Jeffrey Eric Funk

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About Jeffrey Eric Funk

Jeffrey Eric Funk has written hundreds of choral works published by Warner Bros. Publications with millions of copies in print. His music has also been published by CPP/Belwin, Kimmel Publications, Hope Publishing Company and Carl Fischer Music. He wrote the opening song for the millennium NBC telecast of the 74th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.

He began composing at fourteen and then started publishing while still a teenager. As a classically trained pianist, his instruction lineage can be traced to Beethoven, who taught Carl Czerny, who taught Franz Lizst, who taught Martin Krause, who taught Claudio Arrau, who taught Aldo Mancinelli, who taught Funk. He graduated summa cum laude, #1 in the School of Music, from Millikin University. He is the creator of Glee Club Smarties™ A New Musical. His website is http://jeffreyericfunk.wordpress.com/

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Glee Club Smarties Christmas Easy Piano (Easy Piano Series Book 7) Dec 18, 2012

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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Join the music fun with this throwback '50s rock 'n' roll Christmas songbook from Glee Club Smarties! Includes the songs, It's Raining Reindeer and Waiting for Santa. Gather around the piano and create memories, singing new Christmas carols! Arranged for Easy Piano by the composer.

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Amazing Tales of Danforth and Rabeena: Cows for Christmas Dec 30, 2013

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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From the Author of Glee Club Smarties™ comes

AMAZING TALES OF DANFORTH AND RABEENA: Cows for Christmas

On Christmas Eve, Olivia the Maid must clean windows, dodge leprechauns and rescue the family cat while everybody in the house watches from the family room by the fireplace.

With the help of Grayson the Butler, Danforth contends with a gang of escaped cows whose misconduct is accounted for with lots of nasty details. And Santa Claus makes a memorable entrance in this unusual story of adventure and Christmas wonder.

Elephant guns, foggy mishaps and other harrowing ordeals are gathered in this weathered journal you're now holding. Grab your bookmark and cozy into Amazing Tales of Danforth and Rabeena: Cows for Christmas.

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Caged Bird May 30, 2013

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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From the musical Glee Club Smarties™ comes a gospel rock barnburner. Written for SATB voices with piano accompaniment by American composer Jeffrey Eric Funk, CAGED BIRD provides opportunities to spotlight soloists along with plenty of backup from the choir. If you're looking for a song to fire up an audience, you've found it!

Caged Bird by Jeffrey Eric Funk
If I could fly thru the sky, I'd reach up and touch the stars
I know someday my dreams will take me far
I'll sing a brand new song, sing it proud and strong
I long for the day I'll spread my wings
Just hear how a caged bird sings

A caged bird sings for freedom
Freedom won't you hear my song?
I've been lock'd up far too long
Spread my wings
I long to fly

I watch the clouds changin' shape, I see colored autumn leaves
I'll get my chance to soar above the trees
I'll make a joyful noise; hope is in my voice
My day is approaching, you will see
I know soon I will be free

CHORUS

Take me, take me to the sky
Oo, lift me, lift me higher. Higher!
Sing! Come 'n' listen to my voice
Hear how a caged bird sings

CHORUS

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Voice of the Rain: SATB, 3-Part Mixed & 2-Part, accompanied Sep 6, 2016

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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VOICE OF THE RAIN (Sauti Ya Mvua) is an exciting original composition from bestselling choral writer, Jeffrey Eric Funk. Featuring a combination of English and Swahili text, the sheet music is easy to learn and fun to perform, and is appropriate for elementary, junior high and high school choirs. This edition includes octavos for SATB, Three-Part Mixed and Two-Part choirs with accessible piano accompaniment, a complete Swahili pronunciation/translation guide and optional drum parts for shaker, clave, high conga and low conga. Don't miss this upbeat rhythmic song, sure to delight audiences with a dynamic change of pace in your concerts!

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Waiting for Santa: Two-Part & Three-Part Mixed, accompanied Apr 20, 2016

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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From the musical Glee Club Smarties™ comes Waiting for Santa. The Christmas Eve anticipation is described with a light-hearted, magical sense of wonder by Jeffrey Eric Funk in this new original song. Young singers will not only relate to the lyrics, but will enjoy singing this delightful tune, which is a throwback to the '50s sock-hop era. Don't wait for this one…get it now! This edition includes engraved melody-oriented sheet music with real page numbers for Two-Part & Three-Part Mixed voices with piano accompaniment.

