Includes fresh new settings of: All Through the Night * Amazing Grace * Camptown Races * Cindy * He's Gone Away * Poor Wayfaring Stranger * Scarborough Fair * Shenandoah * Siyahamba * Skye Boat Song * Homeward Bound. Appropriate for any combination of voices, male or female. 64 pages.

One-Page Composer Bios is a 100% reproducible book containing brief, informative, and interesting one-page biographies of 50 of history's greatest composers. Use these easy-to-read bios as a complete course in composers or music history---studying as many or as few composers as you wish---or use them as supplemental material in the music classroom. Also included, as a bonus, are one-page histories of each of the six eras of music from the Medieval-era through the 20th century. Recommended for grades 5 and up.

A collection of 14 holiday favorites wonderfully arranged for voice and piano. Appropriate for school or church use. Includes "O Holy Night," "Good King Wenceslas," "All Through the Night" and more!

As Nochebuena (Christmas Eve) approaches, all of the villagers celebrate the wonderful traditions of Las Posadas---from the nightly candlelit processions to the breaking of the pi?ata. But young Alicia is troubled, as she has no gift to present in the plaza on Christmas Eve. She learns that giving from her heart is magical, as her lowly gift blossoms into the fiery poinsettia plant. This 20-minute mini-musical will captivate your performers and audiences alike. Options given for sacred performances. Features several Spanish words and short phrases. Products available: Teacher's Handbook (includes Reproducibles), Enhanced SoundTrax CD (Accompaniment/Performance tracks plus reproducible PDF files of Student Pages & Cover Art), or price-saving Book & CD Kit.
Titles: Fiesta * Is There Any Room? * The Pi?ata Song * What Can I Give? * March of the Children.

Most vocal teachers have already discovered Jay's extremely popular Folk Songs for Solo Singers collections. And now, Alfred is excited to offer another for vocal students and their teachers! American Folk Songs for Solo Singers includes an excellent variety of solo material for recitals, concerts, and contests, available in two voicings.

Titles: Bright Morning Stars * Down in the Valley to Pray * Honey Babe * How Can I Keep from Singing? * My Lord, What a Morning * Nine Hundred Miles * Old Joe Clark * Pretty Little Girl * Shenandoah * Simple Gifts * Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child * Sun Don't Set in the Mornin' * The Water Is Wide.

You simply can't stand still while singing these rhythmically rousing songs! From the tango to the twist, kids can boogie all year long with Kids on the Move! What an exciting and innovative way to energize your classroom and experience the joy of music from the inside out! After all, kids just love being in the groove and on the move! Recommended for grades K-5. 100% reproducible. Lyric sheets and movement suggestions included. Can be used as a songbook or a program (approximately 30 minutes). Chord symbols included.

Alfred is proud to announce the release of a brand new High edition of our top-selling vocal solo collection. Selected for contests and adjudications around the country, this incredible volume includes 11 favorite folk songs expertly crafted for solo voice and piano. Arranged by Alfred's finest writers, such as Philip Kern, Jay Althouse, Don Besig, Ruth Elaine Schram, and Carl Strommen.

Contains brief, informative, and interesting one-page biographies of 50 of history's greatest composers. Also included, as a bonus, are one-page histories of each of the six eras of music from the medieval era through the 20th century.

There's nothing more fun than singing a partner song, plus it's a great way to develop independent 2-part singing with your young performers. Grab Another Partner! features 12 tremendous partner songs, each utilizing a well-known melody, including Christmas favorites (Over the River, Jingle Bells), multi-cultural folk songs (Watah Come a Me Eye, Cielito Lindo), popular songs (Alexander's Ragtime Band, Hello, Ma Baby), spirituals, classics, and more! The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible song sheets and appropriate easy-to-teach staging suggestions. So GRAB ANOTHER PARTNER!...and let's sing!

