With a vocal range of just an octave and highly independent parts, this charming piece is ideal for singers new to harmony. The playful vocal lines are a delight to sing as they imitate the zig-zag flight
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An uplifting message, accessible two-part choral writing, and a groovin' syncopated rhythm combine with a strong melody that is both fun and memorable. This easy-to-teach song features ready-made
This piece was composed with the goal of writing a song that would motivate people to celebrate their differences and stand together with P.R.I.D.E. Written for the World Arts Festival of Freeport, IL with
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This spirited and inspirational original for young voices is all about determination. Upbeat and positive, with a gospel styled piano accompaniment that leads to a dramatic call and response section, this
Introduce the instruments to your students, and gain a crowd-pleasing concert piece in the process! Upbeat, with melody lines, text and rhythmic patterns ideal for teaching diction and accuracy, this A-B-A
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This beautiful and thought provoking text by Emily Dickinson is a wonderful vehicle for poetry discussions. A lush piano accompaniment and fluid vocal lines will shine through in your choral concert.
Hopeful, life-affirming lyrics set to sensitively crafted melodic lines and supportive harmonies make this accessible original an especially apropos choice for a spring concert. "In each ending, a
"I'm gonna make the most of every possibility. Imagine all that I can be in a day in the life of me." Set in an engaging, musical groove, repetition and simple two-part harmony make for quick learning of
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,
This forward-moving, rhythmically driven music enhances the dramatic, image-laden text of Kentucky-born poet and playwright Joseph S. Cotter, Jr. Shifting mixed meter is very effective in giving this
"We have a secret, just we three, the robin, and I, and the sweet cherry tree. The bird told the tree and the tree told me, and nobody knows it but just us three!" This charming anonymous text captures much
"Like a golden thread woven through the fabric of our lives, the beauty of music is everywhere. And in this moment we are standing side by side, voices united as we proudly declare: Let there be music!"
Opening with a whimsical piano motif, this gentle, aptly named piece breezes its way through the thoughtful lyrics with beautiful voice-leading. Lyrical, yet with a subtly shifting rhythmic feeling between
"I'm sure that we would differ less and we would clasp our hands in friendliness; our thoughts would pleasantly agree, if I knew you and you knew me." An inspiring text from poet Nixon Waterman that is as
A quintessential concert or festival opener available in voicing options for every choir. The joyful energy, mixed meters, minor mode, and dramatic dynamic contrasts make this exhilarating original an
A meaningful message about how singing brings us together. Accessible choral writing allows for quick learning, and the universal theme makes for an ideal combined choir feature. Perform with sign language
The final movement from the song cycle Like Dust I Rise brings Maya Angelou's most popular poem about triumph over adversity brilliantly to life in this vivid setting by Mark Hayes. The bright
This is the opening movement to the choral song cycle Like Dust I Rise. In 1993, Maya Angelou recited this poem at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, making her the first African American
"Do you hear an echo out here? Do you hear an echo so clear?" Creative choral writing from Sally Albrecht that features pentatonic melodies sung in unison and canon, with ostinato accompaniment for Orff
"Oh, I will sing with the rising sun, at the dawn of the morning, I will sing. And I will sing when the day is done. When the stars are shining, I will sing." A text inspired by nature reveals beautiful
The second movement from the choral song cycle Like Dust I Rise is a folk-like setting of Maya Angelou's empowering poem, which compares a bird's longing to be liberated with that of all people.
The third movement from the choral song cycle Like Dust I Rise. This contemporary gospel-style rouser denounces oppression and serves as a choral anthem for equal rights. A confident solo voice
This contemporary spiritual boasts a rich history as a song of liberation and has been dubbed the unofficial "Black American National Anthem." This engaging arrangement opens with a powerful unison before