The Lion Collection

The Lion Collection
Produced by Rob Sayer for The Music Class Inc.
Composer information noted in italics under the song title.
 

1. I'm So Happy 
Rob Sayer, Michele Marcus, Raina Sayer
    Vocalists:        
      Wendy Melkonian 
      Rob Sayer 
      Raina Sayer, age 8
  Instruments: 
      Egg shaker: Rob Sayer
      Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer

2. Zumba
Traditional melody “Sama Doom Jangal” from Senegal. New lyrics by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:        
      Kim Chamberlain
      Katerina Ioannides, age 4
      Tod Nichols
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 9
      Breanna Stein, age 10
    Instruments: 
      Seed Shaker: Rob Sayer
      Kalimba, Marimba, Log Drum, Congas, Percussion* Rob Sayer
 

3. Little Liza Jane
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:        
      Kim Chamberlain
      Scott Miller
      Raina Sayer, age 9
    Instruments: 
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
      Tambourine: Butch Sievers
      Bass: Rob Sayer*
 

4. A Lion
Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:        
      Rob Sayer
      Raina Sayer, age 9
 

5. Shananana
Rob Sayer. Based on traditional material from South Africa
Recorded in Durban, South Africa. Produced by Zibonele Derrick Mlambo and Patricia Achieng Opondo. Performed by the Pietermaritzburg Kholwa Brothers
    Vocalists:
      Zibonele Derrick Mlambo, lead
      Bhekinkosi Mbambo 
      Dan Mbambo
      Mfungelen Mbambo
      Michael Mbambo
      Robert Mbambo
      Francis Mlambo
      Mboniseni Mthethwa
      Sibongiseni Sithole
 

6. Hop, Old Squirrel
American folk song
    Vocalists:       
      Wendy Melkonian
      Scott Miller
    Instrument: 
      Hi Hat: Butch Sievers
 

7. Hop, Old Squirrel Rhythm Patterns
    Vocalists:       
      Scott Miller
      Raina Sayer, age 9
    Instrument: 
      Hi Hat: Butch Sievers
 

8. Little Duck Waltz
Johann Strauss, “Blue Danube”. Melody adaptation and lyrics by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:    
      Tod Nichols
      Katerina Ioannides, age 4
      Breanna Stein, age 10
    Instruments: 
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
      Bass: Ramon Pooser
 

9. Little Duck Waltz Tonal Patterns
    Vocalist:    
      Tod Nichols
 

10. Go Very, Very Slowly
Raina Sayer, age 9
    Vocalists:    
      Kim Chamberlain
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 9
    Instrument: 
      Wood Block: Rob Sayer
 

11. This Old Man
English folk song adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:   
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 9
      Rob Sayer
    Instrument:
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton 
 

12. Laughing Song
Traditional song from Trinidad
    Vocalists:  
      Katerina Ioannides, age 4
      Scott Miller 
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
      Raina Sayer, age 9
    Instruments:  
      Trumpet: Rob Sayer
      Guitar, Bass* Rob Sayer: 
 

13. Chirri Bim
Traditional Jewish folk song
    Vocalists:  
      Raina Sayer, age 9
      Amy Simon
      Breanna Stein, age 10
    Instruments:
      Clarinet: Vinnie D’Agostino
      Tambourine: Rob Sayer
      Accordion, Bass*: Rob Sayer
 

14. Chirri Bim Tonal Patterns
    Vocalist:  
      Raina Sayer, age 9
 

15. Grant’s Farm
Rob Sayer and Raina Sayer, age 9
    Vocalists:  
      Raina Sayer, age 9
      Rob Sayer
    Instrument:
      Claps and taps: Rob Sayer
 

16. Leaves
Traditional. Additional lyrics by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:  
      Jennifer Cohen
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
 