WAITING FOR SANTA
Words and Music by
Jeffrey Eric Funk

This Christmas Eve
We’re gonna spy.
We’ll see Santa
With our own eyes.

We’ll creep down the stairs,
Hide by the tree.
Eyes on the fireplace,
Waiting quietly.

We’re waiting for Santa,
Santa come down the chimney
Bring us some toys!
We’re watching for reindeer
And Rudolph.
Christmas is coming;
We’ll stay up late.
We’re waiting for Santa.

Cookies and milk:
We made a bunch
So there’s plenty
Santa can munch.

We just heard a sound
Up on the roof.
It could be nothing…
Or a reindeer hoof!

CHORUS

Santa will come
And we’ll hear him laugh,
Chuckling, “Ho! Ho! Ho!”
Ringing sleigh bells as elves go to work;
Leaving toys for girls and boys, heigh-ho!

We’re waiting for Santa,
Santa come down the chimney
Bring us some toys!
We’re watching for reindeer
And Rudolph.
Christmas is coming;
We’ll stay up late.
We’re waiting for Santa.
Hoo.

*Lyric Sheet provided by the author/publisher and is used by permission.

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Earthlings: Two-Part, accompanied Mar 24, 2016

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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From the musical Glee Club Smarties™ comes an upbeat song for young singers. Earthlings celebrates all creatures—"all sizes, shapes and colors, young and old together, filling the world with love." This light-hearted rock original from Jeffrey Eric Funk brings a great message of love among all people. Fun for all! This edition includes engraved melody-oriented sheet music with real page numbers of the octavo for Two-Part voices with piano accompaniment.

EARTHLINGS
Words and Music by
Jeffrey Eric Funk

Walking through the world,
I can see all kinds of creatures.
Take a look around,
Notice all their special features.

Each step of the way
I’m meeting all kinds of people;
No two are the same.
We’re a part of one big world of…

Earthlings, special people.
Earthlings, I know we will
Meet all sizes, shapes and colors,
Young and old together,
Filling the world with love.
We can sing in perfect harmony.

I know deep inside,
We all shine with
Inner beauty.
From all walks of life,
People come together,
You’ll see!

One lesson to learn,
I’m starting to understand it,
We’re creatures of Earth
Spreading love around this planet.

Earthlings, special people.
Earthlings, I know we will
Meet all sizes, shapes and colors,
Young and old together,
Filling the world with love.
We can sing in perfect harmony.

Earthlings!

*Lyric Sheet provided by the author/publisher and is used by permission.

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One Smile: Two-Part & Three-Part Mixed, accompanied Feb 25, 2016

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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From the musical Glee Club Smarties™ comes One Smile. What does it take to put a smile on your face? Jeffrey Eric Funk has answered the question with this delightful, fun original. The answer, of course, is One Smile! It's a tune that's great to open every rehearsal. Bring the house down with a stage full of smiles on your next concert! Don't let the year go by without performing this one! This edition includes engraved melody-oriented sheet music with real page numbers for Two-Part & Three-Part Mixed voices with piano accompaniment.

ONE SMILE
Words and Music by
Jeffrey Eric Funk

Just one smile is all it takes to make
One more smile on one more face.
Then that smile is bound to cause another
Shining face like no other.

Spread cheer to those around you ‘coz
Just one frown can get you down.
When gray clouds are blocking out the Sunshine, just you wait;
You’ll see blue skies.

When you walk down the street,
Smile at people you meet.
Sometimes just one smile is all it takes to
Make one more smile on one more face.
Good times head your way
When you start your day with just one smile.

Just one smile can change your mood
When you’re lost in thought or feeling blue.
Take time out to spend some time together
With close friends; you’ll feel better.

One smile to pass along ‘coz you
Never know, it might catch on.
We might have a cause for celebration,
Spreading joy ‘cross the nation.

When you walk down the street,
Smile at people you meet.
Sometimes just one smile is all it takes to
Make one more smile on one more face.
Good times head your way
When you start your day with just one smile.

One smile!

*Lyric Sheet provided by the author/publisher and is used by permission.

