A Musical Celebration of America's Multicultural Heritage-“We are all one family from sea to shining sea.” Salute the unique differences that have shaped America's heritage and unite together in musical celebration of customs traditions and songs. This highly adaptablemusical revue for unison or two-part voices features songs and dances from around the world short connecting dialog reproducible singer pages and cross-curricular activities to promote further discussion and appreciation. Italso includes a complete production guide for use in the classroom and “on stage” with suggestions for customizing your “celebration” to best fit your needs...all under one cover!Songs include:Americans All The Winding Trail (Native American) Der Volkstanz (German) Siyahamba (South African) Come Dance a Jig (Irish) Zum Gali Gali (Israeli) Bell Song (Korean) Conga Beat (Caribbean) Partners You and I The Kids ofthe U.S.A.Available: Teacher's Handbook Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For grades 1-6.

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.

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 grades 2-6.

Contemporary Guitar Composers of the Americas is a unique collection of 51 solo works representing 17 composers from the American continents. This anthology addresses continental Guitar music; music from North Central andSouth America. It features many composers who have helped to enrich its repertoire giving rise to a diverse palette of styles textures rhythms moods and melodies. A worthwhile addition to the library of any classicalguitarist.

With a musical career spanning a century the 20th century was Irving Berlins own and his music was Americas music. This spectacular choir band and optional string medley of some of Irving Berlins classic songs offers a variety of entertainingperformance options. Includes: Alexanders Ragtime Band Theres No Business Like Show Business Puttin on the Ritz Always Blue Skies God Bless America. Available: SATB SAB 2-Part Concert Band (Gr. 3) String Pak ShowTrax CD. PerformanceTime: Approx. 7:00.

The Full Story from Orchestras to Bluegrass to the Modern Revival-The sound of the Mandolin is well-known today due to its use in classical music blues Western swing jazz and even rock 'n' roll. This insightful book tells the fascinating story of The Mandolin In America charting its history from the 1880s when the instrument first became a national craze to the 21st century where it is still enjoyed as an established instrument with its own distinctive sound and repertoire. Filled with colour photographs posters and more this book covers every aspect of this unique instrument's past including: The makers - the companies that pushed the evolution of theAmerican Mandolin from the early copies of Italian bowbacks to the revolutionary carved-top designs of Orville Gibson and the later refinements of the Gibson company. The players - from classical virtuoso Giuseppe Pettine to vaudeville star Dave Apollon from bluesman Charlie McCoy to jazzers Tiny Moore and Jethro Burns from Bill Monroe's foundation of bluegrass to the cross-genre excursions of Mike Marshall Sam Bush Dave Grisman Chris Thile and many more. The music - the author Walter Carter discovers important musical moments in the Mandolin's history including the recordings of the early virtuosos film shorts in the 20s and 30s popular hit songs inspired by the Mandolin and the development of Mandolin techniques from the classical tremolo and duo styles to the bluegrass chop.  The instruments - the book features a glorious set of photographs of key instruments historical memorabilia and leading players. The last section is a reference section with detailed specifications of the models of the major makers including serial number lists for Gibson and Martin.

The American Songbook for Piano Voice and Guitar (PVG) Edition is modeled after one of our best-selling series for brass and reeds, Patriotic Melodies. This remarkable collection, published by Santorella Publications, contains the most requested Patriotic Songs ever assembled. Get America singing with the uplifting songs which helped to build this great nation. Whether you want to honor every branch of our military in song, sit by the fire strummin' some good ol' folk songs, or dance up a storm as if you're on Broadway by celebrating the life and times of the one and only George M. Cohan, the American Songbook has it all! This great new collection includes a 'one-of-a-kind? sing along CD that will make any gathering or event a memorable occasion. Celebrate our independence and freedom by singing these great songs of pride and triumph. / Piano/Vocal/Guitare (PVG)

Full Score-The songs and dances of the Americas born in the mountains jungles rivers and plains under the shadow of pyramids and temples nourished by the winds and the ocean waves of adventur courage suffering and endurance finally grew up in the cities of the New Continent. And ironically they conquered the collective soul of the whole earth. This concerto was inspired by those pianists (Scott Joplin Art Tatum Oscar Peterson Horacio Salgan Luis Eca and many others) who changed the face of popular music in the Americas. Like the great Romantic virtuoso-composers (I think of Chopin with his mazurkas waltzes and impromptus) their ideas and their fingers became one single entity one unique form of musical expression. Movements: I. Blues II. Tango III. Carnival

A Salute to the Music of Latin America-Experience the magic of Latin music in this exciting original. Rhythmic lyrics and a hot percussion section propel the music forward to a spectacular finale. Performance time: Approx: 2:10.Available separately: SATB 3-PartMixed 2-Part Instrumental Pak (Trumpet 1 & 2 Tenor Sax Trombone Guitar Bass Drum Set and Percussion) and ShowTrax CD.

