Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean and it is proving to be a delightful collection of Latin gems. The meter changes are plentiful and the music dances along playfully and we are rewarded with a contemporary madrigal that is undeniably Latin in flavor.

An easy-going rhythmic and very accessible original in a Caribbean style. Lots of opportunity for optional percussion.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30

Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean and it is proving to be a delightful collection of Latin gems. This piece begins with tension and disharmony but breaks into soothing chords lush and full of consolation. The Latin text honors the noble wood of the cross on which Christ was crucified.

Salsa Music Styles for the Classroom & Beyond-Hola Amigos! Experience authentic music styles of the Afro-Spanish-Caribbean by Puerto Rican-born author & bi-lingual educator Alejandro Jimenez. Connect with educational philosophies and cultural backgrounds of the SpanishCaribbean to understand how they influenced the music of that area. Learn how song dance rhythmic instruments and drama all come together to help build confidence and promote personal expression. Originally developed and used inurban multi-cultural settings here in the United States the works featured in Picante are for all general music classes. Students form their own Latin Music ensembles and explore the highly rhythmic beat of the plena from PuertoRico the regueton which is popular among urban Latino youth the fast two-step beat of the merengue from the Dominican Republic the bomba from Puerto Rican folk music and the son from Cuban dance music. These different stylesinfluenced what we now call Salsa music. The kid-friendly ensembles have been written for Grades 5-9 and are presented from easy to more difficult. A variety of short easily-learned ostinato rhythm patterns are played on Latinpercussion and Orff instruments and added one at a time followed by the Spanish and English lyrics. These voice parts are also made up of short ostinato patterns that when layered in create easily-sung harmonies in an instant!You can perform all or some of the voice parts so do what best fits your situation. A helpful teaching sequence dance steps and objectives linked to the National Standards are provided for each song and all ensemble parts arereproducible! The piano/vocal printed score represents the form of each song as recorded on the companion CD and is only a suggested guide to follow. Encourage your students to be creative and make up their own song form!Available separately: Teacher Edition (with reproducible pages) Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher and P/A CD). Suggested for grades 5-9.

This cheerful song is a Caribbean circle game from Trinidad and Tobago arranged for young voices and piano or classroom instruments. The octavo includes directions for playing the game and the setting will nicely complement Kod?ly and Orff curricula as well as being an excellent addition to children's choral repertoire.

Hola Amigos! Experience authentic music styles of the Afro-Spanish-Caribbean by Puerto Rican-born author

Voices are singing and sleighbells are ringing to the happy 2-beat Caribbean rhythm of this joyful holiday song. Easily learned and well crafted this fun original might even make you forget it's cold outside!

Discovery Level 2-Don't worry about a thing! Bob Marley's reggae hit will make it all right! With influences from African Caribbean and American Rhythm and Blues music it all combines with a cheerful lyric for an awesome showcase for youngergroups. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

For full mixed SATB Choir and Piano or Organ accompaniment. Arranged by Peter Tchaikosky this English version by Nathan Haskell Dole.

Calypso Carol a three-verse Christmas song is a joyous upbeat seasonal tune that would be appropriate for student Choruses and amateur choirs alike. Calypso like all Caribbean music has its roots in Africa and underwent enormous transformation through the experiences of the people of Trinidad and Tobago for whom it was a method of political expression. In the 1930â??s calypso rhythms entered popular music in the US and the West and then enjoyed a resurgence in the 1950â??s and 1960â??s when Calypso Carol was penned by Richard Graves. Arranged for a mixed choir of SATB Voices with Piano accompaniment and Guitar chords.

Joy to the World is a choral sequence of nine traditional Christmas carols from England Germany France Spain USA and the Caribbean in fresh and vibrant arrangements by Karl Jenkins. Vocal score for solo soprano mixed choir optional treble choir and piano reduction of the instrumental parts.

Traditional Trinidad Carol-The Virgin Mary Had A Baby Boy is a Trinidadian folk carol with a calypso flavour. Steven Hatfield's arrangement explores the caribbean style known as 'Afro-Cuban' where independent melodic lines with strong rhythmic pulses are superimposed to build up textures that are both rich and translucent. This piece would especially suit a choir in search of something seasonal but upbeat. Arranged for SSAA a cappella.

Daryl Runswick's vivid gospel arrangements are a sparkling addition to the Christmas repertory for upper voice choirs and will be loved by singers and audiences alike. This collection of five Christmas spirituals from North America and the Caribbean are idiomatically arranged by Daryl and come with useful tips to help inexperienced choirs sing in a gospel style.

Calypso Carol a three-verse Christmas song is a joyous upbeat seasonal tune that would be appropriate for student Choruses and amateur choirs.Calypso like all Caribbean music has its roots in Africa and underwent enormous transformation through the experiences of the people of Trinidad and Tobago for whom it was a method of political expression. In the 1930â??s calypso rhythms entered popular music in the US and the West and then enjoyed a resurgence in the 1950â??s and 1960â??s when Calypso Carol was penned.

Dan Davison's inventive new adaptation of this Norman Luboff classic makes a fun Carribean-style piece accessible to male school choirs. Island rhythms engaging lyrics and contained ranges make this a delight to teach and perform.