Patriotic & Americana Selections

"And we'll all go together ... to pluck wild mountain thyme, all around the bloomin' heather..." The gently lilting strains of this traditional Scottish ballad are beautifully set in this arrangement. Lush

Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,

The Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a

A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this English folk song is fun to sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense syllables represent birds and bats chatting to one

In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal

The classic American folk song Home on the Range has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for choir and piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with lush contemporary

A powerful symbol of the American civil rights movement and made popular by the Freedom Riders in 1961, this hymn with reimagined lyrics replaces the name "Jesus" with "freedom" in the refrain. Audiences

This inspiring anthem opens with a poignant solo which slowly builds as it presents three moments with the flag, moving from the hands of grief to soaring into the hearts of the future. The music has a

This is the sea shanty for your tenor-bass group! This hearty arrangement of the traditional English shanty is one that your choir will love. Comfortable ranges will help your singers sound their best, and

This unique and well-known Welsh song is widely performed by Welsh choirs. This setting includes translated text that has been adapted to singable English. Rich and hearty sonorities pair beautifully with

William Butler Yeats' text for this traditional Irish ballad is beloved by singers. Set for tenor-bass choirs, this timeless a cappella arrangement offers the opportunity to sing with beautiful phrasing and

This arrangement of the traditional Appalachian folk song is beautifully supported by its piano accompaniment. Perfect for both established and developing tenor-bass choirs, this lyrical selection also

Here is a spiritual that encourages one to be a good humanitarian, a soldier for peace, and an example of hope for others. A perfect message of peace for advanced ensembles!

A jaunty, fun arrangement of this early American song. A novel program piece for tenor-bass choirs!

Written specifically with young developing choirs in mind, this exciting spiritual arrangement features comfortable vocal ranges and easy-to-learn two-part harmonies. This rhythmic setting abounds with solo

This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a solid choice for developing choirs. The flexible voicings may be performed a cappella or with the piano accompaniment for extra support. The

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an

Whether performed with piano or a cappella, this simple setting of the evocative text is suitable for concerts in both school and community settings. Ample unison and straightforward harmonies make this one

The traditional spiritual gets a relaxed setting in this reflective tenor-bass selection. With strong backing harmonies, your featured tenor soloist will really get a chance to shine.

Sumptuous harmonies surround the beautiful melody of this traditional Irish folk song that tenor-bass choirs will absolutely love to sing. A hint of jazz influence and a

A strong, resolute setting of the familiar civil rights "marching song" vividly calls to mind the images which add depth of meaning and emotion to the notes sung. From the distant beginning to the powerful

This stylized gospel arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a terrific layered bridge section with traditional gospel stacking. Rock-solid choral writing and a beautifully written piano part give

This energetic original contemporary gospel piece has a wonderful groove and an uplifting message of self-empowerment. Staccato and accented vocals, expressive dynamics, and a repetition section moving up