# 1 Hits Made in the U.S.A.-Celebrate the vast and varied music of America with this 30-minute choral tribute. From the uplifting Only in America opening singers and audiences will enjoy over 25 #1 hits from the big band era through the present day. With choreography and performance suggestions by John Jacobson it's easy to involve the entire school to make your show a tribute to our America's musical heritage. With six flexible sections you can perform it as a whole or as individual medleys. Songs include: Only in America Solid Gold Sentimental Journey Tuxedo Junction Cheek to Cheek Pennies from Heaven Gettin' in the Mood Tennessee Waltz Always on My Mind I Hope You Dance The Music Goes'Round and Around Sixteen Tons Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weeny Yellow Polkadot Bikini Dominique Who Let the Dogs Out Purple People Eater We Will Rock You At the Hop Jail house Rock Good Vibrations I'm a Believer Respect Night Fever Smooth Ain't No Mountain High Enough I Will Remember You Let it Be Turn the Beat Around. Available SATB Director SATB Singer SAB Director SAB Singer 2-Part Director 2-Part Singer ShowTrax CD and Preview CD. Performance Time: approx. 30:00.

(Choral Medley)-For more than fifty years Rock & Roll has been the music of America. This 30-minute medley in five show-stopping sections with staging by John Jacobson is an entertainment blockbuster! Sections include: Section 1: Rockin' America Section 2: Rock n' Roll Is Born R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. Rock Around the Clock Hound Dog Tutti Frutti Puppy Love Land of a Thousand Dances Section 3: Rock 'N' Roll Revolution Revolution Magic Carpet Ride Good Vibrations I Feel the Earth Move I Am Woman Your Mama Don't Dance Dust in the Wind Section 4: Crazy Little Thing Called Love Higher Love Crazy Little Thing Called Love Good Lovin' Uptown Girl Since U Been Gone EveryBreath You Take You Give Love a Bad Name Section 5: Rockin' the Stadium! We Will Rock You I Love Rock 'n Roll (Everything I Do) I Do it For You Start Me Up Smells Like Teen Spirit It's My Life Section 6: Party On America! Drift Away We Got the Beat All I Wanna Do Twist & Shout! Joy to the World Hey Ya! Rock and Roll All Nite Reprise: R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A.

Music of Spain and South America for Violin by Allan Alexander contains 44 pieces which can be played solo or with a chord instrument. This great collection includes music from the Spain and South America. Most of the pieces have been extended with variations which make the tunes a more suitable length for performances and are a lot of fun for the violinist to play. Every tune in the book is included on the digitally mastered CD. Though the tunes are very effective as solo material Allan chose to record them with violinist Elena Rojas. Elena has given a skillful delightful performance of the music and Allan has rendered the chords artfully. The result is a reallylovely CD; listening will be a pleasure. For the player who is new to music of Spain and South America the recording will give insights into the melodies and it will allow the violinist who has no access to a chord instrument to hear and play along with the guitar as the violin part can be turned down by fading one channel. For those who know some of these wonderful tunes it will be a joy to have the music and hear them played by two musicians who obviously love to play this music together. The CD which comes with the book has all 44 of the tunes in the same order in which they appear in the book. The CD will give you insights into the music and it will be enjoyable to listen to on its own merit. For additional information be sure to check out Allan's web site.

A Coast-to-Coast Musical Tribute-The music of America tells its story... from Nashville to Seattle New York to L.A. and everywhere in between the heart of America is beating in its music! Whether you're a fan of Rock and Roll or Country Broadway or Motown...you'll find it all right here! Perfect for classroom or on stage these 6 songs and short connecting narration combine for an entertaining and educational showcase! The all-in-one Teacher Edition features piano/vocal arrangements choreography and reproducible dialog and songsheets for your performers! To expand the road trip reproducible student articles are also included on Motown (Memphis & Detroit) The Country Music Hall of Fame and Grand Ole Opry the Experience Music Project in Seattle Broadway and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. So get on board for a musical road trip as we celebrate America and its song! Available: Teacher Edition ShowTrax CD and Classroom Kit(Teacher ED & CD). Performance Time: Approx. 20 minutes. For Gr. 4-8.