conjunction with her writing, Mary Lynn is in frequent demand as a guest conductor/clinician for both schools and churches, having had the privilege of working with thousands of singers, students, teachers, and directors through workshops, clinics, and conventions in 36 states and throughout Canada. |
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Mary Lynn Lightfoot : In Concert! For SSA Best-selling repertoire in a practical voicing makes up this collection for concerts for festivals. The nine selections by leading composers offer a wide spectrum of styles and moods. All are designed to challenge and expand the ability and versatility of the choir, energize singers, and entertain audiences-and at half the cost of separate octaves. Songlist: How Can I Stop Singing My Song?, The River Sleeps Beneath The Sky, A Jubilant Gloria, The Linden Tree, The Birthday of My Life, Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier, O Wind!, The Poet Sings, Leave No Song Unsung 
Mary Lynn Lightfoot : In Concert! For Two-Part Choirs Best selling repertoire in a practical voicing makes up this economical, pragmatic new collection. The nine selections by leading composers offer a wide spectrum of styles and moods. All are designed to challenge and expand the ability and versatility of the choir, energize singers, and entertain audiences - and at half the cost of separate octavos. Songlist: Sing for Joy!, Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho, Where Do the Stars Go?, Jubilate Deo, Haru Ga Kita (Spring Has Come), Ja-Da, Sanctus, America, the Free, Inscription of Hope
Mary Lynn Lightfoot : In Concert! For Male Choirs Best-selling repertoire in several voicings for male choirs makes up this economical, pragmatic collection for concerts or festivals. The five selections by leading composers offer a wide spectrum of styles and moods. All are designed to challenge and expand the ability and versatility of the choir, energize singers, and entertain audiences-and at half the cost of separate octavos. Songlist: Ching A Ring Chaw, Drive the River Down, Gloria Deo!, Goin' Up to Glory, Sea Fever
Mary Lynn Lightfoot : Singable Solutions for Winter Holidays Get ready...get set....and SING! your way through the winter holidays with these eleven creative solutions for your two-part treble classroom and concert needs. Included are exciting selections for Christmas (both sacred and secular), Hanukkah, and hilarious holiday novelty offerings. In addition, for those of you who need general holiday and winter selections, we've included those as well, along with a "peace-themed" song, especially appropriate for the New Year. The composer/arranger list is a who's who of educational choral music today and these titles have all been excellent sellers as individual octavos. Now they are available in this practical, accessible collection for less than half the cost than if purchased separately-a welcome budget stretcher for your music program. We are confident that you will enjoy these singable solutions for your classroom, concerts--and your budget! Songlist: Sing a Glad Noel, Pat a Pan, Silent Night, Calypso Noel, Mistletoe, One Word, Whatcha Gonna Call That Baby, A Holiday Hand Jive, Sing With Joy Sing Noel, The Candles of Hanukkah, Winter Sleigh Ride
Mary Lynn Lightfoot (editor) : We Sing The World Around Celebrate the diversity of musical styles and world cultures by programming these captivating settings of folk tunes from around the world! Included are pieces featuring the significant arrangers of today displaying their own creative versatility while immersing us in the musical idioms from countries as diverse as Uruguay, Newfoundland, Africa, and Japan, to name just a few. Songlist: I'se the B'y, Banyan Tree, Zum Gali Gali, Chiu, Chiu, Chiu, Farewell, My Friend, De Colores, Danny Boy
Mary Lynn Lightfoot (editor) : Singable Solutions for Smaller Choirs Choirs from smaller schools or with limited budgets are often plagued with music of inferior quality and/or lacking in educational value. Singable Solutions for Smaller Choirs is expressly designed for these situations, or for any SAB choir desiring to sing educationally rewarding music in a variety of styles and encompassing the broad spectrum of music history. The composer/arranger list is a "who's who" of educational choral music today and these titles have all been excellent sellers as individual octavos. Now they are available in this outstanding collection for about half the cost than if purchased separately - a welcome budget stretcher for your music program. Songlist: Sing For Joy!, Joshua Fit De Battle Of Jericho, Je Le Vous Dirai! (I'll Tell You What I Know!), Kyrie Eleison, Come in from the Firefly Darkness, I Dream a World, Gloria Canon, The River Sleeps Beneath the Sky, A Festive Alleluia
