A Musical Celebration of America's Westward Expansion-There's gold in them thar hills! Gold has been discovered in the hills of California. Land is being given away to settlers willing to make a fresh start in the newly explored regions of the American West. Cowpokes andminers farmers and trappers gamblers and adventurers of all kinds are making their way west to chase the promise of the American Dream. They come by way of wagon train horseback stream boat and rail. Go West combines music history and drama to explore important facts about the westward expansion of early United States and discovers that real gold is not always the kind made into ingots and baubles. Real gold is discovered in the ideas andinspiration derived from new lands fresh starts and attainable dreams abundant in the promises of the land of the free. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers this historic and entertaining 35-minute musicalfeatures 7 original songs connecting script John Jacobson's choreography and a helpful production guide. The Teacher Edition includes full script accompanied songs Production Guide and choreography suggestions. Available:Teacher Edition Singer Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (with vocals only) Performance/Accompaniment CD Performance Kit/CD (Teacher 20 Singer books P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 35 minutes. For Grades 4-8.

A Musical Celebration of America's Westward Expansion-There's gold in them thar hills! Gold has been discovered in the hills of California. Land is being given away to settlers willing to make a fresh start in the newly explored regions of the American West. Cowpokes andminers farmers and trappers gamblers and adventurers of all kinds are making their way west to chase the promise of the American Dream. They come by way of wagon train horseback stream boat and rail. Go West combines music history and drama to explore important facts about the westward expansion of early United States and discovers that real gold is not always the kind made into ingots and baubles. Real gold is discovered in the ideas andinspiration derived from new lands fresh starts and attainable dreams abundant in the promises of the land of the free. Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers this historic and entertaining 35-minute musicalfeatures 7 original songs connecting script John Jacobson's choreography and a helpful production guide. The Teacher Edition includes full script accompanied songs Production Guide and choreography suggestions. Available:Teacher Edition Singer Edition 5-Pak Preview CD (with vocals only) Performance/Accompaniment CD Performance Kit/CD (Teacher 20 Singer books P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 35 minutes. For Grades 4-8.

Express Musical for Young Voices-An Express Musical for Young Voices. ?Move that car! We're ready to begin. A garage is a place to make music in. With keyboard drums guitar and bass; add a singer and we're all in place!? Explore the instruments of arock band and start your own garage band. This unique musical revue features fresh new arrangements for unison voices with optional harmony that are accessible and appropriate for upper elementary and middle school singers. Usethe program dialog for performance options; connect to the standards with teaching objectives for each song; and extend learning with online video interviews featuring John Jacobson and the studio musicians who recorded the songsin musical revue. ?Here we go; the band is complete. We got the singer and we got the beat! Let's twist and shout and harmonize too. We're ready to play a tune for you.? Songs include: We Got the Beat Twist andShout Stand By Me Your Song Livin' on a Prayer Making the Band. 25 Minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

Songs for Peace and Harmony-We come from many different lands and no two journeys have been the same. Yet we are all the followers of dreams. We are all followers of dreamers. Can you hear the heartbeat of the freedom marchers ... Harriet Tubman AbrahamLincoln Rosa Parks Martin Luther King? The dreams of peace hope and freedom echo in our hearts from those who have gone before us. And to honor these dreamers and leaders we must pledge to live the dream and keep hope alive!This Express Musical features 6 stirring songs of peace and freedom with short connecting narrations that combine for a touching performance while requiring minimal rehearsal time. The Teacher Edition comes complete withpiano/vocal arrangements of each song narrations and choreography by John Jacobson. Young performers will enjoy the exciting full-color singer editions for extra visual appeal. Available: Teacher Edition Singer 20-Pak Performance/Accompaniment CD Classroom Kit (Teacher book 20 singer editions and P/A CD). Performance Time: Approx. 25 minutes. For grades 3-6.

From the YouTube sensation Double Dream Hands here is a collection of songs for all ages that will have you singing dancing AND having fun all at the same time! Follow the lead of John Jacobson the 'Double Dream Hands Guy ' as he leads you through a series of dance routines in a wide variety of musical styles from Rock to Samba Hollywood to Bollywood and much more. Just like the Double Dream Hands phenomenon you can recreate these routines at family gatherings parties school classrooms flash mobs or anywhere else people want to have fun and get fit. Songs include: Planet Rock Joy Music Rocks Cantamos Americanos Feel the Beat Cha Cha Cha Boogie The Silly Sixties R U Ready'

Living a Life of Glee Harmony and Oh Yes ... Jazz Hands!-Ever since an enthusiastic student from the State of Washington posted the now famous Double Dream Hands video on You Tube millions of people around the world have embraced it and John Jacobson's life has never been the same or has it? John Jacobson (aka ?Double Dream Hands guy?) has spent a lifetime inspiring students of all ages including adults to dream and work for a world that lives and breaths in harmony. In this book John now shares his thoughts of how that dream world might become more of a reality if we all embrace a lifestyle of honesty courage compassion integrity healthy habits and a joyful spirit. Double Dreams is a warm fun and fuzzy read thatjust might move the whole world one step closer to making this double dream come true! For all ages.

Travel back in time and join inquisitive archeologists Taki and Tut and their fossil friend Lucy as they explore the wonders of ancient civilization. From the farm laborers of early Mesopotamia and Egyptian mummies who?rap? to a chorus of ancient Greeks and Romulus and Remus who dream of building a great city you and your students will love discovering the archeological mysteries of the past.Available: Teacher's Edition Singer 5-Pak Preview CD and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 35 minutes. For Grades 4-8.

“Greetings lords and ladies! I William Shakespeare will be your host this evening and I have a special treat for my thespian friends! You are about to be transported to a land of kings and queens fairies and nymphs music and madrigal and most of all trickery and love for love can happen in the strangest ways especially on a Midsummer Night! Intimidated by the idea of producing a Shakespeare musical play? Nonsense with this new version even I'm a piece of cake! You will create an educational and artistic experience your cast and audiences will never forget. I've made it very easy for you!” Experience Shakespeare like never before in this fresh newrendition of the old classic. Designed for grades 6-9 this full-length 60-minute production features five acts with eight original songs in a variety of musical styles from madrigal to rap arranged for 3-Part Mixed withsuggestions for 2-Part Treble voices. The expanded script involves ten major speaking roles several minor speaking parts and numerous opportunities for non-speaking group involvement. The Director's Guide includes excellentstaging and interpretation notes throughout the script piano/vocal song arrangements plus additional production set and costume hints for a successful experience from start to finish. The Libretto/Vocal book features script andvocal parts for your aspiring young actors. Available separately: Director Guide Libretto/Vocal 5-Pak Preview CD (dialog not recorded) Preview Pak (1 Libretto/Vocal 1 Preview CD) Performance/Accompaniment CD (dialog notrecorded) Performance Kit/CD (1 Director 20 Libretto/Vocal P/A CD). Duration: ca. 60 minutes. Suggested for grades 6-9.

Musical Adaptation of the William Shakespeare Play-“Greetings lords and ladies! I William Shakespeare will be your host this evening and I have a special treat for my thespian friends! You are about to be transported to a land of kings and queens fairies and nymphs music and madrigal and most of all trickery and love for love can happen in the strangest ways especially on a Midsummer Night! Intimidated by the idea of producing a Shakespeare musical play? Nonsense with this new version even I'm a piece of cake! You will create an educational and artistic experience your cast and audiences will never forget. I've made it very easy for you!” Experience Shakespeare like never before in this fresh newrendition of the old classic. Designed for grades 6-9 this full-length 60-minute production features five acts with eight original songs in a variety of musical styles from madrigal to rap arranged for 3-Part Mixed withsuggestions for 2-Part Treble voices. The expanded script involves ten major speaking roles several minor speaking parts and numerous opportunities for non-speaking group involvement. The Director's Guide includes excellentstaging and interpretation notes throughout the script piano/vocal song arrangements plus additional production set and costume hints for a successful experience from start to finish. The Libretto/Vocal book features script andvocal parts for your aspiring young actors. Available separately: Director Guide Libretto/Vocal 5-Pak Preview CD (dialog not recorded) Preview Pak (1 Libretto/Vocal 1 Preview CD) Performance/Accompaniment CD (dialog notrecorded) Performance Kit/CD (1 Director 20 Libretto/Vocal P/A CD). Duration: ca. 60 minutes. Suggested for grades 6-9.

