Lay the foundation for successful part-singing with this unique and valuable resource designed to aid music teachers by providing a step-by-step path for teaching young choirs how to sing harmony, building a bridge that transitions between elementary and high school music reading. Perfect for middle school, this resource can be easily adapted for younger and older singers. Each step in this book offers several songs that will give choirs the practice they need to master each type of harmonization. The enclosed CD-ROM includes mp3 recordings of piano accompaniments and PDFs of the piano/vocal scores for projection or printing. The progressive steps used to teach harmonization involve these familiar song styles: unison, ostinato, echo songs, descants, partner songs, rounds, polyphonic songs and homophonic songs.

Songlist: Sarasponda, Gloria, All Through The Night, This Old Hammer, African Noel, Mary Ann, Water Is Wide, I Love The Mountains, Wade In The Water, When The Saints Go Marching In, Au Clair De La Lune, Tina Singu (Sing It!), Battle Hymn Of The Republic, Zum Gali Gali, Joshua (Fit The Battle Of Jericho), Shenandoah, More We Get Together, When Johnny Comes Marching Home, Every Night When The Sun Goes Down, Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?), Spring Has Come, Coffee/With Laughter/All Things Shall Perish, Ezekiel Saw The Wheel/There's A Little Wheel A Turnin', Good Night Ladies/Someone's In The Kitchen, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot/All Night, All Day, When The Saints/This Train, Missus O'Grady, The Little Bells Of Westminster, Where Is John?, Farewell Dear, and more

Gospels and sacred hymns have become increasingly popular in the choral world, especially at Christmas. Their contents and melodies have delighted, deeply moved and comforted many generations. 'Christmas Gospel Hymns' presents a collection of the most beautiful Christmas gospel hymns in easy to intermediate arrangements in pop and swing style. The movements include chord numbering and piano accompaniment, yet can also be sung a cappella. Known throughout the world, all gospels and hymns are in English.

Songlist: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, What Child Is This?, Go, Tell It On The Mountain, Away In A Manger, Silent Night, O Holy Night, Joy To The World, The First Noel, O Little Town Of Bethlehem, Sing We Now Of Christmas, African Noel, Good Christian Men, Rejoice, Hark! the Herald Angels Sing, The Night, When Christ Was Born, Jesus, The Savior Of The World, The Mighty King In Humbleness

Each year at Christmas we celebrate Emmanuel: God with us. This year, stand in the shoes of those who first heard the incredible news that Christ was coming! Imagine being present on the night Jesus was born--knowing that you were chosen to be part of delivering, witnessing and receiving the Good News. How would it feel to cast your eyes on a baby swaddled in a manger, and know that at this moment you are in the presence of God--that on this very night, everything's changed: God is among us!

The reality of this truth is the focus and inspiration for the powerful Christmas musical On This Very Night, from the best-selling creative team of Karla Worley and Lari Goss. Blending traditional carols with fresh musical expression and thought-provoking narration, On This Very Night reveals a heartfelt perspective and profound truth: that God came to real people, and His coming had real implications for their lives. We can relate to them because God comes to us every day, and His presence provokes a response. How we respond to God reveals the condition of our hearts. Sometimes, what is revealed is a surprise to us.

Songlist: Sing Noel, African Noel, This Baby Boy, Joy to the World!, Hallelujah Chorus, Who Would Imagine a King?, The Little Drummer Boy, Go Tell, Go, Tell It on the Mountain, Christmastime, Festival of Carols, Sing Noel

Eight Reproducible Choral Works for the Emerging TB Chorus. Like its namesake predecessor, "Just for the Guys at Christmas" presents eight exceptional and best-selling titles not previously available in a TB voicing--this time featuring holiday repertoire--in a cost-saving reproducible format. For just over $5 per title, your purchase includes the non-transferable right to make a personal copy of the music for each singer, no matter how big your choir--both now and for years to come--plus a helpful accompaniment CD. The featured titles include the music some of today's best educational choral composers, making this unique collection both practical and a great resource for TB holiday repertoire.

