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2015–2016
Choral, Vocal & Classroom
Resource Guide
Alfred Music provides a wide variety of educational,
practical, and appropriate literature for ensembles
of all sizes and ages. Please visit us at alfred.com
to see sample pages and hear recordings of all
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Contents:
Warms-Ups & Sight-Singing..................... 1 General Musicals & Programs.........10–11
New Chorals & Resources.................... 2–4 Seasonal Musicals & Programs....... 12–13
Vocal Collections.......................................... 5 Songbooks............................................14–15
Classroom Resources.............................6–9 Sample Exercises........................................16
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WARM-UPS & SIGHT-SINGING
Vocalize!
Sing at First Sight . . . More Melodies!
45 Accompanied Vocal Warm-Ups
that Teach Technique
Reproducible Exercises
for Sight-Singing Practice
Composed and arr. Andy Beck
Each exercise in this invaluable resource is
designed to reinforce fundamental vocal
concepts for choral and solo singers of any
age. Organized in 11 focused categories, the
purpose of every warm-up is evident, and
clearly-stated directions optimize growth.
Supportive piano accompaniments, including
progressive modulations, are lightlyorchestrated on the enclosed recording—perfect for ensemble rehearsals,
studio lessons, or at-home practice. As an added bonus, PDF files on the
enhanced CD provide extracted vocal lines on reproducible singer pages.
An instructional book you will use again and again!
By Andy Beck and Brian Lewis
Augment your sight-singing curriculum
with this supplemental exercise book that
directly correlates to levels one and two
of Alfred Music’s popular Sing at First Sight
method. Every melody in this reproducible
resource appears in both treble and bass clef,
and the Data CD includes digital files of the
entire book for printing and projecting. More
See sample exercises
on page 16.
Melodies! is highly effective when used on
a routine basis after each of the sequential
lessons, as needed for additional drill to master challenging concepts, or as
a general review following the completion of the original textbooks.
Topics include: beginning warm-ups, posture, vowels, breath support,
tone quality, diction, dynamics, articulations, diphthongs, blend, scales,
intervals, harmony, and more.
Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-42793)��$34.95
Book & Enhanced CD (00-40024)�� $34.99
Foundations in Choral Sight-Singing
The Choral Warm-Up Collection
A Sourcebook of 167 Choral Warm-Ups
Contributed by 51 Choral Directors
Various / compiled and ed. Sally K Albrecht
This incredible resource consists of warm-ups for
every situation and vocal area. Set the mood for a
successful choral rehearsal while developing and
reinforcing positive ensemble vocal techniques.
Royalties donated to the ACDA Endowment Trust.
Book (00-21676)�� $22.95
The Complete Choral Warm-Up Book
A Sourcebook of 211 Choral Warm-Ups
for Choral Directors
By Jay Althouse and Russell Robinson
A complete sourcebook for choral directors of all
levels. Contains 211 warm-ups with information on
usage, photos illustrating correct posture and vowel
formation, and a well-organized index to make
finding the right warm-up a snap.
Book (00-11653)�� $22.95
Sing at First Sight
By Andy Beck, Karen Farnum Surmani,
and Brian Lewis
This well-organized, sequential method clearly
introduces new music reading concepts, reinforces
those concepts with rhythm and pitch exercises,
motivates students with helpful hints and
challenge exercises, features choral excerpts at the
end of each unit, and provides a comprehensive
review and evaluation (including written activities,
ear training drills, and formal assessments).
Level 1 concepts include: whole note through
sixteenth note rhythms • major key signatures •
diatonic intervals • simple and compound time
signatures • music signs and symbols • dynamics,
articulations, and tempo markings • unison,
2-part, and 3-part singing.
Level 2 concepts include: singing in minor •
chromatics • unison, 2-part, 3-part, and 4-part
singing • identifying major and minor intervals •
advanced rhythmic patterns.
Textbook, Level 1 (00-22017)��$7.95
Reproducible Companion/CD, Level 1 (00-23833)��$39.95
Textbook, Level 2 (00-28448)�� $7.95
Reproducible Companion/CD, Level 2 (00-31264)��$39.95
NEW CHORALS & RESOURCES
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MOVEMENT
DVD SERIES
With staging by
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& Andy Beck
Here’s the quick and easy way
to add simple yet effective
choreography to your
choral performances.
Title
SATB
Africa (Arr. Sharpe)
43531
African Gloria (Poorman)
African Noel (Arr. Thomas)
Agnus Dei (Poorman)
SAB/3-PT
2-PT
43218
43219
WOMEN
43182
Alleluia Madrigal (Moore)
21698
21699
21700
And This Shall Be for Music (Stevenson, Johnson)
43303
43304
43305
All About That Bass (Arr. Billingsley)
43480
SVM05010
43194
SVM05011
43547
43548
43195
20144
43183
22963
Best Day of My Life (Arr. Beck)
43175
43176
43178
43178
43177
43241
43242
Bill Bailey (Arr. Albrecht)*
43512
43513
Bound for Glory (Arr. Gartner)
43413
43414
Breathe Soft, Ye Winds (Philips, Gilpin)
43294
43295
43296
43182
By the Waters (Perry, Perry)
43198
43199
43200
43182
Can You Hear the Angels? (Gilpin)
43375
43376
43378
43377
43379
Candlelight (Arr. Rutherford)
43291
43306
43307
Clouds (Ed. Gilpin)
43413
Cool Kids (Arr. Billingsley)
43308
43263
43407
43283
Colonel Bogey’s Grand Old Flag (Arr. Gilpin)*
43408
43409
43284
43285
43286
43246
43247
43525
The Coventry Carol (Croo/arr. Hayes)
43465
43466
43467
December Prayer (Arr. Gilpin)
43441
Deo Dicamus Gratias (Lewis)
43256
Dies Irae (Gray)
43927
Does Anybody Really Know What Time It Is? (Arr. Van Cleave)
43476
Dona Nobis Pacem (Mozart/arr. Liebergen)
43255
43442
43443
DIGPX00010
43444
43182
43477
43478
43182
43479
DIGPX00011
43182
43365
43287
43288
Everything Is Awesome (Arr. Billingsley)
43170
43171
Eye of the Tiger (Arr. Van Cleave)
43445
43446
43317
43366
43289
43290
43172
43173
43447
43448
43318
DIGPX00008
43319
41871
Feel the Joy of Hanukkah (Brownsey, Lantz)
43439
Festival Alleluia (Poorman)
43209
43210
Five Favorite Holiday Songs (Arr. Billingsley)*
43518
43519
With a Song!
Follow That Star (Althouse)
43340
43341
A Choral Movement DVD
Foreign Lands (Ballantyne)
2
43182
43468
43298
Everything I Didn’t Say (Arr. Billingsley)
43440
43211
43521
43182
43520
43342
43343
43464
Frosty the Snowman (Arr. Albrecht)
43387
Gloria Deo (Althouse)
43181
Glorious Peace (Parker, Drennan)
43425
Go, Tell It on the Mountain (Arr. Moore)
43393
Gone, Gone, Gone (Arr. Beck)
43567
43388
43394
43391
43522
DIGPX00016
43344
DIGPX00000
43182
43460
Fruitcake (Hagemann, Leka)*
* Featured on With a Song! Choral Movement DVD (00-43333)
43526
43281
Dream (Souders, Souders)
Gonna Get Over You (Arr. Sharpe)
DIGPX00005
43248
43524
Fa La La La (Arr. Gray)*
43411
43182
43523
Fame (Arr. Bram)
43182
43410
43339
Cossacks of the Steppe (Parks, Parks)
Watch the Preview
Video Online!
