Choral Choir,Choral (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1093608 By Joanna Mills. By Joanna Mills. Arranged by Joanna Mills. Blues,Children,Halloween,Jazz,Traditional. 12 pages. Joanna Mills Music #697678. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.1093608). Inspired by the traditional campfire song I Love the Mountains, this spooky song celebrates all things Halloween! Set in a minor key, the arrangement starts out slowly and spookily, then transforms into a fast, fun, bluesy song that elementary and middle school choirs will love! Set in an accessible key for young voices, I Love Halloween! features a unison call and response format, as well as optional easy counterpoint harmonies and an optional round at the end for unison choirs ready for a small challenge. An mp3 recording of the piano accompaniment is also available for purchase! Joanna Mills' passion is music and singing. From 1998 to 2018, she was the director of the Roncesvalles Gospel Choir and has written and directed many original children's musicals at Roncesvalles United Church. From 2011 to 2020 Joanna was the music director and head vocal teacher at Broadway Arts Centre. She performs frequently in local festivals and clubs with her six-voice folkgrass ensemble North of Queen and also sings with Toronto’s premiere rock choir newchoir. Joanna is an award-winning songwriter (Songdoor, Song of the Year, ISSA) and arranger and her works have been performed by choirs and bands all over the world. Trained formally in voice, piano, and oboe throughout her younger years, Joanna has sung in (and lead) various choirs, performed with the New Westminster Musical Theatre Guild, and teaches Musical Theatre, piano, and voice at her studio in Toronto, Ontario. www.joannamills.ca.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781324 Composed by Joanna Mills. Broadway,Children,Christmas,Holiday,Musical/Show,Sacred. Octavo. 92 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4409881. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781324). This award-winning, heartwarming original children's Christmas Musical retells the Christmas Story through the eyes of the animals, and reminds us that even the humblest among us have important gifts to share! The story is told entirely through scripture readings and songs, which allows for maximum flexibility with age-range, cast size, and set/stage requirements. The included scripture readings are from the World English Bible, but you may substitute any version you prefer, and longer readings can be shared by multiple readers. It can be performed as a simple Lessons & Carols style service/concert, or it can easily be expanded into a full pageant, complete with sets and costumes. (average run time 45 minutes) The Animal Alleluia features one adapted traditional hymn and five original songs (plus one reprise) written and arranged for school-aged children by Joanna Mills. The songs are all set in an accessible range for young children, and feature simple tunes which are easy to learn. Some pieces also provide solo opportunities. This package contains two versions of each song; an easy unison version (some with optional easy descant or counterpoint harmonies on the final chorus), and a 2-part choir version, which features simple, easy-to-learn harmonies. This allows you to mix and match your arrangements to suit the abilities of your singers and your rehearsal time constraints. For those students who do not read music, one-page lyric sheets (for the unison arrangements) are also included to help reduce copying costs. The piano accompaniments are at an intermediate level and guitar chords are included, which allows older youth to participate as musicians (or allows experienced accompanists to learn them quickly). An mp3 of rehearsal piano tracks (S0.549675) and an mp3 of unison sung tracks (S0.729575) is also available for purchase! This complete package contains: -Director’s notes with performance suggestions -List of scenes and songs in order (including suggestions for characters, costumes, sets and props) -Scripture passages from the World English Bible for readers 7 songs(including 1 reprise) with the following arrangements provided for each song: --Unison lyric sheet (for children who do not read music) --Unison Choir arrangement with piano accompaniment and guitar chords --2-Part Choir arrangement with piano accompaniment and guitar chords visit www.joannamills.ca for more savings and free offers.

