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Adapted from a Bach cantata, this joyful work will allow two or three part ensembles the opportunity to experience Baroque music and develop important performance techniques for tone, style and expression.

Joyful Latin phrases echo back and forth in this spirited original work for young singers. Well-written melodies combine in joyful harmony building to a buoyant final descant, creating a brief section of

This original work is beautiful and lyrical, with a flowing piano part and beautifully moving harmonic progressions. Set in minor, this simple yet effective piece has a brief contrasting section in major

This G. Schirmer arrangement of Mozart's communion motet Ave Verum, for choir and organ accompaniment. A singable English text and the original Latin text are included.

This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between a

Master composer and educator Audrey Snyder knows the importance of hope in the lives of young people. In this original song, she presents a positive text in a setting that is easy to learn and memorable.

This well-written piece of festival repertoire for young choirs sets a traditional Latin text with joyous musical phrases. A lyrical middle section provides a nice contrast and the optional descant over the

Some clever lyrical additions make this old American fiddle tune a delightful program number, and a top-seller! Ideal for young choirs.

This vivid concert work for young voices portrays the emergence of the adult dragonfly, with dazzling, jewel-like sapphire wings, through layered vocal lines and shifting 6/8 to 3/4 metric feel. Accessible

A whirling, twirling Andalusian dancer is vividly portrayed in this setting of a traditional Spanish folksong. Well-crafted vocal lines over a colorful piano accompaniment make this an excellent choice for

A wonderful song for connecting music to American history and culture! Developing singers in elementary and middle school will gain important performance skills and musical development with this peppy