Choral Music for Middle Schools

A triumphant Mozart masterwork for today's choirs! This joyful opera finale opens and closes with a boisterous choral fanfare that features a brief, expressive vocal duet in the middle. The text is in

This chorus from Haydn's "Heiligmesse" is an ideal introduction to Classical style for treble choirs. Explore musical phrasing, quality tone production, and pure vowels with this simple Latin text and

This authentically constructed arrangement of the Schubert masterwork features reasonable ranges and accessible reading for developing singers. Both German and English lyrics are included in the score of

This excerpt from Vivaldi's "Gloria" is specially arranged to meet the needs of the developing singer. An intelligent choice for teaching phrasing and other stylistic features of the Baroque period, this

Adapted from a Bach cantata, this joyful work will allow two or three part ensembles the opportunity to experience Baroque music and develop important performance techniques for tone, style and expression.

Introduce your choir to Vivaldi's masterwork with this sensibly adapted edition for developing choirs. Conservative ranges and the accessible Latin text give an educationally sound experience with high

A delicate Lied sensitively set for two-part or three-part voices. The piano accompaniment is especially beautiful and appropriate for this masterwork from the Romantic era. Teaching opportunities abound to

Joy instantly abounds as the well-edited keyboard introduction sets the tone for this impressive yet approachable Baroque selection for developing choirs. The short Latin text is easy to manage and will

Excerpted and adapted from the beautiful Christmas Oratorio by Saint-Saens, this movement is a wonderful addition to any Christmas or general concert program. Middle school friendly ranges for mixed or

This well-written arrangement is a wonderful festival piece for middle school choirs. A nice introduction to singing in Latin, the easy-to-teach piece includes a pronunciation guide and translation for the

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 stately and elegant setting of Purcell's masterwork from Birthday Ode for Queen Mary is adapted specifically for developing choirs. With vocal ranges that work well for young singers, the

Isabella Leonarda was one of the most prolific woman composers of 17th-century Italy, publishing 20 volumes during her lifetime including the first known sonatas written by a woman. This edition seeks to

Cherubini's 18th-century masterwork can be performed either a cappella or with the supportive piano accompaniment, providing flexibility for concert or festival programming. An accessible Latin text (with

The Schubert masterpiece, skillfully arranged for developing choral groups, provides opportunities for solos or section features and allows conductors to work on healthy singing technique, beautiful

From Purcell's "Birthday Ode for Queen Mary," which also includes other well-known odes, such as Sound the Trumpet and Strike the Viol, this setting of Come, Ye Sons of Art has

At long last, this perennial favorite from Handel's "Messiah" is now available for developing ensembles in a simplified yet authentic arrangement that will enhance the sound of any size choir. Lowered from

One of the most recognizable pieces in vocal standard repertoire is brought to the tenor-bass choral world in this new adaptation of an old favorite. The original setting and melody is preserved for

Introduce your tenor-bass ensemble to Baroque style with this powerful chorus from Handel's oratorio Judas Maccabeus. Adapted for just two voice parts, this arrangement preserves much of the

This classic Baroque duet is always a popular choice for young singers. In this beautifully realized edition, the key has been lowered to D major, and Baroque-inspired ornaments have been added to the