Choral, Vocal Classroom Resource Guide - Alfred Music Warm-Up Collections These valuable resources consist of warm-ups for every situation and vocal area. Set the mood for a successful

Choral Warm-Up CollectionsThese valuable resources consist of warm-ups for every situation and vocal area. Set the mood for a successful choral rehearsal while developing and reinforcing positive ensemble vocal techniques with these extremely popular books.

The Choral Warm-Up CollectionA Sourcebook of 167 Choral Warm-Ups Contributed by 51 Choral DirectorsVarious / Sally K. AlbrechtBook (00-21676) ...............................$22.95

The Complete Choral Warm-Up BookA Sourcebook of 211 Choral Warm-Ups for Choral DirectorsBy Jay Althouse and Russell RobinsonBook (00-11653) ...............................$22.95

Contents:Warms-Ups & Sight-Singing .................... 1

New Chorals & Resources .................. 2–4

Vocal Collections ....................................... 5

Classroom Resources ........................... 6-9

General Musicals & Programs .........10-11

Seasonal Musicals & Programs ...... 12–13

Songbooks .......................................... 14-15

Sample Exercises ..................................... 16

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2014–2015

Choral, Vocal & ClassroomResource Guide

Alfred Music provides a wide variety of educational, practical, and appropriate literature for ensembles of all sizes and ages. Please visit us at alfred.com to see sample pages and hear recordings of all the titles featured in this brochure. Visit us today! Visit us often!

WARM-UPS & SIGHT-SINGING

Vocalize!45 Accompanied Vocal Warm-Ups that Teach TechniqueComposed and arr. Andy Beck

See sample exercises on page 16.Each exercise in this invaluable resource is designed to reinforce fundamental vocal concepts for choral and solo singers of any age. Organized in 11 focused categories, the purpose of every warm-up is evident, and clearly-stated directions optimize growth. Supportive piano accompaniments,

including progressive modulations, are lightly-orchestrated on the enclosed recording—perfect for ensemble rehearsals, studio lessons, or at-home practice. As an added bonus, PDF files on the enhanced CD provide extracted vocal lines on reproducible singer pages. An instructional book you will use again and again!

Topics include: beginning warm-ups, posture, vowels, breath support, tone quality, diction, dynamics, articulations, diphthongs, blend, scales, intervals, harmony, and more.

Book & Enhanced CD (00-40024) ............................................................... $34.99

Sing at First Sight . . . More Melodies!Reproducible Exercises for Sight-Singing PracticeBy Andy Beck and Brian Lewis

Augment your sight-singing curriculum with this supplemental exercise book that directly correlates to levels one and two of Alfred Music’s popular Sing at First Sight method. Every melody in this reproducible resource appears in both treble and bass clef, and the Data CD includes digital files of the entire book for printing and projecting. More Melodies! is highly effective when used on a routine basis after each of the

sequential lessons, as needed for additional drill to master challenging concepts, or as a general review following the completion of the original textbooks.

Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-42793) ............................................. $34.95

Sing at First SightFoundations in Choral Sight-SingingBy Andy Beck, Karen Farnum Surmani, and Brian Lewis

This well-organized, sequential method clearly introduces new music reading concepts, reinforces those concepts with rhythm and pitch exercises, motivates students with helpful hints and challenge exercises, features choral excerpts at the end of each unit, and provides a comprehensive review and evaluation (including written activities, ear training drills, and formal assessments).

Level 1 concepts include: whole note through sixteenth note rhythms • major key signatures • diatonic intervals • simple and compound time signatures • music signs and symbols • dynamics, articulations, and tempo markings • unison, 2-part, and 3-part singing.

Level 2 concepts include: singing in minor • chromatics • unison, 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part singing • identifying major and minor intervals • advanced rhythmic patterns.

Textbook, Level 1 (00-22017) ............................... $7.95Reproducible Companion/CD, Level 1 (00-23833) ...........................................................$39.95Textbook, Level 2 (00-28448) ............................. $7.95Reproducible Companion/CD, Level 2 (00-31264) ...........................................................$39.95

NEW CHORALS & RESOURCES

Ain't No Windin' in the Road (Parker, Gilpin) 41803 41804 41805

Ally Bally Bee (Coltart/Wagner) 40047 40036

And All That Jazz (Arr. Shaw) 41833 41834 41835 41836 41837

Angels in the Snow (Albrecht, Althouse) 41662 41663

Angels We Have Heard on High (Arr. Shaw) 41557 41558 41559 41560

*Arise and Clap Your Hands (Albrecht) 41632 41632 41633

At Christmas Time (Heath, Gilpin) 41795 41796 41797 42972

Aura Lee (Arr. Christopher) 41610 41611 41612 41613 41614

Aurora (Zimmer/Greenaway) 41809

*Aya Ngena (Gray) 40037 35599 35600 40038 35712

Baba Yetu (Tin) 27827 42801 27828

Battle of Jericho (Arr. Hayes) 34822 41827 41828 40036

Beati Quorum Via (Stanford/Robinson) 35826 41847

Best Song Ever (Arr. Billingsley) 41700 41701 41703 41702 41704

Bethlehem Spiritual (Moore) 23900 23901 41647

Camptown Races (Foster/Althouse) 41586 41587 41590 41588 41589 41591

Canon! (Pachelbel/Billingsley) 41802

Cantate Domino (Gray) 41642 41643 41644 41645 40036

Cantate, Exsultate (Waggoner) 41681 40036

A Captain I Shall Be (Franklin) 40044 40036

Carol of the Snow (Arr. Gray) 41638 41639 41640 41641

Carols from the British Isles (Arr. Wagner) 41762 41763 41764 41765 39540

Cartoon Christmas (Arr. Beck) 41766 41767 41768 41769 41770

Chatter with the Angels (Arr. Gilpin) 41596 41597 41598 40036

A Christmas Lullaby (Cleator, Moore) 41758 41759 41760 41761

Christmas Star (Arr. Fettke, Grassi) 41855 41856 41857

The Circle Game (Arr. MacColl) 41870

Come Back to the Sea (Waggoner) 41743 41744 41745 40036

Come, My Little Children (Stevenson, Albrecht) 41545 41546

Come, O Love (Carlson) 41902

Cry Me a River (Arr. Althouse) 41821 41822 41823 41824 41825 41826

The Days of Wine and Roses (Arr. Zegree) 41609

De Profundis (Robinson) 38130 42809

Ding Dong! Merrily on High (Woodward/Parks) 40056 40057 40058

Du, Du Liegst Mir im Herzen (Arr. Christopher) 41554 41555 41556 40036

Ease on Down the Yellow Brick Road (Arr. Albrecht) 41842 41843 41844 41845

Et in Terra Pax (Albrecht) 41622 41623 40036

Evening (Dickinson, Gray) 42971 37974

Flanders Fields (McCrae, Aitken) OCT9918 41771

Good Morning (Arr. Zegree) 41566 41567

Grown-Up Christmas List (Arr. Hayes) 41780 41781 41782 41783 41784 41785

A Hanukkah Wish (Beck) 41685 41686 41687 41688

Have a Very Merry Christmas (Waggoner) 41730 41731 41732 41733

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Arr. Meader) 41801

Haven't Met You Yet (Arr. Phan) 41872

Hear the Bells (Perry, Perry) 41577 41578 41579 41580

Hello, Mary Lou (Arr. Shaw) 41875 41876 41877

Home (Arr. Sharpe) 42974

Hope (Dickinson, Tippette) 41903

How Can I Keep from Singing? (Arr. Althouse) 40052 40053 40054 40036

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I Am Beautiful (Arr. Gilpin) 41569 41570