43179
A Better World (Poorman)
Clever Chameleon (Beck)
With a Song! (00-43333)��$39.99
43182
43549
20143
The Christmas Waltz (Arr. Hayes)
Sally K. Albrecht & Andy Beck
Titles: Bill Bailey • Canta Conmigo •
Colonel Bogey’s Grand Old Flag! •
Fa La La La • Five Favorite Holiday Songs •
Fruitcake • The North Pole Marching
Band • Sing Gloria! • Sisi Sote • Snow Day!
Snow Day! • With a Song.
43182
20142
Chantons (Quinault, Lully/arr. Liebergen)
Let Sally & Andy
do the work for you!
43481
43282
Ave Maria (Caccini/arr. Liebergen)
Canta Conmigo (Johnson)*
PAX
43239
43217
Annie: Choral Highlights (Arr. Gilpin)
TRAX
43220
LG52747
43216
And Wherever You Go (Wagner)
MEN
43461
43389
43390
43392
43395
43396
43397
43279
43280
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Title
NEW CHORALS & RESOURCES
SATB
Good News! Chariot’s A-Comin’ (Arr. Gilpin)
SAB/3-PT
2-PT
WOMEN
43371
43373
43372
43374
43552
43553
Good Time (Arr. Dietz)
43570
Grateful (Arr. Billingsley)
43550
43551
Green Eggs and Ham (Arr. Beck)
43501
38173
The Heart of the Matter (Arr. Gilpin)
43349
43350
The Heart of Rock and Roll (Arr. Shaw)
43575
43576
Heartache Tonight (Arr. Gilpin)
43571
43572
How Can I Keep from Singing? (Arr. Shaw)
43231
I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day (Longfellow, Calkin/arr. O’Connell)
43270
38174
TRAX
43573
43232
43271
43352
DIGPX00007
43577
DIGPX00020
43574
43233
43272
43451
43273
43182
43402
43403
If the Snow Could Sing (Bernon)
43369
43204
43205
The Impossible Dream (Arr. Hayes)
43535
43536
43537
In the Dark of Midnight (Beck)
43345
43346
43347
43182
It Was a Lover and His Lass (Shakespeare, McGrath)
43462
43533
43534
43529
43530
It’s the Hard-Knock Life (Arr. Zegree)
I’ve Got a Crush on You (Arr. Althouse)
43532
43527
43528
I’ve Gotta Crow (Arr. Albrecht)
43555
Jasmine Flower (Arr. Wagner)
43258
Jenny (Kerr, Myers)
43240
A Jolly Wassail (Arr. Gray)
43226
43538
43539
DIGPX00018
PianoTrax 7 CD (00-43182)�� $44.99
DIGPX00017
43224
43192
43260
43385
24995
43386
43227
43228
43325
Jubilate! Joy We Bring! (Vivaldi/arr. Liebergen)
29611
43326
43193
43182
43257
43182
Let Me In (Arr. Kirkendall)
43406
DIGPX00004
Lift Up Your Voice! (Johnson)
43398
43399
43400
43401
Listen to the Music (Arr. Shaw)
43578
43579
43580
43581
DIGPX00021
Living in America (Arr. Van Cleave)
43452
43453
43454
43455
DIGPX00009
A Lot of Livin’ to Do (Arr. Gilpin)
43514
43515
43516
43517
DIGPX00015
Love at Home (Arr. Mattson)
41907
Love Is Here to Stay (Arr. Langford)
43292
Love’s Tempest (Maykov, Newmarch, Gray)
43348
Loy Krathong (Frombach/arr. Courtney)
43182
43320
Make Them Hear You (Arr. Hayes)
43353
43354
Me and My Broken Heart (Arr. Emerson)
43359
43360
Merry Christmas to All! (Arr. Weston)
43321
43355
43356
43357
43361
43362
43324
43182
43237
43322
43323
Music in My Soul (Strickland)
43380
43381
43382
43383
43261
43262
43182
My God Is a Rock (Arr. Gray)
43264
43265
43266
My Heart Belongs to You (Parker, Courtney)
My Immortal (Arr. Frizzell)
43568
Noel Fantasy (Arr. Waggoner)
39820
39821
O Come, Little Children (Arr. Schram)
43417
43418
O Hear the Joyful Singing (Gastoldi/arr. Liebergen)
43189
43190
Oh Happy Day (Arr. Shaw)
43557
43558
The North Pole Marching Band (Fisher, Beck)*
* Featured on With a Song! Choral Movement DVD (00-43333)
DIGPX00001
43238
A Midwinter Carol (Rossetti, Johnson)
Music in the Water (Boies, Gray)
Many of our Choral Designs
selections feature outstanding piano
accompaniments. Now your choirs
can rehearse or perform with those
accompaniments using our new
PianoTrax 7 CD.
DIGPX00003
43556
43384
43225
Don’t Miss PianoTrax 7
43208
43259
A Jubilant Song (Albrecht)
The Lake (Poe, Althouse)
43206
43223
Iza Ngomso (Tin)
Joyeux Noël! (Arr. Wagner)
43533
NEED AN
ACCOMPANIST?
43370
Imagine (Arr. Althouse)
43207
PAX
38175
43351
I Know Where I’m Going (Arr. Hayes)
I Thought About You (Arr. Langford)
MEN
43182
43234
43182
43415
39822
43363
43364
43419
43420
43559
DIGPX00002
43191
43182
43560
43561
DIGPX00019
PianoTrax 7 CD contains
accompaniment tracks for the
following 33 choral publications:
Agnus Dei
And This Shall Be for Music
And Wherever You Go
Breathe Soft, Ye Winds
By the Waters
Chantons
Clever Chameleon
Cossacks of the Steppe
Deo Dicamus Gratias
Dies Irae
Dona Nobis Pacem
Festival Alleluia
Foreign Lands
I Know Where I’m Going
In the Dark of Midnight
Jubilate! Joy We Bring!
The Lake
Love’s Tempest
A Midwinter Carol
Music in the Water
My God Is a Rock
My Heart Belongs to You
O Hear the Joyful Singing
On Yonder Hill
Pie Jesu
Prelude to Bethlehem
A Sailor’s Song
Sing Gloria!
The Sky Over Shannon
Sometimes I Feel
Like a Motherless Child
Three French Folk Songs
Au Clair de la Lune
Fais Dodo
Le Coucou
We Are the Music-Makers
While the Snow Lay Sleeping
3
NEW CHORALS & RESOURCES
Title
SATB
SAB/3-PT
2-PT
WOMEN
Old Joe Clark (Arr. Armstrong)
On Yonder Hill (St. Vincent Millay, Donnelly, Strid)
Once Upon a Time (Arr. Langford)
By Deke Sharon, Ben Spalding, and Brody McDonald
More than any other person, Deke Sharon is
responsible for the current success of pop
a cappella. Founder of the House Jacks (the
original “rock band without instruments”),
Deke continues to influence through
his work with The Sing-Off, Pitch Perfect,
Pitch Perfect 2, and Vocalosity. Combine
Deke’s expertise with that of directors
Ben Spalding and Brody McDonald, add
a foreword by Ben Folds, throw in advice
from contributors like Peter Hollens, and
you have one of the most comprehensive
volumes ever created on the subject of
contemporary a cappella singing. Divided
into eight sections, including Setting
the Stage, Getting the Band Together,
Arranging, Preparing, Technology, Making a
Name, Extras, and Making It.
