"A bright girl, a jungle girl, shining quick as a snake" is the gutsy narrator of 'This Morning.' The voices have strong, syncopated rhythmic figures on "nn" and "la" sounds, and slide upward on "girl" for well-crafted-and enjoyable-instrumental effects. In 'To My Girls,' the poet tells her four graceful, nearly grown daughters. Reflective homophonic sections tell the mother's hopes. They alternate with ostinato patterns of simmering energy, reflecting the dancing excitement of four girls ready to burst forth, out into the world. The most percussive of the set, 'Sisters' features schoolyard-style partnered handclap patterns for singers in pairs. That's in addition to finger snaps, and cymbal, brush, and sticks-on-the-rim vocal percussion effects, all painting a lively picture of the "very same place" that "you and me," sisters, come from.

Songlist: This Morning, To My Girls, Sisters

This publication is a hit! With 33 great songs from stage and movie musicals - plus plot notes for each - this series is indispensible for teaching young singers.

Songlist: Once Upon A Dream, Beauty And The Beast, Memory, God Help The Outcasts, On My Own, Belle (Reprise), Think Of Me, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, Feed The Birds, Honey Bun, I Could Have Danced All Night, I Enjoy Being A Girl, I Got The Sun In The Morning, I Have Confidence, I'll Know, In My Own Little Corner, It's A Most Unusual Day, Just You Wait, Many A New Day, Much More, My Favorite Things, Out Of My Dreams, Part Of Your World, People Will Say We're In Love, The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood, Sisters, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, Stepsisters' Lament, There Are Worse Things I Could Do, Till There Was You, and more

A three-book series of large collection of theatre and movie musical songs for teens, with no songs duplicated from the best-selling The Teen's Musical Theatre Collection. There are over 35 songs in each volume, with enough variety to keep any stage-struck teen singing for months. Songs range from the classic musicals, to Disney movies, to contemporary Broadway shows.

Songlist: Freedom, Memory, In His Eyes, All I Ask Of You, I'll Cover You, When I'm By Your Side, Who Will Love Me As I Am?, Written In The Stars, Anything You Can Do, Worlds Apart, Getting To Know You, I Could Be Happy With You, I Have Dreamed, I Whistle A Happy Tune, It's A Grand Night For Singing, The Last Night Of The World, A Little Fall Of Rain, My Favorite Things, Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin', People Will Say We're In Love, The Royal Nonesuch, Sisters, Stepsisters' Lament, Sun And Moon, We Kiss In A Shadow, We Make A Beautiful Pair, A Whole New World, Why Am I Me?, Wunderbar, If Momma Was Married, and more

These popular publications are compiled especially for the tastes and abilities of the talented teenage singer/actor. Songs span from classic stage musicals, to the golden age of Hollywood, to the stage and cinema of the 1980s and '90s. Indispensible for teaching young singers, these book/CD packs also include notes on each selection.

Songlist: Once Upon A Dream, Beauty And The Beast, Memory, God Help The Outcasts, On My Own, Belle (Reprise), Think Of Me, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, Feed The Birds, Honey Bun, I Could Have Danced All Night, I Enjoy Being A Girl, I Got The Sun In The Morning, I Have Confidence, I'll Know, In My Own Little Corner, It's A Most Unusual Day, Just You Wait, Many A New Day, Much More, My Favorite Things, Out Of My Dreams, Part Of Your World, People Will Say We're In Love, The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood, Sisters, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, Stepsisters' Lament, There Are Worse Things I Could Do, Till There Was You, and more

The 1954 film White Christmas is a beloved holiday classic. The stage musical has already delighted audiences nationwides, and will hit the Great White Way this holiday season! Our songbook features piano/vocal arrangements of 17 Irving Berlin gems, plus an essay on the origin of the stage adaptation.

Songlist: Snow, The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, Blue Skies, Let Yourself Go, The Old Man, Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, Falling Out Of Love Can Be Fun, Happy Holiday, How Deep Is The Ocean (How High Is The Sky), I Love A Piano, I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm, Let Me Sing And I'm Happy, Love, You Didn't Do Right By Me, Sisters, White Christmas, Love And The Weather, What Can You Do With A General

This is the CD accompaniment to the terrific series for the young singer/actor, with a great selection of songs from both Broadway and movie musicals, and stress the tastes, singing, and acting challenges common to young performers. There are plot notes included for each song.

