2003-2004 MUSIC DISPATCH
All the Ingredients for a Successful Musical Experience...
This catalog is organized by sections of related materials, divided into recommended grade levels. As you browse through this catalog, we know you’ll find that special book you’ve been searching for, or the musical that’s perfect for your kids this year. Here at Music Dispatch, we work daily developing educational, fun-filled activities and ideas to make your job easier. We wish you the best in 2003-2004!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Music Express
4 Song Collections
15 Song Kits
18 Music Theatre for Young Performers
21 Musicals/Revues
30 Pop Medleys
33 Music for the Holidays 33 Musicals 39 Medleys 40 Song Collections
41 Classroom Resources 42 Games & Activities 45 General Music 48 Sight Singing 50 Orff Materials 51 Kodály Materials 52 Guitar/Recorder 54 Choreography and Staging
55 Index 56 Order Form
All the Resources for a Successful Musical Experience! Grades K-6 MUSIC EXPRESS
John Jacobson's
The Music Resource for Growing Minds
VOLUME 3 • 2002-2003 • For a complete description of each issue’s contents, consult the website: www.musicexpressmagazine.com • Available only while supplies last through June 15, 2004.
YOUR STAR SPANGLED SALUTE August/September 2002 Music Express Magazine Songs include: The Star Spangled Banner, The Music Bus, We Remember, Cantamos Americanos, Get Up and Dance, I Will Sing Hello, Look Who’s Here. Listening Activities: The Stars and Stripes Forever (Sousa), Variations on America (Ives). 09970399 Complete Pak ...... $35.00 09970405 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 09970406 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00
AMERICAN MUSIC – AMERICAN DREAM October/November 2002 Music Express Magazine Songs include: Simple Gifts, We Live the Dream/Dona Nobis Pacem, "I can’t believe I get this My Halloween B!A!G!, Guantanamera, My Friend Tom, Boo!, The many ideas in one resource!" Winding Trail. Listening Activities: Fanfare for the Common Man (Copland), Appalachian Spring (Copland). 09970400 Complete Pak ...... $45.00 "My students and I love the songs and 09970407 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 listening activities." 09970408 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00 JINGLE BELL JAMMIN’ – Discover this great resource for music and activities to spark CELEBRATING WINTER HOLIDAYS your creativity and inspire your students. Each issue of the December 2002 Music Express Magazine magazine is themed and includes at least five contemporary or Songs include: Jingle Bell Jammin’, One More Candle, The Christmas traditional folk and multicultural songs, activities to get students Sock Rock, Las Posadas, Let’s Go Skating, Festival of Lights, This Little moving, listening, reading and creating, Orff and Recorder Light of Mine. Listening Activities: Chinese Dance and Russian features, assessment, full length lesson plans and much more! Dance from The Nutcracker Suite (Tchaikovsky). 09970401 Complete Pak ...... $45.00 Writers and contributors include John Jacobson, Roger 09970409 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 Emerson, Cristi Miller, Mac Huff, John Higgins, Emily Crocker, 09970410 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00 Cheryl Lavender, Wesley Ball, Brad Shank, Dr. Tim FEEL THE SPIRIT – Lautzenheiser, Rollo Dilworth, Sue Snyder, Loretta Norgon and CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY many more! January/February 2003 Music Express Magazine The complete pak includes: Songs include: A New Year’s Rap, Down by the Riverside, Imo Gal, • 64-page Teacher Magazine with lesson plans, articles, and The Valentine Boogie, Chasing Shadows, Skinnamarink. Listening Activities: The Music of Moses Hogan, Stompin’ at the Savoy features; CD with vocal/instrumental tracks and music (Hawkins). listening examples. 09970402 Complete Pak...... $45.00 • 30 Student Magazines (16-page, full-color – now printed on 09970411 Teacher Magazine & CD ...... $24.95 09970412 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00 heavier paper for durability in the classroom) Contents subject to change without notice.
2 Grades MUSIC EXPRESS K-6
LEPRECHAUNS & LINE DRIVES ’TIS THE SEASON ONCE AGAIN March/April 2003 Music Express Magazine December 2003 Music Express Magazine Songs include: Get America Singing, My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean, (Available 11-15-03) Sing On! Dance On!, Triple Play, Hop! Chirp! Moo! Oh, Happy Songs include: ’Tis the Season Once Again – Medley (arr. Anderson), Springtime Day!, The Birthday Drum, I Am a Little Seed. Listening S’vivon (arr. Higgins), Everybody Say Peace (Jacobson/ Higgins), Child Activities: Spring from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi), Casey at the Bat of God (arr. Crocker), Up On the Housetop partner song (Proto). Script: Get America Singing! (Jacobson/Billingsley), and more! 09970403 Complete Pak...... $45.00 09970851 Complete Pak...... $45.00 09970413 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 09970852 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 09970414 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00 09970853 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00
CANTAMOS AMERICANOS – A SALUTE TO GET ON BOARD, LITTLE CHILDREN THE MUSIC OF LATIN AMERICA! January/February 2004 Music Express Magazine May/June 2003 Music Express Magazine (Available 12-15-03) Songs include: It’s the Rhythm, Mi Caballo Blanco, Follow Your Dream, Songs include: Hitsville U.S.A. (Emerson), Unity (Jacobson/ Higgins), The Music Connection, Fun in the Sun, My Mom, Goodbye, My Friend. Get on Board, Little Children (arr. Dilworth), African music, and more! Listening Activities: Summer from The Four Seasons (Vivaldi), 09970854 Complete Pak...... $45.00 Nightclub 1960 from The History of the Tango (Piazzolla). Script: 09970855 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 Cantamos Americanos! A Salute to the Music of Latin America. 09970856 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00 09970404 Complete Pak...... $45.00 09970415 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 MY TOWN, MY WORLD 09970416 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00 March/April 2004 Music Express Magazine (Available 2-15-04) VOLUME 4 • 2003-2004 Songs include: House of Blues (Emerson), The Earth Is Ours • For a complete description of each issue’s contents, consult (Jacobson/Higgins), We Are All Irish Today (Miller), Asian music, and more! the website: www.musicexpressmagazine.com 09970857 Complete Pak...... $45.00 09970858 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 • Note release dates for each issue. 09970859 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00
MAKING MUSIC ALL DAY LONG DESTINATION AMERICA August/September 2003 Music Express May/June 2004 Music Express Magazine Magazine • (Available 7-15-03) (Available 4-15-04) Songs include: Destination America! (Emerson), It’s American as Songs include: All Aboard for Broadway (Emerson), We Shall Soar Rock & Roll (Emerson), Makin’ Music All Day Long (Huff/Jacobson), My Like Eagles (Jacobson/Huff), The Spirit of America – Medley (arr. Town – My Wor ld (Jacobson/Higgins) and more! Miller), Caribbean music, and more! 09970843 Complete Pak ...... $35.00 09970860 Complete Pak...... $45.00 09970845 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 09970861 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 09970847 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00 09970862 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00
COME TO THE HARVEST JAMBOREE October/November 2003 Music Express Magazine • (Available 9-15-03) Songs include: They Call It Country (Emerson), Come to the Harvest Jamboree (Huff/Jacobson), Share the Good Gifts (Jacobson/Higgins), Middle Eastern music, and more! 09970848 Complete Pak...... $45.00 09970849 Teacher Magazine & CD...... $24.95 09970850 Student 10-Pak...... $12.00
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3 Grades K-3 SONG COLLECTIONS
MUSIC ACROSS THE CURRICULUM! AROUND THE WORLD WITH ME THE ALLIGATOR PURSE By John Jacobson and By Lee Campbell-Towell Alan Billingsley From the creator of Cat Paws, here are 18 songs for children to sing, move, and play. VIDEO This collection comes complete with games, activities, and movement for each song in an easy-to-use format that is ideal for the music From Mexico and England, to Australia and classroom. Songs include: The Alligator Russia; from polka and waltz to a rumble in the jungle, kids can move Purse, S.O.S, See Ya Later Alligator, Hoop It to all corners of the globe with this hoppin’ collection of songs. These Up, Mashed Potatoes, and more! 12 original songs each focus on a different country, making this a cre- ative collection of multicultural material for developing motor skills 08740703 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $16.95 and motivation. Songs include: Around the World with Me, Let’s Go 08740705 CD (with vocals) ...... $16.95 to Mexico, Bloo the Kangaroo, English Air Guitars, The Uffda Uffda Polka, Bermuda Shorts, Jungle Party Tonight!, Rear Wheel Bumpers, AMIGOS and more! THAT’S A FRIEND! 09970125 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $16.95 By Lee Campbell-Towell 09970126 CD (with vocals)...... $19.95 From hoola hoops to handygrams, here are 14 09970127 Video...... $29.95 delightful original songs for K-3 “amigos”. Comes complete with reproducible song- CAT PAWS sheets, corresponding movement and addi- Songs for Moving and Playing tional activities for hours of fun ... all under one By Lee Campbell-Towell and cover! Songs include: Experanza, Kids Are Rockin’, Alphapals, Hiawatha, Amigos, Hoola Judy Smith Murray Hoop Hello, Ring Ring, and more! 09970074 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $16.95 VIDEO 09970075 CD (with vocals) ...... $24.95 For Grades K-4, these 20 fun, original songs AND NOW with corresponding movement and activities will make this versatile collection a hit with your students. Join Lee FOR SOMETHING and her students as they move and sing-along with each song. COMPLETELY DINOSAUR Songs include: Time to Move, Secret Agent, Walk the Lonesome By Teresa Jennings Trail, RB the Robot Man, Can’t Hoola, Cat Paws, Rhinos at Rest, Say Your Name and more. Let this collection bring dinosaurs to life in your classroom! The Teacher’s Handbook fea- 44223097 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $16.95 tures playable piano accompaniments, repro- 44223098 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95 ducible pages, along with complete lesson 08740420 Cat Paws Video ...... $29.95 plans. 18 songs including: Tyrannosaurus Rex, Fossils And Footprints, Brontosaurus Boogie, Oh Pterodactyl, and CHA CHA CHA many more! Songs for Moving and Playing 44201039 Teacher’s Handbook...... $19.95 By Lee Campbell-Towell Keep your classroom movin’ and jumpin’ to ANY TURKEY CAN TANGO the beat with this original collection of 8 songs Seasonal Songs by Lee Campbell-Towell. Each song concen- By Lee Campbell-Towell trates on a different gross motor skill and As a follow-up to “CAT PAWS,” here are 21 comes complete with reproducible song- more clever original songs that come com- sheets, and additional activities and games ... plete with corresponding movement and all under one cover! The separate CD features the full performance activities that may be used in music classes, of each song. It’s a great tool for learning while you’re having fun! physical education classes or the general Songs include: Are You Ready?, Cha Cha Cha, Good Friends, classroom. Songs include: Fact Not Fiction, Hodie, J.U.M.P., Like a Tree, Oatmeal Song, Time for Song. Dominoes, Copy Cat, Baroom padoomp Man, 09970136 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $14.95 Any Turkey Can Tango and more! 09970137 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95 08740129 Song Collection ...... $16.95 08740130 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95
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CONGA IN THE KITCHEN HOLIDAY HOP ’TIL Movement and Activity Songs YOU DROP By John Jacobson and Movement and Activity Songs Alan Billingsley By John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley VIDEO
From the creators of Hop ‘Til You Drop, here VIDEO are 12 more original songs by John and Alan. This collection is meant to help children raise their self esteem and Kids can move the whole year ‘round with this happy collection of awareness of the colorful world around them. movement and activity songs from John and Alan. These 12 original Songs include: Music All Over Me, Alphabet Dance, If You Can’t songs each focus on a different season holiday, giving a fantastic col- Boogie Woogie, My Grandma Was a Swinger, Sink or Swim, There’s lection of material for developing motor skills and motivation. a Train, On a Beautiful Day, Leapin’ Lizards, Do the Hula, Conga in Songs include: Boo to You Too, The Happy Birthday Twist, Surf’s the Kitchen, Dodging Raindrops, The Kung Fu Kick. Up!, Do the Macaroni, Happy Happenin’ Holiday Hullabaloo, A Great 08740585 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $14.95 Big Turkey Am I, The Easter Bunny Hop, March Madness, and more! 08740586 Cassette (with vocals) ...... $19.95 09970063 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $16.95 08740587 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95 09970064 Cassette (with vocals) ...... $19.95 09970060 Video...... $39.95 09970065 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95 09970128 Video...... $29.95 EARTHCHILD Songs, Movement and HOP ’TIL YOU DROP Activities that Celebrate the Movement and Activity Songs Environment By Lee Campbell-Towell By John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley Help make the world a better place for people to live, laugh and grow in. Here is a one-of-a- kind collection that offers earth-smart songs VIDEO and corresponding movement activities, nature projects for the classroom and community, literature links to Every teacher knows that “kids gotta move” classical poems of childhood and reproducible songsheets ... all and this happy collection of movement and activity songs for K-3 lets under one cover! For an added bonus, author Lee Campbell-Towell them do just that! Each of the 12 original songs focuses on a different of Cat Paws and Any Turkey Can Tango, has included story narration movement activity, and allows children to develop motor skills and beat that links the songs into a show that teaches environmental conser- awareness through an active whole-group approach. A suggested les- vation. The separate CD offers full performance and accompaniment son plan and action photos show you how to use each song. only tracks for use in the classroom and “on stage”. Songs include: Ants in My Pants, Hand Jive, March Around The Room, Songs include: NRG, Earthchild, Sticks and Stones, Veo, Wally the Twiddlin’ My Thumbs, The Caterpillar Song, Hop ’Til You Drop, The Waterdrop, Step by Step, Recycle with Michael, Aqua es Vida (Water Crocodile Smile, A Brand New Bike and more. Is Life), River Song, Find Joy. 08740374 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) ...... $17.95 09970249 Teacher’s Manual...... $14.95 08740446 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95 09970250 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 08740692 Video...... $34.95
A FALL FESTIVAL I LIKE BEIN’ ME A Seasonal Collection of Building Self Esteem Songs and Activities Through Music By Joyce Eilers and By Donna Amorosia and Gayla Smith Lori Weidemann Celebrate the new school year with this This delightful collection for Grades 2-5 lets delightful collection of songs and activities for your students build healthy self-esteem through K-3 which includes classroom art, drama, and a variety of songs, mini-plays and classroom movement activities, reproducible student projects. The collection comes complete with 6 song sheets, and optional narration. unison songs, movement suggestions, skits and classroom enrichment options and reproducible student pages! Songs include: Bein’ Me, Songs include: Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!, Autumn, I Want to Best Friends, Feelings Are OK, Choices, Your Special Light, Bein’the Be a Football Hero, Christopher Columbus, The Transylvania Two- Best I Can Be. Step, Veterans Day, We Give Thanks. 40225082 Teacher’s Handbook (w/reproducible songsheets) .$19.95 44223082 Teacher’s Handbook (w/reproducible songsheets) .$19.95 44223083 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $40.00
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INTERPLANETARY SING A SONG JAMMIN’ OF SEASONS A Kids-Eye View of the By Ruth Elaine Schram, Loonis Solar System McGlohon and Mary Kay Beall By Donna Amorosia and Sing a Song of Seasons features 6 children’s Lori Weidemann worship songs appropriate for all year long. The book comes with one-time permission to The stars, the planets, the moon, the sun – this photocopy music, lyrics and resources for a whole language collection of 7 songs for Grades budget-stretching, flexible answer to creative 2-4 comes complete with movement suggestions, key word lessons, activ- music for children’s choir! Songs include: Sing a Song of Seasons, ity sheets, and great classroom project suggestions. There is an optional We Worship the King with Thanks, Plant a Tiny Seed, and more! linking script, and it even comes with reproducible student pages. 08740994 Songbook (w/reproducible Singer pages) ...... $24.95 Songs include: The Planets!, The Milky Way Rap, Sun Power, Moon 08740995 ChoirTrax Cassette...... $45.00 Madness, Out of Sight Flight, Interplanetary Mail, The Earth Is 08740996 Preview Cassette (with vocals) ...... $12.95 Number One. 44223073 Teacher’s Handbook (w/reproducible songsheets) .