I Can See Clearly Now (Arr. Shaw) 41694 41695 41696 41697 41698

I Gave My Love a Cherry (Arr. Choplin) 41605 41606 41607 41608

I Love the Rose (Gilder, McPheeters) 41528 40036

I Need Your Love (Arr. Bram) 41571

I Shall Not Live in Vain (Dickinson, Gray) 41615 41616 40036

If I Die Young (Arr. Bram) 41873 41874

In My Dream (Beck) 41659 40036

It's Possible (Arr. Beck) 41806 41807 41808

Jingle Bells (Sort Of) (Pierpont/Althouse) 37968 37969 37971 37970 41664 37972 37973

*Jolly Old Saint Nick! (Arr. Billingsley) 41739 41740 41741 41742

Joy Be With You All (Arr. Wagner) 40042

Jubilate Deo (Althouse) 40055 40036

Kinky Boots: A Choral Medley (Arr. Beck) 41838 41839 41840 41841

Lascia Ch'io Pianga (Handel/Robinson) 41564 41563 41565 40036

Laudate Dominum (Gray) 40039 40036

Life's Mystery (Priano) 41904

Light a Candle (Beck)+ 37922 37923 37924 41658 37925

Listen to the Rain (Albrecht) 41561 41562

The Little Cradle Rocked (Arr. Althouse) 41665 41666 41667 41668 41669

The Little Drummer Boy (Arr. Kern) 41892

Los Bilbilicos (Arr. DeCormier) 41869

Love Came Down (Rossetti, Gray) 41630 41631

The Maiden (Dvořák/Liebergen) 41568 40036

Men o' the Sea (Parks, Parks) 40051 40036

Merry Christmas Madrigal (Ryan, Moore) 41684

Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! (Donnelly, Strid) 41778 41779

Monster Mash (Arr. Gilpin) 41798 41799 41800

The More I See You (Arr. Langford) 42800

Morning Glow (Arr. Van Cleave) 41709 41710 41711 41712 41713

Music I Heard (Aiken, Courtney) 41656 41657 40036

Mysterious Moon (Longfellow, Gardner) 40043 40036

New Light Shining (Cabaniss, Luboff, Luboff/Billingsley) 41592 41593 41594 41595

Night and Day (Arr. Althouse) 41621

Non Si Ceda (Mozart/Liebergen) 40062 40036

Not My Father's Son (Arr. Robison) 41891

Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now (Arr. Billingsley) 41878 41879 41880 41881

The Nutcracker ... In About Three Minutes (Tchaikovsky/Weston) 41670 41671 33014 41672 33015

Of Fire and Form (Mack) 41905

Of Grateful Praise (Pierpoint, Albrecht) 41550 41551 41552 41553

*One Dream (Perry, Perry) 41600 41601

*The Papaya Song (Arr. Gilpin) 41682 41683

People Like Us (Arr. Billingsley) 41882 41883 41884 41885

Pinball Wizard (Arr. Beck) 41530 41531 41532 41533

Pippin: Choral Highlights (Arr. DeSpain) 41810 41811 41812 41813

The Prayer (Arr. Hayes) 41789 41790 41791 41792 41793 41794

Precious Lord, Take My Hand (Dorsey/Norris) 41848

A Psalm (Beck) 41525 41526 41527 40036

The Race Is Run (Althouse) 41529

Rhapsody (Coates, Courtney) 41699 40036

Ribbons in the Sky (Beck) 41636 41637

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Ally Bally BeeBattle of JerichoA Captain I Shall BeCantate DominoCantate, ExsultateChatter with the AngelsCome Back to the SeaDu, Du Liegst Mir im HerzenEt in Terra PaxHow Can I Keep from Singing?I Love the RoseI Shall Not Live in VainIn My DreamJubilate DeoLascia Ch’io PiangaLaudate DominumThe MaidenMen o’ the SeaMusic I HeardMysterious MoonNon Si CedaA PsalmRhapsodyRiver Run FreeSo Set Its Sun in TheeSunriseTant Que VivrayThree Liebeslieder Waltzes

Nein, es ist nicht auszukommenSchlosser auf, und mache SchlösserNachtigall, sie singt so schön

When Midnight Mists Are CreepingWhere Go the Boats?

PianoTrax 6 CD contains accompaniment tracks for the

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Right Now (Arr. Shaw) 41862 41863 41864 41865 41866

