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recommended by Jen Sper and Alissa Ruth, School Choral and Classroom Music Specialists

Feature your elementary choir this winter with one of these great octavos, as featured on Stanton’s Elementary General Music Clinic with Sharon Burch:

lorenz-15_3386h-fHushabye, Nanita Nana by Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid
Perfect for your younger choirs, this partner song does Christmas with a Spanish flair through vocal parts that are written with understanding of the developing voice and plenty of repetition for quick learning. Perform with piano and flute, or add the festive accompaniment track for mood-setting support!

We’re Goin’ on a Sleigh Ride! arr. Greg Gilpin
Grab your coat, scarf and mittens and join us on a sleigh ride! This bright and festive winter partner song features the familiar Jingle Bells as the Descant, giving your singers the experience of briefly singing in three parts, each with their own independent melody. Add some sleigh bells and let the fun begin!

chorgd-cge188-fWhite Fields by Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid
With lyrics based on a poem written by James Stephens in 1915, this delightful winter selection features canon form and straightforward voice leading, making it easily learned and accessible for young choirs. The Glockenspiel and Alto Metallophone add interesting textures and flavor to this charming piece, an excellent choice for your winter or seasonal concert. A Learning Resource Page is included.

For more holiday suggestions for your young choir, please contact us, and shop Stanton’s for all your sheet music needs!

About the Authors:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.

Alissa Ruth began working at Stanton’s in the summer of 2016. She is a former middle and high school choir director and holds a Bachelor of Music in Education degree from Capital University. She is an active choral singer in the Columbus area, and spends her free time running, doing yoga, cooking, and watching Netflix.


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