SATB Rounds and Canons

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

A fun and witty collection of twelve original rounds to sing and share with friends and choristers of all singing abilities. Soulful, silly, meditative, boisterous, spooky, and poetic – use as

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

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

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

This traditional Chinese folk song about the jasmine flower is first sung in Chinese, with pronunciation beneath, then in English. "See the lovely jasmine flower..."  A graceful flute part floats

With beatiful Afrikaans lyrics and a catchy, accessible melody, this canon for one to five voices is an ode to Mother Earth. Perform the piece a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment – and

This arrangement of a West African song of greeting from Ghana is an a cappella canon with optional percussion. Body percussion as well as parts for shakers, high drum and low drum are included. With its

With up-tempo and lyrical movement, this joyful canon contains text in both English and French. Perform the piece with one to three voices, in one of two keys, with piano or a cappella. Don't forget to add

Sung as easily as a vocalize, this lyrical canon is complemented by a flowing piano accompaniment and can be performed with one to three voices. Add the choreography to further enhance the beautiful flow of

A tuneful, folk-like traditional canon forms the basis of this piece which features alternate English and Latin text. It's excellent for reinforcing part-singing skills, and for teaching your students that

Rounds are useful for so many different skills in choral development. This series of 72 step-wise diatonic rounds can be used as an introduction to sight-singing as well as a method for developing vocal

An excellent choice for the developing men's choir, this bold setting begins with unison singing of the melody, followed by a two-part round. The harmonic B section is a short bridge to a three-part round

This lively original round celebrates fun activities in both climates of the season, whether the cold north or the warm south. Repeated patterns make this easy to learn, and simple choreography adds a

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 six varied rounds in this collection offer numerous choices for developing ensembles. Rounds are a pedagogical staple that can develop ensemble blend, tone, and unified vowels through the introduction

This tuneful a cappella canon is a valuable resource for teaching and reinforcing part-singing. The jaunty melody is presented first in unison, followed by a round and plenty of "fa la la" phrases. Add the

This is a comprehensive collection of two, three, four and five-part rounds.  Highly recommended.

This arrangement of a simple Flemish Renaissance canon by Clemens non Papa for SSA voices and five handbells - which could be played by the singers - is typical of canons in that it sounds more complex than

Chosen with the teacher's time and ease of teaching in mind, this three-song collection offers plenty of options to choose from: solfege or original text, unison or in rounds, a cappella or singing with

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

This impressive reproducible collection of rounds is ideal for warming up, sight-singing, technique building, and more! From traditional and familiar to original and unexpected, each of the tuneful melodies

Celebrate the strength of synergy and collaboration with this concert work written for mixed choirs of all levels. The use of canons allows each voice to sing the melody, and accessible harmonies increase