River Run Free (Wagner) 40048 40049 40050 40036

Roar (Arr. Billingsley) 41648 41649 41651 41650 41652

*Rockin' Robin (Arr. Beck) 40068 40068 40069

Santa's Crazy Reindeer (Shaw) 41540 41541 41542 41543 41544

Sending You a Little Christmas (Arr. Althouse) 41773 41774 41776 41775 41777

*Shoulda Been a North Pole Elf (Beck, Fisher) 41660 41661

Silver Lining (Arr. Gilpin) 41858 41859 41860 41861

Since I Fell for You (Arr. Althouse) 41572 41573 41574 41575 41576

Sing as One (Priano) 41846

Sing in Harmony! (Paparo) 41534 41535

Sing We Now of Christmas (Arr. Hayes) 41815 41816 41817 41818 41819 41820

Sixteen Tons (Arr. Shaw) 41893 41894 41895

So Set Its Sun in Thee (Dickinson, Gray) 41634 41635 40036

Somebody Loves You (Arr. Gilpin) 41717 41718 41719 41720

Someone to Watch Over Me (Arr. Ray) 41890

Song for David (Arr. Lawson) 41829

Song of Peace (Stone, Sibelius/Fry) 41624 41625 41626 41627 41628 41629

Stairway to Heaven (Arr. Van Cleave) 41896 41897 41898 41899 41900

Star Carol (Parks, Parks) 40059 40060 40061

Steal Away (Arr. Robinson) 41646

A Still, Silent Night (Arr. Albrecht) 41734 41735 41736 41737

A Suite of Three Madrigals (Arr. Caputo) 41238

Summertime (Arr. Fawcett) 42807 42808

Sunrise (Althouse) 40065 40066 40067 40036

Sweet Georgia Brown (Arr. Jasperse) 41714 41715 41716

Swing's the Thing! (Arr. Billingsley) 42802 42803 42805 42804 42806 43174

Tant Que Vivray (Marot, Sermisy/Liebergen) 40063 40036

*Tell Me, Tell Me! (Albrecht, Althouse) 41676 41677 41679 41678 41680

There Is Nothing Like the Sun (Langford, Langford) 41581 41582

There's a Song in My Heart (Arr. Wagner) 40040 40041

Three Liebeslieder Waltzes (Daumer, Brahms/Liebergen) 40064 40036

A Tribute to Annette! (Arr. Gilpin) 41867 41868

Turn On the Radio (Arr. Sharpe) 42799

Unfinished Songs (Arr. Billingsley) 41886 41887 41888 41889

Vamos Todos a Belén (Parks, Parks) 41602 41603 41604

Walk Together, Children (Arr. DeCormier) 41906

*Watoto Wa Dunia (Albrecht, Althouse) 41786 41787 41788

We Will Stand with You (Souders, Souders) 41536 41537 41538 41539

When I Fall in Love (Arr. Shaw) 41901

*When I Get My Name in Lights (Arr. Albrecht) 41653 41654 41655

When Midnight Mists Are Creeping (Carroll, Gilpin) 41583 41584 41585 40036

Where Go the Boats? (Stevenson, Donnelly, Strid) 41738 40036

Winter Canon (Tallis/Beck) 41725 41726 41728 41727 41729

Winter Sings Her Song (Waggoner) 41721 41722 41723 41724

With You (Arr. Althouse) 41705 41706 41707 41708

The Wonderful World (Rands, Gardner) 40045 40045 40046

Wooly Bully (Arr. Althouse) 41617 41619 41618 41620

Worthy to Be Praised! (Smith) LG52654 42798

A Wreath of Carols (Arr. Beck) 41689 41690 41691 41691 41692 41693

You're Sixteen (Arr. Gilpin) 42794 42795 42796 42797

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A Cappella PopA Complete Guide to Contemporary A Cappella SingingBy Brody McDonald

Author Brody McDonald’s high school ensemble was the first to appear on NBC’s The Sing-Off. With a foreword by Deke Sharon, topics include forming your ensemble, music selection, rehearsal techniques, sound reinforcement, vocal percussion, and much more!

Book (00-38006) ...........................................$19.99

Alfred’s IPA Made EasyA Guidebook for the International Phonetic AlphabetBy Anna Wentlent

How many years has it been since your last diction class? This handy guidebook is an easy reference for the symbols used in IPA–what they look like and how they are pronounced. An online resource includes recorded demonstrations of every sound.

Book (00-42789) ............................................ $9.99

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Listening Lab: Example #5

English Italian

peace mio

French Latin

qui kyrie

German Spanish

lied chica

[ i ] forward vowelKeep the jaw relaxed and the lips parted. English speakers often spread the lips horizontally; however, that is not necessary to produce the correct vowel sound.

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VOCAL COLLECTIONS Contemporary Art Songs for Women10 Poetic Settings for Female Voices Presented in Two KeysMusic by Vicki Tucker Courtney

10 exquisite settings for female voices of any age, featuring texts by female poets. This unique book offers each piece in both high and low keys. Equally appropriate for the mature recital singer and the developing voice.

Titles: Chimes • The Christmas Letter • A Fancy • Gifts • I Am the Wind • Repetition • Rhapsody • What Do the Stars Do? • What Would I Give? • Will There Really Be a Morning?

Book & CD (00-41751) ..................................................................................... $26.99Book (00-41749) .................................................................................................$15.99Acc. CD (00-41750) ............................................................................................$16.99

Also AvailableContemporary Art Songs for Men10 Poetic Settings for Male Voices Presented in Two Keys and Two ClefsMusic by Vicki Tucker CourtneyBook & CD (00-39857) .........................................$26.99Book (00-39855) .................................................... $15.99Acc. CD (00-39856) ............................................... $16.99

Folk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 214 Folk Songs Arranged for Solo Voice and Piano for Recitals, Concerts, and ContestsCompiled and ed. Jay Althouse

A new high edition of our popular vocal collection, this volume of best-loved folk songs for solo voice and piano contains fourteen memorable works arranged by three of Alfred Music’s top writers: Jay Althouse, Mark Hayes, and Ruth Elaine Schram.

Titles: All My Trials • All Through the Night • Camptown Races • Cindy • Fire Down Below •

Follow the Drinking Gourd • Go ’Way from My Window • He’s Gone Away • Old Dan Tucker • Poor Boy • Poor Wayfaring Stranger • Shenandoah • Simple Gifts • The Water Is Wide.

High Medium High Medium LowBook & CD (00-41549) (00-16304) (00-16305) ....................... $26.99Book (00-41547) (00-16300) (00-16301) ........................$15.99CD (00-41548) (00-16432) (00-16433) ........................$16.99

Also AvailableFolk Songs for Solo Singers, Vol. 111 Folk Songs Arranged for Solo Voice and Piano for Recitals, Concerts, and ContestsCompiled and ed. Jay Althouse

Titles: Amazing Grace • ’Cross the Wide Missouri • Danny Boy • Homeward Bound • To the Sky • and more.

High Medium High Medium LowBook & CD (00-21838) (00-16632) (00-16634) ........................$24.95Book (00-21836) (00-4952) (00-4953) .........................$13.99CD (00-21837) (00-16633) (00-16635) ........................ $11.99

Holiday Hits for Two8 Contemporary Duets on Popular Holiday SongsCompiled and ed. Andy Beck

This ultimate anthology of holiday songs from the pop music genre includes eight festive standards presented as duets. Two singers of any voice part will enjoy singing these flexible arrangements with either the stylish piano accompaniments or the fully-orchestrated CD. Perfect for seasonal programs, concerts, productions, and recitals.

Titles: Believe • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year • Jingle Bells • The Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth • Mele Kalikimaka • Sleigh Ride • Yes, Virginia (There’s a Santa Claus).

Book & CD (00-41748) ..................................................................................... $26.99Book (00-41746) .................................................................................................$15.99Acc. CD (00-41747) ............................................................................................$16.99

Also AvailableHoliday Highlights for Solo Singers10 Contemporary Arrangements of Popular Holiday SongsCompiled and ed. Andy BeckBook & CD (00-37948) ....................................... $24.99Book (00-37946) ...................................................$15.99CD (00-37947) ........................................................$15.99

Alfred Music is now accepting submissions for the 2014–2015

Choral Composition Contest!The winning composer will receive a copy of

MakeMusic’s Finale® 2014 Academic and their composition will be reviewed for possible publication in the Lawson-Gould catalog.

If published, the winning piece will be displayed in the Alfred Music booth at ACDA 2015.

See the complete list of guidelines at alfred.com/lawsongould.

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READING & NOTATING60 Music Quizzes for Theory and ReadingOne-Page Reproducible Tests to Evaluate Student Musical SkillsBy Jay Althouse

Includes sections on the basics, rhythm, note names, key signatures, musical symbols and terms, time signatures, keyboard identification, as well as a musical puzzles segment. Perfect for student assessment.

Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-40035) ..............................................$29.99Reproducible Book (00-27144) ................................................................... $24.99

Ready to Read MusicSequential Lessons in Music Reading ReadinessBy Jay Althouse

Packed with four sequential units of eight lessons each, all designed to prepare your students to read music. Most of the lessons are followed by a page of exercises, ideal for student assessment. As a bonus, there is page after page of large, reproducible music symbols, which are great for bulletin boards and flash card learning.

Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-40031) ..............................................$29.99Reproducible Book (00-21835) ................................................................... $26.99

Ready, Set, Rhythm!Sequential Lessons to Develop Rhythmic ReadingBy Melody Easter-Clutter and Anna WentlentThis curriculum introduces the elements of rhythmic notation through movement-based class activities. Designed to be seamlessly integrated into your music class or ensemble rehearsal, each 10-minute kinesthetic exercise is presented in lesson plan format with National Standards, teacher instructions, and notated rhythmic concepts. Features 80 lessons divided into eight progressive units, each concluding with a reproducible student assessment. Recommended for grades 4–9.

Reproducible Book (00-40029) .................................................................. $24.99

Rhythm Workshop575 Reproducible Exercises Designed to Improve Rhythmic Reading SkillsBy Sally K. AlbrechtThis reproducible book will encourage and enable your students to develop solid rhythmic reading skills. New concepts in a variety of time signitures are introduced and combined together to challenge and motivate your students. The enhanced CD includes reproducible PDF files of each page, plus multiple rhythm audio tracks to accompany your students as they clap, tap, play, or speak the rhythms. Recommended for grades four and up.

Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD (00-38270) ................................... $34.99

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MUSIC HISTORY & CULTUREAccent on Composers, Vol. 2The Music and Lives of 22 Great Composers, with Listening CD, Reviews/Tests, and Supplemental MaterialsBy Jay Althouse and Sally K. Albrecht

Introducing another volume of Alfred Music’s most popular 100% reproducible book! For each of the 22 featured composers, there is a biography, a portrait, a listing of the composer’s musical genres, interesting factoids, and a timeline. Listen to an example of each composer’s music while following the helpful listening guide. Also included are reviews/

tests for each, plus more than two-dozen pages of supplementary material. Composers include: Berlioz, Bernstein, Chopin, Ellington, Gershwin, Prokofiev, Puccini, Purcell, Mahler, Rachmaninoff, Strauss, and more! PDFs of the entire book are included on the enhanced CD.

Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD (00-41908) ....................................$39.99

Also AvailableAccent on Composers, Vol. 1The Music and Lives of 22 Great Composers, with Listening CD, Reviews/Tests, and Supplemental MaterialsBy Jay Althouse and Judy O’Reilly Now includes reproducible PDFs on the CD!

Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD (00-20048) ..................................................... $39.95

One-Page Composer Bios50 Reproducible Biographies of Famous ComposersBy Jay AlthouseContains brief, informative, and interesting one-page biographies of 50 of history’s greatest composers. Also included, as a bonus, are one-page histories of each of the six eras of music from the Medieval era through the Twentieth Century.

Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-40033) ............................................. $24.99Reproducible Book (00-31263) ....................................................................$19.99

Fresh BeatsA Standards Based Hip-Hop CurriculumBy Robert Vagi

This groundbreaking program is a new resource for secondary general music classes, designed to help teachers involve more students in their programs. The curriculum will engage students while enhancing their musical and critical thinking skills as they learn about hip-hop, write their own rap songs, and learn drumbeats using the accompanying CD. An essential resource for

teachers wishing to provide their students with a contemporary, high-quality music education!

Reproducible Book & CD (00-40581) .........................................................$29.99

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IMPROVISING & COMPOSINGEveryday ImprovisationInteractive Lessons for the Music ClassroomBy Joan Eckroth-Riley

What a wonderful way to address the National Standards! These well-constructed interactive lessons provide a smooth and easy way to teach improvisation and composition to elementary students (grades 1–4). Each plan starts with a song, chant, or poem; provides prompts for active listening; invites students to improvise as a group and individually; and concludes with a rubric-measured assessment. Kids will have so much fun singing and moving to the songs, playing classroom instruments, and manipulating the cartoon-style graphics on your interactive whiteboard.

Reproducible Book & Interactive CD (00-42786) ................................. $34.99

Sound Stories Round the YearFolk Tales, Fables, and Poems for the Music ClassroomBy Karen Farnum Surmani and Anna Wentlent

It’s storybook time in music class! This useful collection adds instrument playing and sound exploration to well-known literature. The 16 sound stories have been thoughtfully organized by season, providing a choice for every month of the school year. Included are “The Spider and the Fly,” “The Legend of the Poinsettia,” “Babe, the Blue Ox,” “The Tortoise and the Hare,” and more. For convenience, each story is included as

a PDF on the Data CD, allowing you to easily display it on a whiteboard or print student copies. Recommended for grades 1–5.


LISTENING Active Listening Lessons: The Nutcracker SuiteHands-On Activities for Exploring Tchaikovsky’s BalletBy David Bretzius

Seven detailed lesson plans on Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite! Listen and perform along with the professionally-recorded orchestral CD. Each individual layer of the ensemble will learn and practice their part through rhythmic chanting and body percussion before transferring to classroom instruments. The step-by-step instructions build to a culminating

Orff performance for each movement. Student scores are included on the enhanced CD for printing and projecting. Recommended for grades 2–6.


PLAYINGAbout Time!18 Rhythm Stick Routines for Reading and PlayingBy Andrew Briggs

These energetic rhythmic routines are active learning at its very best. 18 familiar classroom songs are presented with notated rhythm patterns and kinesthetic stick routines: tap them on your knees, click them together, cross with a neighbor, and more! The simple rhythms can be learned by rote or read off the reproducible student pages. Plus, concise background information makes it easy to lead

a discussion about the history and culture of each piece. Recommended for grades 1–6.


The Bucket Book A Junkyard Percussion Manual By David Birrow

This inventive program is designed to help teachers and students discover the joy of creating music and the fun of using homemade or found instruments to do so. Fully reproducible, and including a Data CD for projection and enhanced classroom learning, The Bucket Book curriculum teaches rhythm skills and percussion techniques using easy-to-teach lessons that do not require a percussion background. Detailed

information, photos, and resources are provided to acquaint educators with percussion vocabulary and techniques. The activities will engage and delight your students as they explore different timbres and search for the next great sound or rhythm they can produce with their instruments.

Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-42853) ..............................................$29.99

That’s So Orff!Lessons, Songs, and Activities for the Elementary ClassroomBy Jennifer Kamradt

That’s So Orff! offers appealing new lessons for the elementary music classroom by incorporating improvisation, movement, and props. The engaging activities, easy- to-use with a step-by-step process, are designed for experienced music teachers and novices alike.


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SPECIAL NEEDSAccessing MusicEnhancing Student Learning in the General Music Classroom Using UDLBy Kimberly McCord, Amy Gruben, and Jesse Rathgeber

Based on the philosophy of Universal Design for Learning (UDL)—a way of planning, teaching, and assessing instruction that is naturally inclusive of all possible types of learners—Accessing Music explores alternative and creative ways to reach disabled students in the classroom. Help students get more from the classroom, and

spark a lifelong interest in music and music-making with Accessing Music!