Songlist: Once Upon A Dream, Beauty And The Beast, Memory, God Help The Outcasts, On My Own, Belle (Reprise), Think Of Me, Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend, Feed The Birds, Honey Bun, I Could Have Danced All Night, I Enjoy Being A Girl, I Got The Sun In The Morning, I Have Confidence, I'll Know, In My Own Little Corner, It's A Most Unusual Day, Just You Wait, Many A New Day, Much More, My Favorite Things, Out Of My Dreams, Part Of Your World, People Will Say We're In Love, The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood, Sisters, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, Stepsisters' Lament, There Are Worse Things I Could Do, Till There Was You, and more

Bobby, the a cappella legend, may have crossed the line into the land of accompaniment on "Beyond Words," but let us just say that there is accompaniment, and then there is Chick Corea on piano, with musicians of similar stature on bass, percussion, drums and guitar, and Bobby himself playing the Roland XP-80 synthesizer. Let us also say that Bobby McFerrin has heavily influenced (many would say personally created) the resurgence in a cappella music in the last two decades, and that that was no mistake or lucky break. He is an artist who pushes the vocal jazz envelope, and he's pushing it here. 16 songs that take Bobby's art - what he does better than anyone else - that is, use his voice as an incredibly multi-faceted instrument, to create sounds and moods that no one has ever created before. "Invocation," "Kalimba Suite," "A Silken Road" - each is a little masterpiece of vocal and instrumental improvisation, as beautiful and earth pastel-colored as the stunning liner notes. Listen and be in awe!

Songlist: Invocation, Kalimba Suite, A Silken Road, Fertile Field, Dervishes, Ziggurat, Sisters, Circlings, Chanson, Windows, Marlowe, Mass, Pat & Joe, Taylor Made, A Piece, A Chord, Monks / The Sheperd

Grand Rapids Women's Chorus : Celebrating Time Together   

The 37-strong, a cappella Grand Rapids (MI) Women's Chorus is led by Artistic Director Lori Tennenhouse and Small Ensemble Director Martha VanderEyk, and "Celebrating Time Together" is a "best of" 15-song collection from the founding of the group in 1996 to 2006. Some favorites are four songs commissioned by the GRWC: Diane Benjamin's lightly accompanied "Miracle," Libby Larsen & Mary Oliver's string quartet accompanied "The Summer Day," Ysaye M. Barnwell & Audrey Lorde's "Memorial 1," and Marjan Helms' piano and percussion-accompanied "Rainsong;" and a pair performed by the 8-voice Small Ensemble, "My Love Walks in Velvet" and "A Red, Red Rose. Other favorites are Antonin Dvorak's lovely "Largo" (from Song of Survival, Vol.1), the powerful, drum-accompanied Akan Playground Song "Sansa Kroma," Alan E. Naplan's "Al Shlosha D'Varim," Zap Mama's rhythmic gem "Guzophela" and Eric Whitacre's "Sleep." The GRWC has a beautiful, sweet sound, strong covers and excellent new material. There's a lot to like on "Celebrating Time Together!"

Songlist: Set Me As A Seal, Sisters, Sansa Kroma, Tres Cantos Nativos, Largo, Guzophela, Miracle, The Summer Day, My Love Walks In Velvet, A Red, Red Rose, Al Shlosha D'Varim, Will The Circle Be Unbroken, Memorial 1, Rainsong, Sleep

From the first strains of the opening track, "Sisters," it's clear that Betcha Bottom Dollar is not a typical debut album. But then the Puppini Sisters are not a typical pop act, at least not in the 21st century. Their close, three-part harmonies are reminiscent of the vocal groups of the 1930s and 1940s, and particularly the Andrews Sisters. But rather than sounding like an anachronism, the Puppini Sisters merely demonstrate the timelessness of some of these songs. Betcha Bottom Dollar is fresh, fun and vibrant, blowing the dust off of cobwebby classics like "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy" and "Mr. Sandman". Elsewhere, they also put their own unique stamp on more recent hits, with varying results. While Kate Bush's "Wuthering Heights" and Gloria Gaynor's "I Will Survive" fail to get things swinging, Blondie's "Heart of Glass" and the Smiths' "Panic" are both injected with a fresh new (old?) sound. Much credit must also be given to producer Benoit Charest, who manages to employ a whole host of instrumentation and orchestration, whilst never forgetting to put the voices of the Puppini Sisters front and centre. It might be easy to dismiss the Puppini Sisters' debut as another novelty album, but their intentions and love for the style--like their voices themselves--are crystal clear.