Mary Lynn Lightfoot (editor) : Singable Solutions for TB Choirs Your numerous requests for an accessible and practical TB collection have now been answered! Whether your guys are scheduled separately, or you offer a TB choir as part of your middle school, junior high or smaller high school choral program, we are delighted to present these creative solutions to meet your repertoire needs. The eight selections are in a variety of styles, and possess musical integrity and educational value. Some are brand new, and the rest have been excellent sellers as individual octavos. Now available in this outstanding collection for about half the cost than if purchased separately-a welcome budget stretcher for your program. We are confident that you will enjoy these singable solutions for your concerts-and your budget! Songlist: A Jubilant Gloria, Down in the Valley, Charlottown, Jubilate Deo, Now Let Me Fly, Music of the Sea, What Do We Plant?, American Folk Rhapsody
Mary Lynn Lightfoot (editor) : Singable Solutions at Christmas for SSA Choirs Sing your way through the Christmas season with these eight creative solutions for your SSA classroom and concert needs encompassing a broad spectrum of styles, and ranging from easy to moderate levels of difficulty. Both secular and sacred best sellers are included in the form of carol arrangements and medleys, originals (including a madrigal), a masterwork, openers and closers, and a light concert/novelty offering involving optional audience participation. Several pieces feature added instrumentation-from flute, recorders and continuo, to brass, handbells and percussion. And if you don't have access to the instruments or instrumentalists, then purchasing the Accompaniment CD will fit the bill! This outstanding collection is also a welcome budget stretcher for your program-all eight pieces for about half the cost than if purchased separately. We are confident that you and your choirs will enjoy these singable solutions for your concerts-and your budget! Songlist: A Garland of Carols, African Noel, Slumber Song, Christmas Madrigal Roundezvous, Hodie! Alleluia!, A Joyful Noel, Christmas...In About Three Minutes, Merrily Sing Noel!
Mary Lynn Lightfoot (editor) : Masterworks and Madrigals for Middle School Choirs These eleven masterwork and madrigal selections have been carefully selected to meet the needs of developing choirs and the changing voice. Encompassing a broad spectrum of composers, styles and periods, and in a variety of voicings, this exciting new offering is a practical and versatile resource for the middle school/junior high choral classroom. Also featured, where applicable, are both English and original language text options, as well as interesting composer/performance notes. All available in this outstanding collection for less than half the cost than if purchased separately - a welcome budget stretcher! Songlist: Sing For Joy!, Today We Shall Be Merry, Cantate Domino, The Sound of Pipe and Drum, Jubilate Deo, Sing Joyfully, Gloria in Excelsis, O Bella Fusa, Life's Joy, Gloria In Excelsis Deo, Music, Most Beauteous Art, Masterworks and Madrigals: A Brief History |
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Sing we merrily, one and all! 'Tis the season to deck the hall! What a wonderful choral to begin your holiday concert! The festive text is sung in a spirited arrangement that is easy to learn and has the familiar carol Deck the Hall adding to the fun.
The rhythmic energy and hip groove of this creative-programming original absolutely sizzle with fun and festive flair! The modal flavor of the opening chorus features slight hints of the familiar "Fa la la" strains from "Deck the Hall." A delightful middle section in major mode contrasts with the minor feel, and the concluding chorus culminates with a resoundingly joyful statement of the concluding phrases of "Deck the Hall"--with an unusual twist, of course!
A beautiful melody counterpoints perfectly with What Child is This placed in 4/4 meter. Very expressive and a perfect treble choir selection. Available: 2-Part Treble. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.
Joyful and celebratory, this original choral work is an excellent opening concert selection for young voices. Multi-meter, minor key and optional handclaps help create the driving and rhythmic feel that propels the piece from beginning to end.
Captivating syncopations and rhythmic vitality spark this dynamic work about celebrating the power and joys of music (Eja' is Latin for 'joy').And if we'll just listen, we'll hear 'music' everywhere inspiring, enriching, and bringing joy to our lives. This exuberant piece in a minor mode is a terrific opener or closer for general, holiday, or Music in Our Schools Month concerts/festivals. Also available: SSA (15/1597H) and Two-part (15/1598H).
Ample unison and easily learned with limited ranges, this holiday origianl incorporates two familiar Christmas tunes: Deck the Hall and O Christmas Tree. The arrangement carries lots of rhythmic energy for singing fun and audience appeal.
