SKU: AX.00-PC-0016225_PC1

UPC: 038081465159.

Written by Peter Townshend, guitarist and back-up vocalist for The Who, who are still performing this classic driving rock tune on every concert! From the 1965 album of the same name, this song has been recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine in eleventh place on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Good for many more generations, be sure to program this solidly scored classic tune on your next concert. (2:30).

SKU: AX.00-PC-0001513_PC2

UPC: 038081320908.

This cherished Gershwin melody from Porgy and Bess is a certain audience and band pleaser. The accompaniment is playable by less-experienced ensembles, and what a wonderful way to feature a male or female vocalist. Optional parts for solo trumpet or solo alto saxophone are also available, so you can be creative with featuring a variety of soloists. Musical through-and-through! (2:46).

SKU: AX.00-PC-0016225_PC2

UPC: 038081465159.

Written by Peter Townshend, guitarist and back-up vocalist for The Who, who are still performing this classic driving rock tune on every concert! From the 1965 album of the same name, this song has been recognized by Rolling Stone Magazine in eleventh place on their list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. Good for many more generations, be sure to program this solidly scored classic tune on your next concert. (2:30).

SKU: A0.799640

Caffeinated Dreams is a humorous piece that pokes fun at high-dollar coffee by depicting a figurative monkey that is constantly trying to steal your latte. Anyone who has had the need for a nice warm caramel latte on a cold day (or any day) will enjoy this composition. Caffeine addicted people everywhere understand how difficult it is to get that monkey off your back... The one that's always telling you to cut back on your coffee habit. Watch out, or he'll steal your latte too!

Caffeinated Dreams was inspired by the large number of coffee shops in Omaha, Nebraska, specifically one called Caffeine Dreams. If you are ever in the area, you should check it out. Also of note, there are small humorous illustrations throughout the score and parts to help inspire the performers. Perhaps you could attempt to get a local establishment to let you sing this piece for acup of java. I would.

Humorous - You and your audience will love this piece!

SATB/Solo Monkey with Conga, Bass Drum, Claves, Sand Block

**Please note the MIDI audio sample does not reproduce any of the choir's non-singing vocalizations, of which there are many. Additionally, no monkey could be reached in time to make this recording, so that too is omitted. That being said, I think you will still very much enjoy this piece!

Premiere: University of Nebraska at Omaha - University Chorus

Difficulty: Moderate - A great piece for just about any choir...but especially for those old enough to drink a lot of coffee.

Approx. 2 minutes and 30 seconds in length

To learn more about the composer, please visit https://www.dmgardner.com

SKU: A0.809841

A classic hymn of the Christian faith by Joseph H. Gilmore (lyrics) and William B. Bradbury (music) arranged here for two tenors, baritone, and bass with accompaniment.  The 1st tenor part is relatively high, so an alto part is included if needed.  Although conceived as a vocal quartet it could also be performed by a choir.  Similarly, a quintet or string orchestra can play the strings parts.  The double bass part could also be played on electric bass if needed.  As in all my arrangements, the drum part is a suggested pattern to be improvised on by the percussionist.

SKU: A0.561597

EBENEZER is a one-act musical based on A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The music is a blend of hip-hop and traditional Christmas carols. The adaptation is suitable for performance by adults or teens alike. Four of the lead roles take on the greatest musical challenge with their rap numbers, but the choir parts are more generally accessible as they are based on familiar carols, making the musical appropriate for colleges, high schools, middle schools, church groups, and community theatre groups.

This libretto contains the full play script and vocal sheet music.  Purchase of this libretto kit entitles the purchaser to reproduce the appropriate number of copies for the cast and crew of the production.  Please note that royalties must also be paid for each performance (visit https://www.SamuelStokesMusic.com for royalty information).  The musical is scored for 2-part choir and rap soloists with MP3 accompaniment tracks (available separately). If desired, the musical can also be performed with unison choir singing the melody only. There is the also the optional opportunity for two violins to perform onstage and for a percussionist to play the chimes offstage (MP3 tracks are also available for these underscoring cues).

The musical demo available on this page is an excerpt from the number Jacob Marley - O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, in which Ebenezer Scrooge's former partner returns from the dead to warn him that he must change his ways or suffer the fate of eternally roaming the earth in chains. There is also a teaser video of this musical number at: https://youtu.be/4nPryAZUnDY

Note on printing: this libretto has been formatted with pages intentionally left blank, so that it can be printed properly on the front and back of the paper. Also, there are one-inch margins on the left and right for ease of binding into folders or binders.

SKU: AX.00-PC-0017391_PC2

UPC: 038081515694.

From the blockbuster movie franchise, it's always time to bust some ghosts at Halloween or any time of the year. Utilizing introductory accidentals, a dal segno with a coda, and the flexibility required to play and perform the vocals, there's plenty of teaching in this infectious tune. The familiarity of this tune is a quick fit for every beginning band and the vocals punctuate the energy. Who ya gonna call? (2:00).

SKU: AX.00-PC-0017391_PC3

UPC: 038081515694.

From the blockbuster movie franchise, it's always time to bust some ghosts at Halloween or any time of the year. Utilizing introductory accidentals, a dal segno with a coda, and the flexibility required to play and perform the vocals, there's plenty of teaching in this infectious tune. The familiarity of this tune is a quick fit for every beginning band and the vocals punctuate the energy. Who ya gonna call? (2:00).

SKU: AX.00-PC-0017391_PC1

UPC: 038081515694.

From the blockbuster movie franchise, it's always time to bust some ghosts at Halloween or any time of the year. Utilizing introductory accidentals, a dal segno with a coda, and the flexibility required to play and perform the vocals, there's plenty of teaching in this infectious tune. The familiarity of this tune is a quick fit for every beginning band and the vocals punctuate the energy. Who ya gonna call? (2:00).