As we prepare to close, many of our CD-based music resources are now reduced—some at or below cost—to help clear remaining stock.
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What’s Changed in the Catalogue
To simplify things during this final stage:
- Our online catalogue now lists individual items only
- Package options have been removed
- Please disregard any ‘package’ order forms in printed catalogues
If you are ordering using a printed catalogue, please refer to the updated pricing here: Download Updated Price List (PDF)
Pricing & Shipping
Prices include GST, music royalties, packaging, and postage within Australia. Additional shipping charges apply for overseas orders.
Thank you for your understanding—and for your support over the years.
GREEN BOOK CD COLLECTION
PRODUCT CODE: BHG1603 $112 > $33.60
Green Book CD Collection has become recognised as a premium activities resource which caters specifically for the needs of the Baby Boomer generation. The 200 tunes in this 10-CD collection are popular favourites from the Golden Oldies era spanning the 1950s, ’60s and ’70s.
Community singing groups, Senior Citizens Centres and aged care facilities alike, will appreciate the value of this CD collection, in providing a simple way to teach songs, facilitate sing-alongs on bus trips, provide music for movement, or background music to happy hour drinks or parties – the list is limited only by your imagination.
GREEN LARGE PRINT SONG BOOK
PUBLISHED JULY 2018
PRODUCT CODE: BHG1603SB RRP $30
The pair was created at the request of those directly involved in developing and running lifestyle and activities programs looking to cater to the needs of a new generation entering care.
MUSICAL ARMCHAIR TRAVELS
PRODUCT CODE: ACT16 $112 > $33.60
Facilitated with music, this activity is a dementia-based program which endeavours to trigger memories that can take people on imaginative journeys and so, during your armchair travels sessions, music becomes a powerful tool to tease out memorable experiences from the participants in your group.
This unique training package includes a training DVD, practical session guidelines and six music CDs to enable staff to facilitate engaging and therapeutic, music-based activities for aged care clients. On the DVD, highly qualified and experienced aged care professionals reinforce the use of best-practice programs to enhance the quality of life for our elders in care.
For new staff, with little or no practical experience, this resource provides a ready-to-go program with step-by-step instructions on how to run quality Musical Armchair Travels sessions.
BLUE BOOK CD COLLECTION
PRODUCT CODE: BHB1401 $112 > $33.60
Do you have the Blue Large Print Song Books in your aged care facility but lack a piano or pianist to provide the musical accompaniment? This collection solves that problem!
Key Features
- Perfect Match: The collection is specifically matched to the song lists and lyrics in the popular Blue Large Print Song Book by Ulverscroft.
- Endless Entertainment: Offer your elderly residents hours of enjoyment and engagement.
- Valuable Addition: A must-have for your activities toolkit.
Product Details
- Comprehensive Collection: The Blue Book CD Collection includes 7 CDs.
- Extensive Selection: Enjoy 141 studio-recorded piano tunes, providing backing music for every song in the Blue Large Print Song Book.
Nostalgic Arrangements: All recordings are played and arranged in a style that will evoke memories from your residents’ younger years.
RED BOOK CD COLLECTION
PRODUCT CODE: BHR1402 $112 > $33.60
Do you have the Red Large Print Song Books in your aged care facility but lack a piano or pianist to provide the musical accompaniment? This collection solves that problem!
Key Features
- Perfect Match: The collection is specifically matched to the song lists and lyrics in the popular Red Large Print Song Book by Ulverscroft.
- Endless Entertainment: Provide your elderly residents with hours of enjoyment and engagement.
- Valuable Addition: A must-have for your activities toolkit.
Product Details
- Comprehensive Collection: The Red Book CD Collection includes 12 CDs.
- Extensive Selection: Enjoy 240 studio-recorded piano tunes, offering backing music for every song in the Red Large Print Song Book.
- Nostalgic Arrangements: All recordings are played and arranged in a style that will evoke memories from your residents’ younger years.
ALSO AVAILABLE AS THE ‘BLUE & RED BOOK CD COLLECTION’ BUNDLE – WINTER SALE – (Songbooks NOT included in the bundle)
ME AND MY PIANO (Format: DVD Pal)
PRODUCT CODE: BHD1801 $38 > $11.40
The Barry Hall DVD – Me and My Piano captures the elegance and warmth of Barry Hall’s talent, showcasing the world-renowned Steinway piano in a way that delights and uplifts viewers. Barry’s musical expertise, combined with his gentle, radio-presenter charm, makes this DVD a unique experience. Through engaging commentary and beautiful visual effects, Barry creates an immersive performance that seniors in aged care will find both nostalgic and entertaining.
Designed with ease of use in mind, the DVD features a flexible menu, allowing viewers to choose specific themes or enjoy the entire program without interruptions. Whether for music-themed activities or simply a high-quality performance, Me and My Piano is a versatile resource, perfect for individual enjoyment or group sessions. It promises to inspire joy and evoke cherished memories, making it a valuable addition to any aged care setting.
