Texas UIL Choral Tenor/Bass Grade 3

Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move

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

Vibrant rhythms, accessible vocal ranges, and fun-to-sing syncopated melodies highlight this concert or festival selection for developing tenor-bass choirs. A 6/8 lilting meter and Latin text (pronunciation

This exciting concert piece for developing choirs uses a traditional Latin text. The energetic mixed meters are contrasted with a more expressive middle section. The piano accompaniment adds nicely to the

Often performed in madrigal dinners and holiday gatherings, this traditional English carol brings the feel of the Renaissance. Originally arranged for and performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale, it is a

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 original work for tenor-bass choirs explores where courage is found. "Where is a brave man born? ... Or learn to stand for truth and truth alone?" High tessitura, strong harmonic writing, and a

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 is an upbeat and fun song that uses a prayer text from Ghana translated into English. Syncopated rhythms that repeat throughout make this a perfect choice for any choir. Opportunities for optional

Boldly sensitive, this is a must-sing! Bringing innovative and interesting writing to this setting of Alfred Lord Tennyson's inspiring and beloved text, this is a great choice for tenor-bass choirs looking

Franck's popular canon is a wonderful introduction to singing in Latin for middle school students. You can use the flowing piano accompaniment to support your singers through the learning process, then let

This beloved Irish melody is perfect for teaching artistry and vocal technique with its gentle phrasing and imaginative expression. A traditional harmonic setting but with some extended cadences and

This is appropriately powerful and intense! Angular phrases and percussive attacks add to the drama in this contemporary Latin setting of the Day of Wrath text. A tour de force for

Utilizing a classical style of composition, this piece just might transport you back to the time of Mozart! Full of educational opportunities, the musical style and interpretation is authentic sounding, and

Great as a festival opener, this triumphant setting of a traditional Latin text includes a pronunciation and translation guide and is great for teaching pure vowel sounds. Mixed meter sets an exciting mood

The melody of this beautiful Irish air spans an interval of a 12th. Here, it is skillfully arranged with the melody passed back and forth between the voice parts, with all parts being important to the full

Rich vocal sonorities, a classic seafaring poem by Robert Lewis Stevenson, and a contrasting piano part combine to create a truly unique choral experience. Sensitive choral writing and the combination of

Stephen Foster wrote this song that tells a story of work, love, and life along the river in 1860 when steamboats were an essential part of American commerce and culture. The robust harmonies are well

This excerpt from Vivaldi's "Gloria" is specially arranged to meet the needs of the developing singer. An intelligent choice for teaching phrasing and other stylistic features of the Baroque period, this

The beloved melody from Dvorak's "New World" symphony has been artfully arranged for developing tenor bass choirs in a two-part setting with optional cued notes for second tenors to create a three-part