Eletelephony is an excellent vehicle for introducing intervals while singing a fun-filled, novel text. If your choir uses Sol-fa, this song circles around Do and Sol, with excursions to Ti and Re. It...
Hopeful, lyric, and upbeat, Today My Spirit Sings is sure to inspire and delight singers as they improve singing expansive, forward-moving phrases while improving range extension. A lovely addition to...
Based on a short Russian phrase commonly spoken by a mother to a child, this delicate lullaby delights with its lilting triple meter and haunting melodic theme.
Take a little singing, and a little dancing, add a little 'le-lo-la,' like the happy yellow bird. This sprightly Spanish folk song is reminiscent of a singing canary, and is a delight to perform! Ligh...
Lilting and joyful, Dave and Jean Perry have written a must-have choral for your holiday or winter concert. Good use of unison as well as independent part singing fill this piece with excellent musica...
Learning to read music is much like learning a language. There are three basic elements: listening, reading, and writing. This well-organized book provides step-by-step sequential lessons for developi...
This Irish ballad is full of great singing for your multicultural programming. Excellent ranges for developing boy's voices and includes independent, unison and full three-part harmony writing. A live...
Experienced educators Dave and Jean Perry pay particular attention to the vocal development of young men by creating three limited-range voice parts, one for each stage of the changing voice. With a r...
A folk-influenced reflection about the journey to find home, written in the style of songwriters such as John Denver and Gordon Lightfoot. This robust piece features words that are just right for guys...
From the Houston Children's Chorus Series comes the latest installment in this best-selling series. Dave and Jean Perry have partnered with J. Paul Williams to produce the story of Daniel with fun and...
This charming arrangement of the English folk song is a must-have for your children's choir. Full of nonsensical lyrics sure to make your students perform. A great teaching piece, full of independent...
Dave and Jean Perry are famous for their educational music for the developing voice. They bring their years of teaching experience to bear in this latest anthem and this song of 'follow'ship will prov...
The original music and lyric, written in 1880 for the opening of the first funicular on Mt. Vesuvius with its traditional English version written in 1888, has become a standard Italian street song hea...
Once upon a time... Talking frogs? A falling sky? A town full of confused folk? What is really happening and who can answer these questions? The librarian? The coach? The Mayor and town council? The s...
The timeless and year-round versatility of the Latin text Dona Nobis Pacem is set seamlessly with an English verse singing of understanding, kindness and hope for humankind. The flowing piano accompan...
Originally composed for a German children's chorus, now you can share this childhood favorite with your own troop of cheerful explorers! Feature two favorite accompanists at the piano or use the bounc...
One Latin phrase, 'Et in terra pax,' is beautifully echoed through the voices in this universal call for peace. Opens with a heartfelt optional solo and builds to a powerful finish. Consider adding si...
A set of activities that teaches rhythm reading skills in short, fun, easy-to-learn games. These adaptable lessons are effective with the beginning music student from kindergarten through high school....
The nonsense syllables tiritomba come from an original Italian text of how to impress someone to make them yours! Your ensembles will have fun with the light rhythms, lyrical melodies, and partner-son...
Whenever Johnny dances, his fingers fill the air; each verse of this charming Catalan game song adds another body part to the list. The apt arrangement develops into a playful presentation for SSA sin...
A haunting, minor-mode melody is passed through the choir in this fugue treatment of an expressive psalm text. What begins as artful simplicity develops into lush polyphony. 'By the waters of Babylon,...
Deemed one of the most romantic love poems of all time, the text in Elizabeth Barrett Browning's How Do I Love Thee? is beautifully set to music by Dave and Jean Perry. Gorgeous tone colors and lush h...
Opening with a quiet unison passage, Follow Your Dream expands to four-part singing as the text moves from thought to dream to the vision of freedom that lives in our land. The audience is invited to...
This delightful SATB work is a wonderful selection for upper middle school and high school choirs. Independent vocal lines create a choral dialogue between the sections of the choir and are sung above...
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A trip to Polynesia inspired Dave and Jean Perry to compose this authentic-sounding choral work based on the traditional rhythms and harmonies of the South Pacific. It's a cross-cultural number writte...
Hushed excitement and an easy 'swing' feeling highlight this partner song of traditional spirituals including 'Rock-A My Soul in the Bosom of Abraham' and 'Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. ' The voices layer...
Reach for 'a dream of hope and peace for all the world to share' with this inspirational ballad from the writing team of Dave and Jean Perry. Performers of all levels will enjoy singing this beautiful...
A perfect piece for exploring textures with intermediate choirs: an opening theme flourishes into well-conceived three-part polyphony, which is then balanced by a homophonic middle section before the...
Dave and Jean Perry are well known for their excellent and exiting 2-part choral writing. This piece has strong, independent vocal lines, a Perry trademark. The simple piano part adds a driving rhythm...
The Perrys have created a holiday choral that is great for beginning 3-part mixed choirs. Good voice leading, comfortable ranges and a limited baritone range make this work accessible for middle schoo...
Young singers will learn the high points of one of America's most famous writers in this delightful song with music by Dave and Jean Perry and words by J. Paul Williams.
Duets for Young Voices is a nine song collection with duets for young singers that are appropriate for ensemble festivals and competitions. Good voice leading, comfortable vocal ranges, interesting vo...
An exciting mystery unfolds in this sea chantey by Dave and Jean Perry with original lyrics by their son, Michael. Accessible parts and limited ranges make this a 'can't fail' selection for young men....