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The Polar Express (Medley)

From the blockbuster film which has established itself as a holiday favorite, here is a delightful and well-crafted medley that will come together with minimal rehearsal time. Includes: Believe, The Polar Express, When Christmas Comes to Town and Spirit of the Season.

The Polar Express (Medley)

Here's your chance to perform the charming music from the holiday hit movie. Four songs from the film's soundtrack have been woven into a concert piece that includes Believe (Josh Groban), The Polar Express,(performed by Tom Hanks), the heartwarming When Christmas Comes to Town, and closes with the festive Spirit of the Season.

Hot Chocolate : from the Polar Express

Here is an up-tempo and entertaining swing chart from the hit movie The Polar Express. Including crisp ensemble writing with a sprinkling of band vocals, this is a great addition to a holiday concert, or for any time of the year!

Folk Express

The De Haske String Orchestra Series offers attractive pieces especially composed and arranged for string orchestras. Students and teachers are treated to a great variety of musical styles. Each part presents a challenge to the player. The Viola part can be replaced by a 3rd Violin part, and the Double bass part can be replaced by a 2nd Cello part. The Piano part is mainly meant for support, but it occasionally adds new motifs as well. In Folk Express, the string orchestra travels the world in a tearing rush: from Ireland (Slippery Road Jig) to the USA (Paradise Polka), followed by a sudden landing in the heart of the Balkan (Heading East fromBelgrado).

The Polar Express : String Pak to Accompany Band & Choir Holiday Medley for Choir, Band and Strings

Now available in a 6-minute medley for choir, band and strings, the music from The Polar Express simply sparkles! A great all-school concert closer, it is easily learned and includes: Believe, Hot Chocolate, The Polar Express, Spirit of the Season.

Rockin' on Top of the World : from THE POLAR EXPRESS

Recorded by Steven Tyler (of Aerosmith fame) for the movie The Polar Express, here is a lively jump swing tune that is clearly over the top! The tempo is frantic, and the brass licks are blistering. Sounds like fun! This one worksfor the holidays or for normal occasions as well.

All Aboard the Partner Express : ShowTrax CD

Climb aboard the Partner Express for independent part-singing with fast and fun results! Hilarious to heart-warming originals have been partnered with seasonal favorites and folksongs for instant harmonic fun throughout theschool year. Effective for classroom or performance, this collection of ten well-crafted partner songs comes complete with accompanied vocal arrangements, choreography and reproducible singer sheets – all under one cover forthe teacher on the go! A separate professionally-produced CD recording is available for hands-free teaching, and additional sing-along and performing fun. Available: Song Collection, Performance/Accompaniment CD. Suggested for Gr.3-6.

All Aboard the Music Express Vol. 4 : ShowTrax CD

Enjoy all of the songs from the fourth year of John Jacobson's MUSIC EXPRESS with this complete volume. The song collection features piano/vocal arrangements, choreography and reproducible lyric sheets for 30 songs. ThePerformance/Accompaniment 2-CD set is available separately and includes both vocal demonstration and instrumental tracks-only version for each song. Songs include: All Aboard for Broadway, Barnyard Baseball, Come to the HarvestJamboree, Destination America, Everybody Say Peace, Hallelujah Get on Board, Making Music All Day Long, Pony in the Pumpkin Patch, The Spirit of America, When We Work Together, and many more! Available: Song Collection,Performance/Accompaniment CD (set of 2). For Gr. 1-6.

Logic 8 Music Pro Guide - Beginner Level (Pro And Express)

Apple's Logic 8 has been completely redesigned from the ground up, making this latest version of the feature-packed digital audio workstation application simply the best it's ever been. Forget what you know about previous versions, Apple's Logic 8 Pro Studio and Express are all new and full of enhancements across the board. This new DVD from BCI Media and Hal Leonard, Logic 8: Beginner Level explores all of the features of Logic 8 so that no matter which edition you choose, you'll be able to use the powerful tools it provides to start making your music sound incredible! You'll learn how to quickly navigate the newly designed single-window interface, and how Logic 8's new Multitake Management and Quick Swipe Comping dramatically streamline the overdub process. Learn to master the powerful new audio editing features such as snap-to-transient and graphical time stretching, and sample accurate editing in the Arrange window while learning to work faster and with greater precision. You'll even learn all about end-to-end surround production features in Logic 8, including multichannel tracks, busses, and support for True Surround software instruments and effects. This DVD will familiarize you with the features of Logic 8 Express while introducing you to even more features from the massive Logic 8 Pro Studio package.

