Christmas Is for Children: 2-Part Choir: Vocal Score

Jingle Bell Swing is one of several Christmas songs that make up Christmas Lites a jazz suite commissioned by the Glen Ellyn Children's Chorus. It is arranged here for 2 part treble voices and Piano.

A delightful Christmas cantata for children’s voices (and ensemble/electronic backing tracks) with or without narrator: reggae jazz rock ballad and pop numbers to witty text by Richard and Thomas Allain. Caesar has called a census in the Holy Land. So everyone is crowding back into Bethlehem a town where they read Shalom! Magazine where suddenly there are donkey traffic gridlocks and hotels where you can't get a room for love or shekels. Tom works doing odd jobs at the Fun Big Inn which isn't much fun at all. This busy night he decides to leave the landlord in the lurch and head for the bright lights of Jerusalem. But he doesn't get far running first into reggae singing shepherds and then three groovy wise dudes following a star. Tom can hardly ignore the remarkable things they have to tell him. So what does he do next? What would any of us do? Richard and Thomas Allain retell the story of the Nativity in a new and individual way with immediacy and wit in a string of unforgettable tuneful songs and sharply clever words in an idiom accessible to everyone. Manger Tom can be performed with unison voices someone to narrate highly effective with just Piano or Keyboard accompaniment. But there are parts available too for instruments you might want to add. Included with the score of Manger Tom is a CD which comprises of a full performance of the musical numbers by professional singers and players as well as just the accompaniments for everyone to sing along to if they prefer. Additionally lyric sheets and a script are available as free downloads - visit www.hybridpublications.com to access the bonus material. Lyric sheets enable easy rehearsals and the script allows Manger Tom to be performed as a full nativity play. Review from Andrew Stewart of Classroom Music says: 'Manger Tom manages to squeeze within the space of eight numbers everything from big-band and rock numbers to reggae and in ‘Star of the

incorporating Toyland & Christmas Was Meant for Children-Mark Hayes waves his musical magic over two popular selections Toyland and Christmas Was Meant for Children creating this medley of innocence and joy. Blend lyrical singing and the use of solos fill the work while the orchestration is full of wonder and beauty. A true highlight for your holiday program! Available separately: SATB SSAA SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD Parts for Master Rhythm Synthesizer Harp Violins 1 & 2 Viola Cello Double Bass.

How about a little rock-n-roll this holiday? For mixed ensembles women's groups or children's voices this Johnny Marks favorite will have your audience in a '50s rockin' mood! Everyone dancin' merrily in the new old-fashionedway! Available: 3-Part Mixed; SSA; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.

Gallery Carol-Written for and dedicated to the Toronto Children's Choir legendary Canadian composer Ruth Watson Henderson has constructed a piece that incorporates all levels of a broad based Community Children's Choral organisation. Written for a 2-part training choir a 3-part intermediate treble choir and an SATB advanced choir this is the perfect closer for a combined Christmas Concert.

The wonder and awe of the first Christmas night permeates this medley of three treasured carols perfect for Christmas Eve or any Christmas worship occasion. Fitting for children youth and adult choirs the medley includes Away In a Manger Infant Holy Infant Lowly and Silent Night Holy Night. Available separately: Unison/opt. 2-Part Treble CelebrationTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:58

from White Christmas-(from White Christmas). This beautiful song by Irving Berlin will be simply stunning when sung by children! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Bringing gifts to the Christ child is the theme of this traditional Catalonian children's Christmas folksong. With sections in English and Spanish this is a perfect introduction to singing in multiple languages.Availableseparately: 2-Part. ShowTrax CD also available. Performance time approx. 2:10.

from The Alfred Burt Carols-Bright and lilting this two-part partner-song from the Alfred Burt Carols is a great holiday concert or festival opener. Arranged by Greg Gilpin for upper-elementary or middle school choirs Come Dear Children sets the tone for a Christmas season filled with joy.