Songlist: Cantate Hodie! (Sing Today), Noel, Noel , Whatcha Gonna Call That Baby?, Beautiful December, African Noel, A La Nanita Nana , Riu, Riu, Chiu, Have a Merry One!

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!

Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series, "African Processional" utilizes sounds from African folk songs and a joyful chorus emerges with an occasional solo interjection. "Ning Wendete" is a traditional folk song from Kenya and is a conversation between a man and a woman. "I love you, but you do not love me. How is that? If you do not love me, you had better tell me so." Dynamic contrast, percussion and a wide range of layered vocal textures make this an appealing concert choice. "The Coca Cola Song" is a playful contemporary African folksong and is a lot of fun to perform with layered vocal parts, African percussion, and humorous references to the choir members singing. Celebrative and highly rhythmic, "African Noel" shines with energy and excitment. Contrasting dynamics and optional percussion make this one a real creative and refreshing Christmas selection. Beautiful in its simplicity, your choir will have fun with this one!

Songlist: African Processional, E Oru O, Ning Wendete, O Sifuni Mungo, An African Song Game (The Coca Cola Song), African Noel

This unique collection features 100+ folk favorites from countries around the globe. Includes: Adios Muchachos - The Banana Boat Song - The Blue Bells of Scotland - Carnival of Venice - Cirandeiro - Danny Boy - Down in the Valley - Duermete Niño Chiquito (Go to Sleep My Little Baby) - Frere Jacques (Are You Sleeping?) - Greensleeves - Guantanamera - Hatikvah (With Hope) - Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy) - Hoe Laat Is't? (What Time Is It?) - Iroquois Lullaby - Komoriuta (Lullaby) - Mexican Hat Dance (Jarabe Topatio) - Norwegian Dance - Rivers of Babylon - Sakura (Cherry Blossoms) - Song of the Volga Boatman - We Gather Together - Zum Gali Gali - and many more.

Songlist: Rivers Of Babylon, Kum Ba Yah, Little Sandy Girl, Rocking, Carol Of The Bagpipers, Guantanamera, Adios Muchachos, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, The Three Ravens, The Banana Boat Song, Somebody's Knockin' At Your Door, This Little Light Of Mine, A La Nanita Nana (Hear Lullabies And Sleep Now), Shining Moon, Nassau Bound, Rouxinol Do Pico Preto (Nightingale With The Dark Beak), The Bamboo Flute, Duerme Niño Pequeñito (Sleep, My Baby, Precious Darling), Kehto Laula (Cradle Song), Magasan Repül A Darù (Hungaria's Treasure), Hava Nagila (Let's Be Happy), Komoriuta (Lullaby), Aija, Anzit, Aija (Lullaby), Hoe Laat Is't? (What Time Is It?), Jeg Lagde Mig Saa Silde (I Laid Me Down To Rest), Krakowiak (Darling Maiden, Hark, I Ask Thee), Pjesma (Come, My Dearest), Duermete Niño Chiquito (Go To Sleep My Little Baby), Sospan Vach (The Little Saucepan), All Through The Night, and more

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!

Concordia Choir : The Lord Is My Shepherd   

Included in this live recording from the 78th annual Concordia College (Moorhead, MN) Christmas Concert, "The Lord is My Shepherd," inspired by Psalm 23. Over 500 musicians, including the Concordia Choir, directed by Rene Clausen, Concordia College Orchestra, Bel Canto, Chapel Choir, Kantorei, Tintinnabula and Cantabile, tell the story of Christmas in song, segued by a spoken narrative. 22 songs, from Bach's "Sheep May Safely Graze,' and Paul Manz' "E'en So, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come" to Mary Caldwell's "A Lute Caroll" and Rene Clausen's beautiful "Psalm 23." Mostly orchestrally-accompanied. Wonderful, inspirational music from a fantastic annual event!