Book (00-41814)��$24.99
43412
43182
43416
27079
27080
Over the Sea to Skye (Boulton/arr. Wagner)
43212
Peace, My Heart (Tagore, Emery)
43358
Pie Jesu (Fauré/arr. Robinson)
43213
43214
43215
43330
43331
43332
43182
Prayer of the Children (Arr. Hayes)
43469
43470
43471
Prelude to Bethlehem (Brooks, Clementi/arr. Gray)
43201
43202
43203
Psalm 121 (Raminsh)
43564
Put a Lid on It (Arr. Billingsley)
43482
43483
The River (Arr. Albrecht)
43327
Roar (Arr. Phan)
43511
43507
43508
43509
LG51846
LG53071
43368
19262
5809
Sisi Sote (Beck)*
43313
Book (00-42789)��$12.99
4
43182
43316
43236
43229
Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (Arr. Althouse)
43300
Sonnet 29 (Shakespeare, Helvey)
43459
43301
43182
43230
43302
43182
43545
43546
43188
43221
Swingin’ with the Gershwins! (Arr. Huff)
43426
43427
The Telephone Hour (Arr. Albrecht)
43456
43457
Text Me Merry Christmas (Arr. Billingsley)
43474
Then and Now (McCrae, Aitken)
43197
They All Laughed (Arr. Langford)
43404
43222
43428
43429
43458
43475
43405
Three French Folk Songs (Arr. Franklin)
By Anna Wentlent
How many years has it been since your
last diction class? This handy guidebook
is an easy reference for the symbols used
in IPA: what they look like and how they
are pronounced. Example words for every
symbol are included in English, Latin,
Italian, German, French, and Spanish. And
an online resource includes recorded
demonstrations of every sound. A clear
and concise tool for singing in foreign
languages, equally useful in the choir room
and the vocal studio.
43278
43182
43505
43506
43503
43504
Tshepa Thapelo (Arr. Gray)
43274
43275
43276
Ubi Caritas (Stephens)
43184
Uptown Funk (Arr. Bram)
43582
We Are the Music-Makers (O’Shaughnessy, Beck)
43185
43186
43187
43182
While the Snow Lay Sleeping (Parker, Sorenson)
43421
43422
43423
43182
Tongo (Arr. Gilpin)
43450
Wings (Arr. Beck)
43449
43249
Winter Sleigh Ride (Perry, Perry)
43250
43267
43268
43269
43312
With a Song (Albrecht, Althouse)*
43309
43310
43311
The World Is Ours (Arr. Gilpin)
43540
43541
43543
* Featured on With a Song! Choral Movement DVD (00-43333)
DIGPX00014
43293
43314
43235
Snow Day! Snow Day! (Albrecht, Althouse)*
Sweet Talkin’ Guy (Arr. Althouse)
A Guidebook for the
International Phonetic Alphabet
43367
19263
43315
43510
LG52677
43196
The Sky Over Shannon (Bernon)
Tommy: A Choral Medley (Arr. DeSpain)
43182
43563
43299
43424
Swedish Harvest Song (Arr. Swift)
DIGPX00013
43329
43277
Sing We Now of a Very Merry Christmas (Moore)
The Sky Is Low, the Clouds Are Mean (Dickinson, Althouse)
43485
43562
Sing Gloria! (Albrecht)*
Sing We and Chant It (Arr. Robinson)
DIGPX00012
43554
Santa Tell Me (Arr. Billingsley)
Shenandoah (Arr. Erb)
43473
41181
43182
43484
A Sailor’s Song (Perry, Perry)
Shadow Dancing (Arr. Shaw)
43472
43328
The Rose (Arr. Lawson)
See the Baby (Althouse)
PAX
43565
Style (Arr. Billingsley)
Alfred’s IPA Made Easy
TRAX
43569
Over the River (Arr. Beck)
A Cappella
MEN
43180
43542
43544
DIGPX00006
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VOCAL COLLECTIONS
VOCAL COLLECTIONS
Songs of the Far East
for Solo Singers
10 Asian Folk Songs Arranged for Solo Voice
and Piano for Recitals, Concerts, and Contests
Arr. Lois Brownsey, Vicki Tucker Courtney, Ruth
Morris Gray, Marti Lunn Lantz, Jonathan Lim,
Sonja Poorman, Ruth Elaine Schram, Michael Scott,
and Douglas E. Wagner
This exquisite collection of vocal solos features
folk songs from China, Japan, Korea, Malaysia,
Taiwan, and Thailand. Appropriate for both
developing singers and mature vocalists, each
of the ten beautiful arrangements is sung largely in English and a phonetic
pronunciation guide is included for the phrases in Asian languages.
Titles: Arirang • Burung Kakak Tua • Flower Drum Song • High Green
Mountain • Japanese Snow Song • Jasmine Flower • Kangding Love Song •
Loy Krathong • Sakura • Uji River.
Medium High Medium Low
Book & CD (00-43489) (00-43486)��$26.99
Book
(00-43490)(00-43487)��$15.99
CD
(00-43491)(00-43488)��$16.99
Masterwork Duets for Women
8 Standards from the Baroque, Classical,
and Romantic Periods
Ed. and arr. Patrick M. Liebergen
Eight of the world’s best-loved duets for
women are brought together for the first time
in one publication. Representing a wide range
of styles and composers, these selections from
the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods
are presented with historical information, IPA
pronunciation guides, and suggestions for
performance. Edited and arranged by Patrick
M. Liebergen, this truly valuable collection is an
indispensable resource for duet singing.
Titles: Laudamus te • Shepherd, Shepherd Leave Decoying • Stabat Mater
dolorosa • Wir eilen mit schwachen, doch emsigen Schritten • Sull’aria • Belle nuit,
ô nuit d’amour • Sous le dôme épais (Flower Duet) • When at Night I Go to Sleep.
Book & CD (00-43492)��$26.99
Book (00-43493)��$15.99
CD (00-43494)��$16.99
Songs of the Season
10 Vocal Solos for Winter
and Holiday Performances
Composed and arr. Sally K. Albrecht,
Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Brian Fisher,
Greg Gilpin, Ruth Morris Gray, Mark Hayes, Victor C.
Johnson, Donald Moore, and Douglas E. Wagner
Many of Alfred Music’s finest writers have
contributed to this special collection, which
includes carol arrangements, famous texts,
masterwork melodies, and original songs. Find
selections for holiday concerts, winter recitals,
church services, and community events in this
one useful volume.
Titles: Blessings of the Season • Carol of the Star • December’s Keep • From
an Irish Cabin • The Icy December • Jonathan’s Bell Carol • A Midwinter
Carol • Prelude to Bethlehem • The Season of Love • Under Winter Moon.
Medium High Medium Low
Book & CD (00-43498) (00-43495)��$26.99
Book
(00-43499)(00-43496)��$15.99
CD
(00-43500)(00-43497)��$16.99
Contemporary Art Songs for Women
10 Poetic Settings for Female Voices
Presented in Two Keys
Music by Vicki Tucker Courtney
10 stunning settings for female voices of any
age, featuring texts by female poets. Each
piece is offered in both high and low keys.
Equally appropriate for the mature recital
singer and the developing voice.
Titles: Chimes • The Christmas Letter • A
Fancy • Gifts • I Am the Wind • Repetition •
Rhapsody • What Do the Stars Do? • What
Would I Give? • Will There Really Be a Morning?
Book & CD (00-41751)��$26.99
Book (00-41749)��$15.99
CD (00-41750)��$16.99
Contemporary Art Songs for Men
10 Poetic Settings for Male Voices
Presented in Two Keys and Two Clefs
Music by Vicki Tucker Courtney
10 exquisite settings for male voices of any
age, featuring texts by male wordsmiths. This
unique book offers each piece in both treble
and bass clefs, high and low keys. Equally
appropriate for the mature recital singer and
the developing voice.
Titles: An April Day • Birthday Verses •
The Growth of Song • I Love Thee •
Music I Heard • A Song • November • To . . . •
When Christmas Comes • A White Rose.
Book & CD (00-39857)��$26.99
Book (00-39855)��$15.99
CD (00-39856)��$16.99
Holiday Hits for Two
8 Contemporary Duets on Popular
Holiday Songs
Compiled and ed. Andy Beck
This ultimate anthology of holiday songs from
the pop music genre includes eight festive
standards presented as duets. Two singers of
any voice part will enjoy singing these flexible
arrangements with either the stylish piano
accompaniments or the fully-orchestrated
CD. Perfect for seasonal programs, concerts,
productions, and recitals.
