Isaiah.41

The text of an Old English carol and a melody from Willam Ballet's Lute Book are joined together with alternating English and Latin text in this breathtaking arrangement. Set in the minor mode with

This a cappella arrangement of an Antonio Scandello madrigal is wonderful literature for study, especially in this accessible edition. Largely homophonic, with pronunciation and translation guides given,

Middle school choral director Melissa Roth Young have captured the spirit of this jaunty sea chantey for TB voices and hammered dulcimer. It is often challenging to find works for less-experienced middle

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

A stunning winter feature for an accomplished women's choir. This original composition opens with an optional solo moving into a three- and then four-part voicing. Long flowing vocal lines, lush harmonies

"I have a garden in the hills, I go there ev'ry day; And sitting 'neath my fav'rite tree, I can pass all care away." This simply set original song has a lovely lilting melody that begins in unison before

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 familiar Longfellow poem which is often thought of as a Christmas text is set as a resounding prayer for world peace with piano and optional handbells. The composer uses her own alternative text in

Looking for a bright new "singing Valentine"? This is a flirty, delightful piece for a cappella voices - a perfect choral alternative to flowers and candy!

A charming yet modern setting of a melancholy Irish folk song complete with a short solo and unison sections. A great choice for a less experienced older tenor/bass ensemble.

A lyrical setting of the Robert Burns poem. Set in a folk-song style with bass and tenor soli sections, this arrangement captures the flavor of Scotland's national poet in song.

Complete with vocal percussion sounds to imitate the cicada who "was on a branch singing," this work is divided into multiple sections that have their own unique flavor. From bright and happy to dark and

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

Taken from a collection of Christmas music, this song continues a centuries-long tradition of placing the Christmas story in a local Latin American context - in this case, the Cuban countryside. Piano,

This a cappella setting of the well-known Sacred Harp hymn moves from simple to complex, beginning with the melody introduced by the tenors and basses, then moving to open harmonies and canonic sections

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

A traditional Sacred Harp melody set with text from the American Collection of Hymns and Spiritual Songs, this arrangement is part sacred and part folk which creates an interesting dynamic and marvelous

A fun new swing arrangement made popular by the vocal ensemble The Real Group. Opening with a tenor solo (or small ensemble) that continues throughout the song, the text says in a fun and playful way, "When

Based on a haunting English folk ballad, this is a wonderful venture into a cappella singing for middle school and less-experienced high school tenor-bass choirs. The Dorian melody is handed back and forth

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