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MUSIC TO GROW ON 2010-2011 MUSIC AND RESOURCES FOR THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM AND CONCERT

MUSIC TO GROW ON 2010-2011 MUSIC AND RESOURCES FOR THE ELEMENTARY CLASSROOM AND CONCERT Welcome to the 2010-2011 edition of Music to Grow On and all the innovative materials we have for your elementary music classroom. Here you will find musicals that fit all your programming needs, song collections, classroom music resources, chorals for young voices and much more by today’s top writers and arrangers. Highlighted excerpts from our new materials can be found on the enclosed CD.

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Rise and Shine! Musicals Mini-Musicals Singin’ & Swingin’ at the K-2 Chorale Best-Selling Musicals by Dave & Jean Perry Musicals & Revues Teaching Resources for the Music Classroom New Chorals for Young Voices New Chorals for Christmas, Holiday & Winter Proven Winners – Chorals for Young Voices CD Listening Guide

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The Green Machine Team

A Mini-Musical to Recycle, Replenish, and Renew!

Michael and Jill Gallina Join our Green Machine Team to keep the earth clean! In this minimusical, everyone is encouraged to “go green” with recycling, electricity conservation and fuel economy presented in a fun and informative format. Featuring an easy-to-memorize script, choreography, costuming, performance suggestions, as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks, posters, program, clip art and composers’ info. This budget stretcher is the most enjoyable way ever to teach these timely truths: Recycle, Replenish, and Renew. 18 minutes. Grades 2-5. 35026628 Classroom Kit (Reproducible 2-part Collection & Enhanced StudioTrax CD) ��$49.99

RISE AND SHINE! MUSICALS

Designed specifically for performance on choral risers, these musicals feature shortened performance times and limited use of staging and props, while still offering valuable learning opportunities.

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Elfis and the Elves Get All Shook Up A Holiday Musical Adventure

Michael and Jill Gallina In this mini-musical, Elfis decides the elves are always working hard during the holiday season and never see how other cultures celebrate. After talking Santa into letting him borrow the sleigh, Elfis takes the elves on a whirlwind tour. They get an opportunity to observe holiday celebrations including Las Posadas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and Christmas gift-wrapping. Through this exciting musical journey, the performers and audience learn that our different celebrations should not set us apart. Instead, we should celebrate those differences and “keep love within our heart.” Grades K-5. 35005910 Classroom Kit (Reproducible 2-part Collection & Enhanced StudioTrax CD) �� $49.95

Let’s Pass It On!

An Easy-to-Prepare Musical Presentation About Building Character

Michael and Jill Gallina Let’s Pass It On! encourages students to pass on good deeds promoting positive feelings that in turn make the world a happier place. Each of the five musical selections is preceded by an easy introductory narration in the form of a rhyming script with 24 speaking parts. Basic riser-style choreography suggestions are included, or the songs can be performed without movement. No costumes or scenery are required for this production, but some hand-held props are suggested. Your students will virtually “Rise and Shine” when they perform this engaging mini-musical focusing on character education. Full performance time is 20 minutes. Grades K-6 35012686 Reproducible Collection w/ Enhanced CD �� $39.95

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Old Man Winter’s Icicle Follies

A Mini-Musical for the Holidays

Greg Gilpin 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, choreography, costuming, 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. 35027114 Classroom Kit (Reproducible 2-part Collection & Enhanced StudioTrax CD) ��$49.99

How to Be a Pirate in Seven Easy Songs

A Mini-Musical for the Pirate in Us All

Greg Gilpin The reproducible 20-minute mini-musical introduces an ornery Captain and First Mate who transform landlubber students into pirates. Through story and song, the shipmates dress in pirate costume, raise the Jolly Roger flag, spy with telescopes, find buried treasure, and show “thar” pride in a raucous pirate party. This kit of lovely loot contains a director’s score, reproducible singer’s parts, performance ideas, instructions for prop creation, and an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance recordings, an event poster, program, artwork for t-shirts and more. Grades 4-8. 35009825 Collection/StudioTrax CD (with reproducibles pages and Enhanced CD) ��$49.95

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SINGIN’ & SWINGIN’ AT THE K-2 CHORALE

The Singin’ and Swingin’ at the K-2 Chorale Series includes easy-to-stage minimusicals specifically designed for primary-age students. The songs, scripts, costumes, and staging suggestions for the series provide a number of performance options that accommodate a wide range of skills extending from kindergarten through second grade, and may even be extended to third grade as well.

A Barnyard Moosical

Michael and Jill Gallina In this hilarious and imaginative minimusical, we meet a unique and talented group of animals living at this unusual farm. Between the gourmet goats that refuse to eat garbage, a chorus line of hoofing cows, neatnik pigs and funky dancing chickens, the musical will be sure to tickle the imagination and funny bone of performers and audiences alike. This kit contains the director’s score, reproducible student parts, and an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes an event poster, program, artwork elements, and a personal note to the teacher from the Gallinas. Duration: ca 15 minutes. Grades K-2 35001684 Classroom Kit (Reproducible Unison Collection & Enhanced StudioTrax CD) ��$39.95

How Does Your Garden Groove?

