Fun and original songs written by Lisa Silver, Teri Simon and friends for children’s choirs and family services to brighten the celebrations of the Jewish year, released in 2003. The music has stayed as an integral part of Congregation Micah’s holiday celebrations for adults and children and as regular parts of children’s services. Many of the children’s voices on this CD are now adults – some with children of their own. At the time these songs were recorded, the Kids Choir members were between the ages of 3-10. Enjoy the Bonus Track as Lisa and some of Nashville’s professional studio musicians and sound engineers navigate working with these recording divas.
Writing for children is a complex process. These selections don’t make the mistake of speaking down to children. Musically they are sometimes more complex. Lyrically they embrace complex thoughts in simple ways that embrace a child’s view with humor, spirited and even dance-able rhythms. Discover part of what members call, “The Magic of Micah” in the Kids Choir.
From the links below, you can listen to a snippet of the song or purchase an mp3. Lisa also is offering the music ripped “From the Songbook”. The link will connect you directly with Lisa. There she can arrange to create handwritten sheet music for you. In it you will find not only the music notes and words, but also her directional notes as the choir director. Ripped from the songbook are both completely usable as sheet music or framable as art.
B’Ruchim Habayim
Teri Simon
The Micah Song
Wendy Spira / Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
The Rosh Hashanah Blessing
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Sing La Shanah Tova
Teri Simon
The Rosh Hashanah Boogie
Lisa Silver
Help Me Do It Right
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
I’m Sorry
Self and Albrighten with additional lyric Lisa Silver
Toys R Us Blues
Teri Simon
Eight Chanukah Lights
Melody by Ross Bagdasarian, parody by Wendy Spria / Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Why Why Why
Lisa Silver / Victoria Shaw
Unleavened Blues
Teri Simon
Hawaiian Hanukkah
Lisa Silver / Teri Simon
Bonus Track
Lisa Silver
Credits
Writers: Lisa Silver, Teri Simon and friends
Vocals: Megan Baron, Sarah Baum, Helen Brown, Ailie Green, Brandon Green, Cori Haber, Eryn Haber, Megan Kasselberg, Zoe Kimbrough, Morgan Landsberg, Reid Landsberg, Kathleen Lass, Rachel Leath, Doni Lehman, Ruby Lochnar, Nora May, Amzi Rickert, Brittany Rickert, Jacob Ritchart, Judy Rothholz, Maya Selberg, Olivia Silver, Joey Simon, Taylor Simon
Directors: Lisa Silver, Wendy Spira, Teri Simon
Recording Engineer: Jerry Kimbrough
Piano/Keyboard: Teri Simon, Victoria Shaw
Guitar: Wendy Spira, Jerry Kimbrough