Lois Brownsey

Familiarize your students with the works of Beethoven by teaching this choral that includes three of his most familiar melodies, 'Ode to Joy, ' 'Moonlight Sonata, ' and 'Beethoven's Fifth. ' MartiLunn...

Marti and Lois have crafted a choral arrangement full of beauty and grace with Sakura Matsuri. An original melody sets the tone while the lyric tells the story of this Japanese folk song. Simply stunn...

Beginning with 'Morning, ' this choral moves into the rollicking 'Hall of the Mountain King' with equally fitting lyrics teaching the things and ways of the folks from Scandinavia. What a unique winte...

This song's arrangement is based on the classic Swedish custom of Saint Lucy. With the chorus section lyrics in Swedish, this version combines original lyrics and music with the traditional. Sankta Lu...

Honor a Native American custom by singing this traditional chant partnered with an informative text about crafting a dream catcher. According to legend, this handmade charm ensures pleasant dreams for...

Honor a Native American custom by singing this traditional chant partnered with an informative text about crafting a dream catcher. According to legend, this handmade charm ensures pleasant dreams for...

A reflective opening sets the stage for this lively Klezmer-style setting in three. Fun-to-sing Yiddish lyrics celebrate the balalaika (a musical instrument from Russia), and new English words honor t...

A reflective opening sets the stage for this lively Klezmer-style setting in three. Fun-to-sing Yiddish lyrics celebrate the balalaika (a musical instrument from Russia), and new English words honor t...

India's annual festival of lights is becoming increasingly popular around the world. This Bollywood-style original details various traditions associated with the celebration, including the food, firew...

India's annual festival of lights is becoming increasingly popular around the world. This Bollywood-style original details various traditions associated with the celebration, including the food, firew...

The Swahili text for 'Merry Christmas to you' is delightful in this African setting with creative harmonies, rhythms, and percussion. A strong pulse is established from the beginning with the bass and...

This lovely French-Canadian folk song is arranged in a sophisticated, yet achievable manner. Incorporates echo singing, basic 2-part harmony, and partner song elements. With only eight French words to...

This lovely French-Canadian folk song is arranged in a sophisticated, yet achievable manner. Incorporates echo singing, basic 2-part harmony, and partner song elements. With only eight French words to...

Tsuki' means 'moon,' and is one of just a few Japanese words sung in this pentatonic scale-based song. Other words describe the beauty of the Japanese moon throughout the year. A captivating and memor...

Add a touch of fun to this year's holiday concert with this light up-tempo Hanukkah selection. It's easy to sing and incorporates the traditional Dreidle Song.

Each part in this fun-to-sing Hanukkah piece has its own distinct melody. . . great for teaching part singing to young choirs. The up-beat opening melody, very much in the style of a traditional Hanuk...

An excellent introduction in song to the ever-growing African-American holiday celebrated between Christmas and New Year. Singers reinforce spoken text; use one or several narrators to explain the pri...

An excellent introduction in song to the ever-growing African-American holiday celebrated between Christmas and New Year. Singers reinforce spoken text; use one or several narrators to explain the pri...

Tells the story of Kwanzaa in the text and with three brief narrations. It has an African feel but the part writing is easy and homophonic.

Tells the story of Kwanzaa in the text and with three brief narrations. It has an African feel but the part writing is easy and homophonic.

Harambee means 'let's pull together' in Swahili, a concept fostered in 'Umoja,' one of the principles of Kwanzaa. This new choral work with a rhythmic African pulse focuses on elements of this fast-gr...

Harambee means 'let's pull together' in Swahili, a concept fostered in 'Umoja,' one of the principles of Kwanzaa. This new choral work with a rhythmic African pulse focuses on elements of this fast-gr...

As this folk-like original progresses, hand claps replace words of the winter text one syllable at a time. Partner song qualities, a bouncy beat, and an optional fiddle will make this a cold weather f...

As this folk-like original progresses, hand claps replace words of the winter text one syllable at a time. Partner song qualities, a bouncy beat, and an optional fiddle will make this a cold weather f...

Fun-filled verses account for each of the eight nights and lights of the season, while two memorable melodies (sung simultaneously and on Hebrew-sounding syllables) provide the festive chorus for this...