Choir,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1069496 Composed by Joanna Mills. Children,Graduation,Holiday,Instructional,Standards. Accompaniment. Duration 174. Joanna Mills Music #5203727. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.1069496). Use this piano track for rehearsals or performances of The World is a Rainbow by Joanna Mills.This fun and upbeat song teaches the colours of the rainbow by listing many red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet items found in nature! A syncopated beat, a catchy chorus with echoes, an interesting bridge, and a call-and-response format will make this song a favourite with young students and audiences alike! Arranged for 2-part unison choir (with an easy echo harmony in the chorus), The World is a Rainbow is set in an accessible key for young voices (Part 1: C4-C5 Part 2: C4-D5), and the piano accompaniment includes melody throughout to keep young singers on track. (Music also available on SMP: item # S0.707537) Approximate performance time is 3:00. Bonus lyric sheet included!Joanna Mills was the Gospel Choir Director at Roncesvalles United Church in Toronto, Canada for 20 years, and has been writing and arranging choral music for 15 years. Her compositions and arrangements are performed regularly by her own choir and others around the world and have won awards in songwriting competitions. She also teaches musical theatre, voice and piano.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1107663 By Joanna Mills. By Joanna Mills (George Cooper/Margaret P. Osgood). Arranged by Joanna Mills. 19th Century,Children,Holiday,Traditional. Octavo. 12 pages. Joanna Mills Music #710307. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.1107663). The perfect addition to your fall & Thanksgiving repertoire or concerts! This traditional autumn song has been adapted and arranged for Unison elementary choir using 4 of the 5 original stanzas from the poem by George Cooper. The pretty original melody (by Margaret P. Osgood) has been arranged with call and response sections, simple echoes, a new bridge melody has been added in E minor, and a final ostinato section (with an optional harmony echo part) ends the piece. The song is set in an accessible key for young voices (B3-D4) and the piano part supports adds interest in the unison sections. Approximate performance time 2 minutes.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781374 Composed by Joanna Mills. Children,Contemporary,Folk,Holiday,Instructional. Octavo. 9 pages. Joanna Mills Music #5200903. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781374). This fun and upbeat song teaches the colours of the rainbow by listing many red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet items found in nature! A syncopated beat, a catchy chorus with echoes, an interesting bridge, and a call-and-response format will make this song a favourite with young students and audiences alike! Perfect for spring concerts, Thanksgiving, or any time of year! Arranged for 2-part unison choir (with an easy echo harmony in the chorus), The World is a Rainbow is set in an accessible key for young voices (Part 1: C4-D5 Part 2: C4-C5), and the piano accompaniment includes melody throughout to keep young singers on track. (Rehearsal/Accompaniment track also available on SMP: item# S0.707785) Approximate performance time is 3:00. Bonus lyric sheet included! (Also available for 2-Part Choir!)Joanna Mills was the Gospel Choir Director at Roncesvalles United Church in Toronto, Canada for 20 years, and has been writing and arranging choral music for 15 years. Her compositions and arrangements are performed regularly by her own choir and others around the world and have won awards in songwriting competitions. She also teaches musical theatre, voice and piano.

Choral Choir,Choral (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.1145885 By Joanna Mills. By Joanna Mills. Arranged by Joanna Mills. Children,Christmas,Contemporary,Folk,Holiday. 8 pages. Joanna Mills Music #746093. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.1145885). This lovely song celebrates the beautiful cardinal who brings us cheer in the coldest parts of winter. Exploring major and minor keys, this unison choir arrangement is pitched in an accessible key for young singers (B4 - C#5) and features unison, call and response, and an optional very easy descant harmony at the finale. The piano accompaniment supports young singers, but also adds beauty and mood. Related themes include: winter, spring, nature, birds, migration, happiness, joy, and the seasons. Approximate performance time 2:30.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781377 Composed by Joanna Mills. Broadway,Children,Christmas,Holiday,Musical/Show,Sacred. Octavo. 8 pages. Joanna Mills Music #5219231. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781377). This is one song from the complete children's musical Just in Time for Christmas - also available here.This fun, bluesy children's Christmas anthem is arranged for unison choir and is perfect for children's choirs-- use it in your Advent service, Christmas Pageant, or your Lessons & Carols service! It tells the story of Isaiah's prophecies about Jesus, and is pitched in an accessible key for most young voices. The simple blues melody is easy to learn, even for very young children, and the piano score supports young singers. Guitar chords included. Approximate performance time: 2:30. A piano accompaniment track is also available on SMP (S0.716025)Joanna Mills was the Gospel Choir Director at Roncesvalles United Church in Toronto, Canada for 20 years, and has been writing and arranging choral music for 15 years. Her compositions and arrangements are performed regularly by her own choir and others around the world and have won awards in songwriting competitions. She also teaches musical theatre, voice and piano.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781342 Composed by Joanna Mills. Broadway,Children,Christmas,Holiday,Musical/Show,Sacred. Octavo. 7 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4830695. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781342). This upbeat, original unison (or solo) Christmas song is perfect for children's or youth choirs-- use it in your Christmas Pageant, or your Lessons & Carols service! It tells the Christmas story in a bluesy, gospel style, and is pitched in an accessible key for most voices. The simple melody and bridge is easy to learn, even for very young children, plus it features an optional easy counterpoint near the end of the song. Approximate performance time: 1.51. (Also available for 2-part, SSA, SAB and SATB choirs!)This is one song from the complete children's musical That's How The Story Goes - also available here. S0.661113Joanna Mills was the Gospel Choir Director at Roncesvalles United Church in Toronto, Canada for 20 years, and has been writing and arranging choral music for 15 years. Her compositions and arrangements are performed regularly by her own choir and others around the world and have won awards in songwriting competitions. She also teaches musical theatre, voice and piano.

