A-Caroling We Go! Especially for Beginning Choir Friday, October 14, 2022
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral Music Specialists
A-Caroling We Go! (Medley) arr. Greg Gilpin, 2-part with piano
Greg Gilpin skillfully blends five favorite carols in this festive work you won’t want to miss! The choir begins and ends the piece with an original theme, followed by a masterful melding of “Deck the Hall,” “Jingle Bells,” “Angels We Have Heard on High,” “Good King Wenceslas,” and “Here We Come A-Caroling.” This is one choral collage that is destined to become a favorite of your choirs for many seasons to come!
Holiday Jazz! by Kirby Shaw, 2-part with piano and optional rhythm
One part John Jacobson creativity, and one part Kirby Shaw jazz. Kids will adore this chart that’s not only a festive holiday feature, but also a solid introduction to beginning scat singing. Designed with developing groups in mind, but enjoyable for any one. Perform with the swingin’ SoundTrax or a live rhythm section (guitar, bass, and drumset SoundPax). As a special bonus, John’s choreography is printed in the music.
Over the River and Through the Wood arr. Emily Crocker, 2-part with piano
The arrangement captures the fun and excitement of the winter holidays with a jazzy treatment. It’s easily learned with extremely accessible part-writing and lends itself to the fun of choreography.
Up on the Housetop arr. C.E. Walz, 2-part with piano
Santa is coming! This fun and light-hearted setting of “Up on the Housetop” features fun staccato sections, reminiscent of rooftop reindeer! Easy to sing and learn. Short in duration and limited in harmony, C.E. Walz incorporates a section of new music that enhances the charm of this well-loved song!
El Rorro (The Babe) arr. Glenda E. Franklin, 2-part with piano and optional percussion
Traditional Mexican lullaby designed especially for beginning choirs. Limited Spanish text with both IPA and phonetic pronunciation guides included with simple optional percussion.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper is a Choral Music Specialist here at Stanton’s Sheet Music. A native of Cincinnati, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College (now University) Conservatory of Music, and taught 7-12 choir, music theory, class piano, and drama in Southern Ohio before joining the Stanton’s team in 2006. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, Jen can also often be found exploring the exciting restaurant, brewery, and theater scenes in Columbus, wandering through the local metro parks, visiting family around the Great Lakes, or at home with her very friendly cat.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years and a former church choir director of 20 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!