Elementary Choral Performance Music

The clever interplay between the vocal lines is really fun! A solid, swingin' interpretation of the traditional spiritual with a funky, bluesy piano accompaniment, this will be very impressive in

This lively welcome song traditionally accompanies the West African fanga dance. The familiar tune is fully developed into an accessible choral arrangement including scattered handclaps, syncopated

Perhaps the most memorable song from the blockbuster movie, this inspirational text and captivating melody combine to create a song that is beloved by young and old. Dreams are the fuel that motivate our

Lively percussion and rhythmic choral phrases reflect the urgency of a parent seeking healing herbs for a sick child. Sung entirely in Creole, this song is well known across Haiti and beyond. The

A celebratory, highly rhythmic composition. The Swahili title means "We are one" - meaning all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design,

Dating from the 16th century, the Coventry Carol is one of the most beautiful carols in the English language. This modern arrangement stretches the usual time signature to 4/4 with syncopation,

Here's a delightful little canon that's easy to learn and fun to sing! The contrasting center section sets off the canonic ends, while the optional flute adds to the lighthearted feel. Your choir will be

Here's an invigorating cross-cultural number that will make everyone want to dance! It's a joyful Israeli dance song, incorporating the popular round Toembai. With Hebrew text, lots of "tra la la

The strong, driving rhythms and exciting dynamic contrasts of this Latin setting will keep your audience and choir engaged right up to the final vigorous "Hallelujah!" Very catchy, fun to sing and easy to

This traditional Hawaiian chant has been set to an original melody to create a dynamic choral piece that teaches us to stand up together and support one another. An upbeat hook, a spoken-word section, and a

Handclaps, an interesting countermelody, and a brief contrasting slow section give a nice fresh sound to this arrangement of the favorite American folk song. Solid writing all the way for young voices, this

This exquisite work has a haunting yet whimsical quality as it tells its story from the viewpoint of a wanderer who has returned home to share life's experiences, only to leave again in the final,

Recorded by "The Kingston Trio" and "Rockapella," this spooky song is a great novelty change of pace!  "And they were singing: Back to back, belly to belly and I don't really care 'cause I'm stone dead

Vocal ostinatos join one by one in the opening of this rhythmic arrangement of an authentic Ghanaian folk song. Unison lines, block triads, and a reset of the dynamics in the choral bridge are a blast.

This haunting Scottish folk song with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson tells the story of Bonnie Prince Charlie's escape from the British. The traditional melody is arranged in a setting that is

This is a very refreshing cultural-musical experience for the holidays! Kum Ba Ya has a new English text, and is a perfect fit with the chant-like motives in Swahili. When the accompaniment drops