A Cappella Madrigals

Madrigal singing has long been a staple of the choral repertoire, particularly for the development of independent singers with the use of polyphonic harmony. And, they're fun to sing! Here are two madrigals

This well-known Italian madrigal by Orazio Vecchi is offered in two voicings, enabling singers to be successful while staying true to the style of the period.

This classic French madrigal is a teaching staple and concert highlight. Perfect for teaching precision and independence of line, this polyphonic Renaissance piece can be performed a cappella or with the

This traditional Cornish May Day song sings like a madrigal in this pristine a cappella arrangement. The quick tempo allows for a light and energetic style of singing which is briefly contrasted in the

This popular madrigal by Thomas Weelkes (1576-1623) is set in C major, a lower key than usual, truly making this edition an SAB-friendly version. Meant to be performed a cappella, a piano reduction is

This sprightly madrigal with its light and joyous feel has been adapted for SAB voices and given the option to be performed a cappella or with the supportive piano accompaniment. This edition also provides

With this follow-up to the top-seller All Star (as an English Madrigal), this fun madrigal adaptation of the Spice Girls hit from the 1990s is another fun way to teach this genre to young singers,

This classic French chanson is skillfully arranged for three-part mixed choirs. Independent vocal lines, staccato and legato phrasing, and the a cappella setting provide wonderful learning opportunities for

This joyous five-part madrigal for mixed voices by German Renaissance composer Johann Schein is a welcome addition to the body of  chamber choir literature. With the text in the original German, it is

This spirited Renaissance-era choral work includes humorous references to a chicken laying an egg, complete with poultry vocalizations. Funny and accessible, this madrigal is presented with both German and

This setting of the well-known madrigal, with Italian text throughout, may be sung a cappella or accompanied. A valuable repertoire addition for middle school choirs, this piece provides opportunities to

This tuneful a cappella canon is a valuable resource for teaching and reinforcing part-singing. The jaunty melody is presented first in unison, followed by a round and plenty of "fa la la" phrases. Add the

This arrangement turns the 1999 Smash Mouth hit into an English madrigal. Using wonderful harmonic progressions and a tune that most will recognize from the "Shrek" movies, this a cappella piece is a fun

This classic madrigal could find a home in any Christmas or winter program, madrigal dinner, or general concert program for mixed choirs. A delightful opening selection, presented here in a clean edition

"As Long as I live, I shall serve the king of Love". This beautiful French chanson is a wonderful addition to your library. French madrigals (chansons) are often overlooked, but this clean edition

Lilting and dance-like, this traditional a cappella madrigal will be a delight to learn and perform with SATB choirs, especially developing choirs being introduced to the genre. With its brisk tempo,

Carefully edited from seventeenth-century facsimile part books, this delightful Monteverdi madrigal for upper voices includes both Italian and English text. The song employs a light lilting style throughout

Two timeless madrigals written specifically for the winter season have been authentically edited for SAB choirs. Included are Thomas Campion's Now Winter Nights Enlarge and Thomas Weelkes's To

Here's an original madrigal that's an excellent teaching piece for developing mixed or treble choirs. Independent vocal lines, terraced dynamics, and a joyful music-themed text make it an appealing concert

The editions of early music, arrangements, and original works of Patrick Liebergen are known to many.  This work for three part treble chorus is a celebration of the experience we all enjoy in

A text by Thomas Moore provides the inspiration for this innovative a cappella piece which uses percussion accompaniment to create a magical effect! It begins with a simple melody, then each part joins with

John Leavitt has established a reputation for carefully selecting important and historic repertoire and editing it in ways to make singers successful, all while staying true to the stylistic period. This

Fashioned after the 16th-century Italian ballettos which featured the popular "fa, la, la" refrains, this challenging a cappella madrigal presents wonderful educational opportunities packaged in a

Fashioned after the Italian ballettos featuring the popular "fa, la, la" refrains, here is a wonderful piece for teaching terraced dynamics, independent singing through counterpoint, and Baroque