Join to Sing! Kid’s Korner for Fall 2022 Wednesday, October 05, 2022
recommended by Jennifer F., Sacred Choral Music Specialist
Come, Christians, Join to Sing arr. Mark Patterson, Unison/2-part with piano
Rhythmic energy fills this festive arrangement from start to finish! Melodic syncopation plus an optional vocal harmony for budding 2-part choirs brings new life to this cherished hymn of praise. Great for older elementary, youth, or adult choirs.
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands arr. Stacey Nordmeyer, Unison/2-part with piano
This well-known spiritual dances with joy reminding us of God’s divine presence, power, and care. A snippet of text from “All Things Bright and Beautiful,” set to new music, forms the anthem’s bridge section. The new material joins the traditional text and tune to close the piece with a lively partner song.
Noel, Noel by Ruth Morris Gray, Unison/2-part with piano and optional drum
Celebrating the birth of Jesus, this artfully crafted piece features an enchanting melody and a short, simple descant written especially for older elementary choirs. Both of the anthem’s verses feature text from the cherished Christmas carol, “The First Noel.” An optional drum part also enhances the joyful essence of the piece.
O How Majestic (with Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow) by Ruth Elaine Schram, Unison/2-part with piano
Based on Psalms 8:1 and 47:7, this original song is paired with “Praise God from Whom All Blessings Flow.” The Doxology phrases serve as responses to the “O how majestic” phrases. Both tunes combine at the end to create joyous harmonies.
Then the Baby Cried by Ruth Elaine Schram, Unison/2-part with piano
This fun, energetic piece for Christmas will have you smiling as the calm, silent night quickly changes when the baby cries! The contemporary, syncopated melody gives way to a catchy chorus that includes options for two-part choirs. The piece concludes with “Glorias” that diminish in dynamic, as though fading away into the distance.
Waiting! by Toni Sullivan, Unison/2-part with piano
A captivating partner song for Advent! Young singers will enjoy the fun minor melody filled with anticipation for God’s Promised One. The piano accompaniment supports young singers and provides a playful, rhythmic tone to buoy spirits and voices. The optional partner arrangement guides developing choirs into part singing in a wonderful, accessible way. Also includes a Discovery Page designed to aid early note readers who are learning to read music.
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About the Author:
Jennifer F. is a graduate of Otterbein College with a degree in Vocal Performance. She has worked at Stanton’s for over 20 years specializing in Sacred Choral, Classical Vocal and Handbell music. Jennifer is Director of Handbells at Worthington Presbyterian Church, and sings in the First Church Choir and rings with the First Church Ringers at First Congregational Church in Columbus Ohio. When not singing or ringing, Jennifer can be found doing conformation and other competitive sports with her three standard long haired dachshunds, Fanny, Frenchie, and Lukas.