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Jill Gallina
Dr. Michael and Jill Gallina have achieved national prominence as award winning composers of musical plays and choral music for youth in elementary, middle, junior and senior high schools. Their clever creations in story and song have consistently won awards from the Parents Choice Foundation , American Library Service and ASCAP. Their music has been featured and performed on the Disney Channel, The World's largest Concert, PBS, the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Sing for the Cure, The New York Philharmonic, The Boston Pops, and in a documentary on children's rights for the United Nations. In addition, the Gallinas are recipients of the Stanley Austin Alumni Award from the College of New Jersey for their many accomplishments in the field of composition. |
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Jill and Michael Gallina : Portraits of America Portraits of America is a collection of eight 2-part choral arrangements with piano accompaniment that celebrate patriotism and spreading a sense of peace, harmony and tolerance throughout the world. Three of the chorals, Land That We Love, Hands 'Cross the Ocean and You're a Grand Old Flag, are arranged as traditional partner songs. Whether celebrating a patriotic holiday such as Veterans' Day, the 4th of July, or selecting music appropriate for concerts for World Peace and Unity, any of these engaging choral works will perfectly augment your commemorative program. Performance/Accompaniment audio recordings and singer PDFs are included via digital download. Songs include: The Promise of America, Land That We Love, All American, Lady of Liberty, You're a Grand Old Flag, Hands 'Cross the Ocean, The Colors of America, Child of the World. Suggested for grades 4-8. Songlist: Child Of The World, You're A Grand Old Flag, All American, The Colors Of America, Hands 'Cross The Ocean, Land That We Love, The Promise Of America, Lady Of Liberty 
Jill and Michael Gallina : Tunes for Two the Whole Year Through Tunes for Two the Whole Year Through is a versatile collection from Jill and Michael Gallina of their best-selling partner song chorals. A perfect way to present the major holidays that occur during the school year, each of the themed songs can be used successfully as classroom lessons or as stand-alone chorals for concerts and performances. Use with any 2-part mixed voice choir of any age or size including elementary or middle school singers, community choirs or senior citizen choruses. This budget-stretching Classroom Kit contains a 2-part collection as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks, reproducible singer's parts, poster, program, clip art, and composers' info. A BONUS linking and rhyming script gives the opportunity to stage short revue-style performances making this an indispensable partner song collection for your choral or general music library! For Grades 3-6. Songlist: Boo! & Halloween Is Here, Christopher Columbus & Let's Go Sailing, Happy Holidays, I'll Give You My Heart & Valentine's Day, Presidents On Parade, A Round 'Bout Winter, Sing To Martin Luther King, Spin, Spin, Spin, A Spring Go 'Round, You're A Grand Old Flag
Jill Gallina : For The Boys - A Collection of Songs for Boys' Voices This collection of songs is designed to give you a special selection of repertoire your boys will want to sing. The arrangements are creative and singable and are super appealing. It includes lesson materials to make this more than just a performance collection. Songlist: The Boatman Dance, Buffalo Gals, The Ballad of Casey Jones, The Drunken Sailor, The Erie Canal, Funiculi, Funicula, John Henry, Oh! How I Hate to Get Up in the Morning, Paddy Works on the Railway, Sweet Betsy from Pike, Strategies for Teaching
Jill Gallina : Partners in Spirit Enrich your school or church music program with this wonderful collection of well-known spirituals and fresh gospel music. It contains eight creative, singable, easy-to-teach arrangements of traditional spirituals and gospel music paired with original music from partner song composer and arranger, Jill Gallina. Present these songs separately any time during the year, or together for a complete concert program for your school or church. The partner songs are wonderful teaching tools, helping your choir members to grow musically by teaching independent part-singing for verses one and two and then combining the parts in verse three for successful partner singing. The kit contains the reproducible singers' parts with piano accompaniment and a StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks. Grades 2-6. Songlist: He's Got the Whole World, Joshua Fit The Battle, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, Standin' in the Need Of Prayer, O, Them Golden Slippers, I Got Shoes, Who Did Swallow Jonah?, Ezekiel Saw De Wheel
Jill Gallina : Bada Bing, It's Spring! Spring is just around the corner, but the flowers have yet to bloom. The children are waiting for nice weather, the weeds have popped out of the earth, but the flowers remain steadfastly hidden underground. It takes the clever Dandelion Queen to figure out why, and bring about the first blossoms of the season! This charming, easy-to-stage 15-minute musical is designed specifically for grades K--4. The unison songs, brief rhyming script, creative costume ideas, and simple staging suggestions will make your primary production blossom. Reproducible student pages, full performance and accompaniment recordings, plus full-color cover art are included on the enhanced CD.