$19.95 44223074 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 SOUNDS A LITTLE FISHY TO ME LET’S MAKE MUSIC! By Donna Amorosia and By Jessica Baron Turner and Lori Weidemann Ronny Susan Schiff This “aquatic” collection of 7 songs for K-3 comes complete with movement suggestions, art projects, Orff material, games, and even a linking script so you can put on a 15-minute mini-musical about the ocean! Songs include: Sounds a Little Fishy to Me, A Whopper of a Whale, Ollie Bring the diversity of our world to every class- the Octopus, And Now for the Star!, Shark!, and more! room through music with this book and record- 44223070 Teacher’s Handbook...... $19.95 ing for Grades K-3. The book introduces 10 multicultural musical 44223071 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 instruments and songs from around the world and includes step-by- step instructions for making each instrument from recycled and com- mon household materials. Activities, games, stories, and teaching A SPRING SONG notes complement each song. SING-ALONG 00815057 Book/CDPak ...... $19.95 Recycled Activity Songs PROPS IN A PAIL By Cheryl Lavender By Donna Amorosia Each song in this delightful collection of 16 Arranged by Alan Billingsley songs for K-6 features clever “springtime” and holiday lyrics set to well-known melodies. Round up a few bean bags, crepe paper Includes lesson plans, whole language con- streamers, hula hoops and paper plates, and cepts, reproducible lyric pages and move- you’ll have a handy bag of tricks for movin’ to ment, instruments, and games. Songs include: I am a Little Seed, the music. This creative collection of 8 original Creepy and Crawly and Great, Find the Easter Basket, We are Going songs and activities for Grades K-4 also on a Picnic, Mother Goose’s Earth Day Rap, and more! includes classroom enrichment activities, and 44223099 Song Collection ...... $19.95 reproducible student pages (vocal lines 44223101 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 only). Songs include: Rhythm Is Everywhere, Ribbon Dancing, Paper Plate Brigade, The Hula Twirl, The Bean Bag Pass, and more! 09970052 Song Collection (w/reproducible sheets)...... $24.95 TAG! YOU’RE IT 09970053 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00 Songs for Special Learners By Lee Campbell-Towell SIMPLE SONGS FOR “UP and AT EM” ... it’s time to move! This cre- ALL YEAR LONG ative collection of chants and songs offers an By Mary Kay Beall exciting avenue in facilitating movement through music for special learners. Develop 6 delightful worship songs for six special body awareness and gross-motor skills, build occasions ... Mother’s Day/Father’s Day, self esteem and encourage creativity! Songs Fourth of July, New Year’s, Christmas, Easter include: Tag! You’re It, Finger Friends, Manners Matter, Lion, Praise, and Thanksgiving! Perfect for choirs grades Attitudes, Jeans, Burgers and Books, Old Lady, Attem, This One’s Mine. K-4, these songs are easy to prepare. 09970173 Song Collection (w/reproducible singer pgs.)...... $14.95 09970174 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95 08743340 Director’s Manual (w/reproducible singer pgs.)...... $29.95 08743341 ChoirTrax CD...... $45.00 08743342 Preview CD (with vocals) ...... $14.95
6 Grades SONG COLLECTIONS 1-6
AMERICAN HISTORY CHOOSE YOUR IN SONG HOLIDAY PARTNER Arranged by By John Jacobson and Ruth De Cesare, Ph.D Alan Billingsley Celebrate America’s rich heritage through the his- Holiday harmony ... in a snap! From tory of settlers, their customs and traditions, and Thanksgiving through New Year’s, this songs that tell the stories of the past. There are delightful collection of partner songs provides songs for all grade levels and each song includes a host of harmonic fun for young singers. And enrichment activities and suggested reading lists what’s more, everything you need is under for other areas of the curriculum. Songs include: Cape Cod Chantey, one cover. You are sure to enjoy the fresh new originals by John and Drill Ye Tarriers Drill, Goober Peas, John Henry, and 19 more! Alan partnered with these holiday favorites: Jolly Old Saint 09970130 Song Collection...... $16.95 Nicholas, Silent Night, Up on the Housetop, Auld Lang Syne, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, We Gather Together, Joy to the World, AMERICANS ALL Hanukkah Oh Hanukkah, Deck the Hall, Away in a Manger. 09970382 Song Collection (w/reproducible singer pages) .....$19.95 By Cheryl Lavender 09970383 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00 Arranged by Alan Billingsley CHOOSE YOUR PARTNER A Collection of Partner Songs By John Jacobson and Salute the unique differences that have Alan Billingsley shaped America’s heritage and unite together Partner a fresh new original song with an old in musical celebration of customs, traditions and songs. This highly favorite ... add choreography by John adaptable 30-minute musical revue features 10 songs and dances Jacobson and you’ve got an exciting collec- from around the world. Songs include: Americans All, The Winding tion to introduce 2-part singing to your ele- Trail (Native American), Der Volkstanz (German), Siyahamba (South mentary students. Learn each tune separate- African), Zum Gali Gali (Israeli), The Kids of the U.S.A. and more! ly, then put them together for instant harmonic fun! 12 partners 09970211 Teacher’s Handbook (with reproducible sheets) ....$24.95 including: City Life (with “I Love the Mountains”), The Best Choir in 09970212 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00 the World, A Rainbow of Peace (with “De colores”), All I Do Is Work (with “I’ve Been Working on the Railroad”), Goodbye My Friends (with BE A FRIEND “Shalom Chaverim”), Fifty Stars (with “You’re a Grand Old Flag”), My The Story of African American Music America (with “America the Beautiful”) and more. By Leotha Stanley 09970207 Song Collection (with reproducible singer pgs.) ..$19.95 09970208 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $40.00
CREATION CELEBRATION
The rich history of African-American music comes to life through 8 Movement and Worship original songs and stories that trace the growth and development of Songs for Kids spirituals, blues, jazz, gospel and rap music in a way that will By John Jacobson strengthen any music curriculum. Songs include: Great Day, School and Alan Billingsley Blues, Brain Power, Friend Indeed, Be a Friend, Just Say No, We Shall Overcome, Attitude Adjustment. Here is a collection of 12 worship songs designed to get your children energized to 08740421 Book/Cassette Package ...... $24.95 jump, shout and sing! All songs are about FEATHERS, SCALES God’s marvelous creation and all the gifts in it. Presented in reproducible format, this budget-stretching resource is AND FURRY TAILS useful for Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, weekly choir, and A Kids-Eye View of warm-up songs, while the CD is a great energy-building tool and great Forest Animals for singing along. Perfect for grades 1-6. Songs include: Flying Like Birds, Swingin’ with the Sun and the Moon, Riding on the Wind, By Donna Amorosia Walking in the Kingdom, A Tiger in My Garden, Hey Can You Feel It? Arranged by Lori Weidemann Little Bugs, A Creation Celebration, Jumpin’ and A-Praisin’, The Water 7 original songs, movement suggestions and of Life, Positively Perfect Population of People, Children of God. an easy-to-learn rhyming narration link the 08743771 Song Collection (with reproducible lyric sheets) ..$19.95 songs into a 15-minute show. Includes reproducible student pages 08743772 Preview CD (with vocals) ...... $16.95 AND teacher enrichment section with ideas for art and creative writing projects, as well as games, worksheets and puzzles. Songs include: Feathers, Scales and Furry Tails, Food! Food!, Fish Know the Way, Hold Your Nose! Country Bear Hoedown and more. Order Today! 08740131 Teacher’s Handbook (w/reproducible sheets) ...... $19.95 08740132 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $40.00 1-800-637-2852 www.musicdispatch.com
7 Grades 1-6 SONG COLLECTIONS
