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"Keep a melody in your heart your whole life long, and always, always sing your song." The life-giving power of music is beautifully expressed in this original piece for young treble or mixed voices. This

Two independent vocal parts, punctuated by rhythmic handclaps, are introduced individually and later combined in this joyful concert feature. An ostinato add-on section offers the opportunity for

This beautiful lyric ballad, which practically sings itself, tells about the special power music has to lift our hearts and minds. Don Besig at his best!

Here's a delightful little canon that's easy to learn and fun to sing! The contrasting center section sets off the canonic ends, while the optional flute adds to the lighthearted feel. Your choir will be

A charming text about music from beloved children's writer Robert Louis Stevenson. The conservative vocal ranges and lilting lines are just right for younger choirs. A delicate flute obbligato (included in

This is a cheerful song of community that is easy to learn and has a graceful piano accompaniment. A perfect selection for beginning harmony singers that will work well for starting your music class or as a

Encourage young choristers to sing out loud and clear in this original concert piece that is ideal for beginning harmony singers. They will enjoy the lilting melody and explore syncopation with the smooth

Set to the well-known Scottish–English folk tune O Waly, Waly (The Water Is Wide), this original text delights in the joy of singing together. Very accessible and carefully crafted for

Opening with just a shaker and unison voices, the percussion ostinatos (notated in the score) and traditional choral harmonies gradually unfold into full harmony. Well-planned key changes ensure successful

This will be a hit with young singers! It's an energetic opener or closer with a catchy melody, and the inspirational lyrics emphasize the reason why music is so important in our lives - because it makes us

"I have a song that's living in me, more than words and a tune. It's a song with such beautiful things; and I want to share it with you." Set with a playful piano accompaniment, the vocals dance between

"I give you a song full of life, full of hope and full of dreams." Light and fanciful, this inspiring original features opportunities for soloists and a message of youthful optimism that everyone will

This charming original piece re-creates the conversation between a pair of birds as they observe children singing. The birds consider what the sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly, "Is

Let Alleluias Resound! with this sensibly written tune for younger voices! The form shortens learning time by taking advantage of repetition and beginning with unison vocal parts that gradually

A solo voice opens this moving anthem of individuality that doubles as a celebration of music. When all the voices join, singers echo warm phrases from part to part and build to an important realization at

"Let it weave throughout the tapestry of who we are. In all that life can give, let music live." Here is an inspirational theme for every choir and for celebrating the power of music in our lives, our world

"Lift up your voice with a jubilant song!" This joyous song is upbeat and energetic - it can be sung completely in unison or in two-part harmony. The bright melody is enhanced by the piano accompaniment and