Description: Saluting two giants of jazz: Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong, as well as all who have followed in their footsteps. With a written out scat section for either solo or section this is a wonderful introduction to classic jazz style.
Description: Movement enhances even the simplest of musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effects, and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. Watch the companion video for the complete visual effect. Purchase the Book/Video Pak for even greater value!
Available: Book, Video, Book/Video Pak. For all ages.
Description: Movement enhances even the simplest of musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effects, and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. Watch the companion video for the complete visual effect. Purchase the Book/Video Pak for even greater value!
Available: Book, Video, Book/Video Pak. For all ages.
Description: Movement enhances even the simplest of musical settings. It can bring energy to a dynamic show choir number or simple elegance to a beautiful concert piece without your choir ever leaving the risers! John Jacobson's ideas for staging and choreography on choral risers have been compiled in this easy-to-use resource for the beginning or veteran choral director. Covering basic formations, visual effects, and simple gestures that enhance the lyrics, this practical guide will help you incorporate all kinds of staging into your performance. Watch the companion video for the complete visual effect. Purchase the Book/Video Pak for even greater value!
Available: Book, Video, Book/Video Pak. For all ages.
Description: Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.
Description: Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.
Description: Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.
Description: Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.
Description: Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.
Description: Imagine a world where all weapons were replaced by musical instruments! Welcome to the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table like you've never seen it or heard it before. On guard! This 35-minute medieval marvel, complete with jousting knights, delightful damsels, and court jesters, will capture the interest of actors and audiences alike! Perfect for upper elementary and middle school performers, this musical features seven original songs in a variety of musical styles, adaptable choreography, helpful staging and costume tips, and a script with 40 speaking parts easily adaptable for casts of varying sizes, and teaching objectives linked to the National Standards for each song. The expanded Performance Kit/CD provides 20 Singer books, along with the Teacher Edition and a P/A CD. Available separately: Teacher Edition, Singer 5-Pak, Preview CD (with vocals), Preview Pak (1 Singer book, 1 Preview CD), Performance/Accompaniment CD, Performance Kit/CD (Teacher, 20 Singer Books, P/A CD). Duration: ca. 35 minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.
Description: Oh, the confusion of ordering a simple cup of coffee these days! Ponder the choices in this novelty jazz original by John Jacobson and John Purifoy. Your choir and audiences alike will relate to this one! Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.
Description: Add visual impact to concerts and programs with this helpful “how to” guide for music teachers and directors who find themselves with a stage full of KIDS ON RISERS! This instructional DVD is loaded with ideas to enhance the visual aspects of your performances, even in very limited space. From large groups to small, show choir to concert choir, your cast and choir will look as good as they sound! See how even a small move can make a big difference, as demonstrated by John Jacobson and a stage full of elementary and middle school students! DVD highlights include: creative formations and ways to move on to the risers, effective choralography and simple riser moves, period moves, 4 dance numbers - complete with costumes and props, and even a few movement lessons led by John for your students to join in!
Description: Kids rock when you show compassion, respect, courage. Kids rock when you listen, and are polite and honest. Kids rock when you pick up after yourself, brush your teeth, exercise, and say 'please' and 'thank you'. Find your own pair of 'goodie two shoes' that makes you feel good from head to toe! This rockin' collection of 12 songs for grades K-2 comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements, choreography and reproducible lyric sheets. Checkout the Classroom Kit for extra value! These songs are a perfect 'fit' for young singers everywhere! Available: Song Collection (with reproducible lyric sheets, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Collection and P/A CD.) For Grades K-2.
Description: Kids rock when you show compassion, respect, courage. Kids rock when you listen, and are polite and honest. Kids rock when you pick up after yourself, brush your teeth, exercise, and say 'please' and 'thank you'. Find your own pair of 'goodie two shoes' that makes you feel good from head to toe! This rockin' collection of 12 songs for grades K-2 comes complete with piano/vocal arrangements, choreography and reproducible lyric sheets. Checkout the Classroom Kit for extra value! These songs are a perfect 'fit' for young singers everywhere! Available: Song Collection (with reproducible lyric sheets, Performance/Accompaniment CD, Classroom Kit (Collection and P/A CD.) For Grades K-2.
