Drawing their inspiration from the Hippocratic Oath, Nick Page and Nita Penfold have crafted a moving reminder of our ability to help and support one another in our daily living.Available separately: SATB and Optional Bass. Performance Time: Approx. 4:50.

There are three sections to the piece. The audience can join in singing the opening groove. When the conductior or leader form the chorus gives the signal, the chorus goes into a second section. Because of the improvisational nature of jazz, the leader can then either return to the first section or go on the third section. During the first section, soloists should come forward to scat or create vocal drum grooves (percussion patterns made with the voice). Invite audience members to come forward to do solos. If you want, change the key of the piece or sing it fast or sing it slow or sing it slow, then fast to create vocal drum grooves to go in the background or, while the vocal drum grooves are wailing away, have the singing suddenly stop, letting the drum patterns shine out by themselves. Jazz is living music. You keep it alive by keeping it spontaneous. The piece should always end with the third section. The fast run at the end of the third section isn't so much sung, as it sounded-li

This playful arrangement of a Nicaraguan folk song encapsulates a broader message of diversity and inclusion across the world---because "all the nations like bananas!" Just a little Spanish, but a lot of fun. Limited vocal ranges and a few mini solos will encourage beginners to sing out loud and proud. Find choreography on the When We Sing! DVD.

In America, this popular contemporary Jewish song is often performed slowly and peacefully, but in Israel, it is performed in a quick tempo, as it is in this arrangement. Featuring both Hebrew and English, it unfolds into a spectacular whirling and wordless dance. With clarinet obbligato (part included). Duration: ca: 3:25.

Country: Israel

Nick Page uses an energetic, driving, percussive style to set the text Be lifted, be received, be embraced by love, reminding us that we are not alone. We're part of something greater than ourselves. Duration: ca. 3 minutes 30 seconds.

Written in honor of Mandy Miller and her singers in Lochgelly, Scotland, this lovely unison piece serves as a tribute to all children who display joy, warmth and pride when singing. Although an original composition, the rhythms reflect Scottish folk traditions. An excellent selection to teach phrasing, melodic lines, and unison singing. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Bowling Green was recorded in the 1940's by Cousin Emmy. Page's simple arrangement is in a higher key and, in the folk tradition, has changes to the rhythm. Suggested instrumentation for accompaniment for this piece (combination of any of these instruments): banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, dobro, and bass.

Based on a quickly-learned round, this piece is designed to be sung by everyone! Parts for a mixed choir, children's choir and the audience all combine to make a fantastic musical experience for the entire group. Optional bass and percussion add to the fun. Available separately: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 7:00.

This piece conveys the very important idea that we hold within us the power to bless or curse the world. Scored for SAB (or SA with optional audience part) chorus and piano three hands. Duration: ca. 5:50.

Set in a rolling 6/8, this Mark Twain text encourages us to be bold and brave and to embrace our dreams. Sail away, sail away, catch the wind in your sails and explore, dream, discover! May be sung as optional Unison or 2-Part Treble. Performance Time: Approx. 2:55

Poetry By: Mark Twain

Originally written for unison choir with descant and part of Nick's Nursery Rhyme Cantata this new voicing for SSA and piano is lush and worthy of any fine choir. Dedicated to Dr. Barbara Tagg and already performed by one of her choirs at Syracuse, her stamp of approval for this arrangement is high praise indeed. Duration Ca. 3 minutes

Based on the Cherry Tree Carol and O Little Town of Bethlehem

Country: England

Stephen Stills wrote this song after visiting a Civil War battle site and the emotion is still potent today: "All the brave soldiers that cannot get older been asking after you....Find the cost of freedom buried in the ground." The a cappella texture makes it especially moving.

SATB voices, treble voices, soloists and the audience all join forces to bring this rousing spiritual to a stirring conclusion. Perfect for concerts involving choirs of different age groups. Performance Time: Approx. 9:30.Available separately: Any Combination of voices and ShowTrax CD.

Now available for 2-part treble voices! From the Wonder Wheel CD of Woody Guthrie songs recorded by the Klezmatics, this is a joyous fusion of folk, Klezmer, jazz and world styles. The improvisatory refrain at the end of this arrangement reflects the sense of unrushed exuberance of the style and will be a wonderful introduction to the genre.

