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UKULELE KARATEA Highly Motivational Method For Young Playersby Barb PhilipakMusic Arranged by Paul JenningsBy popular demand, we bring you the muchanticipated ukulele method from Barb Philipak withdozens of songs arranged by Paul Jennings and recordedwith the professional tracks you have come to expectfrom us at Plank Road Publishing.Beginning with the 9 belt levels, there are 2strumming songs per level getting gradually morecomplex as you head toward black belt. There are alsoseveral special holiday tunes and a group of optionalpicking tunes starting in the middle levels.The Teacher’s book is full of ideas to guarantee asuccessful ukulele unit, as well as a classroom-testedmethod of working with this extremely motivationalsystem of rewards and reinforcement. Also included ateach level are warm-ups and exercises appropriate to thenew learning elements. And this thorough methodincludes special sections on tuning, details onstrumming, reading and understanding TAB, as well asplaying and mastering chords. It also digs into the bestapproaches for testing and for organizing and runningthe essential Dojo Groups and Class Roles.We filled this method with familiar folk songs andother songs that students may already be learning. This way, they are mainly concentrating on improving theirtechnique on the ukulele, learning more chords and progressively more complex strumming. The songs startwith one chord and simple patterns and progress logically from there. Here are just a few: Shortnin’ Bread;Chumbara; Lil Liza Jane; Apples And Bananas; Michael Finnegan; On Top Of Old Smoky; Down In TheValley; Oats, Peas, Beans And Barley; When The Saints Go Marching In; Molly Malone; Shenandoah; DeckThe Halls; I Have A Little Dreidel; Jingle Bells; and 11 more for a total of 25 tunes!Some of the songs are available in two tempos, and most songs include a 1-verse “Test” version of the tracksto make the testing process easier. And while student pages with songs and diagrams are legally reproducible,separate time-saving, budget-sensitive Student Books are available in handy packs of 5 or 10. (Please note thatthe legal right to use the Student Books only comes with the purchase of the full Kit.)Add new life to your beginning ukulele classes with Ukulele Karate, a great stand-alone method or a funsupplement to any current method you are using.Estimated release date: October 2020UK-116 Ukulele Karate Kit with 2 CDs . 39.95Teacher’s Handbook with Reproducible Student Parts & 2 P/A CDsUK-105 Ukulele Karate Student Book 5-pack. 14.95UK-110 Ukulele Karate Student Book 10-pack. 28.95

SING WHEN THE HOLIDAYS COMEA Joyous Collection For Young Voicesby Teresa Jennings, Mike Wilson,& Paul JenningsOur creative writers have a unique talent for capturingthe many joys and other emotions that surround ourseasonal celebrations. And they do it with spirit,memorable music, and humor. These songs are ones thatyoung singers will remember long after the season is over.The joyous collection, Sing When the HolidaysCome, includes: I Feel Like Fa La La La - This tune is exciting,challenging, musical, and really fun to perform! The lyricsgive you the flexibility to use it for Christmas, holidays, orseasonal performances, as you need. While it is written as a2-part piece, there is an optional part 3 that comes in andout that adds a wonderful enhancement. If I Were A Reindeer - If you were a reindeer, wherewould you be? What would you do? These and otherburning questions are asked and answered in thisextremely fun, hard-swinging song. All unison, it soundsmore sophisticated because of the driving big band onthe recording. A video of movement ideas isalso included. When The Holidays Come - This Celtic style songhas a simplicity that is both comfortable, yet lively atthe same time. Part of that comes from the use of basicrhythmic claps and stomps which accompany the singing. We have suggested adding handbells, jingle bells, andhand drums, though all are optional, of course. Christmas Night - The message is simple. Amidst all the commercialization of the Christmas season,there is a gift that every one of us can give: the gift of ourselves to one another. “Christmas Night” expressesthat message in a short, easy to learn, unison presentation. Chestnut - This “nutty” lighthearted partner song pays homage to the humble chestnut with a bit ofwhimsy. Set to a background of lightly bouncing harpsichord, strings, horns, and woodwinds, one group ofsingers delights in the joys of the chestnut. The other group is clearly unhappy, stumped by the outer shell,which is difficult to open. Fiesta De Navidad - Heralding back to the ’60s, this upbeat, clap-along song about having a Christmasparty takes its cue from the likes of the Beatles, The Hollies, and others. The verses are in unison but the chorusand bridge are an optional 3-part (SSA). Glow - This bluesy tune is technically a song of peace, using light (candles) as the metaphor forconnection to each other, making it a great piece for a holiday performance or any time of year. The song is3-part mixed, but the third part is optional, so it works well as two part if you prefer. Sing For Joy! - This song was designed to be a huge Christmas piece; Christmas in essence, yet withoutspecific reference to Christmas. A regal horn section invites your attention with herald trumpets and a fullcomplement of brass, winds, strings, and percussion keeping the enthusiasm up throughout. There are three vocalparts (parts 2 and 3 are optional).Estimated release date: Fall 2020SH-216 PERFORMANCE KIT with CD . 39.95Teacher’s Handbook with Reproducible Student Parts & P/A CD

