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Here it is - straight from the source! The lives and music of six famous composers come to life in this historic and entertaining resource collection of composer stories, original songs and listening map activities for upper elementary and middle school students. Have fun acting out these age-appealing stories and performing a variety of musical styles with the original songs that accompany them. Make music listening fun and active with beautifully-designed full-color listening maps, easy-to-follow lesson plans and full-length recorded orchestral versions of these six masterworks: Variations on a Theme (Mozart), Chorale from Cantata No. 147 (J. S. Bach), Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah (Handel), March from The Love for Three Oranges (Prokofiev), Ode to Joy from Symphony No. 9 (Beethoven), and Finale from Firebird (Stravinsky). The Teacher Edition offers piano/vocal song arrangements, a helpful production guide for additional performance options, and lesson plans. Full-color singer editions feature song vocals, composer stories and listening maps. The 2-CD pak provides performance/accompaniment tracks for the songs, and six masterwork recordings. For cost-saving value, receive all 3 components in the Classroom Kit! Available: Teacher Edition, Singer 20-Pak (full color), 2-CD Pak, Classroom Kit. Suggested for Gr. 4-8.

Win or lose, the American Idol finalists have touched millions through their recordings and tour. Share their success with this 6-minute medley featuring the hits from Season Five. Includes: I'm Every Woman, Midnight Train To Georgia, Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours, Superstition, Takin' It To The Streets and What About Love?Available separately: SATB, SAB and 2-Part. Instrumental ePak includes parts for Trumpet 1, 2, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Baritone Sax, Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass and Drums. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 6:45

You and me together, that's how it always should be-One without the other don't mean nothin' to me! With an easy bounce, this song is instantly appealing!Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:40.

From Frank Loesser's colorful musical Guys and Dolls, this classic song is arranged in a swingin' style that will show your pop group at its best. Available: SATB, SAB, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

This classic pop ballad by James Horner and Will Jennings is a wonderful affirmation of friendship. An excellent feature for graduation and spring concerts.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00

From the motion picture Stuart Little, the fun is in full swing with this zesty hit by the Brian Setzer Orchestra. A show choir spectacle! Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

One of the ultimate big band swing tunes of all time! This standard was made famous by Ella Fitzgerald and still cooks today! Available for SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental Pak (parts for Trumpet I & II, Tenor Sax, Trombone, Synthesizer, Guitar, Bass and Drums) and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

A call-to-action and evocation of human potential, this song by Grammy winning artist John Legend reflects the themes of hope and change, responsibility and leadership, and commitment to a better tomorrow, and was performed at the Denver convention that nominated Barack Obama for the presidency. Avaailable separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:04.