Unison and Two-Part Secular Concert Choral Music

Tender and touching, this contemporary choral selection speaks of children at play, tugging at the heartstrings with a beautiful text that asks "is there a child in you?" The stepwise, lyrical melody is

This delightful choral arrangement of Johann Strauss' famous Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka features a tongue-in-cheek text about gossiping. Musically satisfying, the piece provides opportunities to

This original power ballad speaks of the power of friendships and the family we choose. Love bursts forth as we sing, "You chose me and I chose you."

Students will reinforce their sense of rhythm and meter changes in this engaging, celebratory, highly enjoyable piece. With or without the optional percussion, this festive number is the perfect closer for

Joyful and celebratory, this original choral is an excellent opening concert selection for young voices. Easy mixed meter, minor tonality, and optional handclaps create the driving, rhythmic feel that

This vibrant celebration in classic ABA form has a nice, syncopated opening and a contrasting lyrical middle section. It consists primarily of unison writing with some easily taught moments of two- and

How fun to sing about one of nature's most curious creatures! A whimsical text, bluesy overtones, quirky chromatics, and optional hand percussion paint a clear picture of the skillful lizard and his

Here's a powerful and upbeat motivational song about trying your best to succeed. With high energy and uncomplicated pop harmonies, it really works for concert, pop, and show choirs! It's also a great

Here's a powerful and upbeat motivational song about trying your best to succeed. With high energy and uncomplicated pop harmonies, it really works for concert, pop, and show choirs! It's also a great

Sara Teasdale's text about a cloud -"in the heaven's height, the stars are lit for my delight"- is a wonderful metaphor to explore both textually and musically. This lyrical setting uses gently rocking

This reflective concert piece ponders the human condition, spreading the universal message of peace. Appropriate for all ages, this repertoire staple features an optional P/A CD with two versions of the

A charming text about music from beloved children's writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The conservative vocal ranges and lilting lines are just right for younger choirs. A delicate flute obbligato (included in

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,

Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 convention, Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable melodies,

This is a cheerful song of community that is easy to learn and has a graceful piano accompaniment. A perfect selection for beginning harmony singers that will work well for starting your music class or as a

This stately and elegant setting of Purcell's masterwork from Birthday Ode for Queen Mary is adapted specifically for developing choirs. With vocal ranges that work well for young singers, the

"I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal