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Donna Rhodenizer Songs
Published by Full Voice Music
Donna Rhodenizer and Andy Duinker are delighted to partner with Nikki Loney at Full Voice Music to create and publish songs for young singers. Teachers in private vocal studios and elementary music classrooms enjoy the musicality, pedagogical integrity, and fun of Donna’s imaginative songs.
Donna has applied her compositional skills to craft songs to address specific thematic or pedagogical requests from Nikki, resulting in an eclectic collection of songs that students love to sing!
This collection of songs includes warm-ups, vocal studies, short songs (a.k.a. song adventures), expressive story-telling songs, and songs for small ensembles and adult choirs.
The partnership and collaboration of Donna Rhodenizer and Nikki Loney have enriched the musical options for teachers and their students. Teachers who have enjoyed the song selections offered on the donnaandandy.com NEW STORE page will be delighted to explore the additional titles offered on this page and found on the Full Voice Music website.
Beginner canons for kids
Learning music by rote and singing unaccompanied are essential skills for all singers. Rounds and canons are fun song studies offering opportunities to build harmony singing skills.
Cat and Dog Canons include clever melodies, cute characters, and activities for building foundational music skills.
Llamas are so fun, this download is THREE songs in one!
These clever camelid song adventures are perfect for song studies or first performances. Includes Llama Lullaby, Monica Llama, So-La Llama Fun.
Singing adventures for choirs and group vocal classes
Explore the difference between major and minor sounds with two exciting 4-part unaccompanied songs: Happy Harmony Llamas and Llama Lament.
A fabulous song about slugs!
Slugs! is a must-have for any music teacher’s collection. This hilarious and energetic song is perfect for teaching young singers about storytelling and musical theatre. With clever lyrics and engaging movement and gestures, your students will love learning about these “boneless, homeless snails.”
A beautiful first solo for young vocalists
With simple lyrics and a descending major scale melody, teachers can help young singers explore breath energy and singing longer legato phrases of music.
A legato singing study in jazzy 3/4 time
Long, smooth phrases make this easy-to-learn song an excellent legato singing study. Three backing tracks at different tempos provide a variety of challenges for singers.
The Singing Yeti (Donna Rhodenizer, Andy Duinker, Nikki Loney)
A funny story and impressive vocal study!
The Singing Yeti is a tale of a mysterious creature singing in the mountains. Young singers can explore singing triads and arpeggios while engaging the audience with this story. This hilarious song is an impressive vocal showcase and a showstopper for your next recital.
Ugly Christmas Sweaters (Donna Rhodenizer & Nikki Loney)
Celebrate the fun of ostentatious knitted winter wear!
A holiday number for all ages! With an optional alto line in the refrain, this song can be a fun introduction to harmony singing with the teacher or a crowd-pleasing ensemble number in your next concert recital.
A delightful introduction to blues improvisation
This song offers clever lyrics, a challenging melody line, and an opportunity to explore simple vocal improvisation. Perfect for soloists or small group vocal ensembles, this song is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser at your next student concert.
A perfect song for learning to sing in harmony
A perfect introduction to harmony singing! This melody about unique little birds is first sung in unison. The simple call-and-answer part on the repeat adds extra beauty to this lovely song.
You and Me (Donna Rhodenizer & Andy Duinker)
A song for best friends
You and Me is a gentle and poignant look into the special relationship shared by best friends. This song is ideal for singers ages 7-9 as they learn pitch accuracy and expressive singing. This short and sweet song works equally well as a solo or as a duet between friends.
What's that Sound? (Zombie Cat) (Donna Rhodenizer & Nikki Loney)
A Halloween mystery for young singers
Young singers love the drama of this spooky Halloween song study. This exciting song explores expressive singing, semitones, and dynamic range.
A fun song about fancy feathered friends
“Happy being pink and standing on one leg.” Discover the unique life of the flamingo in this warm-up song adventure for young singers.
A funny, friendly dog from Australia!
Cyril, The Sausage Dog is a fun, friendly pup from Australia. He is a REAL dog!
A heartfelt song about a beloved pet hamster
Performers will keep audiences engaged with a delightful surprise as they ”reveal” Pickles in the chorus. Have fun with the classic tongue twister in the second verse.
Fun vocal exploration with haunting wolf howls
This is a beautiful song in a minor key for young singers ages 10 and under. Singers have many musical opportunities to explore vocal slides, minor sounds, legato phrases, and simple rhythmic patterns.
The Cactus Song (Donna Rhodenizer & Nikki Loney)
An upbeat song about cool plants
This short and bouncy song is an amazing vocal warm-up that is fantastic with piano or ukulele accompaniment.
