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This where I post my Sacred Solo Songs and Duets, Choral Anthems and Hymn Arrangements, Sacred Original Chorals, Songs for Children, Women's Chorus, Youth Chorus and Men's Chorus, Instrumentals and songs for and about Family. Some are offered for free download, others are offered hard copy by the publisher at Jackman Music Corp or Sheet Music Plus or by instant digital download at SMP Press a division of Sheet Music Plus. I have written, collected and arranged sacred music for Christmas and Easter, and Novelty Songs for Christmas and other holidays. Also offered are ideas for teaching using Fun Choir Warm-Up Songs and Visual Aids.
For CHRISTMAS - EASY PIANO 4 HANDS
Presenting a series of Easy Piano Duets through the Arrange Me program of SMP Press - four Pop Christmas Songs. These duets are geared to the Level 2+ Piano student and a Teacher or more advanced student playing Secondo.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year from Edward Pola and George Wyle for Andy Williams
We Need a Little Christmas from "Mame" by Jerry Herman
Santa Claus is Coming to Town by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie for Frank Sinatra
Somewhere in My Memory from "Home Alone" by John Williams
EASY PIANO SOLOS
Presenting two new series of Easy Piano Pieces through the Arrange Me program of SMP Press - some Disney Songs and some popular songs from the Beatles. These solos are geared for the Grade 3+ Piano student, as well as the Older Beginner Piano student.
Disney titles: "Under the Sea," "Arabian Nights," "God Help the Outcasts," and "Be Our Guest"
Beatles titles: "All You Need is Love," "Yesterday," "Eleanor Rigby," and "Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da"
Back-to-School shopping for young Elementary Music and Chorus Teachers, Fun Songs for Kids. This section features songs from Children's Theater - Value songs, songs with cultural and ethnic flair, songs demonstrating changing meter and pentatonic scale, Lead / Echo and Partner Song formats, and songs nostalgic for the American experience.
Also featured are original songs and arrangements by Janie Thompson, my aunt and past director of such BYU groups as the Young Ambassadors and the Lamanite Generation.
Check back often as new songs and ideas are added regularly in the What's New and Featured Songs and Visual Aids and Strategies for Teaching sections as well as on My Musical Musings Blog.
There is plenty of free stuff, but don't forget to check out the published Sacred Solo Song Collections and Choral Anthems and Octavos. I am sure you will find something interesting to sing or play!
For CHRISTMAS - EASY PIANO 4 HANDS
Presenting a series of Easy Piano Duets through the Arrange Me program of SMP Press - four Pop Christmas Songs. These duets are geared to the Level 2+ Piano student and a Teacher or more advanced student playing Secondo.
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year from Edward Pola and George Wyle for Andy Williams
We Need a Little Christmas from "Mame" by Jerry Herman
Santa Claus is Coming to Town by J. Fred Coots and Haven Gillespie for Frank Sinatra
Somewhere in My Memory from "Home Alone" by John Williams
EASY PIANO SOLOS
Presenting two new series of Easy Piano Pieces through the Arrange Me program of SMP Press - some Disney Songs and some popular songs from the Beatles. These solos are geared for the Grade 3+ Piano student, as well as the Older Beginner Piano student.
Disney titles: "Under the Sea," "Arabian Nights," "God Help the Outcasts," and "Be Our Guest"
Beatles titles: "All You Need is Love," "Yesterday," "Eleanor Rigby," and "Ob-La-Di-Ob-La-Da"
Back-to-School shopping for young Elementary Music and Chorus Teachers, Fun Songs for Kids. This section features songs from Children's Theater - Value songs, songs with cultural and ethnic flair, songs demonstrating changing meter and pentatonic scale, Lead / Echo and Partner Song formats, and songs nostalgic for the American experience.
Also featured are original songs and arrangements by Janie Thompson, my aunt and past director of such BYU groups as the Young Ambassadors and the Lamanite Generation.
Check back often as new songs and ideas are added regularly in the What's New and Featured Songs and Visual Aids and Strategies for Teaching sections as well as on My Musical Musings Blog.
There is plenty of free stuff, but don't forget to check out the published Sacred Solo Song Collections and Choral Anthems and Octavos. I am sure you will find something interesting to sing or play!
My sister site, BaileyKidsMusicals.com offers complete Children's Musicals (30-60 minutes) for ages 5-7 and 8-14. These shows are based on folktales and each promotes a value such as Kindness, Honesty, Bravery, Integrity, Sincerity, Work, Appreciation, Wisdom, Family, Planning Ahead, and not letting your Fears get the best of you. Also available are a set of classroom Mini-Musicals for elementary grades: "The Tale of the Musicians of Bremen," "The Tale of the City Mouse and the Country Mouse," "The Tale of Dick Whittington and His Cat," and "The Tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff" with Lesson Plans,Worksheets and Coloring Pages for teaching the songs and enriching the learning experience.
I am sure you will find something to sing or play that will suit your needs.
I am sure you will find something to sing or play that will suit your needs.