Choir,Piano,Voice - Digital Download SKU: A0.1069500 Composed by Joanna Mills. Arranged by Joanna Mills. Children,Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 1054. Joanna Mills Music #5306301. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.1069500). This heartwarming musical retells the Christmas Story through the eyes of the animals, and reminds us that even the humblest among us have important gifts to share! This mp3 contains 7 rehearsal unison sung track recordings for use with The Animal Alleluia:1. The Animal Alleluia2. Sing the News! (The Birds’ Carol)3. Follow Joseph (The Donkey’s Carol)4. The Cows’ Carol     5. Rejoice! Rejoice! (The Sheep’s Carol)6. The Ships of the Desert (The Camels’ Carol)7. The Animal Alleluia (Reprise)The Animal Alleluia Musical Package may be found here: S0.549673

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781355 Composed by Joanna Mills. Broadway,Children,Christmas,Holiday,Musical/Show,Sacred. Octavo. 74 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4887199. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781355). This charming, original musical pageant retells the Christmas Story through the eyes of the angels and reminds us to always trust in God. In That’s How the Story Goes, the archangels Michael and Raphael are hosting a heavenly campfire, and all the youngest angels want to hear the Christmas Story. Happy to oblige, the other archangels take turns telling their parts of the story. Gabriel tells of visiting Mary, Uriel tells of visiting Joseph, Sealtiel & Jehudiel tell of their visit to the shepherds, and Barachiel tells of visiting the three wise men in their dreams to warn them about King Herod. The musical features a simple script with minimal memorization which allows for maximum flexibility with age-range, cast size, and rehearsal time-- the longer, adapted scripture readings may be read from a book or binder. Each part of the story is followed by an original song sung by the entire cast. Costumes, sets, and props are also minimal, and there are no scene changes, which allow this show to be staged in any space, including traditional church sanctuaries. Approximate performance time 30 minutes

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781321 Composed by Traditional. Arranged by Joanna Mills. Broadway,Children,Christmas,Holiday,Musical/Show,Spiritual. Octavo. 8 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4364478. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781321). This lovely unison Christmas anthem (from the children's musical The Animal Alleluia) is perfect for children's choirs-- use it in your Christmas Pageant, or your Lessons & Carols service! It tells the story of the sheep who witness the star, hear the angels, and lead their shepherds to the stable where they give baby Jesus their wool to keep Him warm. The original lyrics are set to the traditional hymn Rejoice In The Lord Always and is pitched in an accessible key for most voices. The arrangement features a unison first and second verse and a 2 part round at the end. Approximate performance time: 2:08. (Also available for 2-part choirs)This product is one song from a complete musical called The Animal Alleluia which is also available for purchase here:

Choir,Piano - Digital Download SKU: A0.1069482 Composed by Joanna Mills. Children,Christian,Christmas,Sacred. Accompaniment. Duration 128. Joanna Mills Music #4849771. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.1069482). This lovely unison Christmas anthem (from the children's musical The Animal Alleluia) is perfect for children's choirs-- use it in your Christmas Pageant, or your Lessons & Carols service! It tells the story of the sheep who witness the star, hear the angels, and lead their shepherds to the stable where they give baby Jesus their wool to keep Him warm. The original lyrics are set to the traditional hymn Rejoice In The Lord Always and is pitched in an accessible key for most voices. The arrangement features a unison first and second verse and a 2 part round at the end. Approximate performance time: 2:08. Use this piano accompaniment for rehearsals or performances of the Unison choir arrangement of this song.This product is one song from a complete musical called The Animal Alleluia which is also available on Sheet Music Plus:(S0.549673)

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781286 Composed by James Pierpont. Arranged by Joanna Mills. Blues,Christmas,Holiday,Jazz,Rock. Octavo. 6 pages. Joanna Mills Music #3681161. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781286). Get your child or youth choir excited about that upcoming Holiday concert with this boogie-woogie version of the classic Jingle Bells! Set for unison choir in an accessible key, this will be a quick learn for your singers, and they'll love the surprising boogie-woogie touches as the songs progresses to the final big ending. A perfect last-minute program addition for more experienced choirs too! Approximate performance time 2:20. Range: Middle C to Treble C2018 Holiday Contest Entry.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781398 Composed by Joanna Mills. Children,Folk,Holiday,Patriotic,Standards. Octavo. 8 pages. Joanna Mills Music #6676395. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781398). This sweet and dreamy folk-style song evokes nostalgic summer memories of long hot days spent playing in a country creek. Arranged for Unison choir, it is set in an accessible key for children. Perfect for spring concerts or summer choir camps. Piano accompaniment and chords provided.

Choral Choir (Unison) - Level 1 - Digital Download SKU: A0.781317 Composed by Joanna Mills. Broadway,Children,Christmas,Holiday,Musical/Show,Sacred. Octavo. 6 pages. Joanna Mills Music #4347395. Published by Joanna Mills Music (A0.781317). This lovely unison choir (or vocal solo) Christmas anthem (from the children's musical The Animal Alleluia) is perfect for use in your Christmas Pageant, or your Lessons & Carols service. It tells the story of Gabriel's visit to Mary from the perspective of the birds outside her window who are the only witnesses to the auspicious meeting. The accessible range makes it perfect for all ages. Approx performance time is 2:35. (Also available for 2-part choir).This product is one song from a complete musical called The Animal Alleluia which is also available on Sheet Music Plus: