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Mac Huff : Let's Eat! Hey, what's cookin'? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like The Fast Food Tango, Chicken Pot Pie, My Banana Split and Pizza, we are also reminded to be Thankful for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers! ScorePlay - click to view score with recording. Songlist: Thankful, A Banana Split, Grandma's Pretty Good Chicken Pot Pie, Let's Eat!, The Fast Food Tango, We Love Pizza, What's Cookin'? 
Paul Carey : Play With Your Food This clever, lighter concert number for more advanced choirs is a three movement set featuring humorous texts by poets May Swenson, Sid Hoddes and Grey Held, inventively interpreted for choirs by composer Paul Carey. A challenging performance piece, but a lot of fun! Movement titles: Summer's Bounty, Mashed Potato/Love Poem, Vending Machine. Total Duration: ca. 7:00. (Movements may be performed separately.) Songlist: Summer's Bounty, Mashed Potato / Love Poem, Vending Machine
Tom Anderson : Peanut Butter Jam Learn basic drumming technique with this tasty and creative introduction to the popular World Music Drumming curriculum. Students will experience calypso, rock, swing, Middle Eastern patterns and much more! Eight multicultural songs and ensembles reinforce the drumming patterns in a sequential, easy-to-teach approach. The 128-page Teacher Edition comes complete with score, reproducible student parts and lesson plans with objectives, teaching process and supplementary strategies. For added fun, a performance/accompaniment CD is available separately to help learn the songs and percussion parts. Jammin' that goes from smooth to crunchy! Available separately: Teacher Edition, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 2-5. Songlist: Get It Together, Harambee!, Peanut Butter Jam, Go To The Carnival, Rock Out!, Worry, Worry, Worry, Haida, He's Got The Whole World In His Hands, Rock-A-My Soul |
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Who doesn't like potato chips?! This fun, medium swing song is sure to be a hit with singers and audiences. The easy to sing melody, simple harmony, and cool snaps are perfect for any pop or general concert.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Julia Bunora
Younger choirs can develop vocal jazz style with this cute tune by Louis Prima. With a careful approach to voice leading, jazz rhythms and even scat melodies, singers will gain confidence and experience success from the very start!
Arranger: Rosana Eckert | Composer: Louis Prima
Music theory was never so much fun! Comparing the modes to ice cream flavors and demonstrating each mode one by one, your students will learn and have fun in the process! Clever lyrics and cool harmonies serve up each special aural treat a la mode. Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 3:15.
Arranger: Steve Larson
What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces, one from Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory and the other first made famous by Bing Crosby, casting them into a choral holiday spotlight! It's a light, bouncy, and swinging arrangement that will sooth the holiday sweet tooth of your audience for sure!
Arranger: Mark Hayes
The French love their onions as you can hear in this French marching song from the 1800s. The verses tell the story (in compound meter) and the refrain helps the marchers stay in step (in duple meter). Impressive sounding and easily learned!
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Country: France
If you seek a fun novelty piece that will entertain your audience and delight your singers, this is it. A great encore or opener.
Arranger: Theodore Lucas | Country: United States
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.
Arranger: Nick Page
This lively, rhythmic, and humorous arrangement is pure fun from start to finish, not to mention easy to learn! Hand-clappin', hootin' and hollerin', and even some barking and howling fill the verses and choruses key change after key change. Add some foot-stompin' and a fiddle and you're ready to bile them cabbage down! Available separately: SAB, 2-Part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10
Arranger: Steven Kupferschmid
In 1964 a group called The Newbeats released their first and most popular hit with its opening two-chord riff and lead falsetto singing being its most notable features. Here it is as a fun 2-part and 3-part mixed novelty number for your program hearkening back to the 1960s and the novelty craze that hit the radio airwaves.
Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Larry Parks
The smash hit song, Butter, is performed and popularized by BTS, the South Korean boy band turned international super stars. Filled with rhythmic drive, this song features elements of pop, rock, electronic, hip-hop, R&B, and rap.
Arranger: BTS | Composer: Stephen Kirk Performed By: BTS
Now available for mixed choirs! Delightful harmonies have just the perfect touch of Western Swing in this Point of Grace tune that will put the cheer in everyone's Christmas!
Arranger: Mac Huff Performed By: Point Of Grace
So sweet it might just give you a toothache! This scrumptiously jazzy holiday novelty number is fantastically fun. Optional harmonies make it easy to tailor the piece to the ability level of your group, and it's a tasty tune for adding some choreography. Staging is available on our Movin' DVD. Not to be missed!
Arranger: Andy Beck | Composer: Andy Beck
With lyrics by the great Maurice Sendak, music by the great Carole King and arranged by the great Emily Crocker, here is a winner for your young and developing singers. With references to December and January, this is a wonderful selection for a Christmas/Winter concert.
Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Carole King Performed By: Carole King
This perennially popular song from The Real Group is now available for treble voices, allowing younger school choirs to get into a jazzy groove with this fun, upbeat concert work. Features syncopated, Latin-like rhythms and witty lyrics, with repeated figures that make this easier to teach and learn.
Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: Anders Edenroth Performed By: The Real Group
Mmm, something smells good! Whether you cut out a tree, candy cane, angel, or a star, there's nothing more delicious to do on a cold, winter's day than baking Christmas cookies. Includes an optional 3rd part for those choirs looking to add some extra sprinkles!
Composer: Cristi Cary Miller
Harry Nilsson's 1971 novelty song tells the story of what happens when you put the lime in the coconut! A fun, free-spirited change-of-pace in calypso style!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Harry Nilsson Performed By: Harry Nilsson
Originally arranged for the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, this Kander and Ebb Cabaret classic is delightfully cheeky and molto espresso! Available separately: SATB, TTBB. Duration: ca: 3:00.
Arranger: Kevin Robison | Composer: John Kander | Lyricist: Fred Ebb | Musical: Cabaret
Colcannon, made from various combinations of cabbage, kale, onions, scallions and potatoes mashed with butter and milk, is one of Ireland's most famous traditional dishes. Although this piece at first seems like a tribute to food, it's really a tribute to memory, and to times gone. The verses take us from the home, to the school, to courting on a country lane, with the narrator a little older in every verse, and a little more aware oCanadaf the magic of the moment.
Arranger: Stephen Hatfield | Country: Ireland
Sometimes all you need is a title to get your attention. This is one sweet tune, with a clever word game in every phrase. Originally from an entire sweet of clever word songs for SATB, this voicing works for almost any group. Available: 2-Part.
Composer: Allan Robert Petker
Composer: Stephen Chatman
Now available with a new ShowTrax CD accompaniment, here is the show-stopping answer to the question, More, sir?
Arranger: Aden G. Lewis | Composer: Lionel Bart | Musical: Oliver!
A fun novelty piece that's been a favorite of choirs around the world for 50 years! Alfred Music proudly celebrates this anniversary with five newly-engraved voicings, a whimsical recorded accompaniment, and easy-to-teach choral-ography (available on With a Song!). Throughout the wacky piece, ingredients from the recipe are added one by one, creating a musical recipe to form that infamous holiday treat!
Composer: Penny Leka
Why is Santa not feeling well this particular holiday? Well, it could only be one thing... Fruitcake! The story is hilariously lifted up in this fun song for young choirs.
Composer: Kevin T. Padworski
Set as a fugue, this humorous piece has the students singing about every type of fast food known to man! It's hilarious to learn, perfor and hear, and a joy to teach because of the vast musical learning that can be done with fugues. A new, different, and surprising novelty selection for your program from Ruthie Schram! Available separately: SAB, 2-part, PianoTrax CD.
Composer: Ruth Elaine Schram
This zany original speech chorus is about as close as a chorus can get to a food fight while performing! The creative possibilities are limited only by your appetite! Optional choreography by John Jacobson. Available: 4-Part any combination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Your men's choirs or ensembles will enjoy singing this unique adaptation of the famous American Civil War tune. The Doo-Wop style adapts extremely well to the melody and creates a fresh and most enjoyable performance piece. Ideal for any concert performance--it's a showstopper!
Arranger: Donald Moore
Here's a hilarious holiday spoof that everyone will enjoy! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Rita Abrams Performed By: Elmo Shropshire
Steve Allen was a multi-talented musician and television personality. His 1963 collaboration with Ray Brown resulted in a Grammy award for best jazz composition. Vocal jazz choirs will enjoy sharing in this moment of musical history! Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.Available separately: SATB, ShowTrax CD and Instrumental Pak (includes parts for Piano, Bass and Drums)
Arranger: Paris Rutherford
You'll have a wild ride indeed with this big band style swing number from the blockbuster Christmas film The Polar Express. Sung by the on-board waiters who are serving hot chocolate to the delighted riders, this tune is hot, hot, hot! Duration: ca. 2:00. Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD, ePak available digitally (tpt1, tpt2, asx, tsx, tbn, gtr, b, dm)
Arranger: Roger Emerson | Musical: The Polar Express
This steamy Latin-style original celebrates a delicious winter treat. And what could be better than "hot, hot, hot, hot chocolate?" From the infectious rhythms to the speech choir add-on, your childrenis or young womenis chorus will beg for more! Donit miss the mug choreography on the "Hooray for Hollywood!" movement DVD 00-28868. Check this out! https://leapingbrain.com/modshop/product/?shop=9&product=5697
Composer: Andy Beck
Here's a jazz novelty song recorded by Ella Fitzgerald in the '50s that's filled to the brim with sass and style! Perfect for a winter concert, dinner theater fundraiser or anytime you want to share a little sweetness with your community!
