Elementary Choral Performance Music

Playful and clever, this partner song for emerging two-part treble ensembles depicts the nature of the hummingbird and bumblebee. Mixed meter, suggested movement, and onomatopoeia combine with a

This selection is an excellent vehicle for introducing intervals while singing a fun-filled text. The song incorporates imitative entries, call and response, and easy-to-teach harmonies to convey the

Everyone does it - the Secret Santa gift exchange! This fun '60s-inspired crowd-pleaser explains how it all works with spoken solos in between choral lines that are super easy to learn for a quick holiday

A favorite Holst carol, In the Bleak Midwinter, is paired with a gentle original tune in this easy-to-learn partner song. The graceful piano and optional flute accompaniment lend subtle movement

This truly swingin' arrangement features Jolly Old Saint Nicholas, Up on the Housetop, and a great original ending with text from 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. The jazzy piano

A bright, upbeat original tune partners with the Jingle Bells melody to create a holiday hit! Your young singers will shine as they successfully create harmony in this simple setting that is

This cheerful original selection, with piano and optional glockenspiel accompaniment, carries winter tidings of goodwill to all. Mostly unison on a tuneful little melody, it boasts comfortable ranges,

Based upon a popular Liberian folk song, this easy-to-learn arrangement depicts a caring relative or friend consoling a young child who misses her family. The vocal parts are equal in range and sung in

Each of the brief pieces in this clever quartet is built on sage advice from Benjamin Franklin. Exploring themes of wellness, doing what's right, self-awareness, and houseguest etiquette, each mini-movement

Opening with just a shaker and unison voices, the percussion ostinatos (notated in the score) and traditional choral harmonies gradually unfold into full harmony. Well-planned key changes ensure successful

How many ways can you say "friend"? This sweetly singable canon uses the word "friend" in 16 different languages, spanning cultures from six continents. Presented in unison, two- and three-part canon, this

An emblem that transcends culture, religion, and era, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening

Written expressly for young students, this charming original piece captures the joy of childhood. Ample echo-singing and sensible vocal ranges will help young singers take off the training wheels and

"When you just don't feel okay, chase that gloom away. Start a major melody. Sing it out with me." This arrangement of Toodala is a bright, upbeat song in swing style that will bring a smile to

"There's a time for loving and a time to care, a time to open up our hearts and share, a time for spreading joy ev'rywhere, as the cycle of life goes on." Charlotte Lee's school-friendly adaptation of

Written for young and developing voices, this straightforward concert setting of a classic vocal canon is full of teaching moments in phrasing, vowel placement, breath support, and the use of solfege. The

Full of rhythmic fun and regional flavor, this quickly-learned folk song from west-central Africa with piano and congas will brighten any concert set. Written in the form of a round, it includes a

Here's a fun, fresh take on the beloved children's song! The simple voice leading and easy harmonies make this a very accessible piece for any two-part choir. Accompanied by an energetic and syncopated

This infectious easy-to-learn winter song lends itself perfectly to creative dramatization, costumes, and choreography! Be sure to watch the charming video for some engaging ideas!

Dustin and Suzie's heartwarming duet in the season three finale of Netflix's "Stranger Things" inspired millions to sing along and google this retro blast from the past. Originally from the 1984 fantasy

A treasure trove of choral pedagogy! This step-by-step skill-building guide takes beginners from unison to two-part singing by focusing on the underlying aural and developmental concepts necessary for

"Season's greetings to one and all! It's time to celebrate and deck the hall! ... Fa-la-la!" Spark some holiday spirit with this bright, festive original which cleverly incorporates snippets of Deck the

Empathy, encouragement, handling tough issues, and understanding one another are all important themes of this inspirational original for young voices. This piece addresses these issues with an upbeat