Reproducible Book & Data Disk CD (00-42413) .................................... $34.99

TEACHER DEVELOPMENTYou Want Me to Teach What? Transitioning to the Elementary Music ClassroomBy Mari Schay and Michael Tolon

You’re a secondary instrumental or choral specialist, newly assigned to the general music classroom. What now? First, take a breath, calm down, and then read this book. Two experienced teachers who conquered this challenge offer practical advice with great care and wit. Chapters of the book address attitude, school environment, classroom management, curriculum and assessment,

and student performance. In addition, concrete lesson plans are provided for each grade level. Soon you will figure out the job and find the joy!

Book (00-42787) ................................................................................................$19.99

CROSS-CURRICULARTeaching Music Through ArtBy Valeaira Luppens and Greg Foreman

With Teaching Music Through Art, your students will have fun, learn musical concepts quickly and thoroughly, and create beautiful music-related art projects to be displayed in the music classroom, school hallway, performance stage, or their home refrigerator! Easy preparation and excellent results are a snap when you’re Teaching Music Through Art!

Reproducible Book & CD (00-39588) ........................................................ $34.99

EARLY CHILDHOOD Dizzy Dogs and Curious Cats

Music, Movement, and Literature Activities for PreschoolersBy Dena C. Adams and Claire D. Clark

Dizzy Dogs and Curious Cats is filled with engaging, easy-to-use, fun music activities. Designed for both teachers with little or no music background and seasoned professionals seeking fresh ideas, Dizzy Dogs and Curious Cats will introduce your students to familiar tunes, chants, and delightful new songs and poems.

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CLASSROOM RESOURCES

GAMES, PUZZLES & POSTERSAlfred’s Music Playing Cards: Classical ComposersBy Karen Farnum Surmani and Andrew Surmani

These educational playing cards are divided into four suits, each representing a different compositional era of music: Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic. Each suit contains 13 composer cards with the composer’s likeness and brief facts about his or her life including nationality, birth and death dates, and important compositions.

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Music Fun 101101 Reproducible Music Games and PuzzlesBy Sue Albrecht Johnson

This incredible publication includes all your favorite games and puzzles, from Alphagrams, Matching Puzzles, and Crosswords to Name That Tune, Musical Sudoku, Word Searches, Mazes, and more! Clever, educational, reproducible, and fantastic fun for everyone, Music Fun 101 is a must for your music classroom. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Use as

a supplement to a topic or unit, an extra credit exercise, or a homework assignment. Includes answer keys.

Reproducible Book (00-28861) ...................................................................$29.99

Music Puzzler80 Reproducible Music PuzzlesBy Sue Albrecht Johnson

This completely reproducible puzzle book features Kriss Kross, Word Searches, Musical Sudoku, Crosswords, and several Complete the Story pages. The Data CD contains PDF files, so teachers can post or print each page. Use these puzzles as vocabulary builders, extra credit exercises, or enjoyable homework assignments. Includes answer keys.

Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-39991) .............................................. $34.99

Music Quilt SquaresA Patchwork of Music Activities and Games for Classroom and Studio Fun!By Beth Wheeler

Music Quilt Squares is a delightful publication that compiles a range of music activities, including games on theory, identifying notes and fingerings on the piano and recorder, instrument families, and more! Recommended for students in grades kindergarten and up, and 100% reproducible, this book is perfect for substitute teachers, the private studio, or even as a daily classroom activity!

Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-41970) ...............................................$29.99

Composer Gallery24 Caricature Posters of the MastersBy Jay Althouse, Charles Grace, and Mitch Wyatt

The whimsical design of this full-color poster set depicts 24 favorite composers as delightful caricatures on 9” x 12” card-stock. On the backside of each, learn more with compelling biographies, dates, and historical information.

Includes: Bach • Beethoven • Berlin • Berlioz • Bernstein • Brahms • Chopin • Copland • Debussy • Dvořák • Ellington • Handel • Haydn • Hildegard • Mendelssohn • Mozart • Morley •

Rossini • Saint-Saëns • Schubert • Sousa • Stravinsky • Tchaikovsky • Verdi.

24-Poster Set (00-42973) ................................................................................$29.99

LUDWIG VANBEETHOVEN

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Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky did not begin studying music seriously until the age of 22. Until then, he had only taken a few piano lessons. After graduating from preparatory school, he became a clerk in the Russian Ministry of Justice.

While working for the government, he wrote a song and began considering music as a career. At 22, he left his job and entered the musical conservatory of St. Petersburg, Russia, where he studied composition and orchestration. Upon graduation from the conservatory, he moved to Moscow and became an instructor of music theory at the Moscow Conservatory of music where he began composing.

Tchaikovsky completed his first symphony in 1868 (age 28) and his first opera a year later. Both were successful with Russian audiences. He also began writing music for ballets. In 1878, he married his wife Antonina, but the marriage was a failure and he soon left her.

After Tchaikovsky’s marriage failed, a wealthy widow, Nadezhda von Meck, began supporting him financially. This enabled him to leave his teaching position and devote himself full-time to composing. It also allowed him to travel to the musical capitals of Europe. Madame von Meck supported Tchaikovsky for thirteen years on one condition: that he never attempted to meet her. For the first few years, Tchaikovsky composed much music, but from 1881 to 1888, he traveled extensively and wrote very little.

In 1888 (age 48), the Russian government recognized Tchaikovsky’s talents and gave him an annual salary for life. He then spent two years touring Europe as an orchestral conductor. In 1890, Madame von Meck ended her financial support. Although Tchaikovsky no longer needed the money, he was greatly hurt by this; he felt that his greatest supporter had abandoned him.

Tchaikovsky made an extended visit to the United States in 1891 (age 51). He conducted an orchestral performance of one of his most famous works, the 1812 Overture, at the grand opening of Carnegie Hall in New York City. He found the United States exciting, both musically and intellectually. When he returned to Russia, however, he was once again depressed over the loss of support from Madame von Meck. He died in St. Petersburg during a cholera epidemic.

Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky was a handsome and vain man who agonized over his music. He always had the feeling that it was never good enough, and that the audience would not like it. He alternated between periods of writing and traveling. When he was writing he had a daily routine: he would work from 9:30 to 11:00 in the morning, have lunch, take a walk, and work again from 5:00 to 7:00 in the evening before dinner. Without financial support from others, Tchaikovsky might have spent his entire career as an instructor at the Moscow Conservatory.

PETER ILYICH TCHAIKOVSKY(1840-1893)A composer of the Romantic era.

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GENERAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS

The Best Little Theater in TownA Broadway-Bound MusicalBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

A tightly-knit cast goes into action to save their theater from being shut down in this “play within a play” that introduces elements of a classic musical.

Bones!A Toe-Tapping, Foot-Stomping, Knee-Slapping, Hip-Swinging, Hand-Clapping, Finger-Snapping, Spine-Tingling MusicalBy Janet Gardner

Oh, no! The custodian has knocked over the famous Charles Cartilage skeleton, and the disconnected bones have no clue where they belong!