FOLK SONGS, SINGING GET AMERICA SINGING... GAMES & PLAY PARTIES AGAIN! STRATEGIES FOR By Cristi Cary Miller TEACHING (SET A) It’s party time! This unique collection of beloved Lesson Ideas and Activities folk songs will supply hours of fun for your ele- for Meeting the Standards mentary music classroom. Each song provides By Loretta Mitchell Norgon an activity, game or dance that can easily be adapted to all learning situations. In addition A must for every music classroom, this inno- you will find simple Orff and instrumental vative teaching resource combines song accompaniment ideas, as well as easy-to-follow teaching suggestions. repertoire from the popular “Get America Singing...Again!” collections This collection provides 6 songs for your younger students, 6 for your with teaching strategies to meet the National Standards! Ready-to- older ones and reproducible songsheets for all! Songs include: Draw use ideas and activities incorporate “fun” with melody, scales, osti- a Bucket of Water, Old Doc Jones, Oh Susanna, I’ve Been Workin’ on natos, partner songs, music appreciation, harmony and composing the Railroad, Ridin’ in a Buggy, The Derby Ram, and more. while integrating essential repertoire into your everyday teaching. 09970463 Teacher Edition (with repro. singer pages)...... $19.95 This handy all-in-one format also includes a variety of reproducible 09970464 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00 student activity pages for an extra bonus! Highlighted Songs from Volume 1 of “Get America Singing...Again!” include: Battle Hymn FREEDOM IS COMING of the Republic, Do-Re-Mi, Frère Jacques, I’ve Been Working on the Railroad, Dona Nobis Pacem, Music Alone Shall Live, Take Me Out Songs of Protest and Praise to the Ball Game, The Star Spangled Banner, Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah, from South Africa This Little Light of Mine. Collected and Edited by 09970222 Teacher Edition (with repro. activity pages)...... $14.95 Anders Nyberg GET AMERICA SINGING… AGAIN! STRATEGIES FOR TEACHING (SET B) Experience the music & culture of South Africa with this collection of 15 authentic folk songs suitable for singers of Lesson Ideas and Activities all ages with voicing suggestions for unison to 4-part ensembles. Also for Meeting the Standards included are tips for movement and instrumental accompaniment. By Loretta Mitchell Norgon 08500021 Song Collection ...... $10.95 08501447 CD...... $12.95 By popular demand, here are more ready-to- use activities and teaching strategies for meeting the standards! Based on 10 selected songs from Volume 2 GET AMERICA of the popular “Get America Singing…Again” collections, this SINGING...AGAIN! resourceful teaching aid is packed with innovative ideas for integrat- Foreword by Pete Seeger ing essential song repertoire into your day-to-day teaching. Highlighted Songs from Volume 2: Camptown Races, Down in the Developed in association with MENC, and Valley, The Erie Canal, Follow the Drinkin’ Gourd, I Got Rhythm, Old other national music organizations, this col- MacDonald Had a Farm, Over the Rainbow, When the Saints Go lection of over 40 songs is designed to Marching In, Yankee Doodle, You’re a Grand Old Flag. encourage a revival of group singing in 09970417 Teacher Edition (with repro. activity pages) ...... $16.95 America. Songs include: Amazing Grace, America, Battle Hymn of the Republic, Danny Boy, God Bless America, This Land Is Your Land, and more! GOD BLESS AMERICA 09970015 Piano/Vocal/Guitar Edition...... $16.95 Patriotic and Inspirational 09970016 Singer's Edition...... $3.95 Songs for School 09970017 Singer's Edition 10-Pak ...... $34.95 and Community Show your American colors with this uplifting GET AMERICA SINGING ... collection of patriotic and inspirational music AGAIN (VOLUME 2) for young singers. The sale of each book Compiled by Will Schmid helps to support the relief efforts through the “God Bless America Foundation.” Songs Here is a companion edition with even more include: God Bless America, From a Distance, Battle Hymn of the songs that are fun to sing. Developed in asso- Republic, God Bless the U.S.A., The Star Spangled Banner, America ciation with MENC, ACDA and other national (My Country ’Tis of Thee), America the Beautiful, (I’m a) Yankee music organizations, this publication includes Doodle Dandy. over 40 songs which represent America’s vast 09970816 Book/CD Pak (CD with vocals) ...... $24.95 and varied musical heritage. Songs include: 09970817 Singer’s Edition 5-Pak ...... $17.95 Down in the Valley, The Erie Canal, Ev’ry Time I Feel the Spirit, Five 09970818 Accompaniment CD (instrumental tracks only)...... $49.95 Hundred Miles, I Love the Mountains, I’ve Got Peace Like a River, It’s a Small World, and more! 09970166 Piano/Conductor...... $19.95 09970167 Singer’s Edition...... $3.95 09970168 Singer’s Edition 10-Pak ...... $34.95
8 Grades SONG COLLECTIONS 1-6
JUMP FOR JOY NATIONAL ANTHEMS Movement and Praise FROM AROUND THE WORLD Songs for Kids By John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley This unique book contains the national VIDEO anthems from 56 countries with lyrics in the original language and with an English trans- Here’s a spirited collection of 12 original songs lation. Historical notes and a full color section that comes complete with movement sugges- showing each country’s flag are also included. tions, Bible stories and teaching tips. Use this collection for Sunday Anthems include those from: Austria, Australia, Finland, France, School music programs, Vacation Bible School, camps or worship. Germany, Great Britain, Jamaica, Japan, Mexico, South Africa and Songs include: Jump for Joy, Get on the Ark, The Goliath Drop, many more. Marching ’Round Jericho, The Heavenly Hand Jive and more. 00311633 Piano/Vocal/Guitar Songbook...... $17.95 08742046 Song Collection (w/reproducible songsheets) .....$16.95 09970022 Singer's Edition...... $3.95 08742047 CD (with vocals) ...... $19.95 09970023 Singer's Edition (10-Pak)...... $34.95 08742048 Video...... $29.95 PARTNERAMA LEAP OF FAITH AMERICANA By John Jacobson By Jill Gallina and Alan Billingsley Get ready to jump...jive...shout...sing...leap... Partner Songs are the best possible way to and learn! For Sunday School, special pro- introduce 2-Part singing to your elementary grams, Vacation Bible School, summer Bible students. This outstanding collection of camps, choir warm-ups, worship services... American folk songs includes Polly Wolly and more. 12 songs include: The Great Doodle, Camptown Races, The Crawdad Adventure, Leap of Faith, I’ve Got Joy, Day Hole, Cindy and others. 8 partner songs. Five, Drums of the Lord, Everybody Get Happy, and more! 41516049 Teacher’s Edition ...... $9.95 41516052 Student Edition (min.10)...... $1.95 08742763 Song Collection...... $19.95 41516067 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $20.00 08742764 CD (with vocals)...... $16.95
IT’S HALLOWEEN PARTNERS AROUND By Lois Skiera-Zucek THE WORLD and Gary Earl Edited by Ronny Schiff By John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley This “spirited” collection of 10 original songs, choreography and goolish project activities presents a variety of enjoyable ways to make Halloween safe and fun in your school and From Africa to Japan to down under in community this year. Songs include: Australia, your students will enjoy old favorites Skeleton Bones, Halloween Rock and Roll, Monster Eyes, Me and paired with new originals for instant harmonic fun! Songs include: My Mummy, Monster Halloween, and more! Yankee Doodle Boy, Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ral, Funiculi Funicula, 09970181 Teacher’s Handbook (with reproducible pgs.) .....$19.95 Cielito Lindo, Zum Gali Gali, and 7 more! 09970182 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00 09970251 Song Collection (w/reproducible pgs.) ...... $19.95 09970252 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $40.00 MOANS, GROANS, AND SKELETON BONES PENTATONIC PARTNERS By Cheryl Lavender By Cristi Cary Miller You’ll shudder…You’ll shake…with this won- Based on the 5-tone pentatonic scale, here is derful collection of 24 “pumpkin carols” for a creative collection of folksong “partners” for Grades K-6. Each song features clever new voice and piano arranged by music specialist, Halloween lyrics set to well-known familiar Cristi Cary Miller. These crafty arrangements melodies! Includes: Moans, Groans, and incorporate simple Orff accompaniments and Skeleton Bones, A Hootin’ Howlin’ Halloween, vocal ostinatos for instant harmonic fun! 27 The More We Howl Together, I’m A Little songs including: Great Mornin’, Good Goblin, On October 31st, The Goblin Band among others. News, This Train, Ezekiel Saw the Wheel, 44223063 Songbook (includes reproducible pages) ...... $19.95 Wade in the Water, Wayfarin’ Stranger, Cape Cod Chantey, Cedar 44223064 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 Swamp, Crawdad Hole and many more! 09970253 Song Collection (w/reproducible pgs.)...... $19.95