Titles: Believe • I’ll Be Home for Christmas • It’s the Most Wonderful Time
of the Year • Jingle Bells • The Little Drummer Boy / Peace on Earth • Mele
Kalikimaka • Sleigh Ride • Yes, Virginia (There’s a Santa Claus).
Book & CD (00-41748)��$26.99
Book (00-41746)��$15.99
CD (00-41747)��$16.99
Voiceworks
A “How-To” Manual for Vocal Students and Teachers
By Henry A. Alviani
A must-have resource with chapters on posture,
breathing, vocal cords, tone, vowels, consonants,
intonation, and phrasing.
Book (00-27465)��$14.95
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CLASSROOM RESOURCES
MUSIC HISTORY & CULTURE
READING & NOTATING
Accent on Composers
Hear It, Read It, Write It!
The Music and Lives of 22 Great
Composers, with Listening CD,
Reviews/Tests, and
Supplemental Materials
30 Sequential Music Dictation Lessons
By Jay Althouse, Sally K. Albrecht,
and Judy O’Reilly
Alfred’s most popular 100%
reproducible series! Each volume
includes a biography, portrait, listing
of musical genres, interesting factoids,
and timeline for 22 great composers.
Listen to an example of each composer’s
music while following the helpful listening
guide. Also included are reviews/tests for
each, plus more than two-dozen pages of supplementary material.
PDFs of the entire book are included on the Enhanced CD.
Volume 1 composers: Bingen, Vivaldi, Handel, Bach, Haydn, Mozart,
Beethoven, Schubert, Hensel, Mendelssohn, Wagner, Verdi, Brahms,
Tchaikovsky, Dvorák, Sousa, Elgar, Debussy, Joplin, Ives, Stravinsky,
and Copland.
Volume 2 composers: Dufay, Palestrina, Pachelbel, Purcell, Rossini, Berlioz,
Chopin, Offenbach, Saint-Saëns, Mussorgsky, Grieg, Rimsky-Korsakov, Puccini,
Mahler, Strauss, Rachmaninoff, Schoenberg, Prokofiev, Gershwin, Ellington,
Britten, and Bernstein.
Volume 1 Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD (00-20048)��$39.95
Volume 2 Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD (00-41908)��$39.99
Meet the Great Jazz Legends
Short Sessions on the Lives, Times,
and Music of the Great Jazz Legends
By Ronald C. McCurdy
Introduce a new generation of music
enthusiasts to 17 legendary jazz artists who
have enriched the world with their incredible
talents. Dr. McCurdy’s illuminating stories
about the lives, times, and music of these great
jazz musicians spans the entire Twentieth
Century, from early New Orleans jazz through
the golden age of swing, plus the avant-garde
and jazz fusion eras. Includes units on Louis
Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Ella
Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, Miles Davis, and more!
Book (00-20815)��$14.95
Reproducible Activity Sheets (00-20817)��$14.95
Listening CD (00-26329)��$14.95
Book & CD (00-32179)��$26.95
Book, CD & Reproducible Activity Sheets (00-32180)��$39.95
One-Page Composer Bios
50 Reproducible Biographies
of Famous Composers
By Jay Althouse
Contains brief, informative, and interesting
one-page biographies of 50 of history’s
greatest composers. Also included, as a bonus,
are one-page histories of each of the six eras
of music from the Medieval era through the
Twentieth Century.
Reproducible Book & Data CD
(00-40033)�� $24.99
Reproducible Book (00-31263)��$19.99
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By Dave and Jean Perry
Learning music is much like learning a language.
There are three basic elements: listening,
reading, and writing. This well-organized book
provides step-by-step sequential lessons for
developing these skills. Rhythm, note, and
interval concepts are taught in the following
way: first, hear and echo a short musical
example; second, read and perform a notated
exercise; and third, notate musical phrases as
demonstrated on the CD. Worksheet-style student pages are included in the
book. Ten-minute activities for teaching or assessment, recommended for
fourth through ninth grade ensembles or music classes.
Book & CD (00-44557)��$29.99
Ready to Read Music
Sequential Lessons in Music Reading Readiness
By Jay Althouse
Packed with four sequential units of eight
lessons each, all designed to prepare your
students to read music. Most of the lessons
are followed by a page of exercises, ideal for
student assessment. As a bonus, there are
page after page of large, reproducible music
symbols, which are great for bulletin boards
and flash card learning.
Reproducible Book & Data CD
(00-40031)��$29.99
Reproducible Book (00-21835)��$26.99
60 Music Quizzes for Theory
and Reading
One-Page Reproducible Tests
to Evaluate Student Musical Skills
By Jay Althouse
Includes sections on the basics, rhythm,
note names, key signatures, musical symbols
and terms, time signatures, keyboard
identification, as well as a musical puzzles
segment. Perfect for student assessment.
Reproducible Book & Data CD
(00-40035)��$29.99
Reproducible Book (00-27144)��$24.99
Rhythm Workshop
575 Reproducible Exercises Designed to
Improve Rhythmic Reading Skills
By Sally K. Albrecht
This reproducible book will encourage and
enable your students to develop solid rhythmic
reading skills. It features 100 pages containing
575 rhythm exercises in a variety of time
signatures. New concepts are introduced
and combined together to challenge and
motivate your students. The Enhanced CD
includes reproducible PDF files of each page,
plus multiple rhythm audio tracks in various musical styles and tempos that
can be used to accompany your students as they clap, tap, play, or speak the
rhythms. Recommended for grades four and up.
Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD (00-38270)�� $34.99
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
PLAYING
LISTENING
Rockin’ the Radio
Music Class Playlist
Pop Arrangements and Teaching Strategies
for Orff Instruments
36 Engaging Listening Lessons
from Various Musical Styles
By Mari Schay
Rock out to songs like Katy Perry’s “Roar,”
the Beatles’ “She Loves You,” and Journey’s
“Don’t Stop Believin’” with Mari Schay’s ageappropriate, skill-building arrangements for
Orff and classroom percussion. Along the
way, you’ll reinforce rhythmic concepts, note
reading, playing techniques, and so much more,
as the author includes several pages of teaching
strategies to guide the process (even addressing the new National Standards).
A handful of traditional favorites rounds out the balanced songlist. Equally
appropriate for existing Orff ensembles or general music class. The Enhanced CD
includes full performance demonstrations of all ten songs, as well as printable/
projectable instrument parts. Recommended for grades four through nine.
By Melody Easter-Clutter
Creative listening activities from a master
music educator! These dynamic ideas invite
students to experience, analyze, and reflect on
an array of musical genres, including Motown,
pop, rock ‘n’ roll, bluegrass, opera, Broadway,
and film. Teacher preparation will be minimal
as materials are few, and lesson planning is
easy as Common Core and National Standards
are listed on every page. Assemble the 12-song playlist online then explore
three lessons for each song. And with hits like Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”
and the new Disney classic “Let It Go,” music class has never been so much
fun! Recommended for grades four and up.
Book & Enhanced CD (00-44551)��$29.99
Celebrate with Sound!
Creative Holiday Chants with Body
Percussion and Classroom Instruments
By Richard D. Cross
This fun-filled and easy-to-use book offers
an educational way to celebrate the holidays!
Each chant presents three stepping stones
to rhythmic reading: practice the spoken
ostinatos first, transfer to body percussion
next, and then play on classroom instruments.
PDF files on the included Data CD make it a
piece of cake to print or project the music
notation in your classroom. 20 holidays, four seasons of the year, and even a
happy birthday chant are included! Recommended for grades two and up.
Book & Data CD (00-44465)��$24.99
About Time!
18 Rhythm Stick Routines
for Reading and Playing
By Andrew Briggs
Pass out the rhythm sticks and let the fun begin!
