Novelty
Two Filipino Folk Songs
The lyrics of these two Filipino folk song proclaim “Oh, I don’t want to work. No, no, I’d much rather play.” Featuring a bright Calypso feel with added percussion instruments, this is a wonderful “world music” selection for your multicultural programming. 2 pt.
Holly Jolly Christmas
This Johnny Marks classic is set for 2-part voices in a fun-filled arrangement that respects the well-loved song and lyrics cherished by generations. 2 pt.
Must Be Santa
This adorable original is filled with swinging fun for your novelty programming. Simple syncopation fills the chorus and the verses use rhythmic speech appealing to all your students, making this a unique programming selection.
The Banjo’s Back in Town
This bright “flapper style pop hit has been partnered with a lively original that lends itself perfectly to some “Charleston” type Choreography!
CD0276-A/P CD
E0553 2-Part
[CD no#2, Track 10]
Blue Tail Fly- 2pt
A new exciting and updated version of this classic American folk song. It even includes a “rap” section, hand clapping and toe tapping. A perfect concert opener for 2 part choirs of any age.
E-0405 2pt
CD-0015 Acc/Per CD
Button Up Your Overcoat
This bright and bouncy arrangement of the well-known popular song is bound to be a crowd pleaser. Perfect for adding props and movement!
E0595 2 part
CD0339 StudioTrax CD
The Cotton Pickin’ Song
By elaborating on the two familiar folk songs, “Pick a Bale of Cotton,” and “Cotton Needs a Pickin,” this new infectious arrangement is fun to learn and sing. Use of rhythmic speech makes it a unique and different way to introduce this folk song favorite!
CD0260 A/P CD
D0669 3-Part Mixed
E0537 2-Part
The Cutting Edge With Solfege
This wonderful two-part partner song takes us on a journey of scales and intervals and teaches and reinforces solfege in an entertaining and clever way. A perfect show piece for your choir.
E0596 Two Part
CD0340 Studio Trax CD
Dancin’ Tour-3 pt mixed
Put on your dancing shoes and turn up the volume! This rockin’ show stopper from the hit musical “The Knight the Castle Rocked”
takes students on choreographed adventure with dance routines from the fifties up to present day.
D 0603 3-part
CD0189 Acc/Perf CD
A fun and energetic partner songs inspired by two railroad songs, This Train and The Rock Island Line.
Kids and Christmas- 2pt
This bright and bouncy two part holiday song has an important, uplifting message. It’s lively rhythms provide opportunity for choreography, finger snapping, and hand clapping. With an original and unique secular Christmas text, it is appropriate for use in any holiday concert.
E0348 2pt
MC0240 Acc/Per cass
Kooky Kookaburra-2 pt
Vocal speech permeates this new rap-style arrangement by Jill Gallina. Direct from “down under,” this popular Australian nursery rhyme is full of fun. In addition, it is a great piece to teach musical elements! Visit: www.shawneepress.com for free choreography pdf. file
CD0412 StudioTrax CD
E0644 2-Part
La Cucaracha
This traditional Spanish folk song from the Canten Amigos collection is a wonderful stand alone choral. It is perfect for introducing singers to Spanish as well as Spanish speaking students to use English in a familiar musical setting.
E0600 2-Part
CD0347 StudioTrax CD
Long Distance, Please!
This great song from the musical Mr. Bell’s Magnificent Ringing Machine is a stand out choral and perfect for adding props and choreography!
E0601 2-Part
CD0348 StudioTrax CD
Music From Hansel and Gretel- 2pt
From the ” for Children” series comes this wonderful arrangement of
two selections from the Englebert Humperdinck opera. First the lovely “Evening
Prayer”, followed by the lively “Won’t You Come and Dance With Me.”
Choreography directions for the latter are included. A perfect introduction to
opera for youth.
EA-172 2pt
MC-176 Acc/PerCass
Our School Song
This commissioned choral musically captures our fascination with the beauty, spirit and freedom of the whimsical Ladybug. Perfect for classroom or concert, harmonies are woven throughout to make a smooth transition from unison to two parts.
E0561 2-part
CD0305 StudioTrax CD
Papa Loves Mambo- 2 pt.
Whether you’re teaching about Latin music or just want to have some fun,this classic from the fifties is a guaranteed winner! From our hit musical, “The Knight the Castle Rocked”, it is filled with great choreography suggestions compliments of Greg Gilpin.
E0450 2 pt
CD0119 Acc/Perf CD
Pardon the Expression- 2pt
Here is a song that is both exceptionally entertaining and effectively
EDUCATIONAL! The song actually teaches dynamics. Singers sing the definitions
as they perform each expression and dynamic marking. They’ll be very “fondo” the
Sforzando”, and see a” lotto of a little dotto know as staccato”. Sixteen flash cards
with the dynamics displayed are available for performance purposes.
EA-151 2pt
MC-146 Acc/Per Cass
0-125 Set of Sixteen Flash card Posters
Pretty Little Gals-A Folk Song Medley:SAB
Traditional Folk Songs; Arranged by Jill Gallina With a theme using the song titles and lyrics of famous folk songs using girls’ names, Jill Gallina has created an upbeat choral suitable for boys and girls to sing. Cindy, Jeanie, Liza Jane, Clementine, Barbara Allen, and Susanna are all there and more. A fun and clever way to teach and share American folk songs.
CD0426 StudioTrax CD
D0776 3-Part Mixed
Put a Little Sunshine in Your Life- 2pt, 3pt
There’s just no way to frown after hearing this upbeat positive message
choral. With it’s gospel flavor and choreography suggestions by Greg Gilpin,
it’s sure to be a hit with students and audiences alike!
D-0551 3pt
E-0383 2pt
Ring Those BellsA new winning partner song combining “If I Had a Hammer” with an inspiring counter melody. Both songs have a powerful message and a call to action. This energetic coupling has rhythmic speaking, catchy melodies and a lively accompaniment.It serves well for classroom study of folk music, partner songs, or for practicing rhythm skills and teaching syncopation.Perfect for concert use at any time of year!
Rockin’ Rudy
This rockin’ holiday choral takes Rudolf and all his North Pole friends on a rock and roll trip filled with choreography and performance ideas galore.
E0597 2 Part
CD0341 StudioTrax CD
A Round Bout Winter- 2 pt
Here is an original 2 part round with words that depict winter in different
climates around the country. Children will love enacting the choreography which
has them pantomiming a wealth of motions from skiing to sunbathing.
Easy to learn and fun to perform!
EA-174 2pt
MC-177 Acc/Per Cass