Michael and Jill Gallina Freddy and Franny Farmer’s garden vegetables are movin’ and groovin’ in this charming and imaginative mini-musical for primary-age students. This is not your typical garden-variety musical as the french fried potatoes have “appeal,” leafy vegetables sing “Lettuce Entertain You” and the corn and peas beg “Please Don’t Put Us in a Can-Can!” These lively veggies will sing and dance their way into everyone’s hearts! With an easy-to-memorize rhyming script and flexible cast size, this budget-stretching kit includes director’s score, reproducible singer’s parts, choreography, costuming, performance and scenery suggestions, as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks, poster, program, clip art, information about the composers and more! Duration: ca. 18 minutes. Grades K-2. 35009759 Classroom Kit (Reproducible Unison Collection & Enhanced StudioTrax CD) ��$49.95

best-selling musicals by dave & jean perry

The Hundred-Year Snooze

The Story of Sleeping Beauty

Dave and Jean Perry In The Hundred-Year Snooze, there lives a princess who possesses gifts bestowed upon her by the kingdom’s Seven Graces: beauty, wit and charm, grace and elegance, song, dance and good math skills! However, her parents who are the king and queen of the castle and a court full of fun characters, all fall under an evil spell given by the ignored and forgotten Old Grace. Whether a small or large cast, this easy-to-learn-andperform musical by Dave and Jean Perry is full of opportunities for all students to enjoy. A smart and funny script, nine delightful songs, solo opportunities, ensemble and speaking parts and lots of performance suggestions will help you create a memorable musical experience for you and your audience, especially during the final “mix” number when the entire cast performs a medley of the musical numbers to a fun dance beat! Performance time: 30 minutes. Grades 4-8 35009855 Performance Kit* ��$99.95 35009861 Director’s Manual ��$29.95 35009859 Reproducible Singer’s Edition ��$34.95 35009857 Preview Pack (Highlights Book/Listening CD) ��$16.99 35009858 Listening CD ��$15.98 35009860 StudioTrax CD ��$64.95

Once Upon a Dream

The Classic Story of Cinderella

Dave and Jean Perry Enjoy the excitement, drama, majesty and thrills of this ageless story where pumpkins become elegant coaches, mice become men, and rags turn to riches with the wave of a wand! Once Upon a Dream: The Classic Story of Cinderella presents the charming fairytale as you have never seen it before...with fresh, uplifting songs and a whole cast of delightful new characters surrounding the story of Cinderella and dreams that do come true. This musical offers many opportunities for students to act and dance with easy speaking roles for both boys and girls; written to be easily performed by small or large groups for maximum success whether you’re performing on a stage, in a gym or on risers. The “mega-mix” medley of all the songs brings new excitement to the finale of this great show. It will truly be an unforgettable experience for your school and community. Performance time: 35 minutes. Grades 4-8. 35016157 Performance Kit* ��$99.95 35016155 Director’s Manual ��$24.95 35016152 Reproducible Singer’s Edition ��$24.95 35016151 Preview Pack (Book with CD) ��$16.95 35016153 Listening CD ��$15.98 35016154 StudioTrax CD ��$64.95

Granny Mcbee’s Christmas Eve A Holiday Musical

Dave and Jean Perry No one tells a bedtime story like Granny McBee, especially on Christmas Eve. Watch as her precious grandchildren become sleepy during her storytelling and drift off to dreamland. It seems their dreams come to life right before our eyes through the magic of song. The sky is the limit with this holiday musical that hearkens back to the simple elementary programs of the past. The kit includes the director’s score and reproducible singers’ pages, as well as an enhanced StudioTrax CD with accompaniment and performance tracks, a poster, program, art elements, composers’ biography, and a personal note to directors from Dave and Jean Perry. Truly a great budget stretcher and a winning production for the holidays! Performance time: 15 minutes. Grades K-6. 35008449 Reproducible 2-part Musical/Enhanced StudioTrax CD ��$39.95

* Performance Kit includes: Director’s Manual, Reproducible Singer’s Edition, Enhanced StudioTrax CD.

Janet Gardner As the Pages Turn blends humor and soap opera to send an important message that all of us are important and must work together for the common cause. The dialogue is extremely clever and the most wonderful of lyrics are set to classical themes by Liszt, Brahms, Rossini and Grieg, to name a few. Performance Time: 40 minutes. 35001334 Performance Kit (1 score, 10 parts, StudioTrax CD) ��$99.95 35001339 Director’s Score ��$17.95 35001331 5 Pack Performer Parts ��$22.50 35001338 2-Part Singer’s Edition ��$4.95 35001337 Highlights Book/Listening Recording ��$5.95 35001335 Performance CD ��$19.95 35001336 StudioTrax CD ��$50.00 35001333 Activities Book ��$19.95

Bebop with Aesop!

Michael and Jill Gallina Aesop’s unforgettable fables stimulate our imaginations and dramatize the many lessons and values that we can learn from stories and tales. Michael and Jill Gallina have captured five of these fables in creative musical settings and created this wonderful new 30-minute musical. Through smart, fun-to-perform dialogue and rock’n’roll styled music, Aesop’s entertaining stories afford ample opportunity to provide students with examples of behaviors and attitudes that can contribute to a meaningful character education program. So much fun and so much to learn, too! Perfect for upper elementary grades and suitable for middle school. 35001840 Performance Kit (1 score, 10 parts, StudioTrax CD) ��$99.95 35001831 Performance Package ��$69.95 35001836 Director’s Score ��$22.99 35001842 5-Pack Performance Parts ��$22.50 35001839 Singer’s Edition ��$5.99 35001832 10-Pack Bulk Performance CDs ��$60.00 35001834 StudioTrax CD ��$50.00

Gettin’ Down with Mama Goose

Mark Burrows Gettin’ Down with Mama Goose offers a wild new approach to some familiar favorites. This fun blend of music, movement, games, and activities is a valuable educational tool for the music room or the regular classroom. Orff activities are included for Wee Willie Winkie; Hickory Dickory Hat Dance; and Baté, Baté, Chocolate. Other highlights include Mother Hubbard’s Blues; Hey Diddle Hoe-down; and Twinkle, Twinkle, March. Young children and teachers will enjoy this fresh approach to learning through rhythm, rhyme, and song. Activities are also included for children with special needs. 35007652 Classroom Kit (Reproducible Book and StudioTrax CD) ��$39.95

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Gettin’ Down Again with Mama Goose

Mark Burrows The follow-up collection to Mark Burrow’s top-selling Gettin’ Down with Mama Goose. Ten more rhymes are set to fresh, original melodies in a variety of styles that students will absolutely adore. Along with music with reproducible parts, there are three activities for each song, ten activities for learners with special needs and Orff instrumentation for three songs. Historical information is also included for each familiar rhyme. A great educational tool for both music and regular classroom. Songs include: The Itsy Bitsy Spider; Shoe-Shoe Shaboogie; Peas Porridge Hot!; Rub-a-Dub; and six more exciting tunes! 35007643 Classroom Kit (Reproducible Book and StudioTrax CD) ��$39.95

Gettin’ Down, All Around with Mama Goose

musicals & revues

As the Pages Turn

Mark Burrows Join Mama Goose and all her friends for a rockin’, rhymin’ trip around the world. Gettin’ Down, All Around with Mama Goose is the third collection by Mark Burrows in this bestselling series. Twelve rhymes, set in musical styles ranging from rock ’n’ roll to Caribbean, bring cultural literacy to children with humor and fun. Classic rhymes like Peter, Peter Pumpkin Eater and Pat-a-Cake are joined by riddle rhymes, tongue twisters and rhymes from different world cultures. Along with these great songs, are dozens of fun-filled activities, including Orff, multicultural, special needs and interesting facts about each rhyme. 35007644 Classroom Kit (Reproducible Book and StudioTrax CD) ��$39.95

Humbug!

A Holiday Musical Mark Burrows Mark Burrows has crafted a delightfully humorous and often thoughtful musical for the holidays. Humbug! is based on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol with the action taking place in the present-day classroom of grumpy teacher Ms. Ebenezer, who has lost her charm and spunk, to say the least, as an educator. Through three special visitors – the janitor, the coach and the music teacher – Ms. Ebenezer rediscovers her first love of teaching and through the big heart of Bobby Cratchit, she is reminded of the importance of how we teach our children by the lives we live. Though it mentions the holiday vacation, this musical could easily be performed any time of year. The musical contains reproducible student parts and comes with rhyming dialogue, staging suggestions and accompaniment/performance CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. 35009849 Reproducible Director’s Manual and StudioTrax CD ��$49.95

Mr. Bell’s Magnificent Ringing Machine

Michael and Jill Gallina Mr. Bell’s Magnificent Ringing Machine is an upbeat, humorous and informative look at the telephone from creation to cell phone. In a revuestyle format, the Gallinas give the director a wide range of production options with flexible casting choices allowing the director to easily control the length of the performance. The musical contains seven songs arranged for 2-Part voices. Performance Time: 40 minutes. 35014580 Performance Kit (1 score, 10 parts, StudioTrax CD) ��$114.95 35014578 Director’s Manual ��$24.95 35014585 Production Guide ��$19.95 35014576 Listening CD ��$15.98 35014581 5-Pack Performance Parts ��$22.50 35014582 Preview Pak (1 Book, 1 Preview CD) ��$16.95 35014577 StudioTrax CD ��$64.95

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Hullabaloo 2

10 More Songs that Jump, Sparkle, Swing, and Dance!

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Greg Gilpin Hullabaloo 2 follows Greg Gilpin’s bestselling collection, A Whole Lotta Hullabaloo with ten MORE songs that give you and your students more opportunities to express themselves musically, physically, and creatively. Each music style is sure to make a body move! Maybe you need a musical treat to reward students for a job well done and dancing and singing their favorite “Hullabaloo” song is just the ticket! Try the songs as warm-ups. Use them to focus the attention on you, the teacher. Perhaps you can use them to quiet the class. Whether you use these “get up and movin’” songs for classroom or performance, this budget-stretching unison collection includes reproducible teacher pages as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD with accompaniment and performance tracks, poster, program, and information about the composer! Duration: ca. 20 minutes. For grades K-3. 35027157 Classroom Kit (Reproducible Unison Collection & Enhanced StudioTrax CD) ��$39.99

A Whole Lotta Hullabaloo!

12 Songs that Wiggle, Twist, Bounce and More! Greg Gilpin This unison collection from Greg Gilpin features twelve invigorating songs that will have you and your younger music students wiggling, twisting, jumping, stretching, and so much more! These songs are great as vocal warm-ups or as novelty pieces for unique programming situations. This energized collection is bursting with fun ideas for singing and teaching in one affordable kit! Everything is fully reproducible and includes an Enhanced StudioTrax CD with performance and accompaniment tracks, as well as artwork, poster, program, clip art, information about the composer, and more! Songs include: Wiggle, Hop Jump and Bounce, Tiptoe Skip, Let It Slide, Shake It Out, Reach and Stretch, Twist It, Clap With Me, Bend, Echo My Move, and Walk It Off. 35000118 Reproducible Unison Musical/Enhanced StudioTrax CD ��$39.95

The Note Book

Know Your Notes and Rests Jane Lamb Composer and music educator Jane Lamb, who composed and created the Orff collection The Rhythm of the Seasons and Holidays, has created this collection of original songs and activities for the music classroom using Orff instruments, rhythm instruments and movement. Through a hands-on approach, the following concepts are presented: steady beat, simple meter, note names, note values, rests, and absolute pitch. The Note Book has been kidtested for students in grades one through five and is a must-have for the elementary classroom. 35015350 Reproducible Exercise Book ��$19.95

Puttin’ On the Kidz Building Foundations for Standing Ovations!

