The Tiger Collection
Produced by Rob Sayer for The Music Class Inc.
Samples from The Tiger Collection
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
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Rob Sayer
Raina Sayer, age 9
Instruments:
Egg shaker: Rob Sayer
Bass, Guitar, Steel Pans*: Rob Sayer
2. Tiger Shake
Amy Simon
Vocalists:
Elijah Feldman, age 6
Katerina Ioannides , age 6
Amy Simon
Raina Sayer, age 11
Instruments:
Flute: Vinnie D’Agostino
Piano: Dan Lawrence
Bass: Ramon Pooser
Drums: Butch Sievers
3. Boo
Melody by Rob Sayer. Lyrics by Brian Sayer, age 4
Vocalists:
Brian Sayer, age 4
Instruments:
Piano: Rob Sayer
Bells: Rob Sayer
Bass*: Rob Sayer
4. When I’m Silly
Steffi Miller
Vocalists:
Andrea Restrepo, age 8
Raina Sayer, age 11
Breanna Stein, age 10
Instruments:
Flute: Anna Ayres Smith
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Trombone: Eric Alexander
Piano: Dan Lawrence
Bass: Ramon Pooser
Drums: Butch Sievers
5. Applesauce
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Andrea Restrepo, age 8
Raina Sayer, age 11
Breanna Stein, age 10
Instruments:
Trombone: Eric Alexander
Trumpet with Harmon Mute: Rob Sayer
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass, Woodblock*: Rob Sayer
6. Applesauce Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 11
Rob Sayer
7. Down the Track
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Brian Sayer, age 4
Raina Sayer, age 11
Instruments:
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Fiddle: Barbara Panter-Connah
Eggs: Butch Sievers
Banjo, Bass, Train Whistle*: Rob Sayer
8. Down the Track Tonal Patterns
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
9. Tiny Tim
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Elijah Feldman, age 6
Rob Sayer
10. Mr. Alligator
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Berne’ Poliakoff
Raina Sayer, age 11
Instruments:
Drums: Butch Sievers
11. Carmen Cat
“Habanera” from the opera “Carmen” by Georges Bizet. New lyrics by Rob Sayer and Steffi Miller.
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Bryan Mercer
Instruments:
Strings, Brass, Piano*: Rob Sayer
12. Little Red Wagon
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Elijah Feldman, age 6
Katerina Ioannides , age 6
Andrea Restrepo, age 8
Raina Sayer, age 11
Rob Sayer
Breanna Stein, age 10
Instruments:
Fiddle: Barbara Panter-Connah
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Banjo, Bass*: Rob Sayer
13. Little Red Wagon Tonal Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 11
Rob Sayer
14. Clicking Sticks
Based on the traditional melody “Mary Ann” from Trinidad. New lyrics by Rob Sayer.
Vocalists:
Rob Sayer
Annette Wawerna
Instruments:
Trombone: Eric Alexander
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass: Ramon Pooser
Drums, Guiro: Butch Sievers
15. Five Bells
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Berne’ Poliakoff
Instruments:
Flute: Anna Ayres Smith
Tambourine: Butch Sievers
Resonator Bells: Rob Sayer
Piano, Bass, Marimba, Percussion*: Rob Sayer
16. Tchaikovsky Ball
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 5, 4th movement. Lyrics by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Berne’ Poliakoff
Instruments:
Flute: Anna Ayres Smith
Clarinet: Vinnie D’Agostino
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Strings, Bassoon, French Horn, Tuba*: Rob Sayer
17. I’m Learning to Walk
Raina Sayer, age 11
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 11
Instruments:
Trumpet with Plunger Mute: Rob Sayer
Bass: Ramon Pooser
Drums: Butch Sievers
18. Dream of Me and You
Barry Stewart Mann
Vocalists:
Bryan Mercer
Instruments:
Harp: Julie Albertson
19. Bengal Eyes
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Berne’ Poliakoff
Instruments:
Sitar, Tanpura, Tabla*: Rob Sayer
20. If You’re Happy
Traditional. Adapted by Suzanne Aloisio
Vocalists:
Katerina Ioannides , age 6
Wendy Melkonian
Brian Sayer, age 4
Raina Sayer, age 11
Breanna Stein, age 10
Instruments:
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass*: Rob Sayer
21. When the Music Starts
Amy Simon
Vocalists:
Amy Simon
Raina Sayer, age 11
Instruments:
Trumpet: Rob Sayer
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Bass*: Rob Sayer
Snare Drum: Butch Sievers
22. Tingalayo
Traditional Calypso song from the Caribbean. Adapted by Rob Sayer and Frank Hamilton.
Vocalists:
Frank Hamilton
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
Alto Saxophone: Vinnie D’Agostino
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Eggs: Rob Sayer
Pan Drums* Rob Sayer
Bass: Ramon Pooser
Drums: Butch Sievers
23. Quiet Cats
Traditional. Adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Elijah Feldman, age 6
Meow: Elijah Feldman
24. Quiet Cats Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 11
Rob Sayer
25. Do Mi So
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Elijah Feldman, age 6
Andrea Restrepo, age 8
Brian Sayer, age 4
Raina Sayer, age 11
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Bass, Drums*: Rob Sayer
26. This Is What She Said
Music by Frank & Mary Hamilton. Lyrics by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 11
Breanna Stein, age 10
Instruments:
Clarinet: Kim Chamberlain
Claps : Rob Sayer
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Tambourine: Butch Sievers
27. This Is What She Said Rhythm Patterns
Vocalists:
Rob Sayer
Instruments:
Claps : Rob Sayer
Tambourine: Butch Sievers
28. Merry Go Round
Steffi Miller & Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Katerina Ioannides , age 6
Andrea Restrepo, age 8
Instruments:
Clarinet: Vinnie D’Agostino
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Organ*: Rob Sayer
29. Merry Go Round Tonal Patterns
Vocalists:
Raina Sayer, age 11
30. Lady Bug
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Kim Chamberlain
Instruments:
Alto Saxophone: Vinnie D’Agostino
Guitar: Frank Hamilton
Piano: Dan Lawrence
Bass: Ramon Pooser
Drums: Butch Sievers
31. Little Baby Tigers
Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Steffi Miller
Raina Sayer, age 11
32. In Our Japanese Garden
Based on the Japanese folk song “Sakura” which is about cherry blossoms. New lyrics by Frank and Mary Hamilton.
Vocalists:
Vicki Feldman
Instruments:
Autoharp: Mary Hamilton
Mark Tree: Rob Sayer
33. Strutter’s Ball
Shelton Brooks (1917) Arranged by Cynthia Sayer
Instruments:
Trumpet: Jon Kellso
Trombone: Tom Artin
Banjo, Guitar, Xylophone: Cynthia Sayer
Upright Bass, Bass Saxophone, Tuba: Vince Giordano
Drums: Arnie Kinsella
34. Brahms Lullaby
Johannes Brahms. Lyrics adapted by Rob Sayer
Vocalists:
Wendy Melkonian
Instruments:
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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