Jill Gallina : Bada Bing, It's Spring! Spring is just around the corner, but the flowers have yet to bloom. The children are waiting for nice weather, the weeds have popped out of the earth, but the flowers remain steadfastly hidden underground. It takes the clever Dandelion Queen to figure out why, and bring about the first blossoms of the season! This charming, easy-to-stage 15-minute musical is designed specifically for grades K--4. The unison songs, brief rhyming script, creative costume ideas, and simple staging suggestions will make your primary production blossom. Reproducible student pages, full performance and accompaniment recordings, plus full-color cover art are included on the enhanced CD.
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All. Songlist: Overture, Opening Rap: Heroes, Everyday Heroes, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Good for the Game!, We Say Thank You, We Are Not Afraid, A Hero in Us All, Final Rap: Unsung Heroes, A Hero in Us All (Reprise), Bows, Overture, Opening Rap: Heroes, Everyday Heroes, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Good for the Game!, We Say Thank You, We Are Not Afraid, A Hero in Us All, Final Rap: Unsung Heroes, A Hero in Us All (Reprise), Bows, Overture, Opening Rap: Heroes, Everyday Heroes, The Wind Beneath My Wings, Good for the Game!, We Say Thank You, We Are Not Afraid, A Hero in Us All, and more
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All.
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All.
Michael and Jill Gallina : The Hero in Us All Students discuss sports heroes, community heroes, emigrant heroes, and unsung heroes as they deliver the message that "we can all be heroes" in this moving presentation. A simple setting with theatrical crates or boxes and a "school clothes" wardrobe will allow directors and students to focus on the meaning of the play. Contains five original songs, two energized raps, and famous pop hit "The Wind Beneath My Wings." Inspire the next generation of heroes with The Hero in Us All. |
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One of the most memorable scenes from Irving Berlin's Easter Parade is Fred Astaire and Judy Garland singing and clowning in hobo attire to this charming song! Young choirs will love recreating the performance and the music is irresistible!
Composer: Irving Berlin | Musical: Easter Parade
One of the most memorable scenes from Irving Berlin's Easter Parade is Fred Astaire and Judy Garland singing and clowning in hobo attire to this charming song! Young choirs will love recreating the performance and the music is irresistible!
Composer: Irving Berlin | Musical: Easter Parade
This charming song from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song makes an excellent addition to Broadway repertoire for a women's chorus.
Composer: Richard Rodgers | Musical: Flower Drum Song
This charming song from Rodgers & Hammerstein's Flower Drum Song makes an excellent addition to Broadway repertoire for a women's chorus.
Composer: Richard Rodgers | Musical: Flower Drum Song
This lovely Spanish folk song melody has been given an original partner-song by Jill Gallina. Legato lines with a flowing accompaniment, Spanish text and interesting counterpoint of the partner-song create a wonderful teaching and learning opportunity and a beautiful performance experience for singers and audiences. Available separately: 2-part Choral; StudioTrax A/P CD.
A wonderful choice for a concert closer, A Peaceful Allelu invites us to live each day with love and grace and make this world a better place. For two-part mixed choirs of any age, a heartfelt message for the holidays or throughout the year. Available: 2-Part Mixed & PianoTrax CD 2003 (35016948).
Using text from the mass, this beautiful setting of Agnus Dei has been crafted into a gentle and lovely partner-song. Designed to be sung by any combination of two-part voices, this piece provides an excellent opportunity to teach Latin text and serves as a perfect choice for concert or contest material. Available: 2-part, PianoTrax CD 2008 (35016962).
Jill Gallina creates sweet melodies and thoughtful lyrics with her original works and this is no exception. American Pride exudes love for the beautiful landscape of our country, the United States of America. Commissioned by the award-winning Jenison Choirs of Michigan, this choral will be an outstanding patriotic selection for your choir. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
Jill Gallina creates sweet melodies and thoughtful lyrics with her original works and this is no exception. American Pride exudes love for the beautiful landscape of our country, the United States of America. Commissioned by the award-winning Jenison Choirs of Michigan, this choral will be an outstanding patriotic selection for your choir. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD.
Create a special moment in your Christmas concert with this gentle arrangement of The First Noel combined with a sensitive partner song. It's an ideal way to introduce part singing to younger choirs. Available: 2-Part.
Melancholy Ballinderry is a beautiful Celtic folk song that tells the sad story of Mary, whose beloved Phelim is lost at sea. A violin part is included with the flowing piano accompaniment, making this a lovely multicultural selection for SSA voices. The violin part is available for free download at www.shawneepress.com/bin/BallinderryViolin.pdf. Available: SSA; PianoTrax CD.
