rehearsal songs

Feb 03

Sock hop rehearsal songs for 2nd/3rd grade

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Here are four Sock Hop songs for second and third graders to rehearse in preparation for their February 24 show before the PTA meeting. Both audio and sheet music links are provided.

Help Me RhondaHelp Me Rhonda

Tossin’ and Turnin’Tossin’ and Turnin’

Love Potion Number 9Love Potion Number 9

Splish-SplashSplish-Splash

How to play and download songs on the BHC web site

Sheet music (opens in a new window):

Fun facts:

“Love Potion Number Nine” was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller who also wrote “Hound Dog” and “Yakety Yak.”
In the Beach Boy’s “Help Me Rhonda” the name “Rhonda” appears 45 times, and the word “help” appears 61 times.

Annie, Sound of Music medleys for rehearsal

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These versions are performed by the 2008 Palm School Choir and feature the following musicians:

Gavin Tabone – keyboards
Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman – drums
Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe – electric guitar

Annie MedleyAnnie Medley

Sound of Music MedleySound of Music Medley

BHC Choir to record show for KUT

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Fifth grade Barton Hills Choir members are scheduled to record a show of Christmas music at KUT in Studio 1A on Friday, December 17. The show will air the following week – watch this web site for specific date and time.

Meanwhile, here are six rehearsal songs to practice for the KUT show. Musicians for these recordings are:

Gavin Tabone, bass and piano
Aaron “Hair Doctor” Dembe, guitar
Jake “Mr. Bubbles” Perlman, drums

Winter Wonderland

It’s The Most Wonderful Time of the Year

Sleigh RideSleigh Ride

Santa Claus is Coming to TownSanta Claus is Coming to Town

Jingle Bell RockJingle Bell Rock

The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire)

Fun facts:

The Christmas Song (more commonly recognized by the beginning verse “Chestnuts roasting on an open fire”) was written by Mel Torme and Bob Wells in 1944 in the middle of a blistering hot summer.
According to BMI “The Christmas Song” is the most performed Christmas song. One of the most recent artists to record it is Vanessa Doofenshmirtz for Phineas and Ferb Holiday Favorites.

Jingle Bell Rock for rehearsal

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Enjoy practicing with this version of Jingle Bell Rock recorded by Barton Hills Choir members in preparation for their holiday performances.

Jingle Bell RockJingle Bell Rock (11-5-10 version)

Fun facts about Jingle Bell Rock:

Jingle Bell Rock was originally recorded by Bobby Helms and released just a few days before Christmas in 1957. It was a big hit, and for four of the next five years it repeated as a top hit and became a Christmas classic still played each holiday season.
Dozens of artists have recorded it, including the Jonas Brothers, Hilary Duff, Billy Idol, Brenda Lee, Bill Haley and the Comets, and even Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem of the Muppet Show.
You don’t want to miss hearing the Barton Hills Choir perform Jingle Bell Rock at the Zilker Tree Lighting on December 5.