Songlist: Sheep May Safely Graze, Shepherd Me, O God, From Shepherding of Stars, The Lord's My Shepherd, Chichester Psalms, movement II, E'en so, Lord Jesus, Quickly Come, Our Father, A Lute Caroll, Go, Pretty Child, Hacia Belen Va Un Borrrico, The Godly Stranger, Sir Chistemas, Noel, African Noel, Angels' Carol, Ukranian Bell Carol, The First Noel, Ding Dong Merrily On High, The King of Love My Shepherd Is, Psalm 23, Stay With Us, Compline

Not surprisingly, on most of their excellent CDs the Nordic Choir focuses on selections of Christian sacred and spiritual music. In a dramatic change of direction that highlights the Choir's versatility, "Horses" is a collection of World music, beginning with the thundering drums of David Fanshawe's "African Sanctus" and the gentle guitar riffs of "A La Nanita Nana" by Roger Folstrom, the CD continually surprises us. The powerful "Betelehemu" is a "bring the house down" piece in concert, "Prayer of the Children," brings tears remembering children caught in bloodshed and ethnic conflict in the former Yugoslavia in the 1970, and the Chinese "Usuli Boat Song," celebrates finding ways to be happy. The final cut, the title tune, a Mongolian song actually called "Naiman Sharag," gives the feeling of horses running, the song ends quietly, as if the horses are in the far distance. Some strong percussion and light accompaniment. A wonderful, powerful CD!

Songlist: African Sanctus, A La Nanita nana, Betelehemu, Riu, Riu, Chiu, Prayer of the Children, Hacia Belen va un borrico, Cantos Sagrados, African Noel, Song of Cherubim, Usuli Boat Song, Noel Ayisyen (Haitian Noel), Shut de Do, Naiman Sharag (The Eight Chestnut Horses)

Building their excellent reputation since 1962, the Minnesota Boychoir applies their rich, youthful sound to 11 piano-accompanied Christmas standards. Favorites such as "Winter Wonderland," "It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year," a rich a cappella arrangement of "I Saw Three Ships," "Riu, Riu, Chiu" and "Once in Royal David's City" are here, as well as more unexpected gifts: Keith Hampton's spiritual medley "True Light," Bob Chilcott's lovely "Mid-winter," John Rutter's "Candlelight Carol," Carolyn Jennings' "Climb to the Top of the Highest Mountain" and the rhythmic gem, "African Carol." "Wonderland" is exactly that, a sweet gift to all from Minnesota's talented Boychoir.

Songlist: Winter Wonderland, It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year, I Saw Three Ships, True Light, Mid-Winter, Riu, Riu, Chiu, Candlelight Carol, African Noel, Climb To The Top Of The Highest Mountain, Once In A Royal David's City, Christmas Time is Here

Songlist: The Hills are Bare At Bethlehem, Epilogue: The Flower, Welcome All Wonders, What Wonderous Love, Let All Mortal Flesh, Alleluia, Make A Joyful Noise, Ave Maria, Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming, In Thee Is Gladness, Joy to the World, O Holy Child, Candlelight Carol, Make We Merry On This Fest, Bergamasea, Midnight Clear, Carols For the Choirs, Lullaby on Christmas Eve, A Spotless Rose, African Noel, And God Said: One Day Shall Dawn, Recessional: Love Divine, All Love Excelling, Beautiful Savior

Voena's latest Holiday CD features a culmination of world flavors in a celebration of our cultural diversity. Hear Olivia Hurst (American Idol's season 2007 top 40 finalist), Tori Langfitt (purity to rouse the attention of Disney), Charlie Baggett (12-yr old "Josh Groban-like" sensation), & Aleza D'Agostino (daughter of world-famous Sicilian guitarist, Peppino D'Agostino). From our multiple performances for Presidents Clinton and Bush, including the 2003 & 2005 Pageants of Peace, to our Japan World Expo 2005 tour representing the United States on U.S. National Day, and the many stars gracing the stages with us, we bring the sounds of seasons past, present, and future; Seasons of wonder captured in the angelic voices of this unique and special group of children!

Songlist: When You Wish Upon A Star, Christmas Canon, Il Est Ne, African Noel, Dance For The Nations, O Holy Night, Christmas Star, Carol of the Bels, Vois Sur Ton Chemin, Al Shlosha D’varim, Ave Maria, Fum Fum Fum, A Child Is Born, Ancora Un Estante