17. Mary Had a Little Lamb
Traditional American nursery rhyme
    Vocalist:  
      Wendy Melkonian
    Instruments:
      Alto Saxophone Solo: Vinnie D’Agostino
      Alto and Tenor Saxophones: Vinnie D’Agostino
      Trumpets: Rob Sayer
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
      Bass: Ramon Pooser
      Drums: Butch Sievers
 

18. Ally Bally
Traditional Scottish folk song
    Vocalists:  
      Wendy Melkonian
      Tod Nichols
    Instruments:
      Harp: Julie Albertson
 

19. Jungle Cat
Frank and Mary Hamilton
    Vocalists:  
      Kim Chamberlain
    Instruments:
      Trumpet: Rob Sayer
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
      Bass: Ramon Pooser
      Drums: Butch Sievers
 

20. Row, Row, Row Your Boat
Traditional American nursery rhyme
    Vocalists:  
      Kim Chamberlain
      Wendy Melkonian
      Scott Miller
      Tod Nichols
      Brian Sayer, age 2
      Raina Sayer, age 9
 

21. Row, Row, Row Your Boat Tonal Patterns
    Vocalists:  
      Brian Sayer, age 2
      Raina Sayer, age 9
 

22. When the Train Comes Along
Traditional African American Spiritual. Adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalist:  
      Christa Deana Young
    Instruments:
      Vibraphone*: Rob Sayer
      Bass: Ramon: Pooser
      Congas, Egg Shakers: Butch Sievers
 

23. See My Pony
Czech folk song. Adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:  
      Scott Miller
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
    Instrument:
      Wood Block: Rob Sayer
 

24. See My Pony Rhythm Patterns
    Vocalists:  
      Scott Miller
      Andrea Restrepo, age 7
    Instrument:
      Wood Block: Rob Sayer
 

25. Kye Kye Kule
Traditional song from Ghana. Adapted by Jennifer Lathrop, Raina Sayer, Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:
      Zibonele Derrick Mlambo
      Talia Aull
      Ryan Lathrop, age 13
      Caroline Rand, age 5
      Elisabeth Wallace, age 7
    Instruments:
      Guitar: David Frackenpohl
      Keyboard: Rob Sayer
      Bass*: Rob Sayer
      Percussion*: Rob Sayer
 

26. The Old Grey Cat
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalist:  
      Wendy Melkonian 
 

27. The Fiddling Cobbler
English folk song. Adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalist:  
      Kim Chamberlain
    Instruments:
      Fiddle: Moira Nelligan
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
 

28. Brush a Brush 
Terri Geeza and Rob Sayer
    Vocalists:  
      Wendy Melkonian 
      Raina Sayer, age 9
    Instruments:
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
      Bass: Ramon Pooser
      Drums: Butch Sievers
 

29. Down at the Mall
Traditional sea shanty with new lyrics by Frank and Mary Hamilton
    Vocalists:  
      Jennifer Cohen
      Frank Hamilton
      Katerina Ioannides, age 4
      Michele Marcus
      Tod Nichols
    Instrument:
      Guitar: Frank Hamilton
 

30. Fall Breezes
Raina Sayer, age 9
    Vocalist:  
      Raina Sayer, age 9
    Instruments:
      Flugelhorn: Rob Sayer
      Harp: Julie Albertson
 

31. Alice the Camel
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
    Vocalist:  
      Jennifer Cohen
 

32. Alice the Camel Rhythm Patterns
    Vocalist:  
      Jennifer Cohen
 

33. Tiger Rag
Traditional
Arranged by Cynthia Sayer and recorded in New York City. 
    Instruments:
      Clarinet, Soprano Sax, Tenor Sax: Dan Levinson
      Trumpet: Jon Kellso
      Trombone: Tom Artin
      Banjo, Xylophone, Guitar :Cynthia Sayer
      Upright Bass, Bass Saxophone, Tuba: Vince Giordano
      Drums: Arnie Kinsella
 

34. Twinkling Star
Steffi Miller
    Vocalist:
      Raina Sayer, age 9
    Instrument:
      Harp: Julie Albertson
 

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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