Territory code: B13

Teachers return consistently to Bill Withers' "Lovely Day" in its various voicings, with the SATB divisi version leading adoption across programs. Rob Hyman's "Time After Time" and Laufey Jónsdóttir's "From the Start" are equally reliable SATB choices. For theory instruction, Lina Ng's "Music Theory Made Easy for Kids, Level 1" has established itself as a practical resource for younger students building core skills.

Recent holiday and seasonal releases include "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" arranged by Hugh Martin in both 2-Part and SAB voicings, and "Frosty the Snowman" as a concert band conductor score with parts by Steve Nelson. Robert Sheldon's "Another Wonderful Christmas" for full orchestra and Chris Brown's "I Just Might" for marching band round out the newest additions.

Alan Billingsley brings 218 titles to this collection, drawing on his background as an arranger and orchestrator across educational, commercial, television, and theme park contexts. His "Dancing Queen" SSA arrangement exemplifies his gift for making popular material accessible to student ensembles. His long-standing work with Disney has shaped his understanding of what works on stage and in the practice room.

Andy Beck serves as Director of Choral Publications at Alfred Music and has written over 450 choral works and method books now in print. His "Time After Time" SATB arrangement is one of the collection's highest-adopted titles. Beyond arrangements, Beck's pedagogical resources like "Sing at First Sight" and "Vocalize! 45 Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique" address the vocal health and musicianship skills choirs need.

Paul Harris studied at the Royal Academy of Music and the University of London and has become recognized internationally for music education innovation. With over 500 publications, his "Improve your sight-reading!" series (particularly the Piano Level 1 edition) continues to define how many teachers build reading fluency. His development of Simultaneous Learning reflects decades of thinking about how instrumentalists and singers actually acquire skills.

Dan Coates has specialized in piano arrangements since 1976, working with composers and artists including John Williams and Elton John to capture the essence of original recordings in playable form. His "Top-Requested Christmas Sheet Music" for piano reflects his systematic approach to making popular and seasonal material musically authentic while remaining accessible to intermediate players.