Choral Music for Middle Schools

From the Broadway musical "Anastasia" comes this beautiful and elegant arrangement of the tender music box song that will enchant your students and audiences! The gentle melody and lyrics yearn for a time

Like a cozy sweater on a cold day, this original wintertime poem juxtaposes warmth with chills. With vocal lines that conjure images of delicately falling snow, it also includes a flurry of beauty in the

Skip the droll opening announcement about cell phones and sing this instead! Based on Pachelbel's Canon - which, face it, everyone loves - this piece will make a lovely concert opener that also serves a

This sweet and simple original song, with a lilting melody and folk-like harmonies, illustrates the impact of the relationships that we build throughout our lives. Optimistic about the future, the text

This traditional spiritual is great for any occasion as a celebration of music and joy. The arrangement begins with a slow soulful opening, then breaks into a rockin' gospel groove that will lift up your

An enduring and classic ode to West Virginia, this signature song and official state anthem continues to be one of John Denver's best-selling songs. Set here in a super-accessible two-part arrangement, your

This traditional canoe song from Polynesia sounds very impressive with handclaps and percussion instruments adding to the choral texture. The echoing voice parts suggest people communicating from canoe to

Written especially for two-part choirs, this inquisitive piece features lyrical unisons, echo singing, and sensible duet harmonies. A haunting piano motive represents the moon throughout as the childlike

Even your youngest singers can enjoy Carol of the Bells with this sparkling arrangement for treble, tenor-bass or mixed voices with piano accompaniment. The unison version includes optional

Originally sung by pop icon Pink and her daughter Willow, this is a bright and sunny song with pure harmonies and a sense of wonder at the world. This simple and upbeat song works for all ages and can be a

Inspired by Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Must Climb, this piece reminds us that when we work together, we can be the light in our communities. Up-tempo and easily learned, your singers will

This piece hints of the drama of the sea with rolling and weaving melodies in the undulating piano accompaniment. Small vocal ranges and the effective use of unison, two-part harmonies, and a descant propel

Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Easily learned and very effective to perform, this original song can work for various winter holidays or at any time

"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

This peaceful Hanukkah original warmly counts each menorah candle, recognizing the nights of the meaningful holiday. Conservative ranges, manageable phrase lengths, and foundational part singing techniques

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,