Adapted from a Bach cantata, this joyful work will allow two or three part ensembles the opportunity to experience Baroque music and develop important performance techniques for tone, style and expression.
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Using the traditional Agnus Dei text, this expressive setting provides an opportunity to work on choral tone, rubato, and legato singing. A rich melody ebbs and flows over the colorful harmonic palette
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A wonderful option for young choirs, this accessible two-part piece includes minimal Latin text, easy-to-learn harmonies, and a supportive piano accompaniment. With short melismas and syncopation, the
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This classic song of peace has become an anthem for our times. Accessibly set in just two parts, it features nice moving harmonies and a little bit of gospel styling, especially in the piano accompaniment.
This flowing setting of the traditional Latin text includes a creative piano motive that really keeps the piece moving. Nicely written with simple harmonies, this piece is rewarding to learn and craft into
Layered melodies and countermelodies combine for a lovely concert selection for developing choirs. The Latin text provides a great way to develop pure vowel sounds and blend, and the construction of the
Here's an exciting piece with a compelling melody perfect for the developing choir. The simple Latin phrases and syncopated rhythms keep singers excited and focused while bringing energy and enthusiasm to
Based on the well-known Jubilate Deo canon, this accompanied setting adds a new B section melody to create a glorious concert opener or festival selection for younger choirs. The simple Latin text will
The Hornpipe movement from Handel's "Water Music Suite" has been creatively adapted for voices, complete with an original text: "Cantate Deo... Sing alleluia... lift your voice and sing with joy
This joyful original song is a great opening festival selection for developing treble choirs. Repetition in both text and melody helps singers to learn the piece easily. With sections that use traditional
Based on Fannie Stearns Davis' whimsical poem For a Child and incorporating the Quaker song Simple Gifts, this lyrical choral with optional flute delights with its simplicity and
The well-known Latin Pie Jesu text is cast in a fresh setting for mixed or treble choirs. Shifting tonalities and a plaintive melody line give the opportunity for choirs to express
One of the most dramatic Latin texts from the Requiem Mass, presented here in a powerful choral arrangement. The driving minor melody unfolds before being traded antiphonally between voices. Add the
An exhilarating original for developing choirs featuring energized syncopation, strong melodic lines and a dynamic accompaniment! Familiar Latin text is utilized in the opening and closing sections, while
Written for young and developing voices, this straightforward concert setting of a classic vocal canon is full of teaching moments in phrasing, vowel placement, breath support, and the use of solfege. The
This flowing, melodic setting of the traditional Latin text is absolutely gorgeous! The marvelous part writing, luscious harmonies, and rich accompaniment are so gentle and graceful, the work is purely
Developing choirs will love opening their concert or festival performance with this joyful work. Some simple mixed meter and a driving minor feel are accented by the rhythmic melodic delivery and handclaps
This well-written piece of festival repertoire for young choirs sets a traditional Latin text with joyous musical phrases. A lyrical middle section provides a nice contrast and the optional descant over the
Just two short Latin phrases frame this excellent concert or festival selection for developing choirs. Independent melodies for each part are presented and then layered to create simple polyphonic
This original work is beautiful and lyrical, with a flowing piano part and beautifully moving harmonic progressions. Set in minor, this simple yet effective piece has a brief contrasting section in major
This sensitive original setting of the traditional Irish text is both accessible and expressive. A beautiful melody, simple harmonies and a flowing piano accompaniment combine to create an especially
A wonderful introduction to Baroque style and lyrical singing that can be performed in unison throughout, or with any combination of two-part voices. It is mostly in English, with just a few Latin words,
One of the most effective ways of introducing part-singing to an ensemble is through the canon. In this concertized Haydn work, all voices sing the melody in unison at the beginning, then split into a
This luscious and sensitive setting of the traditional Latin text exudes a gentle simplicity, with soaring melodic lines and a fluid accompaniment. A pronunciation and translation guide is provided.