Connecting East and West
The musical journey of Edward J. Hines
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MUSIC FOR CHILDREN FROM EDWARD HINES MUSIC
Raising performance standards for children through innovative new works
...lively.. and the children have fun...." -Diane Dix, Greenfield Recorder



CATALOGUE

Sheet Music

Digital Music

MP3 Downloads

Compact Discs, CDs

DVD and Video Downloads

Children's Music

Middle East Music
and Dance Workshops


Teaching Guides

Let's Sing in Turkish!'

Beethoven's Portrait by Children

Children Study
Contemporary Women Composers


Teaching Middle Eastern
Music and Dance


Joseph Emonts
Ephemera Collection


What Are Makams?

Yeni Makam Series

Thank You for Supporting
Independent Artists!





Compact Disc • MP3 Download
MIDDLE EASTERN SONGS AND DANCES FOR CHILDREN
The folk music group ANATOLIA
Fun songs and dances that introduce children and adults to Middle Eastern cultures. Entertaining, easy to learn and performed on authentic folk instruments. Teacher's kit and music video also available.







Teacher's Guide
TEACHER'S GUIDE TO MIDDLE EASTERN SONGS AND DANCES FOR CHILDREN
Arranged and Edited by Edward J Hines
Songs, dances and activities guide to the compact disc of the same name. Available in hard copy or pdf digital download.










DVD • Video Download
ALI BABA'NIN CIFTLIGI (ALI BABA'S FARM)
The folk music group ANATOLIA
A fun video of the Turkish version of Old MacDonald. A great hit with kids, especially young children.







DVD • Video Download
LET'S SING IN TURKISH!
With Mr. Hines
Learn how to speak the words to simple Turkish children's songs including Ali Baba'nin Ciftligi (Ali Baba's Farm) and Kucuk Kurbaga (The Little Frog Song).




Workshops
MIDDLE EASTERN MUSIC AND DANCE WORKSHOPS FOR KIDS
Developed and Presented by Edward J Hines
In-school demonstration of Turkish and Arabic folk and classical musical instruments. Learn easy folk dances that are great fun for all ages!









MP3 Single Downloads
MR MUSTARD'S FAVORITE SONGS
With Mr. Mustard
Fun folk songs and dances for kids.








Sheet Music • Libretto • Teaching Guide • Rehearsal/Performance CD
THE ANIMALS OF THE ZODIAC: OPERETTA FOR CHILDREN
Libretto by Emily Samuels and Edward J Hines
Music by Edward J Hines

Based on an ancient Chinese legend, this 3 act operetta --with movement -- tells how the rat became first in the order of the Chinese Zodiac. Excellent production to showcase great singing voices.






Compact Disc • MP3 Download • Rehearsal/Performance CD • Teacher's Kit (Libretto/ Score)
JAMMIN' PAM: ROCK N' RAP FOR KIDS
Words and Music by Edward J Hines
The story of the 7 grades (K-6). Jammin' Pam loves school but must confront the evil Mr. Long Bored who hates school and loves stealing skateboards. An excellent, humurous production with memorable rock n' rap songs.




Sheet Music • Digital Music Download (PDF)
NIGHT: 2-PART CHORUS, PIANO, KEYBOARD, WIND CHIMES
Poem by William Blake
Music Composed by Edward J Hines

A gentle, expressive and easy work to learn, Night is excellent for choral groups of any age. The combination of voices, piano, keyboard and wind chimes creates a musical experience that is touching for both performers and listeners.







Sheet Music: Orchestral Score • Choral Parts
TURKISH SONG'S FOR CHILDREN'S CHORUS AND ORCHESTRA
Text from Turkish Nursery Rhymes
Original music composed by Edward J Hines

A unique and dramatic composition performed with children's chorus and full orchestra, or chorus with pre-recorded orchestra on CD. To assist teaching the music and language pronunciation, a rehearsal/performance CD includes vocal demonstrations and phrase by phrase drills of the text.






Sheet Music • Digital Music Download (PDF)
THE LAMB: 2-PART CHORUS and PIANO
Poem by William Blake
Music composed by Edward J Hines

A powerful, yet sensitive 5 minute work for young voices.