The developing choir is a unique ensemble and ranges in size from many to just a few, in age from younger to older and from the experienced to brand new singers. Both male and female are a part of these groups with ever-changing vocal challenges. Educators who teach this wide group of musicians know there is a need for many tools of repertoire that build bridges to the art of choral singing. Partner Songs for the Developing Choir is designed to help teach harmonic singing through sophisticated melodies and distinguished texts, appealing to singers from upper elementary through middle school and early high school, and can even continue for the less-experienced or smaller adult choir. Some of the choral works are very basic in form and melodic writing, while others might include a bridge or B section or more intricate melodies, expanding the harmonic learning. This REPRODUCIBLE collection with helpful rehearsal suggestions and online access to Full Performance and Accompaniment Only audio recordings and Singer PDF parts can be used all year long with spirituals, Latin settings, multicultural, patriotic, Christmas and holiday selections. Songs include: Akatonbo, Bethlehem Lullaby, Et in Terra Pax, Jingle All the Way, Joshua Fit the Battle, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Musica Dei, Skatin' and Sleighin', Swing Low Sweet Chariot, You're a Grand Old Flag. Suggested for Grades 3-9.

Songlist: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Jingle All The Way, You're A Grand Old Flag, Skatin' And Sleighin', Akatonbo, Bethlehem Lullaby, Musica Dei Donum, Joshua Fit The Battle, Keep Your Lamps Trimmed and Burning, Et In Terra Pax

Every year before Santa's big day, Old Man Winter presents a Holiday Spectacular at the North Pole called Old Man Winter's Icicle Follies, complete with song, dance, snow, tinsel, and glitter. The audience is treated to some boogie-woogie by the Reindeer, a slippin' and slidin' partner song with the Elves, a fun and showy march by the Snowmen and their kazoos, and an energetic '60s-infused finale. The most special guest of all, Santa Claus, stops by. This show can be filled with your own choral performance numbers, having Old Man Winter introduce your choir as guests on the show. This format allows you to adjust the length of the show to fit your performance needs. This budget-stretching kit includes director's score, reproducible singers' parts, performance and scenery suggestions, as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks, poster, program, clip art, composer info and more! Performance time is approx. 25 minutes. Grades 2-6.

Songlist: Boogie Woogie Holiday, Old Man Winter's Icicle Follies, Santa's Big Day, Skatin' And Sleighin', Snowmen On Parade