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JUST 5 MINUTES A DAY…

Use one of these sight-reading methods…just a couple of pages per day.  Patterns of Sound starts in the key of C, whereas The Choral Approach and Sing On Sight begin in the key of F which is better for changing voices.

For 6th Grade

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Patterns of Sound

$3.50

For 7th and 8th Grade

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The Choral Approach to Sight-Singing

$3.50

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Sing on Sight

$4.95

Don't read notes, read patterns of sound! This unique sight reading course for treble voices in elementary and early middle school does just that! Learn More…

Here is an exciting easy-to-use sight-singing method for middle school / junior high choirs that starts from square one, assuming no previous training. Learn More…

Sing on Sight is a comprehensive sight-singing method by Audrey Snyder. Volume One assumes no previous experience and begins with simple rhythm practice proceeding step-by-step to full, choral sight-singing. Learn More…

STARTER CHORALS

If you’re ready to move beyond the books above, these starters chorals might be perfect to take your group to the next level. These are “NO FAIL” selections that are sure to get your students singing. I’ll be adding additional “tried and true” selections by a variety of composers/arrangers here in the near future. Best Day of My Life and Hakuna Matata are great for a motivating “Pop” choral.

For 6th Grade

If your choir is strictly 6th graders, this collection is a sure winner! Note how the part II accommodates the boy alto or cambiata range effectively. Mostly A to A and melodic with a great deal of call and response. A great place to start.

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 Spirituals for two (2-part)

$4.95

Five of Roger Emerson's contemporary spiritual settings are crafted for 2-Part voices in a value-packed collection that is perfect for younger choirs in elementary through middle school! Learn More…

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Best Day of My Life (2-part)

$2.15

The indie-rock band American Authors has combined folk-style acoustic sounds with thumping African-inspired percussion grooves along with irresistibly upbeat lyrics and a happy pop-punk chorus for this 2014 pop hit. Learn More…

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Hakuna Matata (2-part)

$2.25

From the hit Disney movie, The Lion King, the African words mean “no worries”. The tune is infectious and great fun! Learn More…

For 7th and 8th Grade

If your choir is primarily 7th and 8th graders, I recommend 3-part mixed selections. Why 3-part??? If you use 2-part, changing and changed voices will double parts 8vb creating a heavy sounding voicing. The 3-part mixed selections that I have chosen feature a great deal of “call and response”. When parallel harmony is used the guys part is melodic in nature and should be easy to sing. Try it!

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Sinner Man (3-part mixed)

$2.10

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Sanctus (3-part mixed)

$1.90

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Elijah Rock! (3-part mixed)

$2.10

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Ubi Caritas Et Amor (3-part mixed)

$2.15

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Let Me Ride (3-part mixed)

$2.25

ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!

$2.30

For a motivating “Pop Choral”

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Best Day of My Life (3-Part Mixed)

$2.15

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My Shot (SAB)

$2.50

Dust in the Wind (3-Part Mixed)

$2.15

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California Dreamin’ (3-Part Mixed)

$2.15

Short on Guys?

Feature the few young men you do have on this title. Your numbers will grow, I promise!

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Stand By Me (TB)

$2.15

Take Me Home, Country Roads

$2.30

If you’ve made it this far… congratulations! Your ensemble should be off and running, if not, contact me here on my website and I will help you succeed. As a footnote….make every effort to keep your choir elective so that you don’t get students who really are uncomfortable singing. It can make the job very difficult…of course, you know this because you started by reading “Sing 678…50 Ways To Improve Your Upper Elementary or Middle School Choir”! Right??? :)

ALL THE BEST! - Roger

Moving On…

 

On to more challenging literature! These require a bit more effort and experience and are sure to be a hit with your singers!