The CuckooThe Day the Cuckoo Lost Her ColorsA Mexican Folk Tale for Unison VoicesBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

An uplifting story, teaching both heroism and kindness. Features several Spanish words and short phrases.

The DrumA Mini-Musical based on a Tale of GenerosityBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

All children have dreams, just like Jordan’s dream of one day having a drum. Based on a folk tale from India.

The Emperor’s New ClothesA Humorous Fairy Tale MusicalBy Dave and Jean Perry

Experience this Hans Christian Andersen tale of a goodhearted but gullible king, duped by two scoundrels.

Gilbert & Sullivan ROCK!A “Poperetta” for Unison and 2-Part VoicesBy Mark Cabaniss and Alan Billingsley

In this “show within a show,” a group of students prepares a concert of Gilbert & Sullivan’s greatest hits—just as the actual icons magically appear from “the great beyond!”

The Granny AwardsA Musical Fairy Tale ReviewBy Janet Gardner

Granny, who has retired from show business, honors all of our favorite fairy tale characters!

Character StreetA Character Education Musical for People and PuppetsBy Andy Beck, Brian Fisher, and Michael Souders

Today is Fuzzy Monster’s birthday! As Gaby, Theo, Daffodil, and other neighborhood friends prepare for a surprise party, our colorful cast of characters learns many important life lessons. After a cheerful opening theme song, eight scenes and unison songs focus on good judgment, kindness, courage, perseverance, responsibility, self-discipline, integrity, and respect. A few optional stage

puppets will steal the show and add to the fun! Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for grades three and up.

Titles: Here on Character Street • It’s Easy • I Just Want You to Care • Courage • Keep Tryin’ • Responsibility • Self-Discipline • I Will Live with Integrity • Respect.

CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-41757) ............................................... $69.99Teacher’s Handbook (00-41755) ................................................................. $34.99Enhanced CD (00-41756) ............................................................................... $49.99

Tom Sawyer & CompanyA Mini-Musical Based on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark TwainBy Mark Cabaniss / arr. Alan Billingsley

Just imagine Mark Twain interacting with the vivid characters from his classic Americana novel! In this cross-curricular, 20-minute, riser-ready musical, the Missouri author takes the stage with the likes of Tom, Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly. Five unison songs and selected vignettes highlight memorable moments from Twain’s masterpiece. Discussion questions/writing prompts add to the educational value for grades three and up.

Titles: Tom Sawyer & Company • Do It with a Smile • Yo Ho, Ahoy! • Follow Your Heart • New Day on the River.

CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-42792) ............................................... $69.99Teacher’s Handbook (00-42790) ................................................................ $34.99Enhanced CD (00-42791) ............................................................................... $49.99

At the Bandstand! A Rock ‘n’ Roll ReviewVarious / Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

This easy-to-stage musical is an absolute blast, with familiar ’50s songs, clever characters, and hilarious punch lines to spare.

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GENERAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS

It’s Easy Being Green!A Songbook or Program Teaching Us Ways to Save Our PlanetBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

These entertaining unison songs can be performed individually or combined into a program, with “Smart Tips” read before each song.

Movin’ in the Right Direction!A Program or Songbook to Build Character and Integrity in Young PeopleBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

This vibrant program features a variety of songs that reinforce positive goals. Optional narrations for up to 35 speakers.

The NightingaleAn Enchanting Imperial TaleBy Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

This classic Hans Christmas Anderson tale explores the unlikely friendship between a Chinese emperor and a singing nightingale.

Of Thee I Sing!A Celebration of America’s MusicBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

From Native American chants to the Detroit Motown Sound, you too can discover and enjoy the music of America.

The Phantom of the Music RoomA Humorous Musical MysteryBy Janet Gardner

Who is playing the piano in the school after dark? Students set out to solve this musical mystery. Features six musical classics with clever texts.

PinocchioAn Adventure at the Puppet ShowBy Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

There’s just no telling what kind of mischief this famous fictitious puppet will get into today—on his very first day of school.

The Princess and the PeaA Traditional Tale Told AnewBy Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

Eager-to-wed Prince Nicholas narrates this story of a classic fairy tale kingdom anxious for his royal nuptials.

A Race to the FinishA Mini-Musical based on Aesop’s Fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Recreate Aesop’s popular fable of the famous race between the steady turtle and the overconfident rabbit.

Rats! The Story of the Pied PiperA Humorous Fairy Tale MusicalBy Dave and Jean Perry

The town of Hamelin is overrun with rats, until the mysterious Pied Piper offers to solve their dilemma for a small fee.

School Daze, Version 2.0Scenes and Songs from a Rockin’ School DayBy Janet Gardner

Alfred Music’s all-time favorite musical presents everyday classes and activities in humorous vignettes and easy-to-learn songs.

A Small Part of the WorldFolk Songs from Here, There, and EverywhereCompiled and arranged by Sally K. Albrecht

This multicultural presentation features catchy folk songs from 13 countries, tied together with informative dialogue.

Stone SoupA Mini-Musical based on the Famous FableBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

When a group of travelers creates a delicious meal from unexpected ingredients, the gloomy citizens of Old Town learn that “the greatest gift is to share.”

Tweet!A Unison or 2-Part Musical for the BirdsBy Andy Beck and Laura Groves

Four little birds consider what life is like “out there” in this super cute musical with a great growing-up message.

Welcome to the JungleA Mini-Musical Based on Aesop’s Fable “The Lion and the Mouse”By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

A group of storytellers narrates this charming story of promises kept and friendships made.

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SEASONAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS

Bring On the Snow!Songs and Sketches for a Snowlarious WinterBy Andy Beck and Brian Fisher Featuring additional music by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

This hilarious variety show is chock-full of one-liners, wintertime puns, and even a few knock-knock jokes! Plenty of parts allow you to show off oodles of young actors, or combine roles for just a select group of comedic kids. Silly skits include a pair of wisecracking reindeer, a snowflake ballet class, “Freeze-Whiz” (everyone’s favorite game show), and a

directionally-challenged family of geese. It’s a breeze to put together—just stage the scenes around your regular choral formation. Featuring two-part music, appropriate for grades four and up. 30 minutes of bad jokes and belly laughs!

Titles: Bring On the Snow! • Ready, Set, Snow • Over the River • Hot Chocolate! • Angels in the Snow • Blizzard on the Way!

CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-41851)................................................ $69.99Teacher’s Handbook (00-41849) ................................................................ $34.99Enhanced CD (00-41850) ............................................................................... $49.99

Our Annual Christmas PageantA 25-Minute Musical, Celebrating the Traditional Christmas StoryBy Sally K. Albrecht

Director Stageright and Music Director Highnote are busy leading the final rehearsals for the annual Christmas pageant and holding a few last-minute auditions. Will they be able to find just the right trio to play the three wise men? Will Harold and the Angel Choir make their entrances on time? Appropriate for both schools and churches, the score of this simple-to-stage production features traditional carols and occasionally invites the audience to sing along! Works well

with performers of any age.

Titles: Fanfare • Silent Night Sing Along • Mary Had a Baby • The Friendly Beasts • Fanfare/Hark! • Rise Up, Shepherds • We Three Kings.

CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-41832) ............................................... $69.99Teacher’s Handbook (00-41830) ................................................................ $34.99Enhanced CD (00-41831) ............................................................................... $49.99

The Big Chill (Hoping for a Snow Day)A Wintertime Mini-MusicalBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

The students and faculty are surprised to learn that they share the same wintertime wish . . . a snow day!

Broadway SantaThe North Pole’s New York DebutBy Andy Beck and Janet Gardner

Join this hilarious holiday excursion to NYC, as the North Pole gang makes history performing Santa’s original stage play.

Crazy Carols!7 Christmas Favorites with Wacky School-Time LyricsArr. Sally K. Albrecht

Create a fun-filled holiday program with these seven well-known carols, arranged with new lyrics and a rhyming script.

Crazy ChristmasA Jolly Holiday Songbook or Program for Unison VoicesBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Everything’s wild at the North Pole this time of year. Join the fun as Santa, the Elves, the Reindeer, and all of your students go crazy for Christmas!

Dear SantaLetters and Songs to the North Pole—A Merry Mini-MusicalBy Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Brian Fisher, Lois Brownsey and Marti Lunn Lantz

When the postman announces final call for letters to the North Pole, choir members rush to the mailbox with secrets and wishes!

December GiftsA Holiday Mini-Musical or ProgramBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Traditions vary with each December holiday, but all have one thing in common—exchanging gifts.

A Dickens of a ChristmasA Musical Based on A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

When visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future, Scrooge sees the coldness of his humbug ways.

The Animals’ Christmas TreeA “Tree-mendous” Mini-MusicalBy Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

When the animals of Winter Wood awaken to find their favorite pine tree is missing, they join together to mount a search!

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SEASONAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS

Fiesta! The Legend of the PoinsettiaA Christmas Mini-Musical for Unison Voices, Based on a Mexican Folk TaleBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

As Nochebuena approaches, young Alicia learns that giving from her heart is magical, when her lowly gift blossoms into the fiery poinsettia plant.

Jingle Bell Jukebox andJingle Bell Jukebox . . . The Flip Side!A Presentation of Holiday HitsArr. Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, & Andy Beck

Both of these publications features a title song plus eight popular seasonal tunes. Program the songs individually, as a concert set, or as a simply staged soda-shop musical.

Nanny Claus: The North Pole NannyA Magical Christmas MusicalBy Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

When the naughty antics of the Elf family children cause another nanny to quit, who will care for them? Why, Nanny Claus!

North Pole DiariesCollected Christmas ChroniclesBy Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, and Brian Fisher

Get to know the inside scoop on your favorite Christmas characters, as they share their witty rhyming diary entries.

The North Pole Radio HourA Swingin’ 1940s Holiday MusicalBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Take a trip down memory lane as Sandy Snow and Storm Phillips host NPR’s (North Pole Radio’s) holiday show!

North Pole StarThe Search for the Most Talented Reindeer of Them AllBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Santa’s eight reindeer sing and dance for the ultimate title of North Pole Star. Let your audience vote!

The Nutcracker SuiteA Mini-Musical based on Tchaikovsky’s Famous BalletArr. Sally K. Albrecht

Multiple narrators tell the story of little Clara’s dreamlike adventure to the Nutcracker’s magical land.

The Reindeer GamesA Merry Mini-MusicalBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Housetop Hurdles and Antler Ring Toss are just a few of the exciting events taking place in this light-hearted musical. Let the games begin!

Santa’s Rockin’ Christmas EveA Rock ‘n’ Roll Evening at the North PoleBy Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Lois Brownsey, and Marti Lunn Lantz

Don’t miss this incredible TV variety show, complete with two commercials!

Santa’s Stuck in the '50’sA Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas CelebrationBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

After a cleaning spree in Santa’s attic, the North Pole gang is delighted to find a number of boxes from the fabulous '50’s!

Snow Way Out!A Vacation in Winter’s WonderlandBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Jack and Jackie Frost have finished renovating Winter’s Wonderland, just in time for the grand reopening . . . but there’s no snow!

Stormy, the Singing SnowmanA Wintertime Mini-MusicalBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

The popular Snowfest is just around the corner, but the feature soloist had to cancel! Join the fun as Stormy and his Forest Chorus friends audition for the Maestro.

’Twas the Night Before ChristmasA Mini-Musical based on the Famous PoemBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Six festive songs are interspersed throughout the original Clement Clark Moore poem.

A World of Christmas: Holiday Songs, Carols, and Customs from 15 CountriesA Global Songbook or Program for Unison and 2-Part VoicesBy Sally K. Albrecht

Let’s celebrate the holidays around the world! Features traditional songs from England, France, Germany, Poland, Spain, Austria, Russia, Africa, Mexico, and more. 13

SONGBOOKS

All That I Can Be15 Unison Songs to Build Character and Integrity in Young PeopleBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Reinforce concepts like teamwork, punctuality, friendship, respect, and telling the truth. Winner of a Parent’s Guide Award.

Broadway Rhythm BandSing and Play down the Great White Way! 10 Unison Showtunes with Optional Rhythm BandArr. Andy Beck

Perform individually or as a ready-to-go program.

Children of the WorldFolk Songs and Fun Facts from Many Lands Arranged for Beginning 2-Part VoicesCompiled and edited by Andy Beck and Brian Fisher

Authentic international folk songs. Fun fact pages double as flexible program narration.

Creepy CreaturesA Stupendous Songbook or Preposterous Program for Unison Voices . . . About Animals Who Make Us Squirm!By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

13 songs that teach about crazy critters, their habits, and their habitats.

It Takes Two!Eight Beginning 2-Part SongsBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Perfect for first time harmony singers. Includes simple, logical staging suggestions.

It’s a Wonderful World!Countries A to Z 25 Unison Songs for Young SingersBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Explore many exciting countries, from Australia to Zimbabwe, plus develop a love of multicultural music styles.

Composer SongsMeet 12 Famous Composers Through Song Biographies and Activities IncludedArr., with new words, by Sally K. Albrecht

This clever collection features music of the masters with words that teach about their lives. Includes unison arrangements of well-known works from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic, and Twentieth Century eras. Equip your music history toolbox with the composer caricatures, kid-friendly biographies, and fun-filled activities.

Then create a 25-minute program with the optional rhyming script. Recommended for grades three and up.

Titles: Morley Madrigals • George Frideric Handel • Haydn Wrote a Symphony • Have You Met Mozart? • Ludwig van Beethoven • Hey, Schubert! Say, Schubert? • Chopin Was the Rage • Music by Tchaikovsky • Antonín Leopold Dvořák • John Philip Sousa Wrote It! • Listen, Debussy • Berlin’s Band.

