Arranged mostly in two parts, these traditional folk songs are all in English and originate in England and America. Songs: Deaf Woman's Courtship; Green Gravel; The Bird Courting Song; Come All Ye Fair
Here is an upbeat and fun song that uses a prayer text from Ghana translated into English. Syncopated rhythms that repeat throughout make this a perfect choice for any choir. Opportunities for optional
One of Schubert's early works, penned in 1816 while he was only 19, this work hearkens back to an earlier time. The running eighth notes in the piano accompaniment with triadic harmonies in the upper hand
This high energy work, set for voices, piano and optional handbells, is full of energy and drive. Centered around the Latin phrase "carpe diem," the words and music combine to urge all to truly "seize the
This lovely work for treble voices and piano is a lyric, fluid rendering of the familiar text from the Book of Hours (1541). Elegantly simple, it offers the opportunity for young choirs to explore tone,
With a simplistic folk-like nature about it, this work for two-part treble voices has some unison sections scattered throughout. The supportive accompaniment and the wonderful text that explores and extols
"I may not be all that you are, I may not be a shining star, but what I am I thank the Lord for making me his child." A deeply moving and profound text, Hogan has such a way of conveying hope and aspiration
The ninth piece in Schumann's Liederalbum für die Jugend, a collection of vocal duets, is scored and edited here for two-part choir. This piece can be performed by treble voices or tenor-bass
Paraphrasing Schubert's Serenade, this work has a lovely texture and the feel and style of a German lied. With some unison sections and a supportive accompaniment, this is a great teaching piece
This arrangement of a simple Flemish Renaissance canon by Clemens non Papa for SSA voices and five handbells - which could be played by the singers - is typical of canons in that it sounds more complex than
The oratorio Rinaldo is set in 1099 during the Crusades. In this piece, the two lovers Rinaldo and Almirena declare their mutual adoration among singing birds and beautiful gardens. Great teaching
This work, for unison voices, is based on a Salvatore Salerno poem A Plea for the Future. Set to the inspired plea "Please help us make a more loving world," it is accompanied by piano, but parts
Looking for an uplifting text that speaks to both harmony and unity between ourselves, others and the world in an accessible choral? Here is an arrangement that does just that. With a driving rhythm
Charles Anthony Silvestri's text is brought to life in this lyrical piece written for treble chorus and piano. This touching piece about finding one's voice through song celebrates finding peace in