In taking a scholarly approach to the question that still can't seem to be answered with confidence after thousands of years the venerable Dr. Isaacson shows his playful side with a setting of a lyric by Marcia Hain Engle. A cute little ditty with a formidable accompaniment for a smile at any holiday concert. Listen for subtle quotes of your favorite Chanukah (Hannuka? Chanukka?) tunes throughout…
An all-English setting of the stirring Yiddish-culture ballad. In a little cottage by the fire sits a young mother rocking her baby boy... From the brand-new Michael Isaacson Folk Series for Choir! For SAT and keyboard.
Part of the Michael Isaacson Folk Series for Choir. A murder for love a tale of intrigue and a remorseful (a cappella) confession! An unusual and spicy addition to any concert program. In Ladino (Judeo-Spanish).
Part of the Michael Isaacson Folk Series for Choir. Go search for another's love; go break another's heart. A beautiful Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) romance. For SSA Keyboard and Flute.
Let the Gates of Your Love Be Opened-Part of the Michael Isaacson Folk Series for Choir. A new arrangement of a traditional 12th century Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) romance. For TB Keyboard and Percussion.
Jewish Music for Weddings-We are pleased to present the most comprehensive collection of Jewish vocal wedding music! This songbook features five complete wedding services 29 vocal settings (mostly from the Song of Solomon) by such esteemed composers as Ben Steinberg Debbie Friedman Bonia Shur Michael Isaacson and Max Janowski and many folk songs of Jewish wedding traditions from around the wo…
I'd Give My Life to Drink Raki-Part of the Michael Isaacson Folk Series for Choir. A joyous drinking song from the Ladino (Judeo-Spanish language) tradition!
Chanukah song. A rousing gospel-style piece which teases the traditional Maoz Tsur melody. The Westminster Conservatory Youth Chorale Jewish Music Series. For SATB solo and keyboard.