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Michael and Jill Gallina Puttin’ On the Kidz is an indispensable handbook for directors of any type of musical production. This resource will assist you in making every performance a fun-filled experience that will energize your students and spotlight their talents. This all-in-one guide contains charts, sample letters, and standard forms to help expedite the audition process, stage and block your production, and engage parent volunteers. Designed to save you time and energy, you will find valuable techniques and a wealth of knowledge including a history of the musical theater, memorization, resources for costumes and props, and much more! Each chapter is followed with powerful ideas and inspiring suggestions from music teachers across the country. The tried and tested stage and classroom tips will help you to plan, organize, and deliver quality productions that will be a pleasure to prepare and a joy to present. Puttin’ On the Kidz is guaranteed to successfully guide you and your students on the magical journey from the printed page to the performance stage! Chapters include: Musical Theater • Criteria for Selecting a Musical • Planning Your Production • Student Auditions • Student Training and Preparation • Parent and Community Support • Transforming the Ordinary into the Extraordinary! 35027115 Softcover ��$12.99

Icebreakers

60 Fun Activities to Build a Better Choir

Valerie Lippoldt Mack For any choir, team, or class to work together in a positive manner, the members must be comfortable with each other. Long-time educator Valerie Lippoldt Mack gives us some of her favorite teambuilding activities she calls IceBreakers. Tried and true, these 60 IceBreaker activities come directly from her classroom and teach life lessons of respect, tolerance, and patience. The book is divided into sections that include communication, energizers, problem solving, trust building, goal setting, and building respect. Using IceBreakers will change how you and your students approach rehearsals. The music will come alive, the group will become focused and your students will become more positive-minded musicians. This simple and affordable book packs the punch you need for dynamic success with your choir, ensemble and classroom! 35010427 Softcover ��$12.99

IceBreakers 2

64 More Games and Fun Activities Valerie Lippoldt Mack IceBreakers 2 includes 64 more games & activities (as well as numerous variations) designed to build teamwork skills, energize the classroom, and focus the kids. Many, but not all, of the suggestions also teach musical concepts. The six sections in the sequel include: IceBreakers – Remixed! • Stress Busters – Solving Problems as a Team • Creative Activities – Thinking Outside the Box • Retreat Makers – Building Relationships • Life Lessons – Establishing Respect • Holiday Games –

Celebrating Special Occasions. 35010428 Softcover ��$12.95

Fun and Easy-to-Teach Lessons for Four Musical Eras Rick Weymuth Here is a fun, creative, and necessary resource to help your students understand and appreciate music history. With your busy teaching schedule, this budget-stretching book is filled with important facts, games, quizzes, worksheets, timelines, and more. There are reproducible chorals indicative of each era, chosen and edited to reflect the key elements discussed about each musical period in history. 35006843 Reproducible Activity Book ��$29.99

Five Minutes to Reading Music

A Roadmap to Musical Success Jerry Estes This is a series of short exercises designed to address the lack of students’ sightreading skills within the limited rehearsal time teachers face daily. These reproducible exercises are easy-to-use and take only minutes at the beginning of each rehearsal or classroom period. This product can be easily adapted to your unique situation. An experienced chorus may sing an entire page using the exercises as a review, or a less experienced group could repeat a page during the second week. The exercises may be used as “bookends” for your rehearsals by having your students sing that day’s exercise at the beginning and then reinforcing that exercise by asking them to sing it again before leaving. Success and results are due to short and repetitive intervals in a daily routine. You will love the practicality of this new sight-reading series, its adaptability for all teachers’ situations, and most importantly, its affordability. 35006844 Reproducible Exercise Book ��$24.95

101 Ideas for the Music Classroom Refresh & Recharge Your K-8 Music Program!

Compiled by Michael and Jill Gallina This is a compilation of teaching tips guaranteed to refresh and recharge your K-8 music program! With contributions sent in from the experts, dynamic and talented music educators from across the country, these ideas touch on all aspects of the music curriculum from classroom management and teaching basic skills to fine tuning your choir and funding your programs. The enhanced two-CD set has audio components and printable PDFs with field-tested, tried-and-true tips that are designed to grow your music program. The listening CDs make it easy to listen to these tips at home, at school, in the car, or even on your MP3 player! 35026542 2 CD-ROM Set ��$24.99

Olympic Games for the Music Classroom

Todd Schreiber and Valerie Lippoldt Mack This collection of musical games with an Olympic theme has been created by music educators Todd Schreiber and Valerie Lippoldt Mack and is sure to be an Olympic hit with your students. This collection can be used for one grade level or the entire school over the course of an academic year. Your class will establish their country for the Olympic Games; create their own Olympic flags, team colors and a team sponsor. At the sound of the starting pistol, the competition will begin to teach rhythm-reading, note values, rest values, note names, and Solfege, along with movement games that teach listening skills through physical fun. The book is reproducible with variations to each game and contains instructional ideas for creating game boards that can be used year after year. Whether it is an Olympic year or not, your music classroom will always be an Olympic musical winner with Olympic Games for the Music Classroom. 35016005 Reproducible Activity Book ��$24.95

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Five Minutes to Music History

Sing and Play About the USA!

Michael and Jill Gallina Learning about the United States has never been so fun! Sing and Play About the USA! is perfect for classroom, home school or individual learning. The reproducible songs and fun activities teach all about state names, capitals, national landmarks, geographic differences and more. The activities include coloring, connect-thedots, crosswords, word search and others. The enclosed listening CD also contains singalong tracks! Sing and Play About the USA! is a wonderful teaching tool that will make you an expert on the USA...from sea to shining sea! 35020093 Reproductible Activity Book/CD Pack ��$29.95

Musical Games for the Musically-Minded Over 52 Games and Activities for the Music Classroom

Dave and Jean Perry This resource is appropriate for all music disciplines at all grade levels with an added section for vocal tone development. Activities are divided into ear training, rhythm reading, pitch reading, dictation, exploration of music, and vocal tone development. Each activity is described in detail including appropriate grade level, materials needed, setup and length of time recommended for each game or project. Over 150 additional variations of the 52 activities and games are included in this collection. If you are looking for something to fill a few minutes at the end of class or ideas for the entire week, this is a great resource for unique and fun ways to enhance your students’ music education. 35014745 Softcover ��$12.95

