John Jacobson Kirby Shaw: Nothin' but the Blues: Mixed Choir: CD

Who put the rock into rock and roll? You and your students will find out with this original musical that's ideal for upper elementary and middle school. You'll discover how different rock styles developed through the decades andenjoy Kirby and John's unique brand of humor and musical creativity. Eight original songs a hot professional track and John Jacobson's choreography will make this a show that everyone will enjoy!Available: Teacher'sManual (piano accompaniment dialog choreography and Production Guide Singer's Edition 5Pak (vocal lines only dialog and choreography) Preview CD (full performance only) and Performance/Accompaniment CD. Performance Time: 25minutes. For Grades 3-8.

Celebrate the History of the Blues-Never has music history been this much fun! Travel up the Mississippi from New Orleans to Chicago as you experience this unique American music from it's Work Song beginnings through Dixieland Jazz the Swing Era Rock and Rolland beyond! This 20-minute musical includes 5 original songs and includes full staging and choreography by John Jacobson. Songs include: Workin' Riverboat Rendevous Mister Blues Riffin' Look What's Happened to the Blues.

Jazz is OUR MUSIC...the music of America! From New Orleans to Chi-town from the cotton fields to the Cotton Club you will learn about such jazz greats as Fats Waller Cab Calloway Benny Goodman Billie Holiday and more! The sixoriginal songs and delightfully entertaining script in this 30-minute musical are ideal for elementary/middle school performers and John Jacobson's choreography and staging are included right in the publication. Songs include: WeHaz Jazz! Let's Jam! Work Song I'm Old Enough to Sing the Blues Up the M-I-S-S-I-S-S-I-P-P-I Hobo Swing. Available: Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition (5-Pak) Preview Cassette (full performance) Performance/AccompanimentCassette and CD. For grades 4-8.

Exploring the History of America's Own Music-Jazz is OUR MUSIC...the music of America! From New Orleans to Chi-town from the cotton fields to the Cotton Club you will learn about such jazz greats as Fats Waller Cab Calloway Benny Goodman Billie Holiday and more! The sixoriginal songs and delightfully entertaining script in this 30-minute musical are ideal for elementary/middle school performers and John Jacobson's choreography and staging are included right in the publication. Available:Teacher's Manual Singer's Edition 5-Pak Preview Cassette (full performance) Performance/Accompaniment Cassette and CD. Performance Time: 30 minutes. For Grades 4-8.

This zany original speech chorus is about as close as a chorus can get to a food fight while performing! The creative possibilities are limited only by your appetite! Optional choreography by John Jacobson. Available: 4-Part anycombination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Seasonal Partner Songs for Young Voices-Climb aboard the Partner Express for independent part-singing with fast and fun results! Hilarious to heart-warming originals have been partnered with seasonal favorites and folksongs for instant harmonic fun throughout theschool year. Effective for classroom or performance this collection of ten well-crafted partner songs comes complete with accompanied vocal arrangements choreography and reproducible singer sheets – all under one cover forthe teacher on the go! A separate professionally-produced CD recording is available for hands-free teaching and additional sing-along and performing fun. Available: Song Collection Performance/Accompaniment CD. Suggested for Gr.3-6.