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Believe in the Music Apr 29, 2015

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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Opening song for the millennium NBC telecast of the 74th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade as performed by America Sings! "Believe in the Music" is a dynamic Glee-style pop choral rock song written as a high-energy opening number for concerts. This edition includes the octavo for SATB voices with piano accompaniment and optional instrument parts for: Conductor/Studio Horns, Bb Trumpet 1&2, Tenor Saxophone, Trombone, Guitar, Bass and Drums.

LYRIC SHEET*
BELIEVE IN THE MUSIC
by JEFFREY ERIC FUNK

VERSE 1
Calling out from the darkness
Voices of hope echo through the land
Shining bright, there's a new dawn
Driven by dreams, we will take a stand
We can
Search for promise and truth
Reach for stars in the sky
We'll find peace in the wonder
Rhythm and rhyme
And with music in my heart
I'm gonna fly!

CHORUS
You've got to believe in the music
Feel its power set you free
Believe in the music
I can feel it lifting, pushing
Calling, guiding me…
Yes, I believe in the music

VERSE 2
Just imagine a future
Lifted by love
Let your heart fly free
Dream of better tomorrows
We'll make the world
Sing in harmony
You'll see
With a voice that is strong
We'll have hope we can share
With our song we can chase away
All despair
If you reach out or call me, I will be there

CHORUS
You've got to believe in the music
Feel its power set you free
Believe in the music
I can feel it lifting, pushing
Calling, guiding me…
Yes, I believe in the music

BRIDGE
Oh, I'll lift my hands
I'll lift them high
Reach for the mountains
Touch the sky
I'll pull the stars down
One by one
The magic of music
Has begun

CHORUS 2x

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Out of the Rolling Ocean Dec 5, 2013

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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From the composer of Glee Club Smarties™ comes a sea shanty chamber piece for mixed choir (SATB), men's choir (TBB) and women's choir (SSA/opt. Two-Part) with piano accompaniment. "Out of the Rolling Ocean" will lull whomever hears it like a siren's song in the night.

OUT OF THE ROLLING OCEAN

Out of the rolling ocean
The crowd came a voice
Whispering, "I love you
Before long I must go"

I've come a long way
Merely to look on you
I could not go till I found you

Behold the ocean and the land
Hear the music of the storm
No one can separate us

Now we have met
We have look'd
We are safe
Return in peace to the ocean
I too am part of the sea

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Music of My Dreams: A Lullaby Dec 4, 2013

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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From Glee Club Smarties™ comes a lullaby, Music of My Dreams, for SATB, Three-Part Mixed and SSA choirs with piano accompaniment. Optimized for all devices, this Kindle edition includes engraved melody-oriented sheet music and real page numbers.

MUSIC OF MY DREAMS

Just past midnight, while I sleep
A song drifts through my mind
As the moonlight bathes the sea
I hear a lullaby
Such sweetly blending beauty
Hear the angels sing

And I woke softly, pausing then
To hear the music of my dreams
Gentle harps and whistling flutes
Play on and on in my dreams

While the night wind cools my room
I search my memory
And hear a phantom serenade
Of haunting melody
Just listen, join me as we
Journey to the dawn

And I woke softly, pausing then
To hear the music of my dreams
Gentle harps and whistling flutes
Play on and on in my dreams

I dream of sun-bright ocean skies
And I hear mighty waves
Whispering their evening song
Proud music of the storm

Music, the music of my dreams
Only, I can hear it
Calling me, guiding me home
And I will always hear the song
Play on and on in my dreams
Play on and on in my dreams

*Lyric sheet provided by the author/publisher and is used by permission.

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Glee Club Smarties Easy Piano 4 (Easy Piano Series) Nov 7, 2013

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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Easy Piano Book #4 from Glee Club Smarties includes the songs Hey! We're Gonna Have a Party, Caged Bird, The Majesty and the Power and Let the Music Soar. Arranged for beginning piano players by the composer.

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Glee Club Smarties Easy Piano 3 (Easy Piano Series) Oct 7, 2013

by Jeffrey Eric Funk

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Easy Piano Book #3 from Glee Club Smarties includes the songs I Swing the Eighth Notes Therefore I Am, Charge It, Music of My Dreams and Let's Turn on the Night. Arranged for beginning piano players!

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