Classics for Children Series-Here is a selection from Jill Gallina's Classics for Children Series. The music from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Choral) finale – “Ode to Joy” – is the basis for this ingenious partner song.In “Ode to Peace” Jill takes the beloved Beethoven melody and adds original lyrics with partnered melody. There are teaching and performance notes on the history of the Symphony Level I brass accompaniment and ahopeful message of peace for humankind. This is ideal as a festival finale for kids and adults combined choirs with brass in schools and in churches any program any time.

(from Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit) Discovery Level 3-From the movie Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit here is a contemporary and exciting rendition of “Ode to Joy” in gospel and hip-hop style. Geared to the younger choir yet maintaining the rhythmic vitality ofthe song this arrangement is accessible to most groups. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Sister Act 2 brings us an energetic gospel treatment of the immortal Ode to Joy melody in an accessible authentic-sounding arrangement.