This entertaining and straightforward arrangement for choirs was written by master arranger Philip Lawson and will be popular with choirs and audiences alike.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Country: Israel

Based on a biblical text, And Miriam Sang is a song of celebration following Israel's deliverance from Egypt through the Red Sea. It begins in a slow, chant-like manner, and soon shifts to an up-tempo dance-like mood. Although the melodies are original, they incorporate the augmented second interval and melodic formulas common to Hasidic and some Middle-Eastern music. The use of Hebrew text, tambourine and drums add to the authentic feel. Duration: ca. 3:15. Performed by Michigan State University Women's Chamber Ensemble, Sandra Snow, conductor.

Arranger: Zebulun M. Highben | Country: Israel

This popular contemporary Jewish song is masterfully set by John Leavitt. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring, supported by the authentic orchestration. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, TTBB, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Nurit Hirsch | Country: Israel

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.

Arranger: Nick Page | Country: Israel

This Chassidic Nigun brings a Jewish cultural tradition to the choral community with history and fun. The song without words uses a syllable sound with historic roots that are explained in the performance notes. It enables us to enjoy a taste of an 18th century practice that is both entertaining and meaningful. Perfect for high school or college, easy to sing.

Arranger: Coreen Duffy | Country: Israel

Now available in several voicings and sung completely in Hebrew, this delightful Israeli song, with its text based on a song from the Old Testament Song of Solomon, is an excellent multicultural experience for choirs. Both a pronunciation guide and translation are included in this selection that continues to be popular in festivals and adjudications nationwide.Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: Doreen Rao | Country: Israel

Jill Gallina has arranged this traditional Hebrew folk song, Dona, Dona, about learning of and treasuring freedom. The text is very refreshing, and will lead to discussion between teacher and students, and act as a springboard to musical interpretation. Its strong, bright style will make it a great selection for your multi-cultural needs.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Country: Israel

Cantor Rena Shapiro's take on this Israeli classic is a fantastic a cappella addition to any repertoire. The setting's savvy utilization of just three voices gives it lots of mileage with a beginning choir but provides plenty for an advanced one to work with in terms of expression and nuance. The piece includes sections in both Hebrew and English.

Arranger: Rena Shapiro | Country: Israel

Hashivenu is a melodic and hauntingly beautiful Hebrew song. The sound and meaning of the text is fundamental to the expressiveness of the song. Contains two arrangements: one for unison voices and piano, and one for SSA a cappella in canon form.

Arranger: Doreen Rao | Country: Israel

This Israeli folk song with a text from the Bible makes an excellent concert feature for any combination of voices. The tune first appears as a unison melody, then in canon, and finally in unison again. Easily learned! Performance Time: Approx. 2:40

Arranger: John Leavitt | Country: Israel

Israel's national song is presented here in a masterful setting by John Leavitt, unfolding in a rich and sonorous musical outpouring supported by a rich accompaniment. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:20.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Country: Israel

An awesome selection for training newly changed voices from a trusted expert in the field. This traditional Hebrew song of celebration has been smartly set for young men's voices, with each part staying within a narrow tessitura. Your guys will be motivated by the fun of a tempo that grows faster and faster throughout! Flexible voicing options allow for doubling of the melody at the octave.

Arranger: Lon Beery | Country: Israel

Come let us sing, sing praise to the Lord. This Israeli folksong is perfect for teaching phrasing, tone and harmony to younger ensembles. The optional clarinet and percussion parts can be played by students and the canonic harmonies are easily mastered. Duration: 2:50. Available separately: VoiceTrax CD

Arranger: John Leavitt | Country: Israel

How good and pleasant it is that people live together in peace. This compelling Israeli melody with its Dorian nature, small range, stepwise motion, and repetitive text is perfectly suited for singers of all ages. The addition of a sparse piano accompaniment and varied percussion timbres complement the effect of an exotic tonal flavor. Duration: ca. 3:15.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux | Country: Israel

This ancient Hebrew text about unity still resonates with poignant significance. The distinctive sound of the Hebrew language as expressed through this hauntingly beautiful melody transports performers and audiences in a unique musical experience. A violin obligato has been added to this arrangement.

Arranger: James DesJardins | Country: Israel

Bright mixed meters, syncopation, hand claps and canonic imitation bring spirit and life to this accessible work for young and developing voices. The text from Psalm 150 is sung in accessible Hebrew and English: Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord.

Composer: Robert Applebaum | Country: Israel

Tikkun Olam is a Jewish mystical teaching that says our universe was made in many fragments, and it is up to us to put it back together. This setting of L'takein Olam allows singers to call for unity and work toward repairing this broken world. The driving tempo magnifies a strong sense of purpose in the song's message.

