This moving ballad by Marti Lantz and Lois Brownsey sings of Ellis Island emigrants longing for a new life and the door to freedom that is “welcoming people from every land.” “My Country 'Tis of Thee” isintroduced within the piece and then partnered with the original melody. This choral is a fresh choice for your patriotic programming.
Kirk Franklin Choral Series-Lois Brownsey and Marti Lantz have captured the spirit of Native American music and made it accessible to children without losing the poetry and emotion traditional to this genre. “Two Native American Songs” may beused separately or together for performance. “Cherokee Lullaby” incorporates a traditional Indian lullaby with a warm and moving orig…
Here is a fresh choral for the Festival of Lights. Lois Brownsey and Marti Lantz have teamed up once again to produce an original song for Hanukkah. Starting slowly and dramatically Hanukkah Dedication quickly moves into alively dance-like refrain. The text touches on both the historical and spiritual significance of the Hanukkah celebration. The melody and accompaniment have a folk quality. Add…
Familiarize your students with the works of Beethoven by teaching this choral that includes three of his most familiar melodies “Ode to Joy ” “Moonlight Sonata ” and “Beethoven's Fifth.” MartiLunn Lantz and Lois Brownsey have set original lyrics to the melodies. Parts for two violins or flutes are included within the choral. novel poignant and a real showstop…
Familiarize your students with the works of Beethoven by teaching this choral that includes three of his most familiar melodies “Ode to Joy ” “Moonlight Sonata ” and “Beethoven's Fifth.” MartiLunn Lantz and Lois Brownsey have set original lyrics to the melodies. Parts for two violins or flutes are included within the choral. novel poignant and a real showstop…
African Christmas Greeting-The Swahili text for ?Merry Christmas to you? is delightful in this African setting with creative harmonies rhythms and percussion. A strong pulse is established from the beginning with the bass and left hand of thepiano accompaniment moving the music and text to an energetic and full ending. A pronunciation guide and a suggested drum part are included within the chor…
An imaginative mix of vocals and rap along with the Pachelbel Canon ?Sing World Peace? introduces a musical theme about peace followed by a rap about getting along with others. The contrast of contemporary andclassical styles will surprise and delight audiences. A truly unique piece for upper elementary or junior high choirs.
This gospel-styled choral is packed with energy and fun tapping into familiar phrases from carols we all know and love. An upbeat selection that will bring the familiar in sound and text to your holiday or Christmas concert.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:39.
A Swedish Winter Song-This song's arrangement is based on the classic Swedish custom of Saint Lucy. With the chorus section lyrics in Swedish this version combines original lyrics and music with the traditional.Sankta Luciais a solidmulticultural addition to your holiday concert with unique teaching opportunities for your classroom and rehearsal. Available separately: 3-part mixed 2-part PianoT…
A Swedish Winter Song-This song's arrangement is based on the classic Swedish custom of Saint Lucy. With the chorus section lyrics in Swedish this version combines original lyrics and music with the traditional Sankta Lucia. A solidmulticultural addition to your holiday concert with unique teaching opportunities for your classroom and rehearsal. Available separately: 3-part mixed 2-part PianoTr…
Elves Work Out! is a humorous look at all of the harried preparation that goes into Santa's big night. Text and music beg for simple choreography and costumes. The disco beat will have everybody moving. This is a show-stealing must for your elementary choir.
Light the Menorah! Dance the Horah! Spin the dreidel! A celebration of Hanukkah is achieved with the performance of this new choral! Bouncing and festive it will be a wonderful treat for your concert!
