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This easygoing arrangement of a Congolese folk song is accessible and satisfying to sing. The joyful, gently syncopated melodies combine to create full harmonies while the piano and optional percussion

A wonderful choice to expose younger choirs to elements of vocal jazz style in this swingin' tune by Louis Prima. With a careful approach to voice leading, range, jazz rhythms and even notated simple scat

Upbeat and energetic, this spiritual setting is fresh and contemporary sounding, and it's a great confidence builder. Full of powerful and dramatic vocal effects and with carefully constructed ranges for

Featured in the Disney Channel series "The Lion Guard," this uptempo number is filled with amazing energy and spirit. The exciting text includes both English and easily learned Swahili lyrics, with a

With a sunny, uplifting message, American Authors' 2014 indie folk hit will put a smile on anyone's face. Giving younger choirs an introduction to melismatic articulation passages, percussive diction and

From the hit Disney Channel movie comes this dynamic song of friendship made popular by Sofia Carson and Dove Cameron, expertly arranged for developing choirs. "So we're different, whatever. Everyone can

This artful original work celebrates the friendship between a bird and a child who both feel like outsiders. When they sing a duet, the exuberant spirit of their song brings everyone together. Your treble

"Blackbird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly..." Generations of Beatles fans are always touched when they hear this pop classic. This accessible arrangement features a

Developing treble or tenor/bass choirs will love to perform this nostalgic holiday standard from an earlier era! With a gentle country feel throughout, and solo opportunities for your singers, this

Developing mixed and treble choirs will enjoy performing this jazz-inflected doo-wop song, written in the 1930s but made popular in 1961 by the Marcels. With careful attention to range and voice-leading,

This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between a

This chart-topping song by Sara Bareilles and Jack Antonoff remains a favorite with young choirs. Presented here in a wonderful developmental arrangement that preserves the feel of the original but offers

Master composer and educator Audrey Snyder knows the importance of hope in the lives of young people. In this original song, she presents a positive text in a setting that is easy to learn and memorable.