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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. Available separately: 3-part mixed, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:07.

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. Available separately: SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.

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! Available separately: 3-part mixed, optional baritone & percussion; 2-part, optional percussion; StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

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.

Jay Rouse has created an original pop-style ballad for your Christmas concert that expresses the love, hope, peace and joy of the season. Warm harmonies, simple rhythms and light syncopations effectively weave throughout this beautiful choral. Available separately: SATB, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 4:11.