A dynamic a cappella world music selection featuring a call and response solo, optional improvised percussion and movement, and a divided choir option. The song is a traditional South African celebratory
Serving as an unofficial anthem, this beloved Korean folk song is creatively set by one of Korea's top female composers. This arrangement begins with beautiful, flowing unison vocal lines and simple
This setting of Hildegard of Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to the mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle section is surrounded by contrasting
A tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion,
This highly interesting Spanish poem conveys many ideas: courage and determination, freedom and ease, contemplation and solitude. The music, with percussion, piano, and wonderful vocal lines, moves along at
This lively setting of a beloved Robert Burns poem brings to mind charming images of Scotland. Very achievable and fun with great vocal construction, making this a good option for high school and above. A
You have to hear this to believe it! As performed by the sensational Swedish vocal group The Real Group, this is a cappella vocal jazz with clever lyrics and delightful syncopations that are much easier to
Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis for this expansive and melodic original composition that is perfectly suited to the young chorus. Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar
Experience the wonder of waking to a new world, one in which things have changed and shifted while we were sleeping. This is a lovely and accessible work available for both SSAA and SATB choirs. "How much
"Take my hand, don't let go..." This inspirational selection about the pressures the world throws at us is an empowering and lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. A free SEL
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich
With texts written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a reunion of musician friends in Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. An expressive
Blending western tonality with Taiwanese elements, a poignant melody begins with a touch a sadness but is followed by a flowing texture portraying pictures on the water. The beautiful Taiwanese text is
From Piae Cantiones, this setting of Gaudete! is in a progressive style, yet well suited to the medieval melody. Its energy is derived from the accented rhythms and dance-like percussive
If you're looking for a traditional Christmas spiritual with a funky, contemporary gospel-shuffle feel, you'll like this! The performance notes give a thorough explanation of how to achieve the gospel
A simple expression of empathy for those less fortunate, Stephen Foster's song presents the universal message of perseverance through difficult times. A texture for soloist and choir accompanied by
This tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song exclaims, "Iyo hlonolofatsa, Ka lebitso la ntate," which translates as, "Bless everything in the name of the Father." Featuring a soloist,
Becky Boesen's poetry is brought to life through unique piano writing and simple vocal arranging that embodies her self-empowering lyrics.
"What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given,
This playful Irish children's song has been set with rousing clapping and stomping, and the result is a festival showcase! The vocals are set in a simple homophonic style, which makes the body percussion
This lesser-known spiritual has a theme of resilience and home presented chorally in a call and response format. With considerable flexibility for improvisation, inflections and note bending by the chorus,
Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass
Izar Ederrak is the story, in the Basque language, of a beautiful shining star surrounded by eight angels, one of whom is "lovesick" for the star. The story comes to life for a cappella voices
A Kentucky mountain song set for mixed choir and piano by Norman Luboff. Tremendously fun and uptempo with achievable vocal lines and silly tongue twisters. Great for an advanced middle school choir and