The Joy of Singing Book/Audio (20 Songs for Choir)

The Joy of Singing Book/Audio

20 inspirational Songs for Schools and Communities to Reinforce Confidence in your Choir

The Joy of Singing by Brenda Rattray is the ultimate resource for building a vibrant singing community, whether you're in a primary school, secondary school, youth group, or church choir. With twenty fun and engaging songs, this collection is designed to enhance confidence and bring joy to singers of all levels, regardless of musical background.

The book includes a variety of pieces: unison songs, simple part-singing, and multi-part arrangements. You'll find well-known spirituals like Wade in the Water, Rocka My Soul, Kumbayah, and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, along with original songs influenced by African and gospel styles.

Each song comes with detailed teaching notes, discussion points, and extension activity suggestions, making it a versatile tool for educators. The material also incorporates themes for Citizenship and PSHE, making it ideal for Key Stage 2-3 (Scottish P3-S2+). The accompanying 2 CDs feature backing and performance tracks, as well as lyrics for easy printing or projection, ensuring your choir's success.

With 88 pages of exciting repertoire and resources, The Joy of Singing will help you foster a confident, happy choir.

Pieces Include:

• Pattern In The Song
•  Keep The Rhythm
•  Isn't It Nice
•  Work Of Art
•  Flutter Flutter
•  Miss Jones
•  Heartfelt Praise
•  They Took Her Child
•  Help Me To Change
•  Oo Ee Chi Wamma
•  Iye Iya
•  Ello-Wa, Ello-Ay!
•  Babethandaza
•  What Will It Take?
•  Joy
•  Tue Tue
•  I Feel Your Pain
•  Wade In The Water
•  Kumbayah
•  Swing Down Chariot
•  Rocka My Soul