Choral

In this new pop/rock musical Roger Emerson uses an exciting variety of musical styles to explore the feelings and frustrations experienced by contemporary teenagers. Self-respect, acceptance and creating one's own identity are all covered in this engaging 40-minute production. The need for minimal sets (all school-centered) and current dress help make it easy to stage for groups of all levels. The characters can all be played by students, or involve some teachers or administrators to help with the adult roles. Choreography by John Jacobson is included in the Score. Available: 2-Part Mixed Score, 2-Part Mixed Singer, Preview CD (no dialog recorder), and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 40 minutes. For Grades 7-12.

This new collection of TTBB a cappella arrangements includes: Christmas Without You, Merry Christmas Darling, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, Silver Bells, This Christmas Day.

This new collection contains arrangements including: Dance with Me, Have a Little Faith, Here Comes the Sun, I'll Hear Your Voice, Moments of You.

This loving and dreamlike work captures the undulating rhythm of a mother rocking her child to sleep. The text is a classic by Rudyard Kipling: Oh! Hush thee, my baby, the night is behind us, And black are the waters that sparkled so green. The moon, o'er the combers, looks downward to find us, At rest in the hollows that rustle between. Magical! Available separately: SATB. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Three poems by Christina Rossetti form the basis for these delightful musical miniatures. While they are for unison voices, the textual nuance and melodic sensitivity make this set a fine choice for children's choirs and middle school treble ensembles. Settings include: Fly Away, O Wind, What Are? Available: Unison. Performance Time: Approx. 4:30.

Hear your young singers grow musically with these well-designed reproducible sight-reading practice pages. Created especially for the younger elementary music student, these sequential sight-reading pages will give your students exposure to many different kinds of rhythm, melodies and musical styles. Recommended for Grades K-3.

The triumphant chorus from Judas Macabbaeus is an excellent concert/contest number for young treble and mixed choirs. Good ranges, well-crafted part writing, and a well-written piano accompaniment contribute to the success. Available: SSA, 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.

Representing one of the eight languages included in Raminsh's Symphony of Psalms, this stylistically French movement is filled with compelling vocal lines that embody the contemplative portion of this choral symphony. Full vocal and orchestral materials are available from Boosey & Hawkes Rental Library.