I Love Camping (Donna Rhodenizer & Nikki Loney)
A summertime fun first solo
Quick to learn and fun to sing, this song suits both piano and ukulele accompaniment. The lyrics explore the fun of summer outdoor adventures.
A short, sweet song about cool summer treats
Playing with the fun rhythm of the words “watermelon lemonade” inspired Donna to write this song. The words are chosen not only for their imagery but also for their rhythmic interest and variation.
An exciting and comprehensive 12-week introductory singing class lesson plan (Created by Nikki Loney)
This play-based curriculum builds singing confidence. The perfect package for teachers new to teaching children or introductory group singing classes. Recommended by time-savvy teachers who prefer the convenience of a teacher and kid-tested comprehensive lesson plan.
Includes Donna Rhodenizer songs:
- Calling All Dogs (from Dog and Cat Canons)
- Who? Owls Do, That’s Who!
- SO-LA Llama Fun
- Flying Flamingos (shortened version of A Flamboyance of Flamingos)
Donna Rhodenizer Warm-ups and Vocal Studies
published by Full Voice Music
Students of ALL ages will love this warm-up!
This yummy winter treat makes for a delicious, seasonal warm-up song. With jazzy chords, syncopated rhythms, and a fun band track the Hot Chocolate Warm-Up is easy to learn and fun to sing.
Pretty, Itty, Bitty, Kitty Unicorn (Donna Rhodenizer & Nikki Loney)
A tongue twister warm-up song that kids LOVE to sing
Dedicated to all the young singers who adore kitty unicorns, or any cute creature with a rainbow horn! With a simple melody and fun lyrics. Your students will be requesting this song over and over again.
Easter Bunny Arpeggio Warm-up Song
Arpeggios for the kiddos
A technical-exercise song for young singers. The backing track gets faster on each repeat, so get ready for smiles and giggles!
Halloweeeen! A Spooky Vocal Study
A warm-up song for Halloween
Do you know what can be seen late at night on Halloween? This spooky vocal study asks the eerie question! Minor sounds and chromatic melodies make this song an effective and engaging warm-up activity.
Songs and Studies for Kids (Introductory A)
(Nikki Loney, Donna Rhodenizer & Mim Adams)
MORE play-based learning and vocal exploration for the win!
An exciting new songbook for students ages 6 to 8 who are new to music lessons and are developing pitch accuracy. This book includes fun-to-sing Solfège Studies and features First Song Adventures by Donna Rhodenizer:
- Space Cats (Rhodenizer / Loney)
- We Will Surely See the Sun
- Who? Owls Do, That’s Who!
- Ready for Sleep
- Turtle Vacations
- I Love Camping (Rhodenizer / Loney)
- Snowflakes
Three options: Print Book - Digital PDF - Backing Tracks
Songs and Studies for Kids (Introductory B)
(Nikki Loney and Mim Adams)
MORE play-based learning and vocal exploration for the win!
An exciting new songbook for students ages 6 to 10 who have previous singing lesson or performance experience. This book includes fun-to-sing Solfège Studies and features seven Song Adventures by FULL VOICE composers, including three Donna Rhodenizer compositions:
- Dragon Tea Party
- Because
- Wolf in the Forest
Three options: Print Book - Digital PDF - Backing Tracks
Donna Rhodenizer Music for Choirs
Published by Full Voice Music
O Little Town of Bethlehem (SSA)
A moving, original melody for your Christmas concert
The familiar words of this Christmas carol have been set in an original melody for an SSA ensemble. The haunting minor tonality and reflective mood of this arrangement are a wonderful addition to Christmas repertoire for young ensemble singers. It is sure to become a favourite “standard” that is sung every Christmas.
Showcase your choir or small vocal ensemble
This arrangement allows vocalists to sing the first verse in German and continue with English lyrics for the remaining three verses. This familiar melody is supported by fresh harmonies that breathe new life into this much-loved Christmas carol.
O Christmas Tree: Seasonal Singing Activities and Holiday Music (Book)
(Nikki Loney and Mim Adams)
More than just holiday repertoire!
A fun and colourful collection of seasonal singing activities and songs for singers ages 12 and up. Featuring thoughtful arrangements of sacred and secular music for soloists and ensembles.
Includes Donna Rhodenizer songs:
- Christmas Pudding
- Deo
- It’s Christmas Time
- Silent Night (SSAB)
- O Little Town of Bethlehem (SSA)
Three options: Print Book - Digital PDF - Backing Tracks