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PERCUSSION COOKBOOK SING FOR AMERICA! Step-by-Step Recipes By Larry Mayfield By Tom Anderson and This sparkling collection of 10 patriotic songs is Alan Billingsley arranged for young singers in contemporary Cook up ‘spicy’ percussion grooves with the styles that kids will love! Sing them individually or musical ‘ingredients’ right on your shelf! Easy- group them into a “Patriotic Tribute” for a fun- to-follow recipes for Latin, Reggae, Rock and filled program of American spirit! Songs include: Swing accompaniments are presented in a My Country ‘Tis of Thee, America the Beautiful, ‘lighter’ version for younger performers and America!, Marine’s Hymn, Let’s Keep America ‘full-bodied’ for the more advanced. Start with 2 instruments and keep Great!, The Star-Spangled Banner, and more! adding instruments to taste! This all-in-one Book/CD Pak provides 08740391 Song Collection ...... $19.95 everything you need, including fresh, new piano/vocal arrangements 08740393 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $30.00 of 8 favorite songs including: Michael Row the Boat Ashore, This Little Light of Mine, Hey Ho! Nobody Home and more! SONGS FOR ALL 09970384 Book/CD Pak (with reproducible singer pages).....$29.95 REASONS For Voices, Piano RHYTHMS, ROUNDS AND and Orff Instruments JOYFUL SOUNDS By Mary Donnelly and Creative Anthems George L.O. Strid and Resources for Children’s Choir Honor special times across the calendar with this entertaining collection of 12 songs for By Cristi Cary Miller birthdays, Veterans’ Day, Presidents’ Day, Arbor Day and more! and Kathlyn Reynolds There are 4 songs for each grade level (K-2, 3-4, 5-6) ... perfect for classroom or performance. Songs include: Hanukkah, Song for a It’s children’s choir rehearsal time....AGAIN! Rainy Day, The Birthday Song, Martin Luther King, Plant a Tree, The Here is a budget-stretching, creative answer to filling a variety of Reindeer Hop, Thank You Mr. President, Veterans’ Day, Happy needs for a multitude of rehearsals and performances. Packed with Kwanzaa!, Talkin’ Turkey and more! creative activities, tips, 5 anthems (for all seasons), warm-ups and 09970371 Teacher Edition (with reproducible singer pages)..$14.95 rounds, this is a collection you’ll use time and again, all year long. 08742623 Director’s Manual...... $29.95 08742624 ChoirTrax CD...... $45.00 SONGS FOR ALL 08742625 Preview CD (with vocals)...... $15.95 SEASONS For Voices, Piano John Jacobson’s and Orff Instruments SILLY SONGS & SING- By Mary Donnelly and ALONGS FOR CHRISTMAS George L.O. Strid New Lyrics to Old Favorites For seasonal fun throughout the year, here is By John Jacobson a wonderful collection of 12 songs and games for use in the classroom or develop into an entertaining program. and Alan Billingsley There are three songs for each season of the year and one for each Spread holiday cheer throughout your school grade level (K-2, 3-4, 5-6). Songs include: What Will You Be?, and community with this delightfully whacky Autumn Leaves Are Falling, Ten Little Soldiers, Sing a Joyous Noel, collection of 12 holiday songs set to new lyrics. Perfect for classroom Santa Claus Is on His Way, I’m So Happy That Spring Is Here, Mr. or stage, these imaginative parodies can be sung individually or Sun Shine Down on Me, and more! combined with the clever rhyming script for a handy holiday perform- 09970134 Song Collection (w/reproducible pages)...... $14.95 ance. Includes piano/vocal arrangements, choreography suggestions and reproducible lyric sheets. A separate ShowTrax CD includes SONGS FROM each song with vocals and instrumental tracks for portability and sing- READING RAINBOW along fun. Songs include: Old Saint Nick He Had a Sleigh, Oh Where Have You Been Mister Claus?, Over the Freeway and to the By Steve Horelick, Mall, O Christmas Tree, Food Food Food, Good Old Santa, He’ll Be Dennis Kleinman & Janet Weir Comin’ from the North Pole, We’re Gonna Go on a Sleigh Ride, The This delightful collection of 8 original songs Snowman on the Lawn, S!A!N!T!A!, Mine Eyes Have Seen the from the popular PBS program Reading Presents, Take Me Out in a Snowstorm. Rainbow will motivate, educate and inspire! 09970440 Teacher Edition (with repro. lyric sheets) ...... $19.95 Songs include: Reading Rainbow, Reach for 09970441 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00 Your Dreams, Ancient Places Sacred Lands, Living in America, Puddle Hopping, With the Whales and more. 09970155 Song Collection (w/reproducible pgs.)...... $19.95 09970156 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00
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SONGS OF THE TALES OF TEMPLES RAINBOW CHILDREN AND TOMBS South African Songs and Games A Kids-Eye View of By Cheryl Lavender Ancient Egypt By Donna Amorosia Arranged by Lori Weidemann
Experience the music, history and culture of South Africa with this exciting collection of authentic folk songs, games and activities. Explore all the mystery and magic of ancient Egypt with this innovative Complete with teaching and performance suggestions, instrumental song collection for Grades 2-5. It comes complete with 6 original songs, accompaniments, and movement patterns. In addition, this collection movement and costume ideas, and a short rhyming script ideal for pre- includes the historical background of the music and culture. Songs senting a 15-minute program. The Teacher PLUS enrichment activities include: Impuku Nekati, Ra Sila Mielie, Thula Thu’, Mangwani include math, science, art and writing projects, etc. and it comes with Mpulele, Singabahambayo, Siyahamba, Jikel’ Emaweni, N’kosi reproducible student pages! Songs Include: Temples and Tombs, Down Sikelel’ I Afrika. by the Banks, Pharaoh... Our Man!, The Pyramids, King Tut Rap, The 09970123 Song Collection...... $14.95 Mummy Rock. 09970124 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $24.95 44223102 Teacher’s Handbook (Includes Reproducible Student Pages)...... $19.95 44223103 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $40.00 SPREAD MY WINGS By Leotha A. Stanley THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND From the author of “Be a Friend: The Story of A Collection of African American Music,” comes this collec- Woody Guthrie Songs tion of songs filled with positive messages of Arranged by Alan Billingsley encouragement, kindness and sharing for our young people. Songs include: Spread My Rediscover the home-spun character and the Wings, Swing Low Sweet Chariot, More of Me, legendary folk music of Woody Guthrie in this Be a Friend, Working Together, Ready Set one-of-a-kind collection of 8 of Woody’s songs Read, Green Light, I Appreciate You, Outerspace Blues. for kids. His unique humor and wit are evident 08741570 Song Collection with Cassette...... $15.95 in the fun-to-sing lyrics, and the rolling melodies will bring smiles and giggles to singer and listener alike. Songs STRAIGHT FROM include: This Land Is Your Land, Howdi Do, Riding in My Car, Jig THE HEART Along Home, Mail Myself to You, Bling-Blang, All Work Together, So Long It’s Been Good to Know Yuh. By Donna Amorosia 09970289 Book/CD Pak (CD with vocals)...... $19.95 Arranged by Alan Billingsley 09970290 Singer’s Edition 5-Pak ...... $15.00 09970291 Accompaniment CD (instrumental tracks only)...... $45.00 The 6 original songs and skits in this song collection for Grades 3-5 make a great moti- WALKING IN THE LIGHT vational program for parent organizations, school assemblies, conflict resolution, and OF FREEDOM outreach programs. Songs include: This A Resource Series Celebrating World, Break Down the Walls, Spread Some Sunshine, If There’s a African-American History Problem, Try to Imagine, Straight from the Heart. Arranged by 08740189 Teacher’s Handbook (w/reproducible sheets) ...... $19.95 René Boyer-Alexander 08740190 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $45.00
SWINGIN’ SPIRITUALS FOR KIDS The history and spirit of the enslaved African remain alive in the Arranged by Loonis McGlohon songs and storytelling that have been passed down through word of mouth for generations. The music of the spiritual song, plantation Tune your children’s hearts to sing a new song songs and folklore, children’s songs and games, blues, jazz, gospel with the fresh new sound of these favorite spir- and freedom songs is the key to unlocking true understanding of ituals. Perfect for younger children’s choirs, the African-American culture and the role it has played in the history of songs can be performed any time during the America. Includes a chronological history of songs, speech and church year. 6 Songs including: I’m Gonna rhythmic activities, stories and commentaries that have been Sing When the Spirit Says Sing, Lord, I Want to designed to appeal to people of all ages. Songs arranged for voices Be a Christian, Go Tell It on the Mountain, and more! and piano. 08741851 Director’s Manual (w/reproducible singer pages)...$24.95 09970389 Volume One - Spirituals ...... $14.95 08741855 ChoirTrax CD ...... $45.00 09970390 Volume Two - Plantation Songs...... $14.95 09970391 Volume Three - Children’s Songs ...... $14.95 Order Today! 1-800-637-2852 • www.musicdispatch.com 11 Grades 1-6 SONG COLLECTIONS
WE’RE ALL AMERICANS 4 new collections from: By David Grover and TRANSCONTINENTAL MUSIC The Big Bear Band The world’s leading publisher of VIDEO Jewish music since 1938