Country: Ireland
The tragic events of the 2009 Haitian earthquake devastated the lives of many children in that country. Beyond a Dream incorporates the lovely Haitian lullaby Fais do do with Jill's original music to create a heartfelt message of hope for the future of the Haitian people and allmankind. Available separately: 2-Part, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:23.
Country: Haiti
From the Republic of Congo, this wonderfully rhythmic traditional African folk tune is sung in the Lingala language. The lyric joyfully expresses the angelic announcement of the birth of Emmanuel and conveys a message of hope for the world. Percussion is included in this great multicultural selection for Christmas.
Country: Africa
From the Republic of Congo, this wonderfully rhythmic traditional African folk tune is sung in the Lingala language. The lyric joyfully expresses the angelic announcement of the birth of Emmanuel and conveys a message of hope for the world. Percussion is included in this great multicultural selection for Christmas.
Country: Africa
From the Republic of Congo, this wonderfully rhythmic traditional African folk tune is sung in the Lingala language. The lyric joyfully expresses the angelic announcement of the birth of Emmanuel and conveys a message of hope for the world. Percussion is included in this great multicultural selection for Christmas.
Country: Africa
This sweet ballad, for Christmas and holidays, is a partner-song with Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, creating a lovely setting for any 2-part choir. The original music and text of Bright Shining Star celebrates the birth of the Holy Child.
For the holidays or your winter concert, this bouncy arrangement of the well-known popular tune is sure to please. Jill has placed the basic song in a lively 2-part voicing and written a jazzy accompaniment that is novel and light. Opportunities abound to add some simple props, costumes and even movement! Available separately: 2-part (partner song); StudioTrax CD.
Composer: Ray Henderson | Lyricist: B. G. DeSylva and Lew Bro
One of a number of short motets written by Italian composer, Claudio Monteverdi, this madrigal style for six voices has been set for SSA, carefully weaving selected vocal lines from the original to create this stylistically authentic edition using both energized and legato singing.
Composer: Claudio Monteverdi
This Sicilian carol is traditionally played on bagpipes by shepherds who serenade Italian villagers the nine days before Christmas. This SAB and 2-part captures the style of the carol and tells the Christmas story with simple unison and harmony throughout. Available separately: SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.
Country: Sicily
This Sicilian carol is traditionally played on bagpipes by shepherds who serenade Italian villagers the nine days before Christmas. This SAB and 2-part captures the style of the carol and tells the Christmas story with simple unison and harmony throughout. Available separately: SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 1:50.
Country: Sicily
Jill Gallina has written an up-tempo program opener or closer for your holiday concert. The multicultural message wishes holiday greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The use of some foreign text adds extra teaching opportunities. Joyous energy is created with this original choral.
Jill Gallina has written an up-tempo program opener or closer for your holiday concert. The multicultural message wishes holiday greetings for Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa. The use of some foreign text adds extra teaching opportunities. Joyous energy is created with this original choral.
This bright and joyful French tune is a favorite for many a choir and is newly arranged for mixed voices in all levels as well as for women's voices. The lyrics are in French and English, making it a fresh and stand-out choice for your holiday concert.
Composer: Paul Lacombe | Country: France
This bright and joyful French tune is a favorite for many a choir and is newly arranged for mixed voices in all levels as well as for women's voices. The lyrics are in French and English, making it a fresh and stand-out choice for your holiday concert.
Country: France
This bright and joyful French tune is a favorite for many a choir and is newly arranged for mixed voices in all levels as well as for women's voices. The lyrics are in French and English, making it a fresh and stand-out choice for your holiday concert.
Country: France
Sweet Angie, the Christmas Tree Angel, wishes you a very, very, merry, merry Christmas, from the tippy top of the tree! Recorded by the Andrews Sisters, this 1950's classic makes a charming holiday showcase for treble choirs of all ages!
Performed By: The Andrews Sisters
Sweet Angie, the Christmas Tree Angel, wishes you a very, very, merry, merry Christmas, from the tippy top of the tree! Recorded by the Andrews Sisters, this 1950's classic makes a charming holiday showcase for treble choirs of all ages!
Performed By: The Andrews Sisters
This lively opener by Jill Gallina shares an uplifting message of music and its joy. A bouncy melody infused with bright harmonies helps set the stage for learning vocal energy, musical contrast and dynamics. Add choreography for a winning performance. Available seperately: SATB, SAB, 2-part, StudioTrax A/P CD.
Jill Gallina has taken a Mozart classic and arranged a new choral for her top-selling Classics for Children series. This is a wonderful selection for winter, spring, festival or concert situations and a great opportunity to introduce the classics to your young singers and even your audience.
A little donkey helps Santa Claus bring presents to children in Italy in this delightful novelty arrangement. Various Italian words and expressions are used throughout with easy part writing and plenty of hee-haws for all!