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Music Games That Teach Rhythm Reading Skills

Jean Perry A set of activities that teaches rhythm reading skills in short, fun, easy-to-learn games. These adaptable lessons are effective with the beginning music student from kindergarten through high school. Lessons vary from one to 30 minutes in length. Quick reference cards are included for all games. Multiple appendices provide a wealth of information. 35014652 Teacher’s Kit ��$29.95

I Can Feel the Rhythm 8 Rhythm-Teaching Chorals Using Vocal Speech

Greg Gilpin This collection contains eight chorals that are fun to learn, interesting to teach and entertaining for performers and listeners. Perfect for the singer who does not play an instrument, I Can Feel the Rhythm, takes out the notes and teaches rhythm through speech. With selections for holidays and patriotic celebrations, as well as a piece that teaches dynamics and rests, your singers will learn how rhythms look, sound and feel. Drum parts are included in this collection! 35010063 4-part vocal speech, drum ��$7.95

Island Fun With Orff & Drum

Songs for Orff Instruments, Singing and Musical Activities Jane Lamb Island Fun with Orff & Drum is a creative and fresh new unison collection with reproducible parts of original classroom Orff pieces, drum ensembles and rhythmic activities by music educator and certified Orff specialist, Jane Lamb. These “kidtested” pieces are appropriate for students in a performing ensemble or an upper elementary Orff classroom. The Caribbeanstyle pieces can easily be performed separately or combined into an entire island-themed music program. All the pieces in this book provide hands-on opportunities for singing, drumming, moving, improvising, speaking, reading rhythms, and playing Orff instruments. Come to the island and join the fun with Orff and drum! 35011107 Unison Collection with Reproducible Parts, Orff Instruments ��$24.95

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Partners in Spirit

Partner Songs Based on Traditional Spirituals and Gospel Music arr. Jill Gallina Enrich your school or church music program with this wonderful collection of well-known spirituals and fresh gospel music. It contains eight creative, singable, easy-to-teach arrangements of traditional spirituals and gospel music paired with original music from partner song composer and arranger, Jill Gallina. Present these songs separately any time during the year, or together for a complete concert program for your school or church. The partner songs are wonderful teaching tools, helping your choir members to grow musically by teaching independent part-singing for verses one and two and then combining the parts in verse three for successful partner singing. The kit contains the reproducible singers’ parts with piano accompaniment and a StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks. 35016669 Reproducible Collection w/ Enhanced CD ��$39.95

¡Canten, Amigos!

Eight Hispanic Folk Song Favorites Jill Gallina/Frances Rinehart In this beautifully diverse world we live in it is essential as educators that we expose our students to the wealth of musical treasures from many different cultures. Music teachers, classroom teachers and world language teachers alike will find this collection to be a wonderful resource. ¡Canten, Amigos! is a unique compilation of eight Hispanic songs designed with detailed lesson plans to introduce your students to the rich musical heritage of the Hispanic people. Each lesson plan contains a history of the song, a literal translation of the Spanish vocabulary, as well as detailed instructions for teaching the song to your students. The collection also includes an extensive history of Hispanic music and provides useful basic guidelines for teaching the songs contained within. The songs have been arranged in two parts for use in classroom or concert settings, but can easily be adapted for unison singing, as well, by having students sing just the melody line. The songs contain both Spanish and English lyrics with the Spanish enunciation provided for each selection. 35002707 Reproducible Collection with CD ��$49.95

Tim Seelig’s Quick Fixes

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Prescriptions for Every Choral Challenge! Timothy Seelig Rehearsal begins with the same, standard warmups. What do you do when the choir starts the repertoire and all of the beautiful singing heard during warm-ups goes out the window? Grab Tim Seelig’s Quick Fixes – Prescriptions for Every Choral Challenge from the pocket of your choral folder, quickly identify the symptom in the index, read the plan of treatment, and immediately fix the problem – right on the spot! This handy budget-stretching book is full of concepts that singers understand and can incorporate into their singing. This resource is just the insurance you need to provide the specific prescription for every choral vocal challenge. You’ll be on the road to a strong, healthy performance! 35023658 Softcover ��$12.95

‘Twas the Night Before Curtain

Incorporating Animal Song, The Boll Weevil Song, The Crawdad Song, Hop Old Squirrel, Mr. Froggy Went A-Courtin’

Words by Susan Kern/Music by Greg Gilpin As the curtain goes up on ‘Twas the Night Before Curtain, we are presented with the musical version of the frantic night before the opening of a show, complete with the inevitable drama that every ensemble experiences! The comical story is told through speaking parts, solos, and lots of musical elements that culminate into a very happy ending! 35027153 2-Part ��$1.80 35027154 SATB ��$1.80 35027155 SAB ��$1.80 35027156 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Adapted text and arrangement by Earlene Rentz This medley of familiar folk songs is “critter crazy!” A high energy selection, this piece will teach a wealth of folk songs with rhythmic play between parts. A recurring tongue twister provides the teaching opportunity for clarity in diction. 35027089 2-Part ��$1.80 35027090 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Rise Above the Walls

Sing a Spring Song

incorporating Mendelssohn’s “Spring Song”

Artza Alinu

Words and Music by Greg Gilpin This powerful ballad asks us to recognize our differences, see beyond them, and let love lift us all “above the walls.” Orchestrated by Mark Hayes, this piece can serve as a closing number or a theme for any multicultural program or need. It will definitely inspire and challenge your singers and audiences. A new classic! 35026764 2-Part ��$1.95 35026762 SATB ��$1.95 35026763 SAB ��$1.95 35026765 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99 35026766 Digital Orchestration ��$60.00