These energetic rhythmic routines are active
learning at its very best. 18 familiar classroom
songs are presented with notated rhythm
patterns and kinesthetic stick routines: tap them
on your knees, click them together, cross with
a neighbor, and more! The simple rhythms can
be learned by rote or read off the reproducible
student pages. Plus, concise background information makes it easy to lead
a discussion about the history and culture of each piece. Recommended for
grades one through six.
Book & Enhanced CD (00-42785)��$29.99
Sound Stories Round the Year
Folk Tales, Fables, and Poems
for the Music Classroom
By Karen Farnum Surmani and Anna Wentlent
It’s storybook time in music class! This useful
collection adds instrument playing and
sound exploration to well-known literature.
The 16 sound stories have been thoughtfully
organized by season, providing a choice for
every month of the school year. Included are
“The Spider and the Fly,” “The Legend of the
Poinsettia,” “Babe, the Blue Ox,” “The Tortoise
and the Hare,” and more. Recommended for grades one through five.
Book (00-43502)��$19.99
Active Listening Lessons:
The Nutcracker Suite
Hands-On Activities
for Exploring Tchaikovsky’s Ballet
By David Bretzius
Seven, detailed lesson plans on Tchaikovsky’s
The Nutcracker Suite! Listen and perform along
with the professionally-recorded orchestral
CD. Each individual layer of the ensemble will
learn and practice their part through rhythmic
chanting and body percussion before
transferring to classroom instruments. The
step-by-step instructions build to a culminating Orff performance for each
movement. Student scores are included on the enhanced CD for printing
and projecting. Recommended for grades two through six.
Book & Enhanced CD (00-41909)��$29.99
Playing with the Classics
Music Masterworks for Children
By Peggy D. Bennett
For experienced music teachers
and novices alike, these simple,
charming, and playful lessons give
children a chance to sing, move, and
act while they listen to the music of
great composers.
Volume 1 contains a CD with 30 tracks,
including selections from Gershwin’s
An American in Paris, Beethoven’s
Symphony No. 5, Bizet’s Carmen,
Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker Suite,
Haydn’s “Surprise” Symphony, and
many more.
Volume 2 includes a listening list which recommends 15 tracks, all of which
can be downloaded from iTunes, Amazon, or GoogleMusic as needed. The
musical selections include Strauss’s “Also Sprach Zarathustra,” Mozart’s Eine
Kleine Nachtmusik, Stravinsky’s The Firebird, Gershwin’s “Summertime” from
Porgy and Bess, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9, Vivaldi’s “Winter” from The
Four Seasons, and many more.
Volume 1 Book & CD (00-37605)��$26.99
Volume 2 Book (00-39205)��$19.99
Book & Data CD (00-42788)��$24.99
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CLASSROOM RESOURCES
EARLY CHILDHOOD
TEACHER DEVELOPMENT
Jazzy Fairy Tales
Accessing Music
A Resource Guide for Introducing
Jazz Music to Young Children
Enhancing Student Learning in the
General Music Classroom Using UDL
By Susan Milligan and Louise Rogers
Designed to bring jazz music into
elementary general music, this book
and CD may be used to supplement an
existing program or to provide a readymade, easy-to-use, all-encompassing
music curriculum. The CD is narrated
and beautifully sung by Louise Rogers
with easy call-and-response exercises
and songs to accompany the stories. A
delightful educational resource for any
classroom! Recommended for preschool
to grade three.
By Kimberly McCord, Amy Gruben, and
Jesse Rathgeber
Based on the philosophy of Universal Design
for Learning (UDL)—a way of planning,
teaching, and assessing instruction that is
naturally inclusive of all possible types of
learners—Accessing Music explores alternative
and creative ways to reach disabled students
in the classroom. Help students get more
from the classroom, while sparking a lifelong
interest in music and music making!
Volume 1 Book & CD (00-36596)��$29.99
Volume 2 Book & CD (00-44281)��$29.99
You Want Me to Teach What?
Dizzy Dogs and Curious Cats
Transitioning to the Elementary
Music Classroom
By Dena C. Adams and Claire D. Clark
Dizzy Dogs and Curious Cats is filled with
engaging, easy-to-use, and fun music
activities for preschoolers. Designed for both
teachers with little or no music background
and seasoned professionals seeking fresh
ideas, this resource will introduce your
students to familiar tunes, chants, and
delightful new songs and poems.
By Mari Schay and Michael Tolon
You’re a secondary instrumental or choral
specialist, newly assigned to the general music
classroom. What now? First, take a breath,
calm down, and then read this book. Two
experienced teachers who conquered this
challenge offer practical advice with great
care and wit. Chapters of the book address
attitude, school environment, classroom
management, curriculum and assessment, and
student performance. In addition, concrete lesson plans are provided for
each grade level. Soon you will figure out the job and find the joy!
Reproducible Book & CD (00-42775)��$26.99
Book (00-42787)��$19.99
Music, Movement, and Literature Activities
for Preschoolers
GENERAL RESOURCES
The Music Center Handbook
15 Do-It-Yourself Learning Stations
for the Music Classroom
By Danielle Bayert
Divide your class into small groups and rotate
them through a wide range of engaging music
activities. That’s the goal of this ultimate
learning center resource. It’s student-guided
learning at its best! Detailed directions include
a list of materials, reproducible templates,
and step-by-step instructions for assembling
the creative stations. And complete lesson
plans clearly outline the objectives and activities for each. Grade level
recommendations are provided throughout the book, ranging from
kindergarten to sixth.
Book & Enhanced CD (00-44468)��$24.99
Creative Connections
And the Art of Play in the Music Classroom
By Jane Barbe
Creative Connections is an outstanding
resource for general music teachers, compiling
specially crafted games, songs, and lesson
plans to actively connect new material to prior
knowledge. Fully reproducible and designed for
grades two through six, the activities utilize the
art of play to introduce, explore, review, apply,
transfer, master, and assess musical concepts.
Also included is a Data CD with templates and
visuals for easy projection, classroom sharing, and immediate use.
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Book & Data CD (00-42413)�� $34.99
Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-42860)��$24.99
Music Tech 101
A Group Study Course in Modern Music
Production Using Audio Technology
By Brian Laakso
Perfect for students with a passion for music
outside of traditional programs, this book
covers the basics of music technology using
plain-English explanations. The classroomtested course material includes interactive
media and access to a corresponding website
with teacher resources and updates.
Book (00-44079)��$19.99
Learning Music with GarageBand
on the iPad
The Essential Classroom Guide to
Music Production, Performance,
and Education with iOS Devices
By Floyd Richmond
This essential GarageBand guide by the
president of the Technology Institute for Music
Educators is your foundation for teaching
music production in the classroom. Your
students will be creating music on a higher
level than ever before. Includes sections on
recording, performing with smart instruments, and creating loop-based
compositions, as well as over 40 GarageBand song files.
Book (00-44081)��$19.99
CLASSROOM RESOURCES
INTERACTIVE RESOURCES
GAMES, PUZZLES & POSTERS
Recorder Express Interactive
Alfred’s Music Playing Cards:
Instruments
Soprano Recorder Method
for Classroom or Individual Use
By Artie Almeida
Integrate technology into your recorder
curriculum with these interactive lessons
based on master teacher and professional
recorder player Artie Almeida’s Recorder
Express. Designed to be used alone or with the
best-selling method, each of the 11 lessons
introduces a single note, teaches its fingering,
and then incorporates the note into a song.
Play along with recorded accompaniments and
then extend learning with a skill-building activity. Climb aboard the Recorder
Express! Utilizes flash technology that works on individual computers and
interactive whiteboards. Recommended for grades two and up.
Interactive Software (00-44714)��$29.99
The Tale of Guido d’Arezzo
By Karen Farnum Surmani and Andrew Surmani
A fun and innovative way to learn about musicals
instruments! These are real playing cards divided
into four suits, each representing a different
family of instruments: brass, woodwind, string,
and percussion. Each card shows an instrument’s
image and includes facts about its origin,
design, and use. In addition to the 52-card deck,
four jokers provide brief descriptions of the
corresponding instrument families. Deal me in!