RECORDERS MERRY AND OLDEA Seasonal Collection For Young Playersby Paul JenningsWe take pride in providing unique performanceexperiences for young players, making them sound veryimpressive with recordings that surround them withclever arrangements played by top professionals. This isespecially true of our seasonal settings. In many cases,including those in this collection, we arranged the songwith multiple recorder parts, usually 2 soprano parts,harder and easier, and an optional alto recorder part.These arrangements can be played successfully with anyor all of the parts. And the variety of styles make theseideal to be performed in a program together. RecordersMerry And Olde includes: Echo Carol - This old carol is arranged for twosoprano recorders and one optional alto recorder, but itcan be played by just your beginning recorder students.The orchestral arrangement is full of dynamic contrasts.Notes used: Recorder 1: G, A, B, C; Recorder 2: G, G#,A, B, C, D, E; Alto: B, C, D, E. Variations On An Ancient Christmas Round - Thisgreat old round (“God Bless All”) has been around forcenturies with different names and in varying forms, butthis basic melody has been a favorite. Our settingfeatures a full-orchestra accompaniment on therecording and includes parts for two soprano recordersand an optional alto recorder. Notes used: Recorder 1: D, G, A, B, C, D'; Recorder 2: D, G, A, B, C, D';Alto: G, B, C, D, G'. Simple Gifts - Full of contrasts, our arrangement of this American Shaker dance song features sopranorecorder 1 (D,F#,G,A,B,C,D'), an optional easier soprano 2 (D,G,A,B), and an alto recorder part suitable for ayoung player (G,A,C,D,E,G'). A Medieval Christmas - This is a fairly short medley of late medieval works comprised of the songs“Personent Hodie” and “Green Grow’th The Holly.” It features three recorder parts. Soprano 1 calls for thenotes C, D, E, G, A, B, C', D', and E', while soprano 2 can be played with just G, A, B, and C. The alto part isalso written appropriately for a young player. On Christmas Night - Sometimes known as “Sussex Carol,” this joyful old tune has a spectaculararrangement from Paul Jennings. It is for two soprano recorders and an optional alto recorder, set against a richbackground recording of full orchestra. Notes used: Recorder 1: F#, G, A, B, C, D, E; Recorder 2: G, A, B;Alto: B, C, D, E, G.Estimated release date: Fall 2020MO-116 PERFORMANCE KIT with CD . 24.95Teacher’s Handbook with Reproducible Student Parts & P/A CD

While many of our tunes are available as Singles Reproducible Kits, some teachers prefer to use octavos withtheir choirs as it saves time photocopying and the size is preferable for choral music. For each octavo, there is a fullyorchestrated, professionally produced Performance/Accompaniment CD.O HOLY NIGHTby Adolphe Adam/arr. Teresa JenningsThis beautiful carol has always been one of Teresa’s favorites, so crafting it foryoung singers has been a work of love. Her unique setting is soulful and ethereal in waysthat are best heard. The bedrock of the arrangement is an interplay among the voices, adistinctive piano part, and a haunting saxophone countermelody. Vocally, it is set as aunison, optional 2-part arrangement, and while the second part is optional, it addsnicely to the mood. It should also be noted that this is a superb vehicle for a soloist.Another option for live performance would be to use just singers, piano, and any strongwind or string soloist playing the line provided on the score.In Print Now!CH-0058 O Holy Night - 2-Part Choral (minimum of 5) . 1.95CH-0058D O Holy Night - MasterTracks P/A CD . 19.95DECK THE HALLSarr. Paul JenningsThis 2-part arrangement of this traditional Christmas song has a short, natural introand ending that make it an ideal song for an audience sing-along. The recordedaccompaniment track is richly orchestrated, but a very playable piano part isalso included.Estimated release date: Fall 2020CH-0059 Deck The Halls - 2-Part Choral (minimum of 5) . 1.95CH-0059D Deck The Halls - MasterTracks P/A CD. 19.95THE HOLLY AND THE IVYarr. John RiggioHere’s a non-traditional arrangement of a traditional Christmas carol. The melodyis pretty much as you know it, but there is an optional solo and a simple, catchyoptional part 2. The recorded accompaniment starts gently with piano, bass, and asynth choir sound eventually building to a full band with ballad rock drums. It’sbeautifully emotional and powerful.In Print Now!CH-0060 The Holly And The Ivy - 2-Part Choral (minimum of 5) . 1.95CH-0060D The Holly And The Ivy - MasterTracks P/A CD . 19.95