Songlist: Sisters, Mr.Sandman, Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy, Java Jive, Bei Mir Bist Du Sehon, Wuthering Heights, Jeepers Creepers, I Will Survive, Tu Quo Fa L'americano, Heart Of Glass, Sway, Danie, Heebie Jeebies, In Mood

Vox Femina : Simply   

The 30 talented women of Vox Femina LA, directed by Dr. Iris S. Levine, went into the recording studio in July, 2002 to record repertoire from their first 5 seasons, showcasing two new commissions: "The Tolerance Project" and "Alarcon Madrigals, Book II." Founded in 1997, VFLA is a women's choral ensemble dedicated to the performance of quality choral literature with an emphasis on music by women composers. They are a family of diverse women who are lesbian, bisexual and heterosexual. This CD is in 3 parts, 8 songs from "Miniatures of Kin," 11 songs in "Alarcon Madrigals, Book II, and 3 from "The Tolerance Project," based on the poetry of LA high school students. All songs are lightly piano accompanied. Particularly nice are the opening cut, "The Gathering," the traditional "The Water is Wide," the Serbian folk tune "Niska Banja," "Wood River," "Both Page and Pen," "Another Language," "Totally Exposed," "Warrior," Holly Near's "Simply Love," "I Come From Good People," and "I Love A Rainbow." The extensive liner notes include all the touching, poignant and joyous lyrics. "Simply..." is a gift.

Songlist: (Miniatures of Kin), The Gathering, Sisters, Cousins, Parting, The Water is Wide, Niska Banja, The 23rd Psalm, Wood River, (Alarcon Madrigals, Book II), I Want to Stop Being an Endless Night, Wind, Bird, Both Page and Pen, Matriarch, Another Language, I Thank You God, Totally Exposed, Warrior, Simply Love, I Come from Good People, (The Tolerance Proect), Pendulum, Afraid, I Love a Rainbow

Recorded in Dallas in March, 2000, in the 11th year of the Chorus' existence, "American Rhapsody" is 14 powerful (accompanied) songs. Some are traditional songs, "Simple Gifts," "Black Is the Color of My True Love's Hair," "The Water is Wide;" some are family songs, "There Are No Mirrors In My Nana's House," "Sisters," "It Takes a Village to Raise a Child," "There Is a Season;" and some are healing songs, "Come to Me Mother," and "You Are the Light." All are beautifully composed, deeply felt-and sung from the heart. The over 100-strong TWCD is directed by Dr. Timothy Selig, accompanied by Anne Albritton with guest musicians. Good liner notes, and great music!

Songlist: Simple Gifts, Black is the Color of my True Love's Hair, Come In, The Water is Wide, Stopping By Woods, There are No Mirrors in My Nana's House, Sisters, It Takes A Village, Love is a Rain of Diamonds, Only Human, The Face of Love, There is A Season, Come To Me Mother, You Are the Light

These bestselling songbooks for teen singers, featuring more than 35 beloved Broadway songs per volume, were released in 2001. Now these valuable teaching resources are available with accompanying CDs featuring professional piano accompaniments!

Songlist: Freedom, Memory, In His Eyes, All I Ask Of You, I'll Cover You, When I'm By Your Side, Who Will Love Me As I Am?, Written In The Stars, Anything You Can Do, Worlds Apart, Getting To Know You, I Could Be Happy With You, I Have Dreamed, I Whistle A Happy Tune, It's A Grand Night For Singing, The Last Night Of The World, A Little Fall Of Rain, My Favorite Things, Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin', People Will Say We're In Love, The Royal Nonesuch, Sisters, Stepsisters' Lament, Sun And Moon, We Kiss In A Shadow, We Make A Beautiful Pair, A Whole New World, Why Am I Me?, Wunderbar, If Momma Was Married, and more

An accompaniment CD is now available for the popular vocal folio.

Songlist: Freedom, Memory, In His Eyes, All I Ask Of You, I'll Cover You, When I'm By Your Side, Who Will Love Me As I Am?, Written In The Stars, Anything You Can Do, Worlds Apart, Getting To Know You, I Could Be Happy With You, I Have Dreamed, I Whistle A Happy Tune, It's A Grand Night For Singing, The Last Night Of The World, A Little Fall Of Rain, My Favorite Things, Oh, What A Beautiful Mornin', People Will Say We're In Love, The Royal Nonesuch, Sisters, Stepsisters' Lament, Sun And Moon, We Kiss In A Shadow, We Make A Beautiful Pair, A Whole New World, Why Am I Me?, Wunderbar, If Momma Was Married, and more

Watching the movie White Christmas is as much a part of the holidays as decorating a tree. Now available separately: the first time in a 12-minute choral medley, the sparking Irving Berlin score can be a part of your holiday program. Includes: The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, Blue Skies, Count Your Blessings Instead of Sheep, Sisters, Snow and White Christmas.Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental ePak (parts for Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD.

Songlist: Snow, The Best Things Happen While You're Dancing, Blue Skies, Count Your Blessings Instead Of Sheep, Sisters, White Christmas