A little donkey helps Santa Claus bring presents to children in Italy in this delightful novelty arrangement. Various Italian words and expressions are used throughout with easy part writing and plenty of hee-haws for all!
From the height of the folk music revival of the 1960s, this hit single by the Serendipity Singers was a favorite of audiences young and old! With lyrics based on the English nursery rhyme and an irresistible refrain, your singers will love recreating the sound of the era!
Composer: Traditional Performed By: Serendipity Singers
From the height of the folk music revival of the 1960s, this hit single by the Serendipity Singers was a favorite of audiences young and old! With lyrics based on the English nursery rhyme and an irresistible refrain, your singers will love recreating the sound of the era!
Composer: Traditional Performed By: Serendipity Singers
Jill Gallina has arranged this traditional Hebrew folk song, Dona, Dona, about learning of and treasuring freedom. The text is very refreshing, and will lead to discussion between teacher and students, and act as a springboard to musical interpretation. Its strong, bright style will make it a great selection for your multi-cultural needs.
Country: Israel
Performed in the Broadway musical The Boy from Oz, this Peter Allen and Carole Sager Bayer song is perfect for young voices to perform. The '20s-feel is full of bounce and energy reflecting on days of white suits, tap shoes and tails. Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.
Musical: The Boy from Oz
Jill Gallina adds her special touch to a holiday favorite. For two-part or three-part mixed voices, Feliz Navidad will be a hit with singers and audiences of all ages. Optional mariachi trumpet parts are in the choral.
Composer: Jose Feliciano
Pulled from Jill Gallina's extensive collection of songs for young voices, these six favorites are perfect for any concert or festival. Celebrate hard work, friendship, and cultural differences, and even have a little lesson in music notation with songs your choirs will love to perform and your audiences will love to hear.
Pulled from Jill Gallina's extensive collection of songs for young voices, these six favorites are perfect for any concert or festival. Celebrate hard work, friendship, and cultural differences, and even have a little lesson in music notation with songs your choirs will love to perform and your audiences will love to hear.
This original ballad by Jill Gallina celebrates the beauty of music and the reasons we are compelled to sing. For love of music, let us sing to you of all the joy a song can bring to you. For beauty, for love, and for laughter, the music will be your happy ever after. Definitely a lovely message for any concert setting.
Inspired by two railroad songs, Jill Gallina has created this fun, energetic partner-song called Freedom Train. It bounces along atop an accompaniment that runs like a train and keeps this energetic piece on track. Beginning with unison singing and independent part-singing, the surprise partner-song appears and magic happens.
There are people who care and who always are there when we need a helping hand. These inspirational words sing beautifully in this gentle and uplifting setting for young voices. It's a wonderful choice for the moments celebrating those who give from the heart for the good of humankind.
There are people who care and who always are there when we need a helping hand. These inspirational words sing beautifully in this gentle and uplifting setting for young voices. It's a wonderful choice for the moments celebrating those who give from the heart for the good of humankind.
Frosty is truly a part of every holiday season. Here's a hand jive for your holiday program that includes "Frosty the Snowman". It'll be fun for everyone!
Composer: Steve Nelson
This great arrangement is based on a traditional song of welcome sung throughout many parts of Africa. Greetings of good health, blessings, and peace are expressed throughout this joyful piece. Vocal speech, an additional melody, and simple choreography have been added for further expression. Available seperately: 2-Part, opt. percussion; StudioTrax CD. Duration: 2:12.
This wonderful arrangement is based on a traditional American work song and has been given new life with driving Coplandesque rhythms. Perfect for teaching syncopation, this exciting new choral from Jill Gallina captures the spirit of American music from our past in a new and updated musical setting. Available: 2-part, 3-part mixed, StudioTrax CD.
Country: American Folk
This standard Italian art song by Alessandro Scarlatti adheres exactly to the original piano and vocal lines. Jill Gallina has enhanced the arrangement with the addition of a second soprano and an alto vocal part that keep with the inherent harmonies of the original. A beautiful selection for women's voices.
Composer: Alessandro Scarlatti | Country: Italy
So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. The timeless music and lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono ring with nostalgia and continue to be a part of our American musical tapestry every year since it was first released in 1971. Beautifully and simply set here for 2-part and SAB voices, the natural partner song sings of Christmas, the New Year, hope, love and certainly peace.
Composer: Yoko Ono Performed By: John Lennon
So this is Christmas, and what have you done? Another year over, a new one just begun. The timeless music and lyrics by John Lennon and Yoko Ono ring with nostalgia and continue to be a part of our American musical tapestry every year since it was first released in 1971. Beautifully and simply set here for 2-part and SAB voices, the natural partner song sings of Christmas, the New Year, hope, love and certainly peace.
Composer: Yoko Ono Performed By: John Lennon
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