Choral Music

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Augsburg Publishing

This arrangement of a lesser-known spiritual builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious final stanza. A fitting benediction to any service or concert and especially appropriate when wishing Godspeed to departing members.

Long Fare You Well

SATB Octavo divisi

Neil A. Kjos Music Company

Your congregation will immediately recognize the familiar old Irish verse in this setting that is appropriate as a benediction or when saying farewell to a beloved member. "And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand." Now choirs from adult to children may enjoy this delicate and expressive work, and you might think of combining choirs for a particularly effective musical offering.

Blessing

SATB Octavo

Alliance Music Publications, Inc.

This lovely work for treble voices and piano is a lyric, fluid rendering of the familiar text from the Book of Hours (1541). Elegantly simple, it offers the opportunity for young choirs to explore tone, blend, and musical sensitivity while offering a message of comfort. An ideal way to close a concert or service.

God Be in My Head

SA Octavo or Two-Part

Walton Music

This energetic Latin-style piece is a great opener, closer or encore number! Melodic and fun, with Spanish lyrics, handclaps, finger snaps and other body percussion, it's a party fixin' to happen! (With four-hand piano).

Ritmo

Editors Choice Year

Carl Fischer LLC

This gospel-style original draws inspiration from the work of the late Martin Luther King Jr. and others like him who worked to break down the barriers of racial discrimination and social injustice. A gripping Henry Van Dyke text delivers the powerful message: when we choose love and sing together in community, surely "peace and love will conquer hate and strife." A perfect concert closer!

Music Lead the Way

This vigorous work based on Psalm 98 employs alternating 3/4 and 6/8 meter with excellent effect. The frequent changes of meter, percussive quality of the accompaniment, and nontraditional chord structure show the influence of Spanish music on the composer. The piece is short and quickly learned, with lots of excitement to make it a good opener.

Shout for Joy

Gentry Publications

Brimming with upbeat gospel style, this arrangement partners two traditional spirituals, Come and Go to That Land and I'll Be Singing Up There. With a stylized piano accompaniment that can be further enhanced with bass and drums, an opportunity to feature soloists, and a stacking gospel bridge that vamps right until the close, it's a strong and memorable closer for either concerts or services.

Come and Go (To That Land)

Choristers Guild

"The blessings we breathe in, the bond we believe in – the family we find along the way." With a gospel groove that sits right in the pocket and harmonies that are tons of fun to sing, choirs will love singing this with – and for – one another. Ideal as a closer, choir theme song, graduation feature, or anthem of togetherness, it will be sweetly cherished in any situation.

The Family We Find Along the Way

With lyrics inspired by candid conversations with young singers, the inspiring, powerful message of this song really is the voices of all children proclaiming "Look out world, here we are! We are the here and now. We are the day!" Upbeat syncopated rhythms, dynamic melodies and fun-to-sing harmonies are accompanied by a driving piano part and optional percussion parts for shakers, drum and congas to create a piece that your students will really love. Ideal as a concert closer, or for year-end celebrations and graduation ceremonies.

We Are the Day!

Two-Part Octavo

Rich harmonies and sweeping melodic lines surround this traditional Irish blessing text in a serenely peaceful setting that can be used in both concerts and services. Alternate lyrics give options for how you can make it either sacred or general.

Deep Peace

Hal Leonard Corporation

Alternating between Latin and English text from Psalm 32, this concert and festival opener is designed especially for younger voices. A strong rhythmic drive along with layered harmonies and careful attention to ranges and voice leading make it a perfect choice for mixed or treble choirs.

Exsultate Justi

Three-Part Mixed Octavo

Shawnee Press

"Music on the mountain, music in the air, music in the true heart, music everywhere…" What a brilliant, music-themed choral work with a vibrant piano accompaniment! Written and premiered by the Tabernacle Choir, it offers optional percussion and orchestration making it a selection for just about any type of choir or ensemble, at any time of year!

Music Everywhere

Music for Voices

This lovely original song has the feel of an Irish ballad. It opens with a solo voice and continues to add layers until it achieves its four-part texture. Performed a cappella or with an optional guitar accompaniment, it will make a lovely closing piece for a holiday concert or at any time of year to open or close a choir season.

We Toast the Days

SATB Octavo opt. Guitar Accompaniment

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Santa Barbara Music Publishing

"I'll fly like wind through infinite clouds to the place where stars are born." This soaring concert work for high school mixed choir is inspiring as well as accessible. A rhythmic, driving accompaniment supports the lyrical vocal lines, giving each voice part a chance to shine. It's a wonderful concert opener that will also work well for graduation and year-end events.

In Starlight

Excelcia Music Publishing, LLC

An ideal opener for concerts or festivals, this energetic piece has a memorable melody and lively rhythmic elements. The opening and closing sections offer a syncopated motive, while the middle section offers a contrasting section of more legato singing. The simple Latin text will allow your developing choir to focus their tone with the pure vowels and sound their very best.

Exultate Deo

Alfred Music Publishing

With a text taken from a variety of traditional Irish blessings, this lyrical original is the perfect way to close a concert, celebrate a graduation or moving on ceremony, or establish as a signature song for your choir. With the opportunity to teach balance and blend, all voice parts have the opportunity to sing both melody and harmony in a song that is both memorable and uplifting.

May a Rainbow Run Beside You

Pinkzebra Publishing

Now we're gonna get things started! This exuberant upbeat opener celebrates fun, music, dancing, and living life to the fullest. It's perfect for any concert for choirs of all ages to grab the attention of your audience, or for show choirs looking for a high-energy number with great choreography possibilities.
 
Perform with the accompaniment MP3 or instrumental parts for a live band, and help your students rehearse with the part-dominant MP3 practice tracks available in a multi-user bundle to share with your whole choir.

Everybody

The consummate concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong. It's amazing what is given when we share a song. This is why we sing..." You won't find a better song than this one for combined choirs celebrating the joy of music! Now available in an a cappella version for SATB.

Why We Sing

This is the dynamic final number from the Broadway hit show that has more than enough energy to be your concert finale, too. A great beat and an infectious hook will positively bring your listeners to their feet!

You Can't Stop the Beat

Beckenhorst Press

"May you always remember when the shadows fall, you do not walk alone." This ethereal setting of a traditional Irish blessing is scored in a variety of voicings with piano. Deft strokes of Celtic styling within the melody weaves throughout the vocal texture. Gradually building in intensity, it transitions into the final stanza with a burst of light, aided by a key change, then slowly draws to a quiet close.

You Do Not Walk Alone

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