Middle School Choir Concert & Festival Sheet Music

As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks of the precious gifts of life and loved ones. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Lovely lyrical melodic lines are paired with Sara Teasdale's text that celebrates the beauty of life. Available in a variety of voicings, it is an ideal piece to develop tone, phrasing, and artistry in

Hauntingly beautiful, this selection for voices, piano, and flute has a lovely pentatonic melody that is elegantly crafted. With simple, easy ranges for inexperienced singers and the pure vowels that the

"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

Following up on his stunning Lunar Lullaby, Narverud returns with another original lullaby, this time evoking a tranquil lakeside setting. The piece inspires musical sensitivity with lush harmonies

This 19th-century folk song from New Zealand experienced new life as a viral hit on TikTok and spawned the sea-shanty trend. The ballad tells the story of the hopeful inhabitants of a whaling village

Rudyard Kipling's coming-of-age poem is beautifully set to music in this heartfelt ballad with an encouraging message. Through-composed and lyrical, the musical setting is easily learned with high

"Truth and Virtue" - the text consists of ancient secular Latin motivational quotes and phrases; the musical setting is accessible with plenty of unison and two-part textures and comfortable ranges. Modern

The whale, the horse, and the elephant are the subjects of these three delightful, brief a cappella Spanish folk songs which may be performed as a set or separately. The performance notes provide

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

Francis Ledwidge's poem brings a sweetly sentimental tone that is so well complemented by the lyrical lines and gorgeous harmonies in this original work. At once both musically satisfying and accessible, it

Beginning with an ominous ostinato from the choir, "dum digga digga dum," this piece sets Stephen Crane's short but vivid poem describing the invasion of a fast-approaching enemy army. An engaging concert

Focusing on personal and community wellness, this original work alternates between unison singing and layered sections that echo lyrics between the voices. Certain to be empowered by the rich messages found

Based on the inspirational poem by civil rights advocate James Weldon Johnson, this selection features beautiful cluster chords over a driving syncopation that your choirs will love. With a mature

This arrangement of a traditional Italian folk song is a fun way to work on pure vowel formation and unity of tone. Whether sung with piano accompaniment or a cappella, this lighthearted, energetic

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

Two short contrasting movements may either stand on their own or combine into one longer setting. The Gloria setting is upbeat, rhythmic, and fanfare-like, while the Alleluia is quiet, introspective and set

Celebrating the youth of the world and the future that they will create, this beautiful original work has a message of unity and hope. Designed with the possibility of combining the various voicings for a

Nature not only inspires us but encourages us in this groovy tune. Plaintive text, directly from the imaginations of kids, is partnered with laid-back piano and drum parts in this cheerful and

A fresh, artistic take is given to this Beatles hit, now available as an accessible arrangement for younger choirs. A reimagined harmonic structure makes way for text painting and a cinematic feeling that

Here's a fresh version of the national anthem with voicing options for almost any choir! Featuring modern touches and intuitive part-writing, this arrangement is quick to learn and satisfying to sing.