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Rhythm Band Sing Along20 Unison Favorites for Young Singers, with Optional Rhythm Band PartsArr. Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Teach basic singing and rhythm reading with this versatile and practical collection. Simply sing in unison or add optional rhythm band parts (two per song) for additional levels of learning. Fifteen different classroom instruments are featured on American spirituals and folk songs, seasonal highlights, songs from other lands, and well-known

favorites. As educational as it is entertaining, this budget-stretching collection is perfect for both classroom instruction and concert performance. Recommended for grades 2–5.

Titles: All Night, All Day • Camptown Races • The Gospel Train • Joshua • She’ll Be Comin’ ’Round the Mountain • Deck the Hall • Good King Wenceslas • Jingle Bells • Over the River and Through the Woods • Up on the Housetop • Cielito Lindo • Sakura • Siyahamba • Watah Come a Me Eye • Zum Gali Gali • Give My Regards to Broadway • Hello, My Baby • Shoo, Fly! • Take Me Out to the Ball Game • You’re a Grand Old Flag.

Book and Enhanced CD (00-41754) ............................................................$59.99

I Sing, You Sing: Learning Songs30 Echo Songs for Young SingersBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

An exciting addition to Alfred Music’s I Sing, You Sing echo song series. These 30 call and response songs encompass a wide variety of subjects, including: important everyday lessons (like crossing the street and answering the telephone), music class fundamentals (like the instruments of the orchestra and major vs. minor), and cross-curricular reinforcements (like identifying the continents and multiplying by two). Singers may

echo the leader provided on the SoundTrax CD or take turns being leaders themselves—two versions of each song are included on the recording. Recommended for grades K–4. Chord symbols and suggested classroom activities are provided.

CD Kit (Book and CD) (00-41854) ...............................................................$44.99Book (00-41852) .................................................................................................$19.99CD (00-41853) .................................................................................................... $34.99

I Sing, You Sing41 Echo Songs for Young SingersandI Sing, You Sing: Holiday Songs30 Holiday Echo Songs for Young SingersandI Sing, You Sing, Too!30 Echo Songs for Young Singers

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SONGBOOKS

It’s a Zoo Out There!Animals A to Z 27 Unison Songs for Young SingersBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

From the Absent Minded Alligator to the Zany Zebra, these whimsical songs are charming and informative.

Kids on the Move!16 “Get Up and Go” Songs for Young SingersBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Energize your classroom and experience the joy of music. Lyric sheets and movement suggestions included.

Rhythm All Around! 10 Rhythmic Songs for Singing and LearningBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

From the sounds of someone knocking at your door to the rhythm of cooks going “Crazy in the Kitchen,” you’ll love this clever concept collection.

Rhythm to the Rescue!10 Unison Songs in 10 Different Rhythmic Styles with Optional Rhythm Band By Sally K. Albrecht

Calypso, country, blues, Broadway, rock and roll, swing, and more!

Schoolhouse Raps8 Educational and Energetic Speech Choir RapsBy Sally K. Albrecht and Melinda B. Smith

When you learn it rhythmically, you learn it for life. Eight teaching raps on a variety of subjects. Ideal for interdisciplinary study.

Shakin’ It Up!10 Unison Songs with Rhythm Instruments for Singing, Playing, and LearningBy Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Each song features a different rhythm band instrument: shakers, castanets, rhythm sticks, cymbals, triangle, woodblock, drum, maracas, sandpaper blocks, and tambourine.

Two-gether We Sing: Folk Songs10 Fantastic Arrangements for 2-Part VoicesandTwo-gether We Sing: Spirituals10 Spirited Arrangements for 2-Part VoicesArr. VariousFantastic beginning 2-part arrangements of timeless melodies, great for young and developing choirs.

Broadway Partners10 Terrific Partner Songs for Young SingersArranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht

Grab a Partner! 12 Terrific Partner Songs for Young SingersArranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Grab Another Partner! 12 Tremendous Partner Songs for Young SingersArranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse

Holiday Partners!10 Tremendous 2-Part Songs for Young SingersArr. Sally K. Albrecht, Andy Beck, Mary Donnelly, Donald Moore, Ruth Elaine Schram, and George L. O. Strid

Partners!10 Terrific Partner Songs for Young SingersArranged, with new words and music, by Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid

Pop Partners 10 Tremendous Partner Songs for Young SingersArranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht

Partner Song CollectionsBridge the gap from unison to 2-part singing with these popular partner song books! Each collection features well-known songs, arranged for young and developing choirs. Sing one, sing two, sing a few!

Rounds, Partner Songs and Short Songs by Elizabeth Gilpatrick These varied and fun-filled collections will build confidence, imagination, creativity, and excellent music skills with your young singers. Many offer optional Orff orchestrations.

Come Join In!52 New Rounds, Partner Songs, and Short Songs

Look Before You Leap!36 New Rounds, Partner Songs, Short Songs, and Speech Ensembles for Young Singers

’Round the Seasons40 New Rounds, Partner Songs, and Short Songs for Every Holiday and Season

’Round We Go!40 New Rounds with Activities for Young Singers

Sing with Me! Learn with Me!41 New Rounds, Partner Songs, Short Songs, and Speech Ensembles for Young Singers

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Relax, Release

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Roll Your Shoulders

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Shoul ders- are re laxed,- arms hang ing- down. Head is bal anced- on the spine.

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Warming Up Our VoicesSing four-bar phrases, breathing only at rests. Add Curwen hand signs when singing solfège syllables. (See page 20.)

Alternate Lyrics: Now rehearsal’s starting, ready for some fun: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 3, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

Feet Are Firmly PlantedGood standing posture is absolutely essential for good singing. Follow the lyrics closely as instructions for proper alignment. Check yourself as each body part is mentioned, relaxing into position and avoiding tension.

Relax, ReleaseThe popular gym workout phrase, “no pain, no gain,” has absolutely no truth for singers! Never allow strain or tightness in the body or throat. Instead, strive for comfort from head to toe.

Optional: Perform this exercise while swaying gently from side to side. Release your legs, knees, arms, elbows, shoulders, neck, and head.

VOCALIZE! – Singer Page 3

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Just One Voice

one voice from high to low, do do ti sol la ti do.

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find your voice has grown. Pro ject,- re spect,- pro ject.-

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The Lips, the Tongue, the Tip of the Teeth

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nun ci- ate,- e nun- ci- ate,- so that the lyr ics- are heard.

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much wood as a wood chuck- could chuck, if a wood chuck- could chuck wood!

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Consonants Are PlannedPlace the final consonant crisply on the cutoff of each phrase.

Optional: Hold the palm of your hand in front of your mouth as you sing. Feel a light burst of air as each consonant is pronounced.

The Lips, the Tongue, the Tip of the TeethThe title of this exercise reminds us that good diction is achieved by using these critical parts of the mouth. Enunciate clearly as you sing.

SeashellsSibilant consonants (those that create a hissing sound with the tongue on the roof of the mouth) can be problematic if overdone. Treat every “s” with care, extending the vowel of each syllable to its fullest length, avoiding a “leaky tire” effect.

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