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B. Wayne Bisbee
B. (Bud) Wayne Bisbee was born in Los Angeles, California in 1934. Growing up in the midwest, he attended St. Olaf College in Minnesota, and received degrees from Cincinnati College Conservatory of Musioc and Occidental College (Los Angeles.) For fifteen years he taught high school, for twelve college, he now does church work and concentrates on choral composition.
A cuckoo flew out of the woods arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
Delightful, upbeat piece suitable for all ages.
Unison - flute, piano, opt. triangle [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 239

performed by: Sacramento Childrens Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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A Daffodil, Too! by B. Wayne Bisbee
Whimsy abounds in this delightful unison piece. Perfect for spring.
unison - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 370

performed by: Sacramento Children's Chorus, Lynn Stevens, conductor [© all rights reserved]
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All My Trials American folk song- arranged by B. Wayne Bisbee
The well-known American folk song is accompanied by a lilting piano part.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 3:15
catalog number: SBMP 246
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Christians, We Have Met to Worship arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
Taken from the Southern Harmony, the pentatonic mode provides the flavor for this piece. Handbells and choir combine for a stunning effect.
SATB - handbells, opt. percussion [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: POD 260
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Ding Dong Merrily on High arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
A marvelous accompaniment brings this piece to life. The singers will profit from the vocal techniques learned while singing the long melismas of the “Glorias.”
unison/opt. 2 part - piano, glockenspiel, handchimes [difficulty level: easy] duration: 1:20
catalog number: SBMP 646
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It Was a Lover and His Lass by B. Wayne Bisbee
Upbeat fun for the singers with a virtuoso piano part. Bound to delight.
SA - piano [difficulty level - easy] duration - 1:40
catalog number: SBMP 479
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Moh lee hwah (Lotus flowers) Chinese folk song arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
Composer Bisbee has painted a beautiful picture of a Chinese garden. The gentle finger cymbals set the tone, the piano adding embellishment like a colorful blossom in the garden. To be sung in Chinese, there is a pronunciation guide for this easy text.
SA - piano, finger cymbals; opt. hand chimes [difficulty level - easy] duration - 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 677
[© all rights reserved] performed by the South Bay Children’s Chorus, Diane Simons, Artistic Director
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Moh lee hwah (Lotus flowers) Chinese folk song arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
Composer Bisbee has painted a beautiful picture of a Chinese garden. The gentle finger cymbals set the tone, the piano adding embellishment like a colorful blossom in the garden. To be sung in Chinese, there is a pronunciation guide for this easy text.
SA(T)B - piano, finger cymbals; opt. hand chimes [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:50
catalog number: SBMP 847
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O Come Little Children German Christmas Carol - arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
A sprightly setting guaranteed to please.
SA(T)B - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 1:40
catalog number: SBMP 251
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On Christmas Night English Christmas Carol, arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
The Sussex Carol from England with a lilting, sometimes bell-like accompaniment. All parts get a turn at the famous melody.
SSA - piano [difficulty level: medium]
catalog number: SBMP 289
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On Christmas Night English Christmas Carol, arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
The Sussex Carol from England with a lilting, sometimes bell-like accompaniment. All parts get a turn at the famous melody.
TBB - piano [difficulty level - medium]
catalog number: SBMP 290
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Resonet in laudibus by B. Wayne Bisbee
A sprightly piano accompaniment supports this festive, joyous piece full of melodic and rhythmic interest.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duration: 2:20
cataslog number: SBMP 495
[© all rights reserved] South Bay Children's Choir directed by Diane Simons
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Shojojee arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
Shojojee is the name of a Japanese temple. It is also the name of a raccoon-like animal with a big stomach! This traditional Japanese piece is easy and very effective. The repetitive Japanese text is not difficult to master. Handbells, hand chimes or any pitched mallet instrument add color along with a small drum.
SATB - opt. finger cymbals/tambourine [difficulty level: easy] duration: 1:30
catalog number: SBMP 276
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Silent Night Franz Gruber, arr. B. Wayne Bisbee
A beautiful setting for the children’s choir. Both German and English verses
are featured. A duet obbligato adds to this special arrangement.
SA - piano [difficulty level: easy] duraton: 3:10
catalog number: SBMP 709

[© all rights reserved] Performed by the South Bay Children’s Choir, Diane Simons, conductor
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Wind, The by B. Wayne Bisbee
Just sing the music or choose to add the special effects suggested by the composer. Young choirs will delight with this vividly expressive piece.
unison - piano [difficulty level: easy]
catalog number: SBMP 589

[© all rights reserved] performed by: Choraliers from the So. Bay Children's Choir, conducted by B. Wayne Bisbee
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