Felix Mendelssohn Original Words and Music by Jill Gallina Using Mendelssohn’s music from Songs Without Words as an introduction and interlude music, this original music and text by Jill Gallina is a wonderful selection for your spring concert. The verses in simple unison and the choruses in harmony are repeated to help retention so that your chorus members can easily learn and enjoy this piece. 35020147 2-Part ��$1.80 35026692 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

(We Are Ascending)

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Traditional Hebrew Folk Song arr. Jill Gallina With great expectations of returning to Israel, this Hebrew folk song spoke of the dreams and desires of the homeland. This contemporary arrangement, while not traditional in sound, expresses the energy and excitement of the lyric and melody. 35026673 2-Part ��$1.80 35026672 3-Part Mixed ��$1.95 35026674 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

It Takes Two

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Folk Song “Critters”

William Stevenson and Sylvia Moy arr. Greg Gilpin This pop favorite, recorded as a duet by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston and notably covered by Tina Turner and Rod Stewart, is amazingly arranged for SATB, SAB, as well as 2-Part choirs. The SATB captures the fun and rhythm of the original while the 2-Part smoothes the syncopated rhythms so they are accessible for younger voices. Fantastic show choir number that begs for choreography! 35027132 2-Part ��$2.05 35027130 SATB ��$2.05 35027131 SAB ��$2.05 35027133 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Best-selling chorals for young voices Harps and Wheels

(Incorporating “Little David, Play on Your Harp” and “Ezekiel Saw the Wheel”) arr. Joseph M. Martin Easily learned and fun to sing, Harps and Wheels is an impressive piece for treble choirs. Incorporating two well-known spirituals, this energetic choral will be a favorite for choir and congregation alike. 35008904 2-Part Treble ��$1.75 35003131 Accompaniment Split-Tracks CD ��$39.95

Tatkovina

arr. Greg Jasperse Featuring a solo violin, this Macedonian folk tune arrangement is hauntingly beautiful and so fresh with its text and language. Translation and pronunciation guide of the Macedonian lyrics and the violin part are included within the choral. Truly, Tatkovina is the sought-after multicultural piece for which you have been searching. 35022484 2-Part w/violin ��$2.50 35022483 SAB w/violin ��$2.50 35022482 SATB w/violin ��$2.50 35016964 PianoTrax 2008 CD ��$39.99

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Chariots, Bones, and Wheels

(incorporating Ezek’el Saw the Wheel, Dry Bones, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot)

Traditional Spirituals arr. Joseph M. Martin This medley of traditional spirituals is not to be missed! Expertly arranged, this 2-Part choral weaves and partners Ezek’el Saw the Wheel, Dry Bones JOSEPH M. MARTIN and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot with a lively piano accompaniment. 35026687 2-Part ��$1.80 35026761 PianoTrax CD ��$44.99

Chili Caliente (Hot Peppers)

David Giardiniere/Joseph M. Martin Some like it hot and some like it even hotter! This novelty piece blends the spicy sound of Rossini’s The Barber of Seville with red-hot lyrics of peppers, salsa and heartburn! “My eyes are a flame and I never get tired of the burn! Hot!” Keep antacid near for performances! 35027085 2-Part, opt. percussion ��$1.95 35027083 3-Part mixed, opt. baritone and percussion ��$1.95 35027084 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Sing-a-Ling-a-Ling

American Camp Song Original Words & arr. Greg Gilpin Greg Gilpin arranges this catchy camp song into a frolicking choral for young and developing voices. Almost as a tongue twister, the text and melody bounce between each part, sung fully by all voices and filled with dynamic and musical diversity for superb teaching and performance opportunities. A thrilling novelty number for your concert. GREG GILPIN 35027102 2-Part ��$1.80 35027101 3-Part mixed ��$1.95 35027103 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

The Chatterbox

Words by Ann Taylor (1782-1866) Original words and music by Janet Gardner This lively 2-Part with descant features a girl named Lucy who chatters away instead of working, reading or playing! With a delightful melody, the use of a round, and a counterpart of “chat, chat, chattering” underneath, this Gardner piece will delight your students and audience! 35026679 2-Part with descant ��$1.95 35026761 PianoTrax CD ��$44.99

The Tailor and the Mouse

Shine Your Light!

Two Filipino Folk Songs

arr. Dave and Jean Perry This charming arrangement of the English folk song is a must-have for your children’s choir. Full of nonsensical lyrics sure to make your students perform. A great teaching piece, full of independent vocal singing, and fun! 35022373 2-Part ��$1.80 35026691 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Greg Gilpin Gospel-styled, this up-tempo, inspirational original asks the singer and audience to be an example of love in every way. There are many solo opportunities throughout, as well as a hot breakdown section that eventually leads to a final, rousing chorus with extreme excitement. A surefire winner! 35026758 2-Part ��$1.80 35026756 SATB ��$1.80 35026757 SAB ��$1.80 35026759 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Magtanimay di Biro (Planting Rice) and Akokini si Angi (Angi is my nickname) Traditional Filipino Folk Songs arr. Jill Gallina The lyrics of these two Filipino folk songs proclaim “Oh, I don’t want to work. No, no, I’d much rather play.” Featuring a bright Calypso feel with added percussion instruments, this is a wonderful “world music” selection for your multicultural programming. 35024356 2-Part ��$1.95 35026690 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

An American Anthem

(incorporating America, the Beautiful and My Country, ’Tis of Thee) Original words and arrangement by Greg Gilpin Two patriotic blockbusters are fused here in an exciting gospel style. The 3/4 meter and chord progressions create a fresh feel to these classics. The solo with an original melody is paired with the established text in the 4/4 meter section, leading into a strong and powerful ending that uses descant. Perfect for mass choir numbers and finale selections. 35027097 2-Part ��$1.80 35027096 SAB ��$1.80 35027095 SATB ��$1.80 35027098 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