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Milton Drake and Victor Mizzy Performed By: Ella Fitzgerald
Simply stunning. A gently flowing accompaniment beautifully complements the transparent choral texture, and an extended coda provides the perfect close to this Appalachian-inspired arrangement. Unlike anything else you will program this year!
Composer: Pepper Choplin
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!
Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot
Inspired by the writing of William Shakespeare, If Music Be the Food of Love is a stunning contemporary choral that will move the musicianship of your seasoned choir to a new level. It opens expressively, with an artful solo, and builds to a breathtaking climax reminiscent of the finest operatic writing. Your accompanist will love playing the piano part, and your choir will cherish the soaring vocal lines. An unforgettable piece for concerts, contests, and festivals.
Composer: Andy Beck | Poetry By: William Shakespeare
Uses: Communion Scripture: Luke 22:19-20; Acts 2:42; I Corinthians 11:26 A stunning main theme is set against a distinctive harmonic progression in this sensitive communion anthem. The beauty of this special time of worship is reverently and expressively articulated in the text rich with sacred imagery and tender devotion. The sequential melodic contour is quickly learned, giving maximum potential for phrasing and musicality, and your pianist will love the accompaniment. Emotive!
Composer: Joseph Martin
Written and recorded by legendary Hank Williams, this song has spawned numerous cover versions since its release in 1952. Its Cajun theme is about life, parties and food of Cajun cuisine. Ma cher amio you are going to love this arrangement so grab Yvonne, the sweetest one and head for the bayou!
Arranger: Ryan O'Connell Performed By: Hank Williams
This is the ragin'-est, cajun-est arrangement you'll ever find of this great Hank Williams classic! Easy to learn and tons of fun to sing, the middle section opens up for a roadhouse-style piano solo and a foot-stompin' dance break. Available: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Intimidated by the modern coffee shop? You're not alone! This jazz original provides a comic look at finding a decent cup of coffee. A real audience pleaser no matter what their taste!
Composer: John Purifoy
Incorporating Merengue dance rhythms from the Dominican Republic - rhythms based on the Dominican drum called a tambora, which has skins on two sides. This energetic and rhythmic song was featured at the Central/North Central ACDA honors choir concert in 2018. Even the audience can join in on the fun dancing and clapping along with the choir.
Composer: Francisco Nunez
This popular and playful first selection from Three Choral Settings from Alice in Wonderland is now back in print! With piano. Recorded by Gregg Smith Singers with Raymond Beegle, piano - Courtesy Composers Recordings, Inc.
Arranger: Irving Fine
This tongue-in-cheek piece for women is a true audience pleaser. It offers an excellent chance to teach good diction, to ensure that audiences don't miss the punch line! Duration: ca. 2:35.
Composer: Paul Carey | Lyricist: Sidney Hoddes
Richard Hundley, beloved by vocalists for his elegant art songs, has set one of his most popular songs for SATB chorus. Jose Garcia Villa's poem turns playful variations on the words moonlight and watermelon, and Hundley's music displays the same good humor and inventiveness. With piano.
Composer: Richard Hundley
How's this for holiday humor? A nutty novelty song lists several desirable Christmas gifts as preferred alternatives to the dreaded fruitcake. Hilarious!
Composer: Mark Weston
With a really hot band scored for horns and rhythm section, a super hot and driving Zydeco style and crazy, fun lyrics this will be both the singers and audience favorite. A perfect change of pace for your show or concert.
Composer: Kirby Shaw
Tetrazzini, Macaroni! What's that, you cry? No, it's not a new Italian restaurant, but rather another addition to the menu of Kirby Shaw's famous food series! With homage to the Italians' love of both music and food, you'll be carbo-loading to the max! Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 3:05.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
Smooth or crunchy, here's a great way to teach rhythm, form and percussion techniques and have fun at the same time! Layered vocal parts, optional Orff and World Music Drumming instruments give this original piece special appeal for the middle grades. Available separately: 4-Part Any Combination Voices, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:42.
Composer: Will Schmid
Take it out, eat it here or ask for home delivery! You'll have a lotsa mozzarella with this addition to the edible choral series. Ideal for mixed or treble pizzaholics! Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Luigi Denza
What's that unforgettable sound? That unmistakable aroma??? Could it be...Yes! It's our national obsession in the quest for crunch...Popcorn! Set in a happy pop style (of course), there are plenty of opportunities for movement, props, and perhaps even a little audience participation with your very own popcorn vendors passing through the aisles. For two-part munchers of all ages! Available: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.
Arranger: Kirby Shaw
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