A charming piece from the children's collection A Trip to the Zoo. A keyboard-accompanied round with original lyrics and four very independent parts. Intended for children's ensembles, performance
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The friction between professed ideals and painful reality that Langston Hughes captured in his poem Let America Be America Again is also the foundation of this piece. Emma Lazarus' words, which are
This piece, using text adapted from the Song of Songs 2:11-12, is a song of human love and spiritual devotion. The initial motif appears successively traveling between the chorus, in canon in the piano
Text from a Gaelic prayer is beautifully set in this lyrical concert work. The flowing piano accompaniment and moments of unexpected harmony make this piece engaging yet accessible to high school and
Inspired by the writings of young singers, the text of this original work provides simple yet impactful ways to bring about change in the world. Accessible and lyrical part writing supports the message "If
Flowing, smooth, melodic writing creates an understated elegance which reflects the simplicity of the text. The legato unison line introduced originally is treated in canon in the middle section, and
This arrangement for SSAA chorus is from the original set Due West for SATB chorus, which was commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1997. The simple, charming text by Tara Wohlberg is in a
This setting for SSAA chorus is an arrangement from Stephen Chatman's original set, Due West for SATB chorus, commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1997. The charming text by Tara Wohlberg
Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text begins in unison. This verse structure is followed by a refrain and a canon between the two voices on the text, "The
A setting of a poem by Nikki Giovanni that focuses on a young person's desire to play first chair. Part of a larger work entitled "Shoe Jazz," this youthful, exuberant, and individualistic piece with a text
"Will we ever reach the horizon? This is not the end, it is just the beginning." Ideal for final concerts and graduation events, this inspiring original work is a sophisticated yet approachable selection
This is one of Clara Schumann's settings of a Heine text set for choral voices in the original key of E-flat major. After the score opens with four full measures of introductory music, chromatic harmony is
Beginning simply with soprano 1 in unison, this setting of the traditional text builds to a gorgeous full four-part contrapuntal Amen. The text then repeats, this time homophonically in four parts, with a
This strong tune and text speaks to the respect with which any nation treats the men and women who serve in their military. Beginning softly, the effect is like a parade that starts in the distance and
The upbeat multicultural feel of this piece combines great vocal lines and choral writing, modern driving rhythmic ideas, and a great message about uniting together on a collective "journey of hope." The
Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text opens with a sort of call and response between the voices. The music then transitions to a contrasting key and a
This musical setting reflects the poem's optimistic spirit and the loveliness of life exemplified through nature, music, children, love and peace. Sara Teasdale's famous words of advice, "Spend all you have
This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is a lullaby disguised as a ballad. Scored for mixed chorus and jazz trio, it can alternately be performed with three hands on a piano. The tight harmonies and
An original text and musical composition that speaks to the importance and uniqueness of each individual with beautiful and elegant descriptions of how our lives intertwine, placed in the context of what it
Brahms' best songs are small, priceless jewels. They are unusual, mysterious, inventive, bass heavy, uncomplicated, melodious, and they are glorious creations! Op. 63, No. 8 O wusst' ich doch den Weg
Hoping to inspire reconciliation on a community and individual level, the composer seeks to build a caring community and find unity through this melodic piece. Blending elements of pop and gospel, and
Based on text by Robert Louis Stevenson, this work has a rousing melody set in compound duple meter. The music depicts the imagery of streams gushing and the many sounds of rejoicing nature that accompany
Robert Frost's well-known poem is set as an accessible lyrical piece for treble choirs. A sweeping piano accompaniment, legato vocal lines, and chilling harmonies make this the perfect selection for school