O Come, Little Children

Carol of the Bagpipers

arr. Mark Hayes Meredith Willson’s famous song is wonderfully arranged for choirs by Mark Hayes and has a terrific piano accompaniment, as well as optional orchestral parts. The introduction is captivating and paints the magic of the holidays while the heart of the song ends with a big and broad finish. A new choral classic for all ages! 35027127 2-Part ��$2.05 MARK HAYES 35027125 SATB ��$2.05 35027126 SAB ��$2.05 35027128 Digital Orchestration ��$60.00 35027129 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Traditional German Carol Original music and arrangement by Doug Andrews Based on the nineteenth-century German song, Ihr Kindelein Kommet, this melody is favored by countless singers and choirs. This elegant 2-part arrangement is accompanied by a generous piano accompaniment with new and fresh chords beneath the familiar melody, as well as a flute part and an optional vocal solo. Each verse offers new vocal harmonies, as well as repetitive harmonic phrases. 35027109 2-Part, opt. flute ��$1.80 35026761 PianoTrax CD ��$44.99

Christmas Is Here

Winter’s Snow

Words and Music by Janet Gardner The introduction of bell-like vocals signaling the holiday season leads into an up-tempo contemporary opening piece for your 2-part chorus. Healthy vocal ranges, dynamic contrasts and festive lyrics are a winning combination for the season. The easy descant adds sparkle to the key change and final chorus. 35026740 2-Part ��$1.80 35026741 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Melody by Sir John Goos Lyrics by Edward Caswell arr. Jill Gallina Jill Gallina has added original music to this celebrated piece to create a Christmas choral that is gentle and sweet like a lullaby. Arranged as a partner song, you will find it quick to learn for the holidays. 35026755 2-Part ��$1.80 35026761 PianoTrax CD ��$44.99

(Canzone D’l Zampognari) Traditional Sicilian Carol arr. Jill Gallina This Sicilian carol is traditionally played on bagpipes by shepherds who serenade Italian villagers the nine days before Christmas. This SAB and 2-part captures the style of the carol and tells the Christmas story with simple unison and harmony throughout. 35026676 2-Part ��$1.80 35026675 SAB ��$1.80 35026677 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

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It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas

Best-selling holiday chorals for young voices It’s the Holiday Season

arr. Jill Gallina No song better captures the season than this infectious holiday hit! Popularized by Andy Williams, it has become part of the pop fabric of holiday songs and is now available to be sung and enjoyed by your choirs in a variety of different voicings. Open or close with this perennial favorite. 35011187 2-Part ��$2.00 35011185 SAB ��$1.75 35011186 SATB ��$1.85 35011268 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

The Dinner Bell Carol

Mykola Leontovych/Susan Kern arr. Philip Kern The popular holiday favorite melody by Mykola Leontovych is set to humorous contemporary lyrics that takes us through the mayhem of the modern holiday. Boys bark like dogs, girls are birds and cats, and a whole host of noisemakers fills this hilarious novelty piece for your holiday concert. 35005355 2-Part ��$1.95 35005354 SA(T)B ��$1.95 35016961 PianoTrax CD (2009-2010) $44.95

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Silent Night

Holly, Jolly Christmas

arr. Jill Gallina This Johnny Marks classic is set for 2-part voices in a straight ahead arrangement that respects the well-loved song and lyrics cherished by generations. Your students will love to learn and sing the song they hear on cartoons and commercials every holiday season! 35027139 2-Part ��$1.90 35027140 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Sankta Lucia

(A Swedish Winter Song)

Lois Brownsey/Marti Lunn Lantz This song’s arrangement is based on the classic Swedish custom of Saint Lucy. With the chorus section lyrics in Swedish, this version combines original lyrics and music with the traditional. Sankta Lucia is a solid multicultural addition to your holiday concert with unique teaching opportunities for your classroom and rehearsal. 35027088 2-Part ��$1.80 35027087 3-Part Mixed ��$1.80 35026761 PianoTrax CD ��$44.99

Perfect for Rehearsal or Performance!

Perfect for rehearsal or performance, this CD includes 21 fulllength piano accompaniments for: The Arrow and the Song • As I Hear the Sweet Lark Sing • Chariots, Bones, and Wheels • The Chatterbox • December Lullaby • Do You Love Me? • Gloria in Excelsis Deo • Harper’s Creek • How Can I Keep from Singing? • Miserere Mei • O Christmas Tree • O Come, Little Children • Pie Jesu • Sankta Lucia (A Swedish Winter Song) • Set Me As a Seal • The Silence Speaks • Silent Night • Venite Adoremus • Wild Mountain Thyme • Winter’s Snow • The Wood Dove. 35026761 PianoTrax CD 2010 �� $44.99

Words by Herb Frombach Music by Valerie Showers Crescenz This fun 2-part choral is a thoughtfully light novelty selection for Hanukkah. The piece musically explains how the dreidel game is played and what each of the letters on it signify. This is a solid teaching tool as well as a performance piece. 35027104 2-Part ��$1.80 35027105 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Welcome December! (Deck the Hall, O Tannenbaum, The Wassail Song )

PianoTrax CD

Play the Dreidel Game

Words by Joseph Mohr Music by Franz Gruber Music by J. S. Bach arr. Eric Lane Barnes The familiar carol, set to J.S. Bach’s Prelude in C Major, creates a stunningly beautiful twist to a well-known tune. Though measures have been adjusted from Bach’s original work to create a different harmonic sequence, it remains true to the original Bach piece. The optional a cappella section includes a simple bell part written in octaves. 35027112 2-Part, opt. handbells ��$1.80 35027111 SAB, opt. handbells ��$1.80 35027110 SATB, opt. handbells ��$1.80 35026761 PianoTrax CD ��$44.99

