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

Samples from The Lion Collection




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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