Madrigals and Early Music

Arranged as a joyful processional, this 14th-century Latin motet can be sung completely a cappella or accompanied by hand drum and tambourine. This short work includes an optional repeating section that may

Continuing the success of choral pop titles sung "as an English madrigal," we bring you this arrangement using the hit DNCE tune! This is a fantastic way to teach the genre, have fun in rehearsals, and

This well-known Italian madrigal by Orazio Vecchi is offered in two voicings, enabling singers to be successful while staying true to the style of the period.

This traditional Cornish May Day song sings like a madrigal in this pristine a cappella arrangement. The quick tempo allows for a light and energetic style of singing which is briefly contrasted in the

Choral literature played a major role in Adolphus Hailstork’s early inspirations, as he grew up singing in choirs. While in college, he created this beautifully plaintive madrigal, setting the words

With this follow-up to the top-seller All Star (as an English Madrigal), this fun madrigal adaptation of the Spice Girls hit from the 1990s is another fun way to teach this genre to young singers,

This joyous five-part madrigal for mixed voices by German Renaissance composer Johann Schein is a welcome addition to the body of  chamber choir literature. With the text in the original German, it is

This spirited Renaissance-era choral work includes humorous references to a chicken laying an egg, complete with poultry vocalizations. Funny and accessible, this madrigal is presented with both German and

Here is an accompanied contemporary madrigal-like piece with a lighthearted lilt, guaranteed to bring a smile. This sprightly setting capitalizes on the energy of Shakespeare's witty words from As You

This arrangement turns the 1999 Smash Mouth hit into an English madrigal. Using wonderful harmonic progressions and a tune that most will recognize from the "Shrek" movies, this a cappella piece is a fun

This classic madrigal could find a home in any Christmas or winter program, madrigal dinner, or general concert program for mixed choirs. A delightful opening selection, presented here in a clean edition

"As Long as I live, I shall serve the king of Love". This beautiful French chanson is a wonderful addition to your library. French madrigals (chansons) are often overlooked, but this clean edition

Lilting and dance-like, this traditional a cappella madrigal will be a delight to learn and perform with SATB choirs, especially developing choirs being introduced to the genre. With its brisk tempo,

Here's an original madrigal that's an excellent teaching piece for developing mixed or treble choirs. Independent vocal lines, terraced dynamics, and a joyful music-themed text make it an appealing concert

Featuring text from William Shakespeare and Thomas Morley's madrigal Now is the Month of Maying, this playful contemporary choral celebrates young love with sparkling vocal counterpoint in a

A text by Thomas Moore provides the inspiration for this innovative a cappella piece which uses percussion accompaniment to create a magical effect! It begins with a simple melody, then each part joins with

John Leavitt has established a reputation for carefully selecting important and historic repertoire and editing it in ways to make singers successful, all while staying true to the stylistic period. This

Fashioned after the 16th-century Italian ballettos which featured the popular "fa, la, la" refrains, this challenging a cappella madrigal presents wonderful educational opportunities packaged in a

This Renaissance madrigal, attributed to King Henry VIII, celebrates the joys of dancing, singing, and hunting. An ornamented melody and open harmonies throughout set up this style perfectly. Detailed

Here is the famous madrigal by Thomas Morley in a stylistically authentic performance edition. Ideal for chamber, madrigal, and concert choirs, this cheerful work offers superb opportunities for developing

This is a surprising departure from what you'd expect when you read the title. An intriguing mix of old and new, Kirby Shaw's treatment of the Thomas Morley madrigal retains the original vocal parts in

Here is a set of three 20th-century madrigals designed to be performed as a single work: Better Late Than Never; The Silver Swan (based on Orlando

John Bennet (c. 1575-c. 1614) was a Renaissance-era English composer who wrote several madrigals in the style of Thomas Morley. This is perhaps his most famous one, and is a wonderful contest or festival

Now available for women's voices, this popular French chanson relates the gossipy conversation of a pair of French housewives as they chatter about their husbands. Dance-like phrases echo back and forth,