Celebrate diversity and harmony with this THE COMPLETE JEWISH inspiring collection of 9 songs by accom- SONGBOOK FOR plished singer/songwriter and educator David CHILDREN: MANGINOT Grover, based on a special concert that brought together three groups of children from very different back- Stephen Richards, ed. grounds. Songs include: Connection, The Golden Rule, Do Your Look no further than this collection of over Best, It Doesn't Take Much to Make You Happy, The Work Song, I Like 200 Jewish children's songs for various times the Flowers, He May Be Slow, We're All Americans, and more! of the year, including Songs of Israel, Songs 09970278 Book/CD Pak (CD w/instrumental tracks only) ...... $34.95 to Grow Up With, Songs for the Jewish New 09970279 Concert CD (with vocals) ...... $14.95 Year, Songs for the 3 Festivals, Songs for 09970280 Concert Video (full performance only) ...... $19.95 Chanukah, and much more. Format: melody lines with chords. For 09970281 Classroom Kit (all three components)...... $59.95 PreK – Gr. 6. 00191041 Song Collection...... $39.95 YOU’VE GOT THE POWER By Donna Amorosia THE COMPLETE Arranged by Alan Billingsley BOOK OF JEWISH This revue for Gr. 2-5 motivates students to ROUNDS: TURN IT think optimistically, shake off their self-defeat- AROUND ing doubts, and to seize each moment! The 6 Mark J. Dunn, ed. original songs and short linking skits make this a great 20-minute motivational program. This one-of-a-kind collection fea- Songs include: Feelin’ Upbeat, At the End of tures newly-composed rounds by the Rainbow, Start All Over Again, O-P-T-I-M-I-S-T-I-C, and more! prominent Jewish composers as well as traditional/folk pieces. Great 08740588 Teacher’s Handbook for school, temple/church and volunteer choirs. Format: rounds, (w/reproducible student pgs.)...... $19.95 canons and part-songs. For all ages. 08740589 Performance/Accompaniment CD...... $45.00 00191040 Song Collection...... $14.95
MY JEWISH WORLD SPECIAL NEEDS An Early Childhood EVERYONE CAN MOVE Music Curriculum Promote Movement and By Judy Caplan Ginsburgh Motor Development This is the long-awaited early childhood music By Laurie Farnan and curriculum which teaches daily rituals, both Jewish and everyday, and includes 25 songs, Faith Johnson activities and a CD! The full-production record- Music and movement are a very natural com- ing features Josh Nelson (Yom Chadash) and bination. Each song features a single move- Judy Caplan Ginsburgh. For PreK – Gr. 2. ment-oriented goal, a suggested teaching 00191026 Book/CD Pak...... $29.95 plan, and additional activities. Includes: Movin’, Walk and Follow Me, March Right Up, Sound Garage, Twisting, Who’s Going Under the SONGS FOR GROWIN’ Parachute, and many more. 44205016 Teacher’s Handbook...... $14.95 Kol B’seder 44205027 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $14.95 (Klepper/Freelander) Brand new repackaged edition! Now includes CD and updated front matter. Kol B'seder's MUSIC IS FOR EVERYONE excellent collection of children's songs. By Laurie Farnan and Perfect for parents, teachers and kids! Faith Johnson Teaches basic Jewish concepts, stories and Hebrew vocabulary. Format: melody line with EVERYONE responds to music, regardless of chords. For PreK – Gr. 6. physical or mental limitations. Each song 00191036 Book/CD Pak...... $22.95 includes the activity, the objectives, a suggest- ed teaching sequence, and additional activity or enrichment activities. Order Today! 44213136 Teacher’s Handbook...... $12.95 44213137 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $14.95 1-800-637-2852 www.musicdispatch.com 12 Grades SONG COLLECTIONS 4-8
GENERAL MUSIC MUSIC RAPS 4U Book by John Jacobson DANCE HITS THROUGH Rap Tracks by Mark Brymer THE DECADES Music theory has never been more fun! Introduction by Reinforce musical concepts in your choir and John Jacobson general music classrooms with this collection Lesson Plan by Tom Anderson your students will beg to do again and again! From dynamics and time signatures to styles From the “Music Power” series, this collection and intervals, your students will strengthen of dance hits from the ’50s through the ’80s their musical skills while having loads of fun! Great for lighter pro- includes lesson plans, activities and “fun grams and extra minutes at the end of class! Mark Brymer’s Let’s facts” along with four complete 2-part Rap! 3 CD is included with tracks in several styles and tempos. arrangements. Songs include: Rock Around the Clock (arr. Songs include: It’s Time for Music, Just Twelve Notes, Do Ya Wanna Emerson), Y. M . C. A . (arr. Emerson), The Loco-Motion (arr. Brymer), Dance? Group Dynamics, Time Signature Rap, Got Intervals, Give It Footloose (arr. Shaw). a Rest, Stylin’. 09970227 Teacher Edition ...... $19.95 09970454 Book/CD Pak (with repro. singer pages)...... $29.95 09970228 Student Edition 30-Pak ...... $35.00 09970229 Performance/Accompaniment CD...... $30.00 LET’S RAP! 3 MUSIC FACT RAPS All-Purpose Rap Book by Tom Anderson Accompaniments Rap Tracks by Mark Brymer By Mark Brymer Learn music facts in a fun and easy way. This Here are 4 more funky back-up tracks sure to super collection teaches composers, musical jazz up a host of activities in your classroom terms, dynamics, instruments and much more and beyond! with a variety of original raps. Each rap 09970453 Let’s Rap! 3 Accompaniment CD ...... $19.95 includes reproducible music pages and lyric- only sheets. The accompanying lesson plans RHYMES, RAPS, include teaching suggestions and activities. Included in each book is AND RHYTHMS Mark Brymer’s Let’s Rap! 2 CD. (Also sold separately.) Songs include: Music Is Cool, World Music, Composers, Rhythm!, Musical By Michael and Jill Gallina Terms, Instruments, Rockin’ Pop Music and Etiquette. Now your students can have fun while improving 09970221 (Book/CD Pak w/reproducible pages)...... $29.95 their rhythm-reading skills. Each of 8 songs rein- 09970220 Let’s Rap! 2 Accompaniment CD ...... $19.95 forces a rhythmic concept. The Teacher’s Manual includes teaching tips & performance MUSIC OF OUR WORLD options. Use Mark Brymer’s LET’S RAP! – the Multicultural Festivals, sizzling all-purpose rap track – with this collec- tion, or use it to create your own original raps. Songs and Activities 41526055 Teacher’s Manual ...... $16.95 Adapted and Arranged 41526056 Singer’s Edition (5-Pak)...... $12.50 by John Higgins 44523073 Let’s Rap! CD ...... $19.95 Celebrate music cultures and traditions as they happen around the world with this multi- WHACKED ON CLASSICS cultural collection of festivals, songs and Music of the Masters for activities that will enhance global awareness Boomwhackers® Musical Tubes and provide rich experiences in the music classroom and beyond! and Other Instruments This all-in-one Book/CD pak provides background on each festival, step-by-step instruction for each song based on the National Arranged by Tom Anderson Standards, piano/vocal accompaniments, lyric translations, repro- Here is a fun and creative way to introduce ducible songsheets, expanded activities and a CD recording of each your students to some of the greatest classi- song, with vocals and accompaniment tracks only! Featured cal “hits” of all time! Using Boomwhackers®, Festivals and Songs include: Respect for the Aged Day (Japan) xylophones and other classroom instruments, “Hamabe no Uta”, Aloha Festivals (Hawaii) “Ulili E”, Festival of Lights the students will play along with the masters. The classical melodies (India) “Aeyaya balano sakkad”, St. Lucia’s Day (Sweden) “Sankta can be performed by using the piano arrangements or the enclosed Lucia”, Carnaval (Brazil) “Cidade Maravilhosa”, New Year (Laos) professionally-produced CD for added play-along excitement! All of “Dok Djampa”, Freedom Day (South Africa) “Singabahambayo”, the arrangements use the C Major Diatonic Scale set of Cinco de Mayo (Mexico) “A la Rueda de San Migue”. Boomwhackers®. Features Songs and Composers: Canon 09970452 Book/CD Pak (with reproducible singer pages) .....$29.95 (Pachelbel), The Four Seasons/Autumn: Third Movement (Vivaldi), Rondeau (Mouret), Symphony No. 94 (“Surprise”): Second Movement (Haydn), Für Elise (Beethoven), William Tell Overture (Rossini), Symphony No. 9 (“From the New World”): Second Movement (Dvorák), Also Sprach Zarathustra (Strauss). 09970419 Book/CD Pak (with repro. instrument parts)...... $29.95
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YOUNG CHOIRS JUNIOR JAZZ III By Kirby Shaw THE BEGINNING This is the third installment of Kirby Shaw’s pop- PART-SINGER ular series of original songs that help kids learn about jazz. An easy and fun way to introduce By Joyce Eilers vocal jazz styles. Songs include: Jump, Jive Master writer for young voices, Joyce Eilers, has and Jam! Schoolhouse Blues, and A La Mode. designed a special series for choirs ready to begin part-singing! Filled with Joyce’s carefully developed techniques and suggestions, these 2 Volumes of 5 08743264 2-Part...... $1.95 best-selling chorals each will instantly motivate! 