Texas UIL Choral Mixed Grade 2

"Keep a melody in your heart your whole life long, and always, always sing your song." The life-giving power of music is beautifully expressed in this original piece for young treble or mixed voices. This

Here is a popular traditional Zulu song as arranged by Rudolf de Beer, former conductor of the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. What a vivid connection to the people and culture of that part of the

"And this shall be for music, when no one else is near, such a fine song for singing, the rare song to hear!" And such a fine song this is, through the marriage of memorable music to Robert Louis

This famous Thomas Morley madrigal has been a favorite for years. With a limited five-note range for boys, the easy, independent vocal lines and carefully placed dynamics make this edition an excellent

"Beyond the silver mountains, beyond the beautiful hills, my spirit and joy, my lovely one, has gone, and winds have been stilled." Douglas Wagner wrote this tender song of parting shortly after his

The sea shanty craze continues! Designed with younger singers in mind, this historic sea shanty is sure to be a fun choice for your mixed choir. It has conservative ranges, and with repetitive melodic and

This buoyant original work will be an excellent and accessible piece for contest, festival and concert performance, with a rhythmic, lively refrain contrasted with a somewhat more lyrical section. The text

Looking for a piece that has high performance value and great educational content? This well-constructed original work for developing mixed or treble choirs features all that and more. A music-themed text

Inspiring at any time of year, this song brings light from a single solo voice that gradually increases luminosity as the full texture builds. Mostly in English, with a short section on the Latin Lux

"Wake the song of joy and gladness, celebrate this festive day." With shifting moods from rhythmically driving to smooth and subtle, this joyful and celebratory piece is appropriate for any concert

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

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 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 seamless pairing of two beautiful and beloved melodies is understated artistry. The tasteful piano accompaniment supports unison singing and straightforward harmonies to create an accessible