Una ballata potente e piena di determinazione che sottolinea la volontà di seguire i propri sogni. Utilizzate il SoundTrax Alfred.
This sweet setting of the famous Scottish folk song generously passes the melody from voice to voice, while gently stretching the traditional rhythms of the piece. Piano players will enjoy the flowing...
A powerful ballad full of determination emphasizing the will to follow your dreams. Use the Alfred SoundTrax.
Si tratta di un brano in coppia con il famoso canone "Dona Nobis Pacem". La nuova e semplice melodia di Mary Donnelly, il suo toccante testo ("Se potessi realizzare un desiderio, sarebbe la pace per m...
Say goodbye to your troubles and sail away with the sun and this cheerful original. Easy and well-crafted harmonies make learning this a snap! Available for 3-Part Mixed and 2-Part. ShowTrax CD also a...
Questa nota canzone popolare giapponese ha trovato un richiamo mondiale quando è stata eseguita durante la cerimonia di chiusura delle Olimpiadi invernali del 1998 a Nagano. La prima strofa presenta u...
Seguite la stella con questa nuova composizione originale. La frase swahili ripetuta consente un insegnamento rapido. Sicuramente sarà il preferito in ogni programma! Disponibile: 2 parti, 3 parti mis...
Your choir will enjoy this cheerful original that sings of following the sun and making dreams come true. A fine selection for spring concerts, it will be easily learned and an excellent showcase of c...
Hearts will be filled with joy when you sing this upbeat original that salutes the power of music in our lives! Well-crafted countermelodies and accessible part-writing make this selection sing easy a...
Celebrate the joy of having a best friend with this Latin-flavored original that will be super-easy to learn and lots of fun to sing! Back and forth melodic phrases, some simple la, la, la's and optio...
If you are looking for a partner song to develop part singing in your younger choir this winter, then A Winter Carol is right on target. Well known writing team Mary Donnelly and George Strid have exp...
For 2-Part Voices and Piano, arranged by George Strid.
For seasonal fun throughout the year, here is a wonderful collection of songs and games by music specialists, Mary Donnelly and George L. O. Strid. Use them in the classroom or develop into an enterta...
Expand your students' knowledge of music fundamentals with this fantastic resource for busy music teachers on the go! 101 Music Activities is filled with fun, substantive activities to supplement your...
Familiar song + original countermelody = instant harmony! This fun-filled collection gathers familiar folk songs, spirituals, and holiday tunes into a practical resource you can use onstage and in the...
Here's an original sea chantey that will be a strong showcase for your male chorus. Equally effective for middle school through high school! Available: TTB. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Here's a rollicking original riverboat song that will be easy to learn and fun to sing! Ideal for developing confidence and skill with the young men of your choir. Available: TTB. Approx. Time: 2:00.
Uncover a hidden treasure with this Mary Donnelly and George Strid novelty song, guaranteed to be a kid favorite! From the first 'Yo-ho!' to the final 'Yarr!' it's rollicking fun for 2-part treble or...
Here are more flexible folksongs to introduce young singers to beginning part-singing and experience a variety of world cultures. The reproducible singer songsheets feature each folksong and its partn...
Looking for a piece that combines a meaningful text with sincere and simple musical lines perfectly suited to young choirs? This lovely offering from Donnelly and Strid teaches thankfulness for the be...
The storm clouds are forming, and the boat's almost ready! Take a flustered Noah, add a wife, three rambunctious sons and two of every living creature on the earth and you've got chaos! It'll take a l...
Young Jim Hawkins longs for adventure and finds it in this classic Robert Louis Stevenson tale of pirates, pigaloos and buried treasure. This 55-minute adaptation features an expanded script and eight...
Watch the enchanting story of the old woodcarver Geppetto and his marionette son Pinocchio come to life in this musical adaptation of clever characters and lessons to be learned. Curiosity and temptat...
The anticipation of the holidays and all the fun the season brings is told in this musical greeting card. With its bright and bouncy style, the vocal lines reflect the joyful lyric and are easy to lea...
Tonight on Christmas Eve I thought I'd play a trick. I waited on the rooftop for jolly old Saint Nick. Using the favorite holiday song with original music and story telling, Up On the Housetop takes o...
Incorporating poems by Bronte and Rossetti, Donnelly and Strid have created a wonderful setting that moves along like a bouncing breeze in 3/4 time. The addition of flute adds sparkle to the 2-part an...
Before you know it, the holiday season is upon you . . . and it's time to perform! Never fear, Holiday Partners is here! This collection features new and favorite partner songs and easy beginning 2-pa...
Two-gether We Sing: Folk Songs offers 10 fantastic beginning 2-part selections for year-round use. These winning arrangements feature timeless folk melodies (from seven countries) with strong, indepen...
The singable tune of this winsome Stevenson setting is frequently traded between voice parts, affording each member of the choir an opportunity to sing both melody and harmony. A great choice for youn...
An easily-sung pentatonic melody, a text rich in imagery, and a supportive piano part make this soothing song an ideal selection for beginning choirs. The patterning of the optional bell, triangle, an...
You must always strive to keep your dream alive.' That's the theme of this expressive selection from Mary Donnelly and George Strid, featuring an optional solo and closing soprano descant. The SoundTr...
Two part songbook of Three Little Pigs by Mary Donnelly and George L O Strid
Mary Donnelly and George Strid have teamed up to bring us the tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Add this amusing piece to liven up your next holiday concert. It's a stroke of genius! Have fun with it!
A lilting original work for beginning SSA choirs reflects on the sights and sounds of nature. Accessible ranges and part-writing and flute obbligato add to the effectiveness of this piece for middle s...
Word painting takes center stage with this light and bright setting of the Sara Teasdale poem The Cloud. A light and wistful flute obligato (included in the back of the octavo) help students capture t...
Perfect for concert or contest use, this buoyant setting dances along from the strong opening through the echo-based middle section and on to a triumphant finish.
The Christmas story is told in a gentle lullaby for SSA voices. Unison, 2-part and 3-part harmonies weave throughout and delicately paint the text while calmly teaching the singer nuance and quiet sin...
Donnelly and Strid have arranged the traditional Chinese folk song, Mo Li Hua, into a delightful display of trebled voiced beauty accompanied by a gentle piano with optional soprano recorder and vario...
Based on the poem Over the Land Is April by Robert Louis Stephenson, Donnelly and Strid have created an expressive work for SSA voices suitable for concert and contest. Optional flute is included in t...
A gentle and beautiful song, arranged for 3 part female choir by George L. O. Strid.
This traditional Appalachian folk song has its roots as a song of lament about lost love, but over time, the lyrics have become light and flirtatious. The humorous quality rings throughout with a boun...
3-part voices will love singing this original tune that gives a nod to the great sea shanties we love to sing. The setting is full of gusto as we Heave ho! Away! So, whether you're a wannabe sailor or...
Here's a fresh and exciting setting of Pat-a-pan with interesting countermelodies and optional percussion. A great showcase for the young choir! Available: 2-Part/3-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax Casset...
This is a wonderful concert/contest work for beginning mixed choruses, with a text inspired by the Robert Burns poem. It offers well-crafted, interesting vocal parts so that young choirs will sound th...
Discovery Level 1 Here is a playful contemporary madrigal for younger mixed choirs that will be great for concerts and festivals at any time of year. Set in a buoyant 3/4, the strophic text will be ea...
Discovery Level 2 Set in a gentle pop/rock style, this accessible piece reflects the culmination of an important time of life, like the end of the school year, graduation, or a time of transition or c...
A light and upbeat original centered on the Swahili phrase Jambo, rafiki which means hello, friend, this is a great selection to use at the beginning of the year, or for a friendship-themed concert. A...
With a positive message geared toward young choirs, this upbeat original is ideal for graduation or other end of the year programming. Performance time: Approx. 2:25. Available for 3-Part Mixed, 2-Par...
This partner song arrangement of the best-loved American folk song 'The Water Is Wide' features a new, folk-like, counter-melody. Moderate vocal ranges. The extended 'echo' section is perfect for deve...
A pairing of two folk songs from Ghana makes this a wonderful 'world-music' selection for young and developing choirs. In the style of traditional walking songs. Authentic sounding SoundTrax CD.
The light pop beat is a nice addition to this setting of a traditional Latin text. Neither voicing is difficult to put together, and both are fun to sing. Includes some English text in the middle and...
Mary Donnelly and George Strid wrote this exciting spiritual exclusively for 3-part mixed choirs. It has a limited boys' range, but the guys get the melody (which practically sings itself). The piece...
Mary and George have collaborated yet again to create this amazing melody with a poignant message. A perfect graduation anthem, this piece will hit home with students and audiences alike - especially...
A delightful original choral work that is perfect for graduation or those year-end concerts. It contains a message of hope as we pass through the wonderful stages of life. It's exceptional!