08743265 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $30.00 Vol. I – America The Beautiful, The Pirate Song, Tiki Chant, My America, The Glendy Burke KING’S SINGERS BOOK 40225035 Vol. I, 2-Part Collection...... $2.95 OF ROUNDS, CANONS Vol. II – Down by the Riverside, the Legend of the Bells, Go For It!, AND PARTSONGS Dreamer and With Liberty and Justice for All This delightful collection of 99 rounds, canons 40225055 Vol. II, 2-Part Collection...... $3.95 and partsongs was presented by the King’s 40225056 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $30.00 Singers at the 2002 MENC convention and makes a delightful introduction to part-singing to CLASSICS FOR TWO kids from 6 to 106! The selections are arranged By Roger Emerson by categories including English, American, Renaissance, canons in other languages, wordless canons and a few This outstanding masterwork collection is an surprises! excellent introduction to the classics. Includes: 08743259 Songbook...... $7.95 Alleluia, Come Again Sweet Love, Jesu Joy of Man’s Desiring, Now Is the Month of Maying, Ode to Joy. OLDIES FOR TWO Arr. by Roger Emerson These special arrangements crafted for upper ele- 40303362 Classics For Two ...... $2.95 mentary/middle school choirs will be a hit with everyone! Fun songs include: Blue Suede FESTIVAL FOR TWO Shoes, Blueberry Hill, Rock Around the Clock, By Roger Emerson Rockin’ Robin, Splish Splash. This 2-Part collection features five stirring, origi- nal festival pieces, carefully chosen and arranged 08564066 2-Part...... $2.95 for young voices. Includes: Festival Alleluia, 08564067 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 Kyrie Eleison, Sanctus, Sing with Joy, Time Gone. PART TWO By Roger Emerson 40306432 Festival For Two ...... $2.95 Designed to provide a successful experience for students singing harmony for the first time: All My JUNIOR JAZZ Trials, Good Friend, Scarborough Fair, Sinner Man, We Want To Sing. By Kirby Shaw Introduce your young singers to the basics of vocal jazz with three original songs, each illustrating a specific jazz concept. With educa- tor notes included, this is an excellent introduction to an original 40316042 Part Two ...... $2.95 American art form. Songs include: Blues Blues Blues, Riff City, Inflections. SPIRITUALS ALIVE! 08666065 2-Part ...... $1.95 Arr. Ruth Artman 08660066 Performance/Accompaniment CD...... $19.95 This 2-part collection of successful arrangements JUNIOR JAZZ II by Ruth Artman will be a must for your choral library. Two arrangements, also available as sin- By Kirby Shaw gles are added to classic Ruth Artman arrange- Kirby Shaw (a.k.a. Dr. Jazz!) helps kids learn more about vocal jazz ments. Includes: All Night, All Day, Can’t Sit singing styles in this easy-to-learn and educational collection. Each Down, Every Time I Feel The Spirit, I Got Shoes, original song focuses on a different aspect of jazz singing. Songs Kum Ba Yah, Swing Low! include: Blue Notes, Teach Me to Swing, Scat Like That. 08564061 2-Part Collection ...... $3.50 08741143 2-Part...... $1.95 08741144 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $20.00 Order Today! 1-800-637-2852 • www.musicdispatch.com 14 Grades SONG KITS 3-8
SONG KITS SONG KIT #23 – THE ROCKIN’ 60S Arr. Dick Averre 5 Complete Unison/2-Part Arrangements for Director, Accompanist and Choir! All Song Kits include: 2 Director/Accompanist Scores Surfin’ USA, Rockin’ Robin, It’s My Party, Louie Louie, The Twist and 30 or 40 Singer’s Editions (vocal lines only). ShowTrax 07990089 Song Kit #23...... $35.00 Recordings are available for many of the kits. 07990091 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $30.00
SONG KIT #4 – “ANNIE” SELECTIONS SONG KIT #24 – THE SOUND OF MUSIC Arr. Dick Averre Arr. Dick Averre Tomorrow, You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Smile, N.Y.C., The Sound of Music, Do-Re-Mi, The Lonely Goatherd, Climb Ev’ry Annie, Easy Street, I Don’t Need Anything But You Mountain, Edelweiss, My Favorite Things 07990013 Song Kit #4...... $35.00 08720083 Song Kit #24...... $30.00 08720086 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $25.00 SONG KIT #5 – CHRISTMAS Arr. Ruth Artman SONG KIT #25 – OKLAHOMA! Arr. Dick Averre Nuttin’ for Christmas, Jingle Bells, I Heard the Bells On Christmas Oklahoma, Oh What a Beautiful Morning, The Surrey with the Fringe Day, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, Rudolph the Red-Nosed On Top, People Will Say We’re in Love, Kansas City Reindeer, Holly Jolly Christmas 08720087 Song Kit #25...... $30.00 07990017 Song Kit #5...... $35.00 08720090 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $20.00 07990019 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $19.95 SONG KIT #29 – THE LITTLE MERMAID SONG KIT #12 – BROADWAY HIGHLIGHTS Arr. Joyce Eilers Arr. Don Muller Fathoms Below, Poor Unfortunate Souls, Under the Sea, Kiss the Another Op’nin’, Another Show, Camelot, Together Wherever We Go, Girl, Part of Your World The Rain in Spain, That’s Entertainment! 07990097 Song Kit #29...... $30.00 07990045 Song Kit #12...... $30.00 07990047 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $14.95 SONG KIT #30 – SONG KIT #17 – CHRISTMAS FAVORITES BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Arr. Dick Averre Arr. Janet Klevberg Frosty the Snow Man, Let It Snow, Jingle-Bell Rock, Rockin’ Around Belle, Gaston, Be Our Guest, Something There, The Mob Song, the Christmas Tree, I’ll Be Home for Christmas Beauty and the Beast 07990065 Song Kit #17...... $35.00 07990099 Song Kit #30...... $30.00 07990067 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 SONG KIT #32 – SONG KIT #19 – AMERICA! JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING Arr. Dick Averre TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT America (Neil Diamond), Glorious Fourth, When Johnny Comes Arr. Janet Klevberg Marching Home, God Bless the USA, America the Beautiful, Star Spangled Banner Jacob and Sons, Any Dream Will Do, One More Angel in Heaven, 07990073 Song Kit #19...... $35.00 Song of the King, Go, Go, Go Joseph 07990075 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $25.00 07990103 Song Kit #32...... $35.00 07990104 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $30.00 SONG KIT #20 – BEATLES Arr. Dick Averre SONG KIT #33 – Hey Jude, Let It Be, Michelle, She Loves You, Yesterday BLOCKBUSTER BALLADS 07990077 Song Kit #20...... $35.00 Arr. Janet Klevberg SONG KIT #22 – CHRISTMAS MEMORIES From a Distance, Tears in Heaven, Unchained Melody, Somewhere Out There, What a Wonderful World Arr. Dick Averre 07990105 Song Kit #33...... $35.00 It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas, The Christmas Song, We Need 07990106 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 a Little Christmas, Pine Cones and Holly Berries, Up On the Housetop 07990085 Song Kit #22...... $30.00 SONG KIT #34 – THE LION KING 07990087 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $30.00 John/Rice/Arr. Janet Klevberg Circle of Life, I Just Can’t Wait to be King, Be Prepared, Hakuna Matata, and Can You Feel The Love Tonight 07990107 Song Kit #34 ...... $35.00 07990108 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00
15 Grades 3-8 SONG KITS
SONG KIT # 36 – POCAHONTAS SONG KIT SINGLES Arr. Janet Klevberg This series for Unison/2-part choir is a valuable resource for the Colors of the Wind, Just Around the Riverbend, Mine Mine Mine, budget conscious teacher. With each arrangement you’ll receive: two Steady As the Beating Drum, The Virginia Company. director’s scores, 40 singer’s editions and a perf./accomp. CD. 07990007 Song Kit #36...... $30.00
SONG KIT #37 – ANGELS SING HOSANNA John Jacobson and THE HUNCHBACK OF NOTRE DAME Roger Emerson Menken/Schwartz A lively calypso beat is sure to get your hands Arr. Dave Wey clappin’ in this gospel-style holiday original. The Bells of Notre Dame, God Help the Outcasts, A Guy Like You, Out There, Topsy Turvy. 09970061 Song Kit #37...... $30.00 09970062 Performance/Accompaniment Cassette ...... $35.00 07990034 Unison/2-Part SongKit Single (includes CD) ...... $19.95 SONG KIT #38 – THE BEST THAT I CAN BE SEASON’S GREETINGS John Jacobson and Cristi Cary Miller Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer (arr. Mac Huff), It’s Beginning to Look Like Christmas (arr. Roger Emerson), Do You Hear What I Hear Spread the positive message that we all can feel important as we strive to do our best! (arr. Audrey Snyder), Frosty the Snow Man (arr. John Leavitt), The 07990035 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD) ...... $19.95 Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire) (arr. Audrey Snyder). 07990016 Song Kit #38...... $35.00 CHILD OF THE WORLD 07990020 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 John Jacobson and John Higgins SONG KIT #39 – “We all see the same stars and walk the BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES same earth!” This uplifting original captures the spirit of shared hopes and dreams. My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic) arr. Alan Billingsley, Go the Distance (from Disney’s Hercules) arr. Ed Lojeski, Cruella De Vil (from Disney’s 101 Dalmatians) arr. Kirby Shaw, The Bare Necessities (from Disney’s The Jungle Book) arr. John Leavitt, So Long, Farewell (from The Sound of Music) arr. Mark Brymer. 07990036 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD) ...... $19.95 07990018 Song Kit #39 ...... $35.00 07990021 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 DECEMBER NIGHTS, DECEMBER LIGHTS SONG KIT #40 – Emily Crocker DISNEY’S GREATEST HITS Share the sights and sounds of December Here are five of Disney’s greatest hits arranged for 2-part choirs by with this cheerful holiday original that will top choral arrangers! Songs include: Colors of the Wind (Huff), warm every heart! Hakuna Matata (Emerson), Circle of Life (Christopher), Under the Sea (Billingsley), Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious (Miller). 07990022 Song Kit #40 ...... $35.00 07990023 Performance/Accompaniment CD ...... $35.00 07990028 Unison/2-Part (includes CD)...... $19.95 Song Kit #41 – GREAT NEW DAY KIDS ON BROADWAY Arranged by Mac Huff, JOHN JACOBSON AND MAC HUFF John Leavitt, Kirby Shaw, Positive and up-beat, this gospel-style original is the perfect concert and Cristi Cary Miller opener! 07990024 Unison/2-Part (includes CD)...... $19.95 Here are five Broadway favorites arranged by America’s top choral arrangers: Getting to Know You (arr. Leavitt), The Inch Worm I’M A CHAMPION (arr. Huff), On Broadway (arr. Shaw), Open JOHN JACOBSON AND MAC HUFF a New Window (arr. Huff), You’re Never Fully Dressed Without a Help your students feel confident and celebrate the fact that every- Smile (arr. Miller). one shines in their own special way. 09970268 Song Kit #41...... $35.00 09970205 Unison/2-Part SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95 09970269 Performance/Accompaniment CD...... $35.00