Making the Band : Express Musical for Young Voices

An Express Musical for Young Voices. “Move that car! We're ready to begin. A garage is a place to make music in. With keyboard, drums, guitar and bass; add a singer and we're all in place!” Explore the instruments of arock band and start your own garage band. This unique musical revue features fresh new arrangements for unison voices with optional harmony that are accessible and appropriate for upper elementary and middle school singers. Usethe program dialog for performance options; connect to the standards with teaching objectives for each song; and extend learning with online video interviews featuring John Jacobson and the studio musicians who recorded the songsin musical revue. “Here we go; the band is complete. We got the singer and we got the beat! Let's twist and shout and harmonize, too. We're ready to play a tune for you.” Songs include: We Got the Beat, Twist andShout, Stand By Me, Your Song, Livin' on a Prayer, Making the Band. 25 Minutes. Suggested for grades 4-8.

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The Polar Express

The main song from this classic holiday movie features a driving pulse and a memorable tune. Even with flexible scoring, this arrangement sounds dynamic and full.

The Polar Express (Main Theme)

From the blockbuster holiday film, here is an easy arrangement of the main theme. Sure to be enjoyed year after year, this spirited version will sound great with beginning groups.

Christmas At The Movies (Arr. Brymer) (ShowTrax CD)

There is nothing like a great holiday movie to get you into the seasonal spirit! This 7.5 minute medley is a lively choral showcase from some of our favorite holiday films! Includes: Believe (The Polar Express), Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas (Meet Me in St. Louis), Merry Christmas, Merry Christmas (Home Alone 2), Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town (The Polar Express), Snow (White Christmas).

Captain America March

Veteran film composer Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Polar Express) brings a brilliant adventure theme to this year's blockbuster action film, Captain America. Fanfares, bold and contrasting themes, and rhythmicdrive make this a distinctive symphonic march.

Christmas at the Movies

Some of the best holiday music over the years has come from movie soundtracks. This unique and entertaining medley includes: The Polar Express, Somewhere in My Memory (from Home Alone) and Overture from The Nightmare BeforeChristmas. Sure to liven up any holiday concert!

Captain America March

Veteran film composer Alan Silvestri (Back to the Future, Forrest Gump, Polar Express) brings a brilliant adventure soundtrack to the 2011 blockbuster action film, Captain America: The First Avenger. Fanfares, boldand contrastingthemes, and rhythmic drive make this a distinctive and exciting number for the field.

Themes from Night At The Museum

The composer from Polar Express, Forrest Gump, and Back to the Future has another hit with this year's box office smash that appeals to all ages. Several themes are combined into this impressive showcase for string orchestra,including Full House, Heroes Return, and Main Theme. Dur: 1:50

Sir Brother Sun

These words of St. Francis of Assisi express a delight in all things of the universe: earth, wind and air, moon and stars, fire and sun, referred to endearingly as our sisters and brothers. The evocative nature of the text is reflected in the changing textures and colors of the orchestration, highlighted by solo winds.

Viva La Diva (Anders) (ShowTrax CD)

Glee celebrates the flash, the dazzle and the music of some of pop musics most exciting female artists. This 6-minute medley will give your SSA groups a chance to do the same as they sing these top contemporary hits: Bad Romance (Lady Gaga), Express Yourself (Madonna), Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It), Telephone (Lady Gaga featuring Beyoncé), Toxic (Britney Spears).

The Colors of Tali : Die Farben von Tali

Tali is a thirteen-year-old Israeli girl who has grown up amidst the religious conflicts between Palestinians, Christians, and Jews. Thomas Doss was so touched by a poem she wrote, he decided to set it to music. The poem and the music describe the world from a child’s perspective, a child that has grown up with war and tries to express things she cannot yet fully understand.

Traditional: Angels We Have Heard on High

Many directors express the need for more involved literature that is appropriate for holiday concerts. This excellent arrangement provides a wealth of teaching potential while staying well within the technical abilities of young musicians. A heroic fanfare subsides into a beautiful treatment of the melody that continues to evolve through several settings. A powerful conclusion makes this a must for your next program. Be sure to listen to this one!