Treble Music Selections

This vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal lines, with the voices

Voices will take flight singing this opening unison melody about birds helping each other fly free. An optional descant adds sparkle and energy to the texture, reminding us that we can go far together. This

Where do you find home? Through Jacob Garcia's poem, we discover that home is beyond a physical place. An accessible piece for your choir to explore Spanish culture and connect with the Latin American

Sara Teasdale's text is artfully set in for treble choir with a flowing piano accompaniment that brings a dramatic and artistic character to this original work. The texture offers rhythmic variety as the

Schumann's lied about the Sandman who sprinkles sand on the eyes of people to put them to sleep has been artfully adapted for two-part treble choirs with piano. The simple strophic texture is enhanced by

A dramatic original work that sets text from Revelation 8-11, this virtuosic and exciting work for mixed or treble choir isolates one apocalyptic sequence – the sounding of seven trumpets, each one

A beautiful setting of the traditional spiritual, this treble arrangement employs a cascading harmonic figure that expands from unison all the way to a perfect fourth. The rocking feel of the piece embodies

Inspired by women of China who rose up from the despair of oppression, this a cappella work is an anthem for women's empowerment. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks of the precious gifts of life and loved ones. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Vibrant and rhythmic, this setting of a traditional Irish folk song is a delight to sing! With a modern twist and boasting a dynamic guitar and piano accompaniment with optional fiddle and percussion, this

This bone-chilling waltz will leave audiences looking over their shoulders! Singers will love the opportunity to lean into the eerie world of Dolly in this achievable and darkly entertaining work. A perfect

Embark on a nostalgic journey through holiday scenes and beloved carols with this original secular holiday song of togetherness. Singable melodies with hints of your favorite carols, warm harmonies, and a

Lightning strikes in the dark of night! A house in the Italian countryside appears and disappears in an instant. Take your audience and singers on a spellbinding journey that is as relentless as a building

Made popular by artists like Joan Baez and Dolly Parton, this traditional Appalachian folk song is narrated from a young woman's perspective, telling of lessons she learned from her mother's struggles. This

Dedicated to first responders who risk their lives to protect citizens, this selection is appropriate for civic events, memorials, and tributes. Homophonic writing and a memorable melody create a musical

A moving yet simple setting of Sara Teasdale's text, this selection cascades like an incantation for inner peace. Perfect for treble choirs newer to a cappella works and divisi, the vocal parts beautifully

Sara Teasdale's love poem is beautifully set in a lilting, dreamlike texture that gradually unfolds from two-part to four-part divisi. The melody has a lovely phrase structure, and the interplay between the

Based on the Japanese art of kintsukuroi, filling cracked pieces of pottery with gold, this work encourages us to see the beauty in the flaws of others. Layers of ostinatos and close a cappella

A contemporary choral work blending elements of pop and traditional choral music, this piece provides an opportunity to prominently feature several soloists. Themes of love and visibility for individuals

Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay

Extracted from A Little Book of Rounds, these two short rounds are connected by a single poet and philosophy. Not only can they work as bookends for your concert as an opener and closer, they also

A traditional field shout, singers will enjoy learning this spiritual presented with care and authenticity. Percussive part writing supports the powerful melody, creating a driving rhythm that will keep

This Yiddish folk song expressing loss and longing was sung in the ghetto of Vilna, Lithuania during World War II. Each verse is colored with inspired rhythmic features and treated with a different vocal