An All-School Holiday Revue for Young Voices-Here's the ultimate in ?reality? programming! Thanks to the exploits of a brave and curious group of young people you'll get a first-hand look at all the famous characters that make Christmas dreams come true: Santa'swell-trained volunteer reindeer corps the overworked elves snowmen who dream of a tropical vacation what Mrs. Claus really does on Christmas Eve and the true spirit of the season Santa Claus himself! This 40-minute musical isideal for young performers and will be a joy to present with clever dialog John Jacobson's choreography and staging suggestions and the professionally-produced ShowTrax CD.Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's 5-Pak Preview CD and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: 40 minutes. For Gr. 4-8.

A Holiday Musical for Young Voices-Here's the ultimate in “reality” programming! Thanks to the exploits of a brave and curious group of young people you'll get a first-hand look at all the famous characters that make Christmas dreams come true: Santa'swell-trained volunteer reindeer corps the overworked elves snowmen who dream of a tropical vacation what Mrs. Claus really does on Christmas Eve and the true spirit of the season Santa Claus himself! This 40-minute musical isideal for young performers and will be a joy to present with clever dialog John Jacobson's choreography and staging suggestions and the professionally-produced ShowTrax CD. Songs include: Welcome to the North Pole; We Are theToys; I'm Tired; Four-Hoofed Flying Red-Nosed Reindeer; I Wanna Go to Hawaii One Day a Year; I Believe in Santa Claus.

A Musical Celebration of America's Early Heritage-A Musical Celebration of America's Early Heritage. Become a part of America's history with this fact-filled and entertaining tribute that chronicles the early years of the United States. Elementary and middle school students willhave fun while reinforcing what they study in social studies class. From the earliest explorers through the post Civil War Reconstruction THE AMERICAN DREAM combines music history and drama to learn important dates facts andideas not to mention crucial documents that have shaped America through its colorful development. This historic and entertaining 30-minute musical features 7 original songs connective script John Jacobson's choreography (bothin the Teacher Edition and on a separate video) and helpful production guide. The Singer's Edition includes vocals and script. Performance Time: Approx. 35 minutes. For grades 4-8. Available: Teacher Edition Singer Edition Performance/Accompaniment CD Preview CD Choreography Video.

A Musical Celebration of America's Early Heritage-A Musical Celebration of America's Early Heritage. Become a part of America's history with this fact-filled and entertaining tribute that chronicles the early years of the United States. Elementary and middle school students willhave fun while reinforcing what they study in social studies class. From the earliest explorers through the post Civil War Reconstruction THE AMERICAN DREAM combines music history and drama to learn important dates facts andideas not to mention crucial documents that have shaped America through its colorful development. This historic and entertaining 30-minute musical features 7 original songs connective script John Jacobson's choreography (bothin the Teacher Edition and on a separate video) and helpful production guide. The Singer's Edition includes vocals and script. Performance Time: Approx. 35 minutes. For grades 4-8. Available: Teacher Edition Singer Edition Performance/Accompaniment CD Preview CD Choreography Video.

Musical Adaptation of the William Shakespeare Play-Greetings lords and ladies! I William Shakespeare will be your host this evening and I have a special treat for my thespian friends! You are about to be transported to a land of kings and queens fairies and nymphs music and madrigal and most of all trickery and love for love can happen in the strangest ways especially on a Midsummer Night! Intimidated by the idea of producing a Shakespeare musical play? Nonsense with this new version even I'm a piece of cake! You will create an educational and artistic experience your cast and audiences will never forget. I've made it very easy for you! Experience Shakespeare like never before in this fresh new rendition of the oldclassic. Designed for grades 6-9 this full-length 60-minute production features five acts with eight original songs in a variety of musical styles from madrigal to rap arranged for 3-Part Mixed with suggestions for 2-Part Treble voices. The expanded script involves ten major speaking roles several minor speaking parts and numerous opportunities for non-speaking group involvement. The Director's Guide includes excellent staging and interpretation notes throughout the script piano/vocal song arrangements plus additional production set and costume hints for a successful experience from start to finish. The Libretto/Vocal book features script and vocal parts for your aspiring young actors. Available separately: Director Guide Libretto/Vocal 5-Pak Preview CD (dialog not recorded) Preview Pak (1 Libretto/Vocal 1 Preview CD) Performance/Accompaniment CD (dialog not recorded) Performance Kit/CD (1 Director 20 Libretto/Vocal P/A CD). Duration: ca. 60 minutes. Suggested for grades 6-9.

Moses Hogan and John Jacobson have combined their considerable talents to create a secular gospel-style work that is accessible to choirs of all ages. Ideal for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. day Black History month and many otherconcert occasions it is instantly appealing! Available for: SATB SAB and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.