Written in a folk song style, this two part choral work has the feel of a gently rolling river. A touching text and a flowing piano accompaniment enhance the echo vocal passages, making it a superb ye...
Tutti a bordo! Non perdetevi questo medley di 2,5 minuti di brani preferiti del folk americano. Le parti vocali adatte ai bambini, l'accompagnamento vivace e l'irresistibile tema del viaggio in treno...
Create a magical moment reminiscent of a simpler time and place with this original song by Mary Donnelly and George Strid. Your audience will appreciate the text and gentle melody as your choir perfor...
Let your spirit shine with the positive message in this easily-learned partner song with This Little Light of Mine. A fantastic selection for younger choirs and a great closer! Available separately: 2...
This traditional Scottish song recalls the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the Isle of Skye. The gently rocking motion of the triple meter and the flute obbligato combine with the accessible vocals...
An energetic opener or closer for young choirs. The catchy melody and inspirational text reinforces why we sing - something all people need to be reminded of! Sure to be a choir favorite.
Set in a lilting 3/4 meter, this gently, flowing selection helps students develop important choral skills of part-singing, phrasing and expressiveness. Ideal for spring concerts and other festival set...
Here is a light-hearted Christmas song with an important message, with love and laughter, you can make the world a better place. Well-crafted and easily learned, this 2-part arrangement will enhance y...
Flexible Favorites for Unison and Part-Singing Fun! Folksongs are not only fun to sing, but teach multicultural heritage and provide a better understanding of music concepts with repetitive rhythms an...
With parts for Orff instruments (Glockenspiel and Bass Metallophone) and flute, here is a beautiful and thoughtful setting of the Paoul Laurence Dunbar poem. Unison voices anchor the beginning of the...
Contemporary in style, the traditional spiritual is paired with original music using the text of O'Shaughnessy's We are the music makers, the dreamers of dreams. All creating a delightful and importan...
Based on the poem For a Child and incorporating the song Simple Gifts, this lyrical 2-Part choral with optional flute delights with its simplicity and gentleness. It sings of a wonderful message of ho...
Quando cantiamo insieme, le nostre voci si fondono in un'armonia perfetta, e presto il mondo si unirà a noi! Questo brano originale a 2 parti è perfetto per chi si avvicina per la prima volta al canto...
This gentle folk hymn is expertly arranged for young singers with a simple partner melody. Excellent 2-part programming! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.
This gentle Japanese folksong is artfully crafted for young choirs, piano and optional Orff instruments. Excellent multicultural feature! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Here is a light-hearted pairing of two kid-friendly favorites that will be a hit on every program! Sings easy and lots of fun! Includes: Cindy, Get on Board. Discovery Level 1. Available separately: 3...
Based on the traditional song 'Viva La Musica', this version is set in a lively, updated style, with two combining melodies, some rousing handclaps, and a whole lot of fun! Available: 2-Part. Performa...
Una melodia lirica e un accompagnamento pianistico di supporto ne fanno un'ottima selezione per i cori iniziali. Seguirò dove vanno gli uccelli selvatici, e allora sarò libero. Disponibile per 2 parti...
Everyone will be singin' along with this happy, carefree song! An excellent accessible selection for younger choirs, this swing-style original makes a great concert showcase. ShowTrax CD available. Pe...
Le melodie piacevoli di questo brano originale in stile celtico vi faranno venire la voglia di fare qualcosa e di sorridere! Flauto o penny whistle opzionali. Disponibile per 2 parti e CD ShowTrax. Te...
A Musical Adaptation of the Mark Twain Classic. Travel to the past when the Mississippi Delta was Queen and life was as simple as straw hats and bib overalls. This 55-minute musical of the adventures...
Here's a fresh partner-song setting of Masters in This Hall with an original song that will brighten any holiday concert. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 1:45.
Concedici la speranza per il mondo, concedici la pace... Questo originale pieno di speranza esprime un messaggio semplice che ogni cantante vorrà cantare.
Chariot Ride is an original piece which works as a partner song with the traditional Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. This song offers a young choir an easy way to begin singing two part harmony. Performance...
Con un messaggio positivo rivolto ai giovani cori, questo brano originale è ideale per i diplomi o per altri programmi di fine anno. Tempo di esecuzione: Circa 2:25. Disponibile per 3 parti miste, 2 p...
Your young singers will sparkle like the lights on the tree with this charming and easily-learned partner song with O Christmas Tree. Delightful lyrics describing ornaments, garland and fragrant pine...