Description: Join in the fairytale frenzy when Chicken Little, the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, the Cat with a fiddle, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue and a host of other characters are having a BAD DAY! But with the help of a cheerful Mother Goose, discover how they learn to make the best out of life's ups and downs. This clever 20-minute musical for primary grades features 5 original songs in a variety of musical styles, easy rhyming dialog, choreography, staging and costume ideas...all included right in the Teacher Edition. A Choreography Video featuring John Jacobson is also available with helpful staging suggestions. Available: Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyrics, dialog) Preview CD (with vocals), Performance/Accomp. CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro, P/A CD), Choreography Video. Performance Time: Approx. 20 minutes. For Grades K-4.
Description: Join in the fairytale frenzy when Chicken Little, the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, the Cat with a fiddle, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue and a host of other characters are having a BAD DAY! But with the help of a cheerful Mother Goose, discover how they learn to make the best out of life's ups and downs. This clever 20-minute musical for primary grades features 5 original songs in a variety of musical styles, easy rhyming dialog, choreography, staging and costume ideas...all included right in the Teacher Edition. A Choreography Video featuring John Jacobson is also available with helpful staging suggestions. Available: Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyrics, dialog) Preview CD (with vocals), Performance/Accomp. CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro, P/A CD), Choreography Video. Performance Time: Approx. 20 minutes. For Grades K-4.
Description: Join in the fairytale frenzy when Chicken Little, the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, the Cat with a fiddle, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue and a host of other characters are having a BAD DAY! But with the help of a cheerful Mother Goose, discover how they learn to make the best out of life's ups and downs. This clever 20-minute musical for primary grades features 5 original songs in a variety of musical styles, easy rhyming dialog, choreography, staging and costume ideas...all included right in the Teacher Edition. A Choreography Video featuring John Jacobson is also available with helpful staging suggestions. Available: Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyrics, dialog) Preview CD (with vocals), Performance/Accomp. CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro, P/A CD), Choreography Video. Performance Time: Approx. 20 minutes. For Grades K-4.
Description: Join in the fairytale frenzy when Chicken Little, the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, the Cat with a fiddle, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue and a host of other characters are having a BAD DAY! But with the help of a cheerful Mother Goose, discover how they learn to make the best out of life's ups and downs. This clever 20-minute musical for primary grades features 5 original songs in a variety of musical styles, easy rhyming dialog, choreography, staging and costume ideas...all included right in the Teacher Edition. A Choreography Video featuring John Jacobson is also available with helpful staging suggestions. Available: Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyrics, dialog) Preview CD (with vocals), Performance/Accomp. CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro, P/A CD), Choreography Video. Performance Time: Approx. 20 minutes. For Grades K-4.
Description: Join in the fairytale frenzy when Chicken Little, the Three Little Pigs, Humpty Dumpty, the Cat with a fiddle, Little Bo Peep, Little Boy Blue and a host of other characters are having a BAD DAY! But with the help of a cheerful Mother Goose, discover how they learn to make the best out of life's ups and downs. This clever 20-minute musical for primary grades features 5 original songs in a variety of musical styles, easy rhyming dialog, choreography, staging and costume ideas...all included right in the Teacher Edition. A Choreography Video featuring John Jacobson is also available with helpful staging suggestions. Available: Teacher Edition, Reproducible Pak (vocals, lyrics, dialog) Preview CD (with vocals), Performance/Accomp. CD, Classroom Kit (Teacher, Repro, P/A CD), Choreography Video. Performance Time: Approx. 20 minutes. For Grades K-4.
Description: Hey, what's cookin'? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!
Description: Hey, what's cookin'? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!
Description: Hey, what's cookin'? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!
Description: Hey, what's cookin'? Join Hungry Hank, Famished Fanny, Ravenous Randi, Picky Pete and more wacky characters in this upbeat and tasty musical all about their insatiable appetites! We are fortunate to live in a land of plenty, and as we celebrate food in wonderfully wacky ways with songs like “The Fast Food Tango,” “Chicken Pot Pie,” “My Banana Split” and “Pizza,” we are also reminded to be “Thankful” for the bounty we regularly enjoy. Designed for performers in upper elementary and middle school, this 40-minute musical features six original songs with connecting script and speaking parts adaptable to casts of 20 or more. The Teacher Edition is filled with quality performance material including piano/vocal song arrangements and choreography, script, and helpful production guide. For added value, the ready-to-use student books include songs and script, and will enhance the musical experience for your young aspiring actors/singers!