Performed By: Woody Guthrie Country: United States

Hamisha Asar are the Ladino words (the Spanish Hebrew language spoken by the Sephardic Jews) for Tu Be'Shevat, the Jewish holiday in the spring that celebrates the time when sap begins flowing in the tress. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Inspired by a poem written by Nick Page's father and his father's belief in humanity's capacity for greatness, Nick has crafted a song of love, healing and hope. Although written for 2 parts, this piece would work well with an older, mixed voice choir in unison on the part 2 line and younger voices on the top line. Nine different languages are used to express the word Peace. Duration: ca. 3 minutes 30 seconds

Examining a real event of 1851, Page asks us to look to the future where the past is always present. Do we learn from our past or do we make the same mistakes over and over? Amazing Grace sung over the top of the original music suggests that we sing of what can be and build on the grace of those who came before us.

Examining a real event of 1851, Page asks us to look to the future where the past is always present. Do we learn from our past or do we make the same mistakes over and over? Amazing Grace sung over the top of the original music suggests that we sing of what can be and build on the grace of those who came before us.

Written for the Cincinnati Children's choir, this simple and haunting melody by Nick Page is written using an original, Impressionistic piano accompaniment that will allow young singers many opportunities for expression and freedom. The French text is simple and, as always, an IPA is provided. Duration: ca. 2:00

Country: France

Now available in an SSAA voicing, this popular arrangement of Psalm 42 features a strong, forward moving pulse, piano ostinato and a vocal percussive quality in the chorus.

Nick Page strikes again with a dynamic, uplifting unaccompanied tune beginning to be performed by your ensemble for Chanukah! Choirs will have lots of fun with this lively, intense setting of the Hebrew text from Psalms 8 and 148, which also provides the opportunity to showcase a star soloist.

Based on a Raga by the composer, this intriguing work is for Two-Part Treble, Piano and Drone. Duration: ca. 8:00.

Nick Page describes this piece as a contemporary shapenote styled anthem, using the cultural style of shapenote singing of early America. Included are very detailed performance practices to enhance the production of this positive message of renewal. Duration: ca. 2:20.

London Bridge is a theme and variations (with major, minor and lydian modalities) that plays with the contrasts in this simple song: contrasts of happiness and sadness. The happy innocence of a delightful and very old children's song and the sadness of what some believe to be it's historical roots - the prison built on top of London Bridge. Duration: 2:45.

Niska Banja is a folksong and dance popular throughout Yugoslavia and Central Europe. The vocal parts are arranged almost exactly as they would be sung authentically. Piano 4-hands, optional clarinet and tambourine parts included in the vocal score. Duration: ca. 1:20.

Country: Yugoslavia

Inspired by the words of great peacemakers like Jesus, Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., Peace Variations sets the word peace in Arabic, Hebrew, Hindi, English, and Latin. The piano accompaniment is inspired by Bach's Prelude 1 in C Major.

Done in an easy swing, this fun arrangement of This Little Light of Mine is designed to be performed with choir, soloists and the audience. Easily learned call and response patterns allow any choir to invite their audience to sing with us. ShowTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:50

A setting of a Carl Sandburg poem, abounding with rhythmic and melodic interest. This is the final piece in a set of three songs set to poems by Carl Sandburg.

Poetry By: Carl Sandburg

A playful nonsense story-song full of whimsy, hilarity, and exaggeration! Singable in unison, two or three parts, this work provides young singers with the opportunity for musical exploration, all in a spirit of fun. With piano.

The piece begins with a Mozartian setting followed by a two against three pattern in the piano that is based on the mbira (thumb piano) music of Zimbabwe. The ending quotes the Rock-a-bye Baby theme. (5:00)

Country: Zimbabwe

Mark Twain is an American icon. This setting explores the possibility of being the first to discover something or to explore something never explored before. Catchy and fun! Includes optional 4-Hand Piano part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

This gentle song by Malvina Reynolds, Alan Green and Harry Belafonte will be a sweet and poignant moment in your program! Where are you going, my little one, little one? Turn around and you're two, turn around and you're four, turn around and you're a young girl going out of the door. Performance Time: Approx. 4:45.

The second in a set of three settings of Carl Sandburg poems, this piece picks up the tempo and takes the set into the jazz mode.

Poetry By: Carl Sandburg

We're Goin' Around is a selection from ragtime legend Scott Joplin's second opera, Treemonisha, which was never performed in full during the composer's lifetime. Have fun with the syncopated ragtime style and the old folk dialect.

Composer: Scott Joplin

Several famous Mark Twain aphorisms are combined in this little ditty that will make everyone chuckle. A great finale for the Mark Twain set, or an excellent encore. Includes optional 3rd hand Piano part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25

Poetry By: Mark Twain

This simple but powerful text by Nick Page reminds us that When we let our emotions truly shine, we make the world a better place. Written for the choir Joyful Noise, this piece can be sung by any combination of voices - unison, SA, SSA, TTB or SATB. Its premiere featured Joyful Noise in unison on the alto part with an adult choir singing the SATB parts.