Marie-Claire Saindon : Common Silence

Linda Studley's poem helps us realize that, despite the frustrations and anxieties from being alone and being silenced or voiceless as musicians, we have come to realize that we are still learning, growing, and sharing together in our communities, with so much purpose and meaning. The music reflects this spirit and is bright and Hopeful.

Composer: Marie-Claire Saindon

Mark Brymer : Flowers

Queen of the charts once again after Wrecking Ball in 2013, Miley Cyrus and Flowers have charged into the pop culture spotlight with no apologies. Featuring a funky and laid-back vibe, the lyrics are factual and affirming rather than scathing. A good-natured oasis for #1 hit choral arrangements.

Arranger: Mark Brymer | Composer: Miley Cyrus Performed By: Miley Cyrus

Francisco Nunez : Jolly Toyland

Combining two beautiful songs--Jolly Old St. Nicholas and Toyland--to create the sweetness and nostalgia of the holiday season, here is a wonderful addition to your winter concert. Setting Jolly Old St. Nicholas in 6/8 rather than the usual common time, the arranger creates a dreamlike state where young children can imagine all the toys they wish for. Written during the Pandemic, this new arrangement encourages the innocence of childhood to shine through the darkness.

Composer: Francisco Nunez

Roger Emerson : Let Me Be the One

Have you ever had a good friend? Good friends are important and often help us from making bad decisions. In this selection, veteran composer Roger Emerson serves as advisor and mentor as he co-writes with Jack Zaino. This is exciting concert-pop music. A QR code is provided with the music that will take you to the Hal Leonard product page where you will find additional resources for teaching along with videos from the composers.

Composer: Roger Emerson

William Malpede : The Light Is the Same

Winner of the 2021 Music Unites the World Songwriting Contest, this piece was premiered by the Education Through Music LA Festival Choir. Drawing his text from Mahatma Gandhi and Rumi, Malpede transports an ageless message to the 21st century. The lesson of acceptance, love, and peace could not be more transparently simple, but the melody and harmony are captivating. Offered here in a setting conceived for children's voices, the piee has already successfully captivated adult singers.

Composer: William Malpede