RUTH ELAINE SCHRAM

Words and Music by Ruth Elaine Schram An engaging setting of carols and original music in an easy-to-learn partner song, this arrangement gives you a familiar selection for your holiday program. Perfect for developing voices in many performance situations. 35026769 2-Part ��$1.80 35026770 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

We’ll Have A Ragtime Holiday

Jingle-Bell Rock

Words and Music by Larry Shackley Written in an authentic ragtime-style, this novelty number has a syncopated melody over a steady beat. In addition, a partner song is incorporated. Listen for the hidden holiday song melodies in the piano interlude. Add some movement with your singers! This song is great fun and presents a fresh idea for holiday concerts. 35026753 2-Part ��$1.80 35026754 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

(with Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree)

Words and Music by Joe Beal, Jim Boothe, and Johnny Marks Medley arranged by Doug Wagner Douglas Wagner cleverly pairs Jingle-Bell Rock, first released in 1957, with Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, written by Johnny Marks and made famous by Brenda Lee. Available with an optional band accompaniment that can also be played as an independent band piece; this choral gem generates holiday magic for kids and adults. 35027142 2-Part ��$1.90 35027141 3-Part Mixed ��$1.90 35027151 SATB ��$1.90 35027143 Digital Band Arrangement ��$60.00 35027144 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Greg Gilpin Bells are associated with the holiday season as well as celebratory and inspirational tributes and events. This song will be your favorite choral imitating the ring and sound of bells. Polyphonic and homophonic sections play off each other and add to the diverse sound. An optional section allows two choirs to sing together in both musical styles. Simplistic singing builds to majestic singing, then fades away like bells in a steeple chiming in falling snow. 35005338 2-Part with descant, accompanied ��$1.95 35005339 SATB unaccompanied ��$2.00 35005341 SSAA unaccompanied ��$1.90 35005340 SSAB unaccompanied ��$1.90

Fifty Nifty United States

Ray Charles Fifty Nifty United States is a distinguished “Shawnee Classic” from the Shawnee Press educational catalog. It is a perennial bestseller that is as delightful today to hear and perform as when it was first released. In upcoming patriotic celebrations, Fifty Nifty United States will be just what you need. A delightful patriotic novelty that will remind the audience of all the 50 states. 35006682 2-Part ��$1.95 35006681 SAB ��$1.90 35006680 SATB ��$1.95 35006683 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99

Hello, Hello!

Eric Lane Barnes You’ll find an incredible romp of singing and choreography in this 2-part choral for young singers. It begins with a wonderful “hello” theme that welcomes the audience to your show. The next section contains vocal speech of rhythmic choreography that can be easily learned and performed. Finally, the “hello” section and the vocal speech section are partnered to create a show-stopping opening number! 35009192 2-Part ��$1.95 35009193 StudioTrax CD ��$26.95

Hush, My Babe

arr. Jill Gallina Jill Gallina combines two best-loved familiar songs, Hush, Little Baby and the Kentucky Christmas Carol, into a moving Christmas reverie. A flowing piano accompaniment helps set the tone for a lovely piece for holiday concerts. 35009889 2-Part ��$2.00 35009888 SAB ��$2.00 35009890 StudioTrax CD ��$26.95

Slumber Song

Franz Schubert/arr. Jill Gallina Jill Gallina has taken a classic and familiar melody of Franz Schubert and paired it with an original melody and words. This partner song can be sung in any combination of voices and makes a nice selection for general concerts. 35020681 2-Part ��$2.00 35016961 PianoTrax CD (2009-2010) ��$44.95

Vive la France!

A French Folk Song Medley arr. Becki Slagle Mayo Three French folk songs create a charming medley that was written with the intention it would be performed in the original language. This choral is a thoughtful choice to introduce the French language for students who are beginning to sing in two-parts. 35024779 2-Part ��$1.95 35016961 PianoTrax CD (2009-2010) ��$44.95

Where the Wind Goes

Tina English/Greg Gilpin Greg Gilpin and Tina English have combined composing and arranging talents to create a lovely 2-part setting. Poetic text, use of major and minor, unison and two-part singing, and an ideal voice range for young singers makes this a quality choral for teaching and performing. 35025741 2-Part ��$1.95 35016961 PianoTrax CD (2009-2010) ��$44.95

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Why We Sing

Greg Gilpin This powerful, original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A simple unison beginning builds to an ending with full choral presence and moving descant. “A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe ... this is why we sing, why we lift our voice.” This will be your power ballad for the year and with the full orchestration available or CD accompaniment track, your singers and audience will literally be moved to tears. An outstanding choral work! 35025876 2-Part ��$1.80 35025875 SATB ��$1.80 35025878 SSAA ��$1.75 35025883 SAB ��$1.85 35025884 TTBB ��$1.75 35025880 StudioTrax CD ��$26.99 35025879 Orchestration ��$55.00

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MUSIC TO GROW ON 2010-2011 CD Listening Guide

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Welcome The Green Machine Team Old Man Winter’s Icicle Follies How Does Your Garden Groove? Hullabaloo 2 Folk Song “Critters” Rise Above the Walls Sing a Spring Song ‘Twas the Night Before Curtain Artza Alinu It Takes Two Chariots, Bones, and Wheels Chili Caliente Sing-a-Ling-a-Ling The Chatterbox The Tailor and the Mouse

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Shine Your Light! Two Filipino Folk Songs An American Anthem It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas O Come, Little Children Carol of the Bagpipers Christmas Is Here Winter’s Snow Silent Night Holly, Jolly Christmas Sankta Lucia Play the Dreidel Game Welcome December! We’ll Have a Ragtime Christmas Jingle-Bell Rock

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