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It was 100 years ago that the American Theater opened for business on 42nd Street in the heart of Manhattan. It was to be the first of many theaters in that part of town, the area which became known around the world as "Broadway." Celebrate the history of Broadway and our great heritage of musical theater in this marvelous 35-minute choral revue by Mac Huff. From the music of Tin Pan Alley to state-of-the-art contemporary Broadway, you'll treasure the magic of an entire century of drama, laughter and beautiful music! The director's score contains the entire revue with piano accompaniment, as well as background information and performance options that will enable you to expand your show into a full evening's entertainment! I. Opening: Give My Regards to Broadway; There's No Business Like Show Business; Do Re Mi; Comedy Tonight; The Music and the Mirror. II. The Early Years - The Music of Tin Pan Alley: Manhattan; Button Up Your Overcoat; Friendship; Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody; Can't Help Lovin' Dat Man; Hallelujah; Yankee Doodle Dandy. III. Setting the Standards - Rodgers and Hammerstein and their Contemporaries: Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin'; Anything You Can Do; I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair; Once in Love With Amy; My Favorite Things; If I Loved You; How Are Things in Glocca Morra. IV. The Golden Years - The Music of Traditional Broadway: Wilkommen; Applause; Everything's Coming Up Roses; They Call the Wind Maria; I'm Flying; Luck Be a Lady; Put On a Happy Face; Standing on the Corner; Hello, Dolly!; Mame; Where Is Love; Never Never Land; Hello, Young Lovers; Try to Remember; People; On the Street Where You Live; If Ever I Would Leave You; The Impossible Dream; Before the Parade Passes By; Seventy-Six Trombones; Consider Yourself. V. Breaking New Ground: Company; Superstar; The Music of the Night; Send In the Clowns; Memory. VI. State of the Art - The Music of Contemporary Broadway: Prepare Ye (the Way of the Lord); Do You Hear the People Sing?; The Ballad of Sweeney Todd; Broadway Baby; Greased Lightnin'; Tomorrow; The Joint Is Jumpin'; Freedom; Muddy Water; The Best of Times. VII. Epilogue: There's No Business Like Show Business (Reprise); Give My Regards to Broadway (Reprise); One.

The remarkable story of Lewis & Clark comes to life in this clever musical adaptation by Roger Emerson and John Jacobson, with 8 original songs and a delightfully entertaining script. The teacher's manual includes the accompanied songs, the full script, and background historical information, while the singer's edition includes the script and vocal lines only. Both include John Jacobson's choreography notes. Songs include Let's Make a Deal, Life's "Ruff!", This Is Our Home, Fork in the Road, Wayfarin' Stranger; Tumblin' Waters and O! The Joy! 45 minutes.

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The American pop music phenomenon continues for choirs of all ages with this showstopping revue, which honors each decade from the 50's through the 90's with a special mini-medley of pop hits. This entertaining 30-minute mix of hits will let you bridge the generation gap and have a whole lot of fun in the process! For special convenience, staging and choreography suggestions are included in both the director's score and singer's edition. The revue is divided into seven sections. I. Opening: American Pop. II. 50's - The Birth Of Rock: Rock Around The Clock; Jailhouse Rock; Lollipop; Blue Suede Shoes; Tutti Frutti; Hound Dog. III. 60's - American Bandstand: Bandstand Boogie; Baby Love; Doo Wah Diddy Diddy; You Keep Me Hangin' On; Let's Twist Again; I Heard It Through The Grapevine. IV. 70's - Dance And Romance: Close To You; I Feel The Earth Move; I'll Be There; Ain't No Mountain High Enough; Boogie Fever; I Will Survive; Y.M.C.A. V. Rockin' The 80's: It's Still Rock And Roll To Me; The Eye Of The Tiger; Flashdance; Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go; Danger Zone; We Built This City; I Love Rock And Roll. VI. 90's NOW!: Hold My Hand; Someday; Gonna Make You Sweat; End Of The Road; Rhythm Nation; River Of Dreams. VII. Finale: American Pop Forever Remix.

