The Tiger Collection

The Tiger Collection

Produced by Rob Sayer for The Music Class Inc.

The Tiger Collection

Samples from The Tiger Collection

Applesauce
Applesauce
Lady Bug
Lady Bug
Tingalayo
Tingalayo
Carmen Cat
Carmen Cat

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
      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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