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VoiceTrax CDs includes a full performance of the primary voicing, accompaniment only track and part-predominant tracks for each voice part of each voicing listed. A voice part of the group, for example the Tenor track, the Tenor part is 'predominant', with the rest of the group in the background. This helps the vocalist easily identify their part, allowing them to better follow their music, and to hear how their part fits into the composition. You can also turn a voice part off and sing along with the remaining parts. |
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Audrey Snyder : Above the Plain This wonderful Czech folksong, with its beautiful and simple melody, will allow you to develop phrasing, blend and balance in your choir, making it a perfect concert piece! Audrey Snyder : Hala Lala Layya Young singers will enjoy the Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms of this popular Lebanese folksong in a creative and well-crafted setting that will showcase them at their best! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00. Audrey Snyder : Sail Away, Ladies This traditional fiddle tune is a rollicking celebration of Americana in this well-crafted arrangement for younger mixed choirs. Perform with a live fiddler or the recorded bluegrass track for a spectacular concert showcase! Audrey Snyder : Tumbalalaika 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. Audrey Snyder : Yundah Young singers can discover the sights and sounds of the Scottish Hebrides and an ancient chant sung by the people of that remote location. This setting includes original music that frames the chant and creates an atmosphere of imagination and adventure. With Irish flute or any other C instrument. Audrey Snyder : Nanuma Based on a folk song from Ghana, additional melodies and harmonies are added to make this a stylish, swing anthem. This is a happy song of welcome and will make a wonderful, upbeat opener to your concert. Brad Green : Cirandeiro The syncopated rhythm in the piano drives this Brazilian folksong arrangement. English lyrics are included, or use the recorded Portuguese pronunciation guide found on the Performance Part-Learning CD. Part of the Henry Leck Creating Artistry Series.Available separately: 2-Part and Performance Part-Learning CD. Performance time: Approx. 2:50. Cristi Cary Miller : Rattlin' Bog Here's a jaunty setting of the traditional cumulative Irish folksong that uses spoken phrases, body percussion and a few surprises to create a fun and clever concert piece for young singers. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45. Cristi Cary Miller : Jenny Jenkins Derived from an early American folk tune and game, this charming song laments the girl who has nothing to wear! With built in humor, a nonsense refrain and a playful approach to the arrangement, your singers will build diction, expression and other choral skills while having fun! Cristi Cary Miller : Go, Lassie, Go The popular Scottish folksong Wild Mountain Thyme is set here for treble choir in a lilting 6/8. Ideal for contest, festival or a concert featuring music of the British Isles, this will be fun to rehearse and perform. Cristi Cary Miller : Pura Vida This Latin original is just brimming with energy! Rhythmic vocal lines are layered over an infectious groove to send a message to enjoy life! Level 1.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25. Cristi Cary Miller : Dakota Dances Three favorite American folk songs combine in this fun setting for younger singers. Great call and response vocal lines and some western-style hand clapping complete the picture! Includes: I Don't Care if the Rain Comes Down, Git Along, Little Dogies, Goin' to the Party. Discovery Level 1.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20 Cristi Cary Miller : Lots o' Fish in Bonavist' Harbor Here is a rollicking Canadian folk song that will showcase your young men's ensemble at their best! The two parts make this selection accessible for the beginning of the year, or with a smaller group. Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:45. Cristi Cary Miller : A Great Big Sea Includes part for Optional Penny Whistle or Flute. Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50. Cristi Cary Miller : Over the Sea to Skye This traditional Scottish song recalls the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the Isle of Skye. The gently rocking motion of the 6/8 meter and the cello obbligato combine with the well-crafted vocals to create a magical atmosphere in performance. An excellent choice for developing ensembles! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00. Cristi Cary Miller : Down Calypso Way You'll almost feel the cool island breezes with this delightful setting of four Calypso favorites in a mini-medley that will showcase your 2-Part chorus at their best! Accessible part-writing make this a snap to learn and the fun lyrics will build diction skills! Songs include: Mary Ann, Mango Walk, Tinga Layo, The Banana Boat Song. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50. Cristi Cary Miller : Johnson Boys This bluegrass style folk arrangement tells the story of the Johnson boys who are so backward that the sight of a pretty girl makes them afraid. Your younger choirs will enjoy the American folk harmonies and foot-stomping fun! Cristi Cary Miller : Appalachian Dances Now available for 3-Part Mixed choirs, this exceptional arrangement weaves together five popular folksongs: Cindy, Cotton Eyed Joe, Cumberland Gap, Sourwood Mountain and Wayfaring Stranger. A fantastic showcase for younger or developing choirs! Available for 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Duration: Approx. 3:15. Cristi Cary Miller : Sansa Kroma The vibrant sounds of this African game song will energize your singers through layered percussion and hand claps and call-and-response vocals. Available separately: 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00. Cristi Cary Miller : El Burrito Sabanero A very popular Christmas song from Venezuela, this song (loosely translated to The Little Donkey from Bethlehem), has been played and recorded in numerous languages and cultures from around the globe! Optional wood block and drum parts are included in the octavo! Emily Crocker : Cripple Creek Now available separately: 3-Part Mixed, and TB groups, this old American fiddle tune with some clever lyrical additions is a delightful program winner!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, TB and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50. Emily Crocker : J'entends le moulin Hear the steady ticka-tacka of the mill wheel in this brisk setting of a French Canadian folksong. Use the pronunciation guide on the VoiceTrax CD or on the inside cover to practice the French lyrics, this selection is easily learned and fun to sing! VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15 Emily Crocker : El Vito A whirling, twirling Andalusian dancer is vividly portrayed in this setting of a traditional Spanish folksong. Well-crafted vocal lines over a colorful piano accompaniment make this an excellent choice for developing choirs to show their flair! Spanish and English. Emily Crocker : Pastores - Belen This tender Puerto Rican carol has a lilting feel to it and is a perfect addition to Christmas and other seasonal programs. Well-crafted for success with younger and developing choirs! Henry Leck : Tutira Mai (We Stand As One) Now available in SATB! This traditional Maori song encourages us to seek knowledge and unity. In the Waita a ringa or action song style, this edition includes movement suggestions. Jill Gallina : This Land Is Your Land It's been sung by everyone from Bruce Springsteen to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to millions of American school children! This legendary song was written in 1940 by America's Troubadour Woody Guthrie whose centenary was celebrated in 2012 and this setting for younger choirs, with a partner song style harmony part is easy to learn and fun to sing. Discovery Level 1. John Higgins : Aeyaya Balano Sakkad Your singers will enjoy learning this song from India that celebrates the Diwali Festival of Lights. It is in the Konkani language, which is the official language of the Indian state of Goa. Learn the pronunciation on the VoiceTrax CD or sing with the alternate English text. The authentic sitar and tabla sounds on the recorded accompaniment give this selection special appeal. Performance Time: Approx. 2:20. John Jacobson : Que Bueno! (that's Good!) It's all good in this up tempo Latin tune that celebrates the joy in life. Easily learned, it sounds great!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00. John Leavitt : Hava Nashira 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 Martin Ellis : Mir Zeinen Alle This fast and lively setting of the traditional Jewish song will be a wonderful and joyous finale for many concerts. We're all brothers, singing joyous songs. We're all united, no matter what we have.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10 Mary Donnelly : I Will Dream Of You, Doraji Combining the thematic elements of two popular Korean folk songs, Doraji has roots that date back to the 15th Century. With the included flute part, Donnelly and Strid have arranged Korean language melodies alongside English translations to beautiful and pensive effect! Roger Emerson : S'vivon (Dreidel Spin) Developing choirs will enjoy this joyful Hanukkah celebration. Accessible and well-crafted, this setting has an energetic drive and the hand percussion will add plenty of sparkle! Rollo Dilworth : John Henry Jazz harmonies infuse this powerful and dramatic telling of the legend of John Henry. Your singers will really respond and will give you're their all, just like John Henry did so long ago. Level 2.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40. Ruth Morris Gray : Gakavik (The Partridge) This charming Armenian folk song is both beautiful and simple. This arrangement offers the original Armenian text, a phonetic pronunciation guide and a singable English text. This allows you to perform the work entirely in Armenian, entirely in English or any combination you desire. |
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