The magic of the cinema is an irreplaceable part of our everyday culture. And the music from these movies is as memorable as their stars. Celebrate the silver screen and Hollywood's colorful musical history with this exciting choral revue! Spanning eight decades of movie magic, the six flexible sections are easily adaptable to a variety of staging options and can be accompanied with live instruments or the professionally recorded cassette or CD. You'll enjoy all the memories, the romance and the adventure of the cinema as this fantastic revue comes alive for your chorus and your audiences. So grab some popcorn, take your seat and say, "Thanks for the memory" of Hollywood's best movie music! Here are the song titles, listed by section: I.The Opening Reel: Just Go To The Movies; That's Entertainment. II. Thanks For The Memory (A Collection Of Classics): Thanks For The Memory; You Made Me Love You; Happy Trails; Cheek To Cheek; I Won't Dance; Steppin' Out With My Baby. III. Isn't It Romantic (A Time For Love): Where Do I Begin; Isn't It Romantic; Unchained Melody; The Way We Were; Up Where We Belong; When I Fall In Love. IV. The Heat Is On (Looking For Adventure): The Exodus Song; Speak Softly, Love; The Heat Is On; Shakedown; Raiders March. V. The Envelope, Please (An Academy Award-Winning Songfest): In The Cool, Cool, Cool Of The Evening; The Way You Look Tonight; Raindrops Keep Fallin' On My Head; Under The Sea; Theme From "Jaws;" Born Free; Call Me Irresponsible; Three Coins In The Fountain; Mona Lisa; The Last Time I Saw Paris; Moon River. VI. Give My Regards to Hollywood (A Salute to the Musical Movie): Flashdance...What A Feeling; Night Fever; (Let Me Be Your) Teddy Bear; Where The Boys Are; Somewhere Out There; Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious; Footloose; Meet The Flintstones; (Reprise) That's Entertainment. Grades 5-8. 30 minutes.

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"Music must reflect the thoughts and aspirations of the people and the time. My people are American. My time is today." This Gershwin quote sets the tone for a spectacular 25-minute feature medley that showcases the amazing artistic range of George and Ira Gershwin. Six flexible sections make it possible for you to perform it as a whole revue or as individual medleys. Includes: I. OPENING: Rhapsody In Blue; Strike Up The Band; An American In Paris; Clap Yo' Hands; I Got Rhythm. II. GERSHWIN AT THE OPERA: Summertime; It Ain't Necessarily So; I Got Plenty O' Nuttin'; My Man's Gone Now. III. A GERSHWIN SWING SET: They Can't Take That Away From Me; Nice Work If You Can Get It; 'S Wonderful; Let's Call The Whole Thing Off; They All Laughed. IV. FASCINATING RHYTHM: Fascinating Rhythm; I Got Rhythm. V. GERSHWIN IN LOVE: Love Is Here To Stay; But Not For Me; Somebody Loves Me; Lady Be Good; Someone To Watch Over Me; Embraceable You; The Man I Love; I've Got A Crush On You. VI. SING A GERSHWIN SHOW-STOPPER: Strike Up The Band; Love Is Sweeping The Country; Love Walked In; Of Thee I Sing; Swanee; Strike Up The Band (Reprise).

Tonight's the night we've all been waiting for! Granny, who has retired from show business, will be honoring all of our favorite fairy tale characters! Who will win Best Female Vocalist? Best Male Vocalist? Best Dramatic Scene? Best Choreography? Best Rap? And the most coveted Best Villain Award? Tune in to see and hear your favorite performers! And don't forget to keep an eye on that nasty Big Bad Wolf, as he tries to steal the treasured Granny Award during the show! Cast includes Granny, the Seven Helpers, Snow White, Jack (of "Jack & The Beanstalk"), Cinderella and her Prince, Jack & Jill, the Three Pigs, the Fairy Godmother, and more. Includes six musical numbers and two commercials on one easy set. (Performance pack contains 1 director's score and 10 singer's parts.) 25 minutes.

Here's a musical that today's students can really relate to! Have you ever had trouble getting into your locker? Have you ever been hungry for a slice of pizza? Have you ever dreaded going to detention? Had trouble reciting a poem from memory? Are you sometimes "In a Daze" at school? If you answer "yes" to even one of these questions, you'll have a blast with Janet Gardner's rockin' musical "School Daze!" Everyday school-time classes and activities are presented in humorous vignettes with a clever script and seven easy-to-learn songs. Use a single group of students or present different scenes and songs with different classes. Some students even get to play teachers - or ask some of your school staff members to join in the fun! This outstanding musical for unison/two-part voices will be a fun, positive experience for everyone involved! 30 minutes.

Take a world-wide musical journey using the universal language of music! This multicultural presentation for unison and two-part voices features catchy folk songs from 13 countries (pronunciation guides included) plus uplifting opening and closing numbers, all tied together with fun and informative dialogue. Perfect for holiday programs, spring programs and Earth Day celebrations, this production is easy to put together using one class or many classes - all students can join together on the opening and closing numbers. Students can decorate a part of the performance area or hallways leading to the performance area with travel posters, maps, photos, flags and drawings representing the different countries. 35 minutes.

Jazz is Our Music...the music of America! From New Orleans to Chinatown, from the cotton fields to the Cotton Club, you will learn about such jazz greats as Fats Waller, Cab Calloway, Benny Goodman, Billie Holiday, and more! The six original two-part songs and delightfully entertaining script in this musical are ideal for elementary/middle school performers, and John Jacobson's choreography and staging are included right in the publication. "To bop, or not to bebop, there is no question! We haz it, folks. We Haz Jazz!" 30 minutes.