Mary Lynn Lightfoot has given us a wonderful concert opener or closer with a message of holiday cheer and a wish that the joys of the season last the whole year through! Designed for young voices, the bright and festive original music can be learned quickly with the familiar notes and text of Deck the Hall and Jingle Bells sprinkled throughout. A sparkling selection for your holiday concert.
Celebrate the holidays with this bright, merry original selection that creatively incorporates fragments from the seasonal favorites "Jingle Bells" and "Over the River and Through the Woods." Ample unison passages and limited ranges make this piece easy to learn and a sure-fire success for developing choirs.
An ideal opener or closer that incorporates snippets of "Deck the Hall" and "We Wish You a Merry Christmas," this holiday selection is a snap to learn! The clever conclusion builds in intensity and culminates in a resounding wish for all to "Have a merry one!"
With a creative text by Niel Lorenz, this hilarious work expounds upon one's obsession with chocolate. Spoken parts, ample unison, and truly clever musical treatments of the text make this a winner!
More than the wind, more than the snow, more than the sunshine, I love the rain! Celebrating the love of rain, Ebenezer Jones' lesser-known poem is set with spirit and vitality in this 2-part work for concert or contest. The comfortable ranges of easily learned parts are filled with dynamic contrast and rhythmic energy including a contrasting middle section in minor mode. A great confidence builder for young singers and a great selection for spring and end-of-year concerts!
Add some sparkle and zest to your next concert or festival with this lively pairing of two spiritual favorites. This gem for developing choirs abounds with playful and engaging interplay between parts.
What sets this spirited choral apart from the rest is its use of minor! The celebratory anthem has a surprising harmonic twist with the carol We Wish You a Merry Christmas. What a wonderful gem for your holiday program that will certainly stand out and be a great finish for your concert!
Exuberant, marked energy and driving rhythmic excitement fill this Lightfoot original concert work of the traditional Latin text. It's a terrific opening number with vibrant mixed meters and a contrasting middle section in minor mode. Since the Christmas portion of the text is not used, it may be sung throughout the year.
Bright and festive Fa la la's fill this original work that is perfect for holiday celebrations! Solid and joyful vocal writing creates rehearsal magic and a shining performance. Add some simple sleigh bells to enhance the piano accompaniment.
Developing choirs will love this joyful concert and festival work. Marked energy develops with dynamic contrast and vocal style with a supportive piano accompaniment. Multiple meters are dappled throughout accentuating the text and the rhythmic claps will add a spark to the learning and performance! A wonderful selection for contest, too!
Rhythmic clapping and stomping patterns add to the fun in this lively setting of the American folk song "Skip To My Lou." Also cleverly featured in this energetic, accessible creative-programming winner are snippets of the folk song "Shoo, Fly" and the spiritual "This Train."
Rhythmic clapping and stomping patterns add to the fun in this lively setting of the American folk song "Skip To My Lou." Also cleverly featured in this energetic, accessible creative-programming winner are snippets of the folk song "Shoo, Fly" and the spiritual "This Train."
Rhythmic clapping and stomping patterns add to the fun in this lively setting of the American folk song "Skip To My Lou." Also cleverly featured in this energetic, accessible creative-programming winner are snippets of the folk song "Shoo, Fly" and the spiritual "This Train."
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What a bright and lovely work for your holiday or winter program by composer Mary Lynn Lightfoot. The de la Mare text tells of how the snowflake, a lovely, icy filigree, can join forces and create beautiful winter landscapes and how we must hurry to see before it melts away. A delightful concert setting for SSA and 2-part voices.
"We give you music. We give you a song to get the whole world singing...One for all, All for one. Let's help the world live in unison...Music has the power! Music is the key to inspire understanding and respect diversity!" This powerful, pop anthem-style original is the consummate concert opener or multiple choir festival offering. It sings of the positive powers and unifying aspects of music. A spoken 'rap-style' descant and choral descant help build this emotional work to its strong, dynamic conclusion.
Christina Rossetti's mysterious and intriguing text is set with additional text and original music to create a superb choral work for concert and contest. Designed for developing voices in both mixed and treble editions, this multi-metered work is supported by an expressive piano accompaniment creating a musical atmosphere that lifts and turns like the blowing wind. This piece will sing itself and become one of your choir's favorites!
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