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Two original songs under one cover, one for winter and one for fall, these beautiful songs can be performed separately or as a set. Featuring poems by Secretary Shotetsu, a Japanese poet and monk, these

Irish singer and songwriter Enya's gentle song about the falling snow is a wonderful programming option for any winter concert. Easy-to-learn parts float effortlessly over the ethereal texture, which would

This setting of one of Robert Frost's most well-known poems has great educational value, teaching lyricism, musicality, and the poetic connection. In a strophic form, it begins in unison, easing into clever

Pairing the traditional French tune UNE JEUNE PUCELLE with a frosty winter text, this lyrical seasonal song is an expressive selection for your winter concert. Very conservative ranges, simple rhythms, and

These three pieces are translated into English but are based on Japanese poems by Yamabe no Akahito, Sakanoue no Korenori, and Takayama Sozei. Creating a quiet winter soundscape with tight cluster

This tranquil original work celebrates the metamorphosis from fall into winter. A perennial favorite selection for fall concerts, the text and tune capture the turning of the leaves in song.

This gorgeous original lullaby is full of simple and beautiful images: a garden awaiting the return of spring; snow as soft as lamb's wool; a sleepy child dreaming of songs that "rise on silken wings."

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it includes

"Autumn gives a final sigh, smoky clouds across the sky. Now the snow begins to fly on the breath of winter." Gorgeous imagery captured in a choral work that is elegant and mysterious, accompanied by

"When gentle snow starts falling, and quiet winds breathe low, the song of winter beauty sings on and on again." A sensitive and introspective text paired with an artistic accompaniment, long flowing

This whimsical selection captures the wonder of nature, telling of the sight of a red cardinal against a backdrop of winter white. The choral writing works well for two-part voices, taking turns with the

"Catch a snowflake, hold it in your hands and remember the magic of the season." This nostalgic pop ballad recalls the joy of the first snowfall with childlike wonder. A gentle setting, with a charming

Percy Bysshe Shelley's wintry text is beautifully set in this lyrical contemporary choral for treble voices. Soaring vocal lines capture the expressive lyrics, and the captivating vocal harmonies and

Mark Hayes offers this highly entertaining musical depiction of the things that happen when Old Man Winter comes knocking at the door, complete with onstage coughing, sneezing, and optional

Walter de la Mare's adventuring text is aptly set in this wonderful piece for tenor-bass choirs. A natural fit for any winter concert, the piano accompaniment brings the roll of the sea while the vocal

Set in a haunting minor mode, this piece evokes a sense of mystery that portrays the winter landscape. Excellent for developing part-singing skills, this selection will bring an interesting change of pace

"The wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts are warm and bright. For there is peace and hope to share this wondrous winter night." This heartwarming canon is characterized by a simple, small-range

Experience the wonder of waking to a new world, one in which things have changed and shifted while we were sleeping. This is a lovely and accessible work available for both SSAA and SATB choirs. "How much

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

A surprise hit from the Disney animated film "Frozen," this tender song depicts the relationship between the two sisters, Anna and Elsa. Its emotional impact has resonated deeply with audiences and

The light folk-like quality of this winter original will bring warmth and beauty to your concert. Uncomplicated harmonies and a gentle melody extol the text about the strength and elegance of an evergreen

With a timely motive that pulses onward, this winter feature equates love and the passage of time with the turn of seasons. Repetitive notes in the melody line are surrounded with harmonies that move close,