Uses: Memorial Day Independence Day God and CountryScripture: John 15:13From the pen of Senator Orrin Hatch Lowell Alexander and Phil Naish we present a moving tribute to those who have giventheir lives defending our country. ?Blades of grass and pure white stones cover those who left their homes.? Available separately: SATB SAB and TTBB. Instrumental ePak includes score and parts for Flute 1 2 Oboe Bb Clarinet 1 2 Bb Trumpet 1 2 3 F Horn Trombone 1 2 Trombone 3/Tuba Percussion Timpani Violin 1 Violin 2 Viola Cello and Bass. ChoirTrax CD and DVD Accompaniment Trax also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:30.

Judith Clurman Choral Series-This classic patriotic song has been arranged many times but never in such an expansive and dramatic way. Ryan Nowlin has arranged this for Grade 3 concert band and intermediate to advanced high schoolchoir.Premiered on the television production of the 2014 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks countless viewers have been clamoring for this arrangement and it is finally available. A very effective reduction for Piano has beencreated for performance use as well.

With a CD of Piano Accompaniments-15 More American Art Songs (High Voice) features an excellent selection of art songs for student singers including songs by Barber Beach Duke Hoiby Ives Niles Schuman and others.Theenhanced CD includes Piano accompaniments playable on both your CD player and computer as well as tempo adjustment and transposition software for CD-ROM computer use only.

Set in a soulful gospel style this arrangement is guaranteed to knock your audience out! After a 4-bar piano intro and an a cappella first verse and solo the piece builds to a powerful and dramatic final chorus of choir hornsand full rhythm. Exceptional! Available: SATB SAB SSA Instrumental Pak ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.

Uses: Patriotic Concert Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14: Psalm 33:8-12 Truly a song that needs no introduction this American standard is offered here in a stellar arrangement that leaps off the page and into the heart. Ideal for both patriotic services and for community presentations this will quickly become part of the permanent repertoire for national holidays. A home run! Score and Parts (fl 1-2 ob cl 1-2 bn hn 1-2 tpt 1-3 tbn 1-3 tba perc 1-2 hp rhy vn 1-2 va vc db) available on CD-ROM and as a digital download.

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 include 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 aMotherless Child Sun Don't Set in the Mornin' and The Water Is Wide.

The Manhattan Transfer's Route 66. Composed by Bobby Troup arranged by Dick Averre.

Judith Clurman Choral Series-This classic American patriotic tune has been creatively arranged for SATB choir and jazz band. It was premiered at the 2014 Macy's 4th of July Fireworks and was every bit worthy of such a national platform. Perform with rhythmsection or full jazz band.

Shawnee Press is proud to present this Joyce Eilers arrangement of an American folk tune. Her reputation for writing and arranging quality material for young voices is well known and this piece is another excellent example of herwork. All the Pretty Little Horses is a lovely traditional lullaby with new edited lyrics for a more positive message. Arranged for three-part mixed voices the haunting melody is supported by a wonderful ?rockinghorse? accompaniment. For junior high high school or adult choirs.

Celebrating Our Dreams Our Symbols Our Freedom-Immigrants came to America with dreams of living in a new land where people are free. Let's Sing America celebrates all of the great thinkers heroes dreamers and doers who have gone before us and who worked so hard to makeAmerica great! The United States flag the Pledge of Allegiance the Liberty Bell the Statue of Liberty and the Bald Eagle are symbols that remind us of the true spirit of what it means to be America. It's our pledge to keep thespirit of America alive! From the popular Express Musical series Let's Sing America features short connecting narrations for up to 38 speakers and 6 songs that combine for an easily-produced show with fast results when time islimited! Or add your own touches and stage it more elaborately to fit your specific needs. The Teacher Edition includes fully-accompanied songs choreography and narration. Exciting FULL-COLOR student editions add extra visualappeal and come in handy 20-paks sold separately or combined in a classroom kit with the Teacher Edition and CD! Available: Teacher Edition Singer 20-Pak Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit. Performance Time: Approx.25 minutes. For gr. 2-6.

Yale Glee Club Series-Though it sounds very much like a folk song Lorena was actually composed in 1856. It became extremely popular during the Civil War when it was a favourite of both Confederate and Union soldiers who longed tobe reunited with their sweethearts. This setting is scored for SATB divisi a cappella and was first sung by the Yale Glee Club Jeffrey Douma director.

America is clearly a land of song! In this fine collection prolific Mel Bay author Jerry Silverman explores the dusty archives of songdom to rediscover golden treasures of bygone days. The book offers over 50 captivatingAmerican songs loosely classified as related to Home Home Runs and Heartbreak. All selections are arranged for piano and voice with complete lyrics and suggested guitar chords. Includes a historical essay by Russell Baker plusan introduction and commentary on many of the individual songs by the author.

Tenor (With Online Accompaniments)-The vocal and musical abilities of high school and college singers have guided the song choices in this series. These volumes introduce classical voice students to American art song with some of the most often studied music in the genre. The Tenorand Baritone/Bass volumes have the same song list but in different keys. The same is true of the Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano/Alto song lists.

50 Songs by 29 Composers-This comprehensive collection is the best one-volume source available on the topic with a mix of familiar recital standards and intriguing material awaiting discovery. Includes composers from c. 1900 into the 21st century. Somesongs make their first published appearance in American Art Song: Gian Carlo Menotti's moving “The Old Man's Song ” Michael Tilson Thomas' inspired “Grace ” dedicated to Leonard Bernstein and AaronJay Kernis' “A Good Boy ” as well a boogie-woogie art song by the editor “Blue Monday.” The same songs appear in High Voice and Medium/Low Voice.

A comprehensive and historically significant song collection this massive volume captures the hopes and tragedy of the Civil War era. Songs are grouped into the following categories: The Union The Confederacy Lincoln UniversalSentiments Soldiers Songs Battles Negro Spirituals & Abolitionist Songs The Lighter Side and Post Bellum. A special feature of this text is the inclusion of authentic formal and informal portraits plus depicting militaryencampment of the aftermath of the battle. Arranged for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chords.