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IN AFRICA SIYAHAMBA EMILY CROCKER AND JOHN JACOBSON Cheryl Lavender This original song captures the mystery and excitement of the great continent of Africa with easily-learned echo harmonies. 07990010 2-Part SongKit Single (includes CD) ...... $19.95 This popular South African freedom song is now available in a great IT’S A MELODY arrangement for young choirs. John Jacobson and Kirby Shaw 09970206 Unis/2pt/3pt SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95 The catchy lyrics and melody of this swing tune will stick with singers SLIPPERS AGAIN FOR CHRISTMAS and audiences long after the curtain closes! 07990027 Unison/2-Part SongKit Single (includes CD) ...... $19.95 John Jacobson and Mac Huff It’s every kid’s greatest fear! Your kids will love this light-hearted JUST A TINY BABY holiday novelty number. John Jacobson and John Higgins 07990012 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95 A gentle calypso flavors this easily-learned Christmas original. THIS LITTLE LIGHT OF MINE 09970204 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95 Arr. Bill Harley, adapted by Emily Crocker KWANZAA CHILD Your audience will want to join in with this super arrangement of the John Jacobson and John Higgins classic spiritual. 07990015 2-Part SongKit Single (includes CD) ...... $19.95
YANKEE DOODLE BOY (with “Kid from the U.S.A.”) This original song celebrates the spirit of Kwanzaa. 07990011 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95 John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley For a great introduction to part-singing, partner this lively new origi- LIGHT THE CANDLES nal with an old favorite for instant harmonic fun! Roger Emerson 07990033 2-Part SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95
STUDIOTRAX SONG KITS Liven up your December concerts with this bright and spirited Hanukkah original. BOBBY SOCKS ROCK 07990014 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95 Arr. Alan Billingsley THE MAN IN THE BRIGHT RED SUIT Leader of the Pack, Calendar Girl, Breakin’ Up Is Hard to Do, Stand by Me, The Loco- John Jacobson and Alan Billingsley Motion Cute lyrics and choreography make this a super showcase for begin- ning choirs. 09970202 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95
ON COMMON GROUND 43202442 Song Kit ...... $35.00 43202457 CD...... $19.95 Roger Emerson Help each other tear down the walls that divide with this stirring orig- inal arranged for 3-Part Mixed voices. LAND THAT I LOVE 07990031 3-Part Mixed SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95 Arr. Jill Gallina/Paul Lavender REINDEER JIVE Yankee Doodle, If I Had A Hammer, You’re a Grand Old Flag, This Is My Country, This Roger Emerson and John Jacobson Land Is Your Land There will be swing dancing on the rooftop with this great 2-Part showstopper! 09970203 Unison/2-Part SongKit Single (includes CD)...... $19.95
SANTA’S HOLIDAY HOEDOWN 46812035 Song Kit ...... $30.00 Roger Emerson and John Jacobson Kick up your heels and “do-si-do” this holiday season in down-home country-style! 07990030 Unison SongKit Single (includes CD) ...... $19.95
17 Grades 3-9 MUSIC THEATRE FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS Discover the Broadway Jr. magic!
For casts up through 9th Grade
Embraced by nearly 10,000 schools and prestigious organizations such as the Kennedy Center, Broadway Junior makes presenting a show with kids fun, educational and rewarding.
New for 2003
GODSPELL JR. (Stephen Schwartz) Based on the Gospel According to St. Matthew, and featuring a sparkling score by Stephen Schwartz, Godspell is one of the biggest Broadway successes of all time and includes the international pop hit “Day By Day.” Drawing from various theatrical traditions, such as clowning, pantomime, charades, acrobatics and vaudeville, Godspell is a groundbreaking and unique reflection on the New Testament story, with a message of kindness, tolerance and love. Godspell can be performed virtually anywhere with the simplest of sets, costumes, lights and music. The cast size is easily-adaptable to both small and large casts.
The ShowKit* includes: • Director’s Script/Guide • 2 Piano/Vocal Scores • 20 Student Libretto/Vocal Books • Broadway Jr. Production Handbook • Cross-Curricular Activities and Enrichment Guide • 2 Performance/Accompaniment CDs • Choreography Video • 10 Chorus Books *Additional items available for licensed productions.
To preview the show, order the Godspell Jr. Audio Sampler which includes a complete overview of the show, list of characters, song ranges, scene breakdowns, full recordings of each song and licens- ing information.
09970439 ShowKit ...... $450.00 08743891 Audio Sampler...... $10.00
18 Grades MUSIC THEATRE FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS 3-9 It’s easy and fun to direct! Other Broadway Jr. Shows currently available:
INTO THE WOODS JR. 09970359 ShowKit ...... $450.00 09970341 Audio Sampler...... $10.00
ANNIE JR. 09970105 ShowKit ...... $450.00 90001462 Audio Sampler...... $10.00 THE MUSIC MAN JR. 09970328 ShowKit ...... $450 09970338 Audio Sampler...... $10.00
ONCE ON THIS ISLAND JR. FIDDLER ON THE ROOF JR. 09970350 ShowKit...... $450.00 09970340 Audio Sampler ...... $10.00 09970318 ShowKit ...... $450.00 90001862 Audio Sampler...... $10.00
GUYS AND DOLLS JR. Whether this is your first show or you have years 09970307 ShowKit ...... $450.00 of experience, with the Broadway Junior ShowKit, 90001423 Audio Sampler...... $10.00 you’ll have all the tools you need for success with casts up through the 9th grade. The shows in this series are author-approved, condensed versions (60-70 minutes) of Broadway’s classic musicals, preserving the spirit and essence of the full-length work while eliminating elaborate production SCHOOLHOUSE ROCK LIVE JR. elements that may be beyond the physical and 09970337 ShowKit ...... $450.00 09970339 Audio Sampler...... $10.00 financial capabilities of schools.
Visit www.broadwayjr.com for further descriptions of ShowKit components, licensing and detailed information on any Broadway Junior title. 19 Grades 3-9 MUSIC THEATRE FOR YOUNG PERFORMERS
NEW FOR 2003
GETTING TO KNOW…THE KING AND I (Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein II) History comes alive with this first release in a new collection of musi- cal adaptations! From the beloved library of Rodgers and Hammerstein, The King and I is classic musical theater at its best, combining drama, music, dance and stagecraft for an unforgettable experience!
Based on Anna and the King of Siam by Margaret Landon, with book and lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II and a dazzling score by Richard Rodgers, this musical tells the classic story of the English widow Anna Leonowens and her young son and their life at the Royal Palace in Bangkok. Anna has been summoned by the King to serve as tutor to his many children and wives. While they both retain their respective traditions and values, Anna and the King grow to understand and eventually respect one another in this unique and uplifting story of East meets West.
Running approximately 70 minutes, Getting To Know…THE KING AND I is the perfect show to introduce young people up through 9th grade to the wonders of live theater. The all-inclusive ShowKit pro- vides all you need to make your production a success!
The ShowKit includes: • Director’s Guide • 2 Piano/Vocal Scores • 20 Libretto/Vocal Books (with detailed staging and helpful performance hints) • Study Guide (with ready-to-use activities for enhancing your school’s curriculum) • Rehearsal/Performance CD Pak • Video Guide to Musical Staging • 10 Chorus Books
To preview the show, order the Getting To Know…THE KING AND I Audio Sampler, which includes a complete overview of the show, list of characters, song ranges, scene breakdowns, full recordings of each song, and information on licensing. For more information email: [email protected].
09970462 ShowKit ...... $500.00 08743892 Audio Sampler...... $10.00