A wonderful variety of 11 favorite spirituals are featured in this new songbook. Included are: Gospel Train * Ride the Chariot * Kum Ba Yah * Down by the Riverside * Wade in the Water * Yes, My Lord! * Amazing Grace * Go, Tell It on the Mountain * Joshua * Good News! * Nobody Knows the Trouble I've Seen.

This outstanding collection of 12 singable folk songs from nine countries features easily learned texts in 6 different languages including English. Pronunciation guides and optional English lyrics are included where needed. Songs from Italy, Germany, Venezuela, Spain, France, South Africa, Canada, and USA. 64 pages.

The newest addition to Alfred's Ready to Sing series is Ready to Sing . . . Christmas. Like our previously published folk song and spirituals books, Ready to Sing . . . Christmas includes 13 favorite songs arranged for voice and piano in a simple style appropriate for beginning and young soloists, unison classroom singing, and elementary choral groups. Included are reproducible melody line song sheets for each selection which can be distributed to singers. Soloists may also use these melody lines when learning or performing the songs. Included are: A-Rocking All Night * Away in a Manger * Deck the Hall * Ding Dong Merrily on High * The First Noel * Frozen December * Fum, Fum, Fum * Good King Wenceslas * Jingle Bells * Joy to the World * Over the River and Through the Wood * Silent Night * Still, Still, Still.

Develop 2-part singing in your younger choirs with Alfred's irresistible songbook, It Takes Two! Your students will enjoy performing these eight singable songs and arrangements by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Included in the Teacher's Handbook are reproducible students pages and Sally's simple and logical staging suggestions. It Takes Two! contains songs for both seasonal and general use. This price-saving song collection will help you cross the bridge from unison to 2-part singing. Recommended for grades 3 and up. Staging Suggestions included. Reproducible Student Pages included.

Don't touch that dial! You won't want to miss this incredible 40-minute TV variety show, Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve. Everyone will be performing a special number, including The Mistletones, Suzy and The Snowflakes, the Reindeer, the Elves, Mrs. Claus, and yes, of course, Santa himself! It's an evening of entertainment and fun, complete with staging notes and two commercials.

13 famous texts are the centerpieces of these magnificent settings by nine of Alfred's top writers. From Shakespeare to Stevenson, the Bible to traditional Latin settings, this collection is the perfect resource for singers of all ages. Ideal for vocal study by school age singers, these vocal gems can be used as audition solos, or for contests, festivals, and competitions.

This outstanding collection of 12 singable folk songs from nine countries features easily learned texts in 6 different languages including English. Pronunciation guides and optional English lyrics are included where needed. Songs from Italy, Germany, Venezuela, Spain, France, South Africa, Canada, and USA. 64 pages.

Don't touch that dial! You won't want to miss this incredible 40-minute TV variety show, Santa's Rockin' Christmas Eve. Everyone will be performing a special number, including The Mistletones, Suzy and The Snowflakes, the Reindeer, the Elves, Mrs. Claus, and yes, of course, Santa himself! It's an evening of entertainment and fun, complete with staging notes and two commercials.

"December Nights, December Lights. Celebrations all across the land." A variety of candle holders displayed in a shop window leads a group of students to discover the diversity of the season. Learn about the different ways we celebrate in December with this musical presentation for Unison or 2-Part voices.

Designed to help build character and integrity in your young singers, All That I Can Be is a vibrant collection of 15 unison songs by the well-known writing team of Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Teachers as well as parents will enjoy the lessons that can be learned through this collection of songs. The texts reinforce such concepts as teamwork, punctuality, friendship, respect, and telling the truth. Set in a wide variety of musical styles, the songs may be sung separately or together as a 30-minute program. These songs will teach all who sing and all who listen how important it is to be All That I Can Be! The Teacher's Handbook includes reproducible song sheets and word games, programming ideas, and suggestions for additional activities. Recommended for grades 2-7.

Learn about December holidays and gift-giving traditions around the world in December Gifts. Here's the perfect way to celebrate ALL the December holidays! Traditions vary with each holiday, but all have one thing in common-the tradition of exchanging gifts.