52-Card Deck (00-44696)�� $6.99
Color Me Mozart!
Biographies, Recordings, and
Coloring Pages for 25 Great Composers
By Maritza Mascarenhas Sadowsky
Long before the lines and spaces, the flags
and beams, music had to be memorized
because there was no way to write it down.
That is, until clever Guido came along! Learn
how this Medieval monk laid the groundwork
for the system of music notation that we use
today. This true story is told with beautiful
illustrations and age-appropriate vocabulary,
which can be read from the screen or heard by clicking the listen icon.
Embedded audio plays period music, whimsical sound effects, and a
professionally-voiced narration. As you scroll through each interactive
page, be sure to click highlighted elements to watch the story come to
life. Utilizes flash technology that works on individual computers and
interactive whiteboards. Recommended for all ages.
By Anna Wentlent, Charles Grace,
and Mitch Wyatt
What a fabulous and fun way to learn about
the great composers! This 100% reproducible
book includes a coloring page and information
sheet for 25 masters. From Bach surrounded by
his children and Tchaikovsky conducting
the ballet, to a blindfolded Mozart at the
keyboard and even Gershwin strolling
the streets of New York, these illustrations
are both educational and enjoyable.
Biographies, fun facts, and famous
works are included for each, and the
Enhanced CD contains PDF files of the
entire book, plus masterwork recordings
for each composer. A wonderful tool
for music classrooms or individual use.
Recommended for grades kindergarten
and up.
Interactive Software (00-44712)��$29.99
Reproducible Book & Enhanced CD (00-44554)��$29.99
An Interactive Storybook about
the Inventor of Music Notation
Ludwig van Beethoven
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Composer Gallery
24 Caricature Posters of the Masters
By Jay Althouse, Charles Grace, and Mitch Wyatt
The whimsical design of this full-color poster
set depicts 24 favorite composers as delightful
caricatures on 9” x 12” cardstock. On the
backside of each, learn more with compelling
biographies, dates, and historical information.
Everyday Improvisation
Interactive Lessons
for the Music Classroom
Includes: Bach • Beethoven • Berlin • Berlioz •
Bernstein • Brahms • Chopin • Copland •
Debussy • Dvořák • Ellington • Handel • Haydn •
Hildegard • Mendelssohn • Mozart • Morley •
Rossini • Saint-Saëns • Schubert • Sousa • Stravinsky • Tchaikovsky • Verdi.
24-Poster Set (00-42973)��$29.99
By Joan Eckroth-Riley
What a wonderful way to address the National
Standards! These well-constructed interactive
lessons provide a smooth and easy way to
teach improvisation and composition to
elementary students (grades one through
four). Each plan starts with a song, chant, or
poem; provides prompts for active listening;
invites students to improvise as a group and
individually; and concludes with a rubric-measured assessment. Kids will
have so much fun singing and moving to the songs, playing classroom
instruments, and manipulating the cartoon-style graphics on your
interactive whiteboard.
Music Puzzler
Book & Interactive Software (00-42786)�� $34.99
Reproducible Book & Data CD (00-39991)�� $34.99
80 Reproducible Music Puzzles
By Sue Albrecht Johnson
This completely reproducible puzzle book
features Kriss Kross, Word Searches, Musical
Sudoku, Crosswords, and several Complete
the Story pages. The data CD contains PDF
files, so teachers can post or print each
page. Use these puzzles as vocabulary
builders, extra credit exercises, or enjoyable
homework assignments. Includes answer keys.
Recommended for grades three and up.
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GENERAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS
Cinderella . . . If the Shoe Fits!
The Cuckoo
A Fantastic Fairy Tale Musical
for Unison and 2-Part Voices
The Day the Cuckoo Lost Her Colors
A Mexican Folk Tale for Unison Voices
By Sally K. Albrecht
Who can resist this all-time favorite
fairy tale, told with fun and flair? Our
acting troupe takes over the stage
area, playing rhyming Narrators,
singing Villagers, friendly Animals,
charming Royalty, energetic
Messengers, the haughty Stepmother
and Stepsisters, the irresistible Fairy
Godmother, and lovely Cinderella.
Of course, once the charming Prince
discovers the proper owner of that
famous sparkling slipper, everyone
lives happily ever after! Approximately 30 minutes. Recommended for
grades three and up.
Titles: Once Upon a Time • If Only • Come One, Come All • Catch His Eye! •
Couldn’t, Shouldn’t, or Won’t • A Waltz • Midnight! • If the Shoe Fits.
CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-43433)��$69.99
Teacher’s Handbook (00-43434)�� $34.99
Enhanced CD (00-43435)��$49.99
The Drum
A Mini-Musical based on a Tale of Generosity
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
All children have dreams, just like Jordan’s
dream of one day having a drum. Based on a
folk tale from India.
The Emperor’s New Clothes
A Humorous Fairy Tale Musical
By Dave and Jean Perry
Experience this Hans Christian Andersen tale
of a goodhearted but gullible king, duped by
two scoundrels.
At the Bandstand!
Gilbert & Sullivan ROCK!
A Rock ‘n’ Roll Review
A “Poperetta” for Unison and 2-Part Voices
Various / Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
This easy-to-stage musical is an absolute blast, with
familiar ’50s songs, clever characters, and hilarious
punch lines to spare.
By Mark Cabaniss and Alan Billingsley
In this “show within a show,” a group of students
prepares a concert of Gilbert and Sullivan’s greatest
hits—just as the actual icons magically appear from
“the great beyond!”
The Best Little Theater in Town
The Granny Awards
A Broadway-Bound Musical
A Musical Fairy Tale Review
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
By Janet Gardner
Granny, who has retired from show business,
honors all of our favorite fairy tale characters!
A tightly-knit cast goes into action to save their
theater from being shut down in this “play within a
play” that introduces elements of a classic musical.
Bones!
It’s Easy Being Green!
A Toe-Tapping, Foot-Stomping, Knee-Slapping,
Hip-Swinging, Hand-Clapping, Finger-Snapping,
Spine-Tingling Musical
A Songbook or Program
Teaching Us Ways to Save Our Planet
By Janet Gardner
Oh, no! The custodian has knocked over the famous
Charles Cartilage skeleton, and the disconnected
bones have no clue where they belong!
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By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
An uplifting story, teaching both heroism and
kindness. Features several Spanish words and
short phrases.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
These entertaining unison songs can be performed
individually or combined into a program, with “Smart
Tips” read before each song.
Character Street
Movin’ in the Right Direction!
A Character Education Musical
for People and Puppets
A Program or Songbook
to Build Character and Integrity in Young People
By Andy Beck, Brian Fisher, and Michael Souders
Join Fuzzy Monster and the gang as they learn about
kindness, courage, perseverance, responsibility,
respect, and more. A few optional stage puppets will
steal the show and add to the fun!
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
This vibrant program features a variety of songs that
reinforce positive goals. Optional narrations for up to
35 speakers.
GENERAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS
The Nightingale
School Daze, Version 2.0
An Enchanting Imperial Tale
Scenes and Songs from a Rockin’ School Day
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
This classic Hans Christmas Anderson tale explores
the unlikely friendship between a Chinese emperor
and a singing nightingale.
By Janet Gardner
Alfred Music’s all-time favorite musical presents
everyday classes and activities in humorous vignettes
and easy-to-learn songs.
Of Thee I Sing!
Show Me the Money!
A Celebration of America’s Music
A Musical Salute to the Faces on American Currency
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
From Native American chants to the Detroit
Motown sound, you too can discover and enjoy
the music of America.