Composer: Ross Fishman | Country: Israel

This folk song arrangement expresses the dispersed Jewish community's hope for reunion next year in Jerusalem. It is comprised of two distinct sections: a newly-composed, sorrowful theme, expressive of unrequited longing, and the traditional folk song itself, lively with excitement and hope.

Arranger: Shawn Kirchner | Country: Israel

Celebrating peace, this Hebrew folk song will delight with its spirited accompaniment, bright and fun-to-sing vocals, and easy Hebrew text that create a round for 2-part and SAB voices. A wonderful multicultural performance for any time of year.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Country: Israel

Ma Navu is known internationally as an Israeli folk dance. The melody's graceful flowing line is especially elegant in this setting for women's voices in four parts.

Arranger: Barbara Wolfman | Country: Israel

This energetic Israeli folksong features the Isaiah text How beautiful are upon the mountains the feet of the messenger of good tidings: of salvation and peace. Available: SATB, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Israel

This traditional Hanukkah song is here arranged with spirit and energy. The traditional Hebrew text is used to begin, with a singing English translation employed for the modulated repeat.

Arranger: Ross Fishman | Country: Israel

This beautiful Israeli song is presented here in a masterful setting by Audrey Snyder, unfolding in a rich and sonorous choral tapestry. Optional violin, oboe, or other melody instrument. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Israel

This up-tempo selection tells the Hanukkah story with easily-learned vocal parts and a wonderfully irresistible 2-beat accompaniment. The symbols for Nes gadol haya sham appear on the dreidl and translate as a great miracle happened there. The perfect choice for your December concerts! Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.Available separately: SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD.

Composer: John Jacobson, Roger Emerson | Country: Israel

Commissioned by the St. Louis Children's Choir in honor of its 30th Anniversary, Rad Halaila is based on two well-known Hebrew texts with original music and the traditional Hava Nagila. The clarinet adds authenticity and interest to the performance. Scored for unison voices, this work is an excellent choice for developing treble choirs. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Arranger: Lee R. Kesselan | Country: Israel

This Israeli folk song was originally arranged for The Men Of Independence by Gary Lewis who directs this award-winning chorus.

Arranger: Gary Lewis | Composer: Traditional | Country: Israel

The song S'Vivon depicts the Hanukkah dreydl, a small top with four sides. Each side of the dreydl contains one of the four Hebrew initials of the phrase, "(A) Great Miracle Happened There."

Arranger: Betty Bertaux | Country: Israel

This simple Hebrew prayer is a heartfelt prayer for peace. Perform with any combination of mixed, treble or men's voices with the expressive piano accompaniment or supplement with violin, percussion and bass, included in the octavo.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Country: Israel

A Hebrew prayer traditionally said on Fridays upon returning from the synagogue. Depicts the dialog between an evil angel and a good angel and is in a broader sense a plea for peace - let it begin with you. Sung in Hebrew, there is an extensive pronunciation guide and an English text to assist the singers.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: Kurt Knecht | Country: Israel

With a text from the Hebrew liturgy and based on a Jewish folk melody, this rich setting is a prayer for peace. Perform with the sensitive piano accompaniment or supplement with a small consort of violin, clarinet, cello and bass.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Country: Israel

This Jewish folk melody is from the late 19th centruy. The text expresses well wishes and is often performed at life cycle moments like birth, bar Mitzvot, and weddings. Here, the arranger captures the hope that accompanies these pivotal life moments. Also perfect for graduations.

Arranger: William Cutter | Country: Israel

Music has always been central to the existence of the Jewish people. These pioneer songs are full of Zionist zeal as they sing about the land they work, the celebrations where they dance, and their hope for the future. This music is important as the original scores were destroyed during World War II. These new scores come directly from the arranger's family.

Arranger: Judith Clurman | Country: Israel

This melancholy Yiddish folk song was invested with a darker connotation during World War II, when it was popularly sung in the ghetto in Vilna, Lithuania. Kesselman's treatment of the song gives each verse a different vocal texture, while a piano accompaniment adds emotional intensity.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman | Country: Israel

The title of this Yiddish folk song informs us that a Balalaika will at least be inferred in the music. This wonderfully authentic arrangement does just that. It also includes a clarinet obligato (included in the back of the octavo) which is a tip of the hat to the Klezmer band. A Yiddish, phonetic and English text are all provided in the music allowing you to perform this work in any combination of Yiddish or English.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder | Country: Israel

Setting the poetry of Israeli heroine and poet Hannah Senesh, this is a song of hope. Those who were lost in the death camps are stars whose light is with us long after their light life has been extinguished. The music reflects this hope as Broadway legend Jonathan Tunick employs his masterful abilities to create the mood.

Arranger: Judith Clurman | Country: Israel