The Bear Collection
Produced by Rob Sayer for The Music Class Inc.
Composer information noted in italics under the song title.
All arrangements by Rob Sayer unless otherwise noted.
Composer information is in italics under the song title.
1. I'm So Happy
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Rob Sayer
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Egg shaker: Rob Sayer
Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer
2. I Can March
Traditional melody “El Barquito” from Paraguay Adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Trombone: Eric Alexander
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass: Dennis Caiazza
Drums: Butch Sievers
3. Bear Feet
Raina Sayer, age 10
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 10
Instruments:
Flute: Vinnie D’Agostino
Bass: Dennis Caiazza
Congas: Butch Sievers
Percussion: Rob Sayer
4. Clippity Clop
Amy Simon
Vocalists:
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Amy Simon
Instruments:
Percussion: Rob Sayer
5. Clippity Clop Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Amy Simon
Instruments:
Percussion: Rob Sayer
6. Six Little Ducks
Traditional nursery rhyme
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Guitar, Banjo: Frank Hamilton
7. Six Little Ducks Tonal Patterns
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
8. Riding in My Car Now
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Raina Sayer, age 10
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass Guitar: Bill Hatcher
Drums: Butch Sievers
9. Doggie’s Breakfast
Music by Aristides Ioannides. Lyrics by Rob Sayer Arrangement by Nick J. Demos
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 10
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Bouzouki: James Kellaris (courtesy of Archadelphia Records)
Accordion, Bass*: Nick J. Demos
Tambourine: Aristides Ioannides
10. Doggie’s Breakfast Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 10
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Tambourine: Aristides Ioannides
11. Cuckoo
Traditional
Vocalists:
Berne’ Poliakoff
Instruments:
Resonator Bells: Rob Sayer
Sound Effects: Rob Sayer
12. Paw Paw Patch
Folk Song from Appalachian region of the US
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Raina Sayer, age 10
Instruments:
Fiddle: Barbara Panter-Connah
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Banjo, Bass*: Rob Sayer
13. Teddy Bear
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Instruments:
Soprano Saxophone: Vinnie D’Agostino
Piano: Dan Lawrence
Bass: Dennis Caiazza
Drums: Butch Sievers
14. Baby Babble
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Katherine Moore
Sailor Moore, age 5
Instruments:
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Congas, Shakers: Butch Sievers
Bass*: Rob Sayer
15. Simple Gifts
Traditional Shaker song based on an English folk song. Aaron Copland later used this melody in his ballet “Appalachian Spring”
Vocalists:
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Raina Sayer, age 10
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Viola: Marilyn Seelman
Flute: Anna Ayres Smith
Clarinet: Vinnie D’Agostino
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Trombone: Eric Alexander
Percussion*: Rob Sayer
16. Fingers
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Finger Tapping: Rob Sayer
17. Lua Lua
Rob Sayer & Raina Sayer, age 10
Vocalists:
Scott Miller
Raina Sayer, age 10
Instruments:
Guitar: Bill Hatcher
18. I Have a Rocket
Raina Sayer, age 10
Vocalists:
Katerina Ioannides, age 5
Brian Sayer, age 3
Raina Sayer, age 10
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Piano: Dan Lawrence
Bass: Dennis Caiazza
Drums: Butch Sievers
19. The Name Train
Emily Prentice & Zac Evans
Vocalists:
Emily Prentice
Caroline Rand, age 6
Brian Sayer, age 3
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Egg Shaker: Butch Sievers
Banjo, Guitar, Bass*: Rob Sayer
20. The Name Train Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 10
21. Pickle Poem
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Steffi Miller
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
22. Skip to My Lou
Traditional
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Scott Miller
Raina Sayer, age 10
Instruments:
Fiddle: Barbara Panter-Connah
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass*: Rob Sayer
23. Triple Up and Down
Traditional
Vocalists:
Berne’ Poliakoff
Instruments:
Trombone: Eric Alexander
24. A Ram Sam Sam
Traditional children’s song from Morocco
Vocalists:
Katerina Ioannides , age 5
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Rob Sayer
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
25. A Ram Sam Sam Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Rob Sayer
26. I’m Gonna Get Your Nose
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Raina Sayer, age 10
Instruments:
Bass: Dennis Caiazza
Drums: Butch Sievers
27. Swinging (Malagueña)
Traditional melody from Spain. Lyrics by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Instruments:
Guitar, Bass Guitar: Bill Hatcher
28. Little Joe
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
29. Lost My Sneakers
Traditional melody “Lost My Gold Ring” from Jamaica. Lyrics adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Laurie Burlington
Mason Riley age 4
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Congas: Butch Sievers
Sticks, Egg Shakers: Rob Sayer
Bass*: Rob Sayer
30. Tum Balalaika
Yiddish folk song, adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Berne’ Poliakoff
Raina Sayer, age 10
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Clarinet: Vinnie D’Agostino
Viola: Marilyn Seelman
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
31. Tum Balalaika Tonal Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 10
32. I Hear the Doggie Singing
Based on a traditional French round, adapted by Rob Sayer. Lyrics by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Frank Hamilton
Katerina Ioannides , age 5
Wendy Melkonian
Scott Miller
Steffi Miller
Andrea Restrepo, age 7
Raina Sayer, age 10
Breanna Stein, age 9
Instruments:
Snare Drum: Butch Sievers
33. You’re a Grand Old Flag
George M. Cohan (1906). Arranged by Cynthia Sayer
Instruments:
Trumpet: Jon Kellso
Trombone: Tom Artin
Banjo, Guitar, Xylophone: Cynthia Sayer
Upright Bass, Bass Sax, Tuba: Vince Giordano
Drums: Arnie Kinsella
34. Tired Eyes
Traditional melody with lyrics by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Alto Flute: Anna Ayres Smith
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
35. See You Next Time
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Rob Sayer
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Flugelhorn, Egg Shaker: Rob Sayer
Steel Pans: Chris Colaneri
Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer
* Virtual instruments
Engineer: Aristides Ioannides. Illustrator: Seth Benator, Art Director: Judy McCabe Smith. All arrangements by Rob Sayer unless otherwise noted.
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