By Marilyn Magness and Alan Billingsley
Comedic and dramatic vignettes teach about the
American presidents and statesmen whose portraits
appear on our currency.
The Phantom of the Music Room
A Small Part of the World
A Humorous Musical Mystery
Folk Songs from Here, There, and Everywhere
By Janet Gardner
Who is playing the piano in the school after dark?
Students set out to solve this musical mystery.
Features six musical classics with clever texts.
Compiled and arr. Sally K. Albrecht
This multicultural presentation features catchy
folk songs from 13 countries, tied together with
informative dialogue.
Pinocchio
Stone Soup
An Adventure at the Puppet Show
A Mini-Musical based on the Famous Fable
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
There’s just no telling what kind of mischief this
famous fictitious puppet will get into today—on
his very first day of school.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
When a group of travelers creates a delicious meal
from unexpected ingredients, the gloomy citizens of
Old Town learn that “the greatest gift is to share.”
The Princess and the Pea
Tom Sawyer & Company
A Traditional Tale Told Anew
A Mini-Musical based on
The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
Eager-to-wed Prince Nicholas narrates this
story of a classic fairy tale kingdom anxious for
his royal nuptials.
By Mark Cabaniss / arr. Alan Billingsley
Take the stage with Tom, Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly!
Five unison songs and selected vignettes highlight
memorable moments from Mark Twain’s classic
American novel.
A Race to the Finish
Tweet!
A Mini-Musical based on Aesop’s Fable
“The Tortoise and the Hare”
A Unison or 2-Part Musical for the Birds
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Recreate Aesop’s popular fable of the famous
race between the steady turtle and the
overconfident rabbit.
By Andy Beck and Laura Groves
Four little birds consider what life is like
“out there” in this super cute musical with a
great growing-up message. Rats! The Story of the Pied Piper
Welcome to the Jungle
A Humorous Fairy Tale Musical
A Mini-Musical based on Aesop’s Fable
“The Lion and the Mouse”
By Dave and Jean Perry
The town of Hamelin is overrun with rats, until the
mysterious Pied Piper offers to solve their dilemma
for a small fee.
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
A group of storytellers narrates this charming story of
promises kept and friendships made.
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SEASONAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS
A Christmas Line
Crazy Carols!
A North Pole Musical
for Unison and 2-Part Voices
7 Christmas Favorites
with Wacky School-Time Lyrics
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
With additional music by Lois Brownsey
and Marti Lunn Lantz
It’s a casting call for the annual holiday
revue and a host of familiar North
Pole faces are lined up to audition,
headshots and resumes in hand. Three
Elves, a not-so-famous Reindeer,
a stage-worthy Snowman, Mrs. C.
herself, and regular kid Cameron make
the first cut and are put to test by their
never seen but consistently heard
through a sound system director—
Santa Claus! Fantastic Broadway-style songs (complete with easy dance
routines) and a simple script (that requires almost no scenery or props)
bring this fabulous 30-minute musical to life. Recommended for grades
three and up.
Arr. Sally K. Albrecht
Create a fun-filled holiday program with these
seven well-known carols, arranged with new lyrics
and a rhyming script.
Titles: A Christmas Line • Showbiz Snowman! • Razzamatazz • Let’s Hear
It for Mrs. Claus! • The Candy Cane Twist • When I Hear the Sounds of
Christmas • Shoulda Been a North Pole Elf • Steppin’ Out with Santa.
A Jolly Holiday Songbook or Program
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Everything’s wild at the North Pole this time of year.
Join the fun as Santa, the Elves, the Reindeer, and all
of your students go crazy for Christmas!
Dear Santa
Letters and Songs to the North Pole—
A Merry Mini-Musical
CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-43430)��$69.99
Teacher’s Handbook (00-43431)�� $34.99
Enhanced CD (00-43432)��$49.99
By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck, Brian Fisher,
Lois Brownsey, and Marti Lunn Lantz
When the postman announces final call for letters to
the North Pole, choir members rush to the mailbox
with secrets and wishes!
The Animals’ Christmas Tree
December Gifts
A “Tree-mendous” Mini-Musical
A Holiday Mini-Musical or Program
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
When the animals of Winter Wood awaken
to find their favorite pine tree is missing, they
join together to mount a search!
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Traditions vary with each December holiday, but all
have one thing in common—exchanging gifts.
The Big Chill (Hoping for a Snow Day)
December Nights, December Lights
A Wintertime Mini-Musical
A Seasonal Celebration
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
The students and faculty are surprised to learn that
they share the same wintertime wish . . . a snow day!
By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, and Lois Brownsey
A variety of candle holders displayed in a shop
window leads a group of students to discover the
different ways we celebrate in December.
Bring On the Snow!
A Dickens of a Christmas
Songs and Sketches for a Snowlarious Winter
A Musical based on A Christmas Carol
by Charles Dickens
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
This hilarious variety show is chock-full of one-liners
and silly skits, with plenty of parts to show off oodles
of young actors.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
When visited by the ghosts of Christmas past,
present, and future, Scrooge sees the coldness
of his humbug ways.
Broadway Santa
Fiesta! The Legend of the Poinsettia
The North Pole’s New York Debut
A Christmas Mini-Musical for Unison Voices,
based on a Mexican Folk Tale
By Andy Beck and Janet Gardner
Join this hilarious holiday excursion to NYC, as the
North Pole gang makes history performing Santa’s
original stage play.
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Crazy Christmas
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
As Nochebuena approaches, young Alicia learns that
giving from her heart is magical, when her lowly gift
blossoms into the fiery poinsettia plant.
SEASONAL MUSICALS & PROGRAMS
Jingle Bell Jukebox and
Jingle Bell Jukebox . . . The Flip Side!
The Reindeer Games
A Presentation of Holiday Hits
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Housetop Hurdles and Antler Ring Toss are just a
few of the exciting events taking place in this lighthearted musical. Let the games begin!
Various / Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
Both of these publications features a title song
plus eight popular seasonal tunes. Program the
songs individually, as a concert set, or as a simply
staged soda-shop musical.
A Merry Mini-Musical
Nanny Claus: The North Pole Nanny
Santa’s Rockin’ Christmas Eve
A Magical Christmas Musical
A Rock ‘n’ Roll Evening at the North Pole
By Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
When the naughty antics of the Elf family children
cause another nanny to quit, who will care for them?
Why, Nanny Claus!
By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck,
Lois Brownsey, and Marti Lunn Lantz
Don’t miss this incredible TV variety show,
complete with two commercials!
North Pole Diaries
Santa’s Stuck in the ‘50’s
Collected Christmas Chronicles
A Rock ‘n’ Roll Christmas Celebration
By Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse, Andy Beck,
and Brian Fisher
Get to know the inside scoop on your favorite
Christmas characters, as they share their witty
rhyming diary entries.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
After a cleaning spree in Santa’s attic, the North Pole
gang is delighted to find a number of boxes from the
fabulous ‘50’s!
The North Pole Radio Hour
Snow Way Out!
A Swingin’ 1940s Holiday Musical
A Vacation in Winter’s Wonderland
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Take a trip down memory lane as Sandy Snow
and Storm Phillips host NPR’s (North Pole Radio’s)
holiday show!
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Jack and Jackie Frost have finished renovating
Winter’s Wonderland, just in time for the grand
reopening . . . but there’s no snow!
North Pole Star
Stormy, the Singing Snowman
The Search for the Most Talented
Reindeer of Them All
A Wintertime Mini-Musical
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Santa’s eight reindeer sing and dance for
the ultimate title of North Pole Star. Let your
audience vote!
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
The popular Snowfest is just around the corner,
but the feature soloist had to cancel! Join the fun
as Stormy and his Forest Chorus friends audition
for the Maestro. The Nutcracker Suite
’Twas the Night Before Christmas
A Mini-Musical based on
Tchaikovsky’s Famous Ballet
A Mini-Musical based on the Famous Poem
Arr. Sally K. Albrecht
Multiple narrators tell the story of little
Clara’s dreamlike adventure to the Nutcracker’s
magical land.
