The Joy of Singing: 20 Inspirational Songs for Schools and Communities

The Joy of Singing is for teachers and leaders in elementary schools, high schools, youth groups and churches who would like to build a singing community. Whether you are just starting out or have some experience, the 20 songs in this book will bring variety and confidence to your choir - regardless of whether you read music notation. Featuring: Unison songs, simple part-singing and four or more parts * Arrangements of well-known spirituals * Original songs in a range of styles, including African and gospel influences * Material ideal for elementary - intermediate choirs * Detailed teaching notes on each song, including discussion points and extension activities * Warm-ups * Audio backing and perfimance tracks on 2 CD's * PDF of lyrics included on CD for easy printing.