Praise for the DVD
“… it was a huge hit at Bupa Woodend … the residents loved it so much many watched it a second time straight after the first viewing and danced along …”
— Alice Graham, Lifestyle Officer
SHALL WE DANCE FOR SEATED CLIENTS
PRODUCT CODE: SWD0801 $28 > $8.40
“Shall We Dance” is a delightful dance program specifically designed for seated clients, making it accessible to individuals of varying mobility levels. This 30-minute session combines a variety of engaging activities that are both fun and beneficial for participants.
Engaging in the “Shall We Dance” program offers numerous benefits. Listening to music and participating in seated dance movements can bring back cherished memories, improve mobility, and stimulate both the body and mind. The program encourages participants to follow along with the steps, promoting better physical health and mental well-being as they reminisce about the good old days.
Join us for “Shall We Dance” and experience the joy, memories, and benefits of this unique and heartwarming dance program.
REMEMBER THAT SONG MUSICAL QUIZ VOLUME 1
PUBLISHED 2008 PRODUCT CODE: RTS0801Q $26 > $7.80
Engage, Enjoy, and Energize with the first volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz, a musical and mental stimulation program originally crafted for clients with dementia. This beloved program has since proven to be a perfect fit for clients across all levels of aged care, leading to its recent redesign and re-release.
- Positive outcome for all participants
- Promotes self-confidence and increases quality of life
- Encourages social interaction and a gentle competitive atmosphere
- Achievable with a variety of groups, large or small
- Program works well on a one-on-one basis
- Sensory stimulation
- Provides pleasure and happiness and a sense of achievement
Inspired by the positive reactions to John Sidney’s piano music, Ann Rogers designed this quiz program to incorporate the soothing and rhythmic tunes from Sidney’s CDs. According to Rogers, “The timing of each tune and choice of selection made the project possible. The music has a nice beat and is not too fast or intrusive.”
Rediscover joy and engagement with the first volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz.
REMEMBER THAT SONG MUSICAL QUIZ VOLUME 2
PRODUCT CODE: RTS0802Q $26 > $7.80
Connect, Create, and Celebrate with the second volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz, a program that brings together musical and mental stimulation for aged care clients. Initially developed for those with dementia, this program has shown remarkable benefits for individuals across the entire spectrum of aged care, prompting a thoughtful redesign and re-release.
- Positive outcome for all participants
- Promotes self-confidence and increases quality of life
- Encourages social interaction and a gentle competitive atmosphere
- Achievable with a variety of groups, large or small
- Program works well on a one-on-one basis
- Sensory stimulation
- Provides pleasure and happiness and a sense of achievement
Ann Rogers was motivated to create this engaging quiz program after observing the uplifting effects of John Sidney’s piano music on her clients. She remarked, “The timing of each tune and choice of selection made the project possible. The music has a nice beat and is not too fast or intrusive.”
Celebrate the power of music and connection with the second volume of Remember That Song Musical Quiz.
12 JOHN SIDNEY PIANO MUSIC CDS TWO BOX SET
PRODUCT CODE: SET12ST $188 > $98
Featuring some of the finest piano music you will ever hear.
This wonderful collection of 12 piano music CDS in the special two box CD set, Evergreen Melodies, by Australian pianist John Sidney pays tribute to a time when the piano was treasured entertainment and dancing and sing-a-longs were central to community life.
Like a precious time capsule, this unique collection comprises unforgettable old standards, sing-a-longs, ragtime rhythms and all your favourite evergreen melodies.
Although all CDS are recorded by the same artist, you will find there is something for every mood or occasion. All are great listening. You will never tire of hearing this music time and time again.
SING-ALONG PIANO WITH JOHN SIDNEY _ 3 VOLUME SET
PRODUCT CODE: SAL16 $60 > $18
Sing-Along Piano with John Sidney is a 3-CD set of popular songs for those who enjoy a good old-fashioned sing-along, reminiscent of the era when piano was central to family and community gatherings.
John Sidney played for many years in the dance halls of Hobart and later reached a wider audience, playing live on radio and television. John became one of Hobart’s most loved and accomplished performers.
Played in his inimitable style, these CDs feature a selection of songs from the early to mid-1900s and are designed to give optimum listening and singing pleasure.
They are available for purchase individually, or as a complete set.
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BARRY HALL’S MINI MUSIC LIBRARY _ SET of 4 CDS
PRODUCT CODE: BHC14 $68 > $20.40
Featuring some of the finest keyboard all-time favourites you will ever hear.
This four-CD collection is the type of good old-fashioned entertainment your elderly residents will love. Expertly played and arranged by master Australian entertainer, Barry Hall OAM, this bright and breezy arrangement of all-time keyboard favourites will get toes tapping and bodies swaying in time. They really don’t make music like this anymore! It’s a wonderful mini-music library, which can be used for individual listening or fun group activities.