Our Annual Christmas Pageant
A 25-Minute Musical,
Celebrating the Traditional Christmas Story
By Sally K. Albrecht
Final rehearsals are underway for the annual
Christmas pageant! Will everything come together
in time? Appropriate for both schools and churches,
with a musical score of traditional carols.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Six festive songs are interspersed throughout
the original Clement Clark Moore poem.
A World of Christmas: Holiday Songs, Carols,
and Customs from 15 Countries
A Global Songbook or Program
By Sally K. Albrecht
Let’s celebrate the holidays around the world!
Features traditional songs from England, France,
Germany, Poland, Spain, Austria, Russia, Africa,
Mexico, and more.
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SONGBOOKS
All-American Partner Songs
Two-Gether We Sing: Christmas
12 Tremendous Partner Songs
for Young Singers
10 Festive Holiday Songs for 2-Part Voices
Arr., with additional words and music,
by Sally K. Albrecht
Here’s a great way to introduce young singers
to classic patriotic and folk songs while
developing independent part-singing. These
well-known favorites will never go out of style!
You may even want to invite the audience to
sing along in performance. Includes easy-toteach staging suggestions for eight of the
twelve selections. Recommended for grades
two through seven.
Titles: America • America the Beautiful • Bill Bailey • Ev’ry Night When the
Sun Goes In • Oh! Susanna • Polly Wolly Doodle • Shenandoah • Simple Gifts •
Sweet Betsy from Pike • Take Me Out to the Ball Game • The Yankee Doodle
Boy • You’re a Grand Old Flag.
CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-43436)��$59.99
Teacher’s Handbook (00-43437)��$29.99
Enhanced CD (00-43438)��$39.99
Composed and arr. Sally K. Albrecht, Jay Althouse,
Lynn Shaw Bailey, Andy Beck, Michael Clawson,
Mary Donnelly, Brian Fisher, Greg Gilpin, Ruth
Morris Gray, Donald Moore, Ruth Elaine Schram,
and George L. O. Strid
What a fantastic way to bridge the gap
between unison singing and two-part
harmony! This winning addition to the
Two-gether We Sing series features ten
festive chorals for the holidays, written and
arranged with tuneful melodies and strong, independent counterlines. Put
several of these holiday songs together to create a December performance.
Sing one, sing two, sing a few! Recommended for grades two through seven.
Titles: Antiphonal Deck the Hall • The First Noel/Pachelbel’s Canon •
Jeannette, Isabella • Jingle Bell Dash • Light the Lights • Love Came Down •
Merry Christmas, Felix Navidad • Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! • Sing
Noel, Noel! • Snow Is Falling.
CD Kit (Book & Enhanced CD) (00-43243)��$59.99
Teacher’s Handbook (00-43244)��$29.99
Enhanced CD (00-43245)��$39.99
Also Available
Partner Song Collections
Also Available
Two-Gether We Sing Series
Bridge the gap from unison to 2-part singing with these popular partner
song books! Each collection features well-known songs, arranged for young
and developing choirs. Sing one, sing two, sing a few!
Fantastic beginning 2-part arrangements of timeless melodies, great for
young and developing choirs.
Two-Gether We Sing: Folk Songs
10 Fantastic Arrangements for 2-Part Voices
Arr. Various
Two-Gether We Sing: Spirituals
10 Spirited Arrangements for 2-Part Voices
Arr. Various
I Sing, You Sing Series
Broadway Partners
10 Terrific Partner Songs for Young Singers
Arranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Develop independent singing and listening skills in your young students
with these delightful collections of echo songs. You sing the melody, they
sing it back!
Grab a Partner!
12 Terrific Partner Songs for Young Singers
Arranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Grab Another Partner!
12 Tremendous Partner Songs for Young Singers
Arranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Holiday Partners!
10 Tremendous 2-Part Songs for Young Singers
Arr. Sally K. Albrecht, Andy Beck, Mary Donnelly, Donald Moore,
Ruth Elaine Schram, and George L. O. Strid
Partners!
10 Terrific Partner Songs for Young Singers
Arranged, with new words and music, by Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid
Pop Partners
10 Tremendous Partner Songs for Young Singers
Arranged, with new words and music, by Sally K. Albrecht
I Sing, You Sing
41 Echo Songs for Young Singers
I Sing, You Sing: Holiday Songs
30 Holiday Echo Songs for Young Singers
I Sing, You Sing: Learning Songs
30 Echo Songs for Young Singers
I Sing, You Sing, Too!
30 Echo Songs for Young Singers
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SONGBOOKS
All That I Can Be
It’s a Zoo Out There!
15 Unison Songs to Build Character
and Integrity in Young People
Animals A to Z
27 Unison Songs for Young Singers
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Reinforce concepts like teamwork, punctuality,
friendship, respect, and telling the truth. Winner of a
Parent’s Guide Award.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
From the Absent Minded Alligator to the Zany Zebra,
these whimsical songs are charming and informative.
May be used as a songbook or a program.
Broadway Rhythm Band
Kids on the Move!
Sing and Play down the Great White Way!
10 Unison Showtunes with Optional Rhythm Band
16 “Get Up and Go” Songs for Young Singers
Arr. Andy Beck
Explore rhythm patterns while singing and playing
famous showtunes! Perform individually or as a
ready-to-go program.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Energize your classroom and experience
the joy of music. Lyric sheets and movement
suggestions included.
Children of the World
Rhythm All Around!
Folk Songs and Fun Facts from Many Lands,
Arranged for Beginning 2-Part Voices
10 Rhythmic Songs for Singing and Learning
Compiled and ed. Andy Beck and Brian Fisher
Ten authentic international folk songs. Fun fact pages
double as flexible program narrations!
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
From the sounds of someone knocking at your door
to the rhythm of cooks going “Crazy in the Kitchen,”
you’ll love this clever concept collection.
Composer Songs
Rhythm Band Sing Along
Meet 12 Famous Composers Through Song,
Biographies and Activities Included
20 Unison Favorites for Young Singers
with Optional Rhythm Band Parts
Arr. Sally K. Albrecht
This clever collection features music of the masters
with words that teach about their lives. Includes an
optional rhyming script.
Arr. Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Fifteen different classroom instruments are
featured on American spirituals and folk songs,
seasonal highlights, songs from other lands,
and well-known favorites.
Creepy Creatures
Rhythm to the Rescue!
A Stupendous Songbook or Preposterous Program
for Unison Voices . . . About Animals Who Make
Us Squirm!
10 Unison Songs in 10 Different Rhythmic Styles
with Optional Rhythm Band
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
13 songs that teach about crazy critters, their
habits, and their habitats. Includes optional
“Animal Factoid” narrations!
By Sally K. Albrecht
A dynamic way to introduce musical styles, including
calypso, country, blues, Broadway, rock and roll,
swing, and more!
It Takes Two!
Schoolhouse Raps
Eight Beginning 2-Part Songs
8 Educational and Energetic Speech Choir Raps
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Perfect for first time harmony singers!
Includes simple, logical staging suggestions.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Melinda B. Smith
When you learn it rhythmically, you learn it for life.
Eight teaching raps on a variety of subjects. Ideal for
interdisciplinary study.
It’s a Wonderful World!
Shakin’ It Up!
Countries A to Z
25 Unison Songs for Young Singers
10 Unison Songs with Rhythm Instruments
for Singing, Playing, and Learning
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Explore many exciting countries, from Australia to
Zimbabwe, while developing a love of multicultural
music styles. May be used as a songbook or
a program.
By Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse
Each song features a different rhythm band
instrument: shakers, castanets, rhythm sticks,
cymbals, triangle, woodblock, drum, maracas,
sandpaper blocks, and tambourine.
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