Mark Cabaniss

Mark Cabaniss brings to life the rocky origins of this timeless show, the music behind it, and the against-all-odds success story of its creator. Interweaving behind-the-scenes perspectives, this book looks at Meredith Willson’s unusual career as a composer, conductor, radio personality, and flutist, which reached its pinnacle in The Music Man.

The Classic American Story of Meredith Willson

Miracle of The Music Man

Ruth Elaine Schram

Welcome to Bethlehem and the Christmas Café, where Polly Porkchop and Mac N. Cheese serve up some home cooking and tell the greatest story ever told that happened right up the street not long ago. Easily prepared and presented, this funny and touching 20-minute reproducible musical can be performed by large and small children's choirs alike.

A Christmas Musical for Children

Miracle at the Christmas Caf

Alan Billingsley

Just imagine Mark Twain interacting with the vivid characters from his classic Americana novel! In this cross-curricular, 20-minute, riser-ready musical, the Missouri author takes the stage with the likes of Tom, Huck, Becky, and Aunt Polly. Five unison songs and selected vignettes highlight memorable moments from Twain's masterpiece. Discussion questions/writing prompts add to the educational value for grades three and up. Titles: Tom Sawyer & Company * Do It with a Smile * Yo Ho, Ahoy! * Follow Your Heart * New Day on the River. Book is 100% reproducible.

Tom Sawyer & Company: A Mini-Musical Based on the Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain (Kit), Book & CD

Music Business Essentials takes musicians and beginning business students on a journey which imparts not only vital “nuts and bolts” information about the business of music, but provides inspirational and practical tips from a veteran traveler who has successfully navigated his own music business path to success for over 25 years.

Mark Cabaniss

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