"Find hope, shine hope, sing hope." This simple melody stacks into a three-part canon by the end of the song, building the skills of developing part singers. A quote from Emily Dickinson's poem Hope Is

You probably know what it is, but do you know how to make it? This delicious piece spells it all out in a playful, original canon for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass ensembles. Prepared with old English flair,

This traditional English canon is presented with haunting musicality. Set as a round, singers are introduced to harmony in a manner that is easy to execute and includes comfortable ranges and familiar

How many ways can you say "friend"? This sweetly singable canon uses the word "friend" in 16 different languages, spanning cultures from six continents. Presented in unison, two- and three-part canon, this

Here's a cheerful traditional English round with two sets of lyrics that make it useful for holiday programs or at any time of year. The melody is lyrical and lovely and develops into a round setting that

The traditional German folksong has received a fresh, new contemporary treatment with an energized piano accompaniment. Cleverly utilized vocal bell sounds are sprinkled throughout to bridge the main melody

This canon on the famous text from Ecclesiastes ("Vanity, vanity, all is vanity") was published by the Dutch composer in 1619, originally a part of his larger work Cantiones sacrae. This

The traditional Ubi Caritas text is uniquely set as an up-tempo jazz waltz. Just one sentence in Latin plus a few English lyrics make it clear that this song is all about charity and love. The

A beautiful melody serves as the basis of this meditative chant which evolves into an ethereal canon. Opening in unison, then moving to a four-part canon on the same chant melody, this piece can be

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

With an uplifting text, skillfully written vocal lines and a light and supportive accompaniment, this is a solid opening selection for concert or contest use. The limited-range melody based on the word

This tongue-twisting, rhyming round is a kick! Fun to sing, it also moves into countermelodies and simple harmonies. From the opening statement through to the end, this selection maintains a delightful

Lyrical and sweet, this traditional English folk song is set with independent parts throughout, an ideal choice for novice harmony singers. With unison lines, a canon setting, and simple homophonic harmony,

"The wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts are warm and bright. For there is peace and hope to share this wondrous winter night." This heartwarming canon is characterized by a simple, small-range

A canon written in the 18th century, this arrangement highlights the lilting character of the early Classical period. It is very easily learned because each part sings the melody of the canon. Bright and