Chor Part-Learning

We loved this song from the minute we heard it. Inspired by a Jamaican folk song, this humorous calypso number tells the story of an inept but pretty 'chiquita.' (She not good at cooking, she can't bo...

It's Sally's follow-up to her successful 'Reindeer Rap. ' This time it's the elves turn to rap, complaining that 'SANTA'S JOB IS A SNAP. ' The SoundTrax cassette will bring down the house. For any siz...

Would you believe a song in which the entire lyric is made up of 24 rock and roll song titles from the 50's and 60's?? Only Jay Althouse could have written this one. Opens with a brief speech choir se...

Remember those juke-box days of the 1950's? They're back with this slow-rockin' Christmas number from Irv Rothenberg. The mixed-voice editions feature the men on a typical 'bass' line. (Note: the 3-pa...

A unique arrangement of one of the all-time great friendship songs. . . unique because it can be performed with a swing beat OR with even eighth notes. The straightforward treatment means it's easy-to...

Don Besig and Nancy Price combine Swing Low, Sweet Chariot with two new, original melodies to create one of the best partner songs we've heard in years. Great for choirs of any age. The accompaniment...

Another jolly, holiday winner from Stephen Lawrence. Lots of 'ho-ho's,' 'ding-dong's' and 'jing-a-ling's' set the Christmas spirit. May be used as a concert opener. The SoundTrax captures the Yuletide...

Pure excitement. Lots of repetition of the chorus makes Glorificamus Te easy to learn. It's a must for your 3-part mixed choirs. Limited vocal ranges, yet every part gets the melody. Brass and timpani...

Another vibrant, yet carefully arranged Spiritual from Patsy Ford Simms. Easy-to-read open score for young singers. This arrangement builds to the end with melodic and rhythmic excitement. Don't miss...

Use this light, lazy swing arrangement with your concert, swing, or vocal jazz choirs. It's quickly learned and is ideal for teaching swing style. This pop classic arrangement sparkles and so will you...

It's fun, it's easy, and your audience will love it-because they get to sing along! It's a clever partner song that actually instructs the audience when to sing the 'fa-la-la's. ' It's Deck the Hall f...

A driving, supportive piano part makes this a great choice for 2 and 3-part choirs. Easy to learn, yet exciting to sing. The text mixes the Latin phrase 'Jubilate Deo' with a fresh, new English lyric....

This could be the 'theme' of your next Christmas concert. 'Gettin' ready for snow, gettin' ready for presents. come on and let's go!' It's rockin' and it's fun. The choral writing is full-sounding and...

Don Besig and Nancy Price have done it again! It's a partner song with one of Irving Berlin's all-time favorites: 'I Love a Piano'. Don and Nancy's clever text fits perfectly with their bouncy new mel...

This partner song combines 'America, the Beautiful' with a new melody set to the text of 'Pledge of Allegiance.' It's an all-American combination. Give a special listen to the SoundTrax, which feature...

A superb choral arrangement of a classic spiritual. This work opens with a choral fanfare-like section and progresses through several swinging sections to a climactic finish. This is Mark Hayes at his...

Here's another fine 2-part work from Mary Donnelly and George Strid. The melody of this 'walking tempo' Christmas piece is based on the Mixolydian mode (flat 7th). There's some vocal independence but...

Sally Albrecht has done it again with this catchy, rhythmically rocking (and we don't mean 'rock n' roll') Christmas spiritual. The question/answer aspect of the text makes it easy to learn: one part...

This useful medley combines four rousing patriotic numbers (I'm A Yankee Doodle Dandy, America, and America The Beautiful, and Battle Hymn Of The Republic) into one glorious choral work. The optional...

Gospel train is comin', so get on board for a delightful musical ride with this fun-to-sing number from Don Besig and Nancy Price. Two traditional spirituals, Get On Board, Little Children and This Tr...

Take a special look at this great American pop song standard arranged in an easy, light swing style. Features logical voice leading and a full-choral sound, both Jay Althouse trademarks. Opens with an...