Fall Choir Music

Catchy and quirky, this Halloween novelty is easy to learn and fun to sing. It's a great choice for choirs of all ages to learn in just a few rehearsals. You'll also want to check out the instrumental

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

A memorable rhythmic melody sets Christina Rossetti's well-known text in this exciting concert work that will find a natural home at fall or winter concerts. Offering many teaching opportunities, choirs can

It's a spooky twist on a couple of classical themes! Complete with swooping bats, snarling cats, and all kinds of ghostly imagery, this duo can be sung together or separately for any fall or Halloween

Meditating on the restorative power of nature, this Edgar Allan Poe poem compares a proud star with the cold moon. An eerie minor key and dramatic musical setting complement the poem with approachable open

India's annual festival of lights is celebrated in this original song that details various traditions associated with the celebration, including the food, fireworks, and colorful rangoli patterns made of

With charming lyrics penned by a seven-year-old student, this playful song captures the joy of autumn. A unison verse swirls into simple call and response and then flows into a bridge with accessible

"hist whist little ghostthings tip-toe twinkle-toe, little twitchy witches and tingling goblins hob-a-nob hob-a-nob." E.E. Cumming's spooky text is perfectly set in this engaging concert work that calls for

Based on the old Appalachian folk tune The Green Grass Grew All Around, this hilarious Halloween adaptation will have your audience in stitches! A cumulative song, each verse incorporates a new

Though this Mexican folk song is closely associated with Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead), it can take on a joyful tone rather than a somber one. With a left hand imitative of guitar and accessible vocals,

Inspired by the tranquility of nature in Norway's fall season, this choral work based on the composer's solo piano piece by the same name is a peaceful meditation on the wonder of the earth's changing

Translated as "Dance of Death," the French text from poet Henri Cazalis sparkles and spins with the movement of skeletons dancing in the graveyard in this formidable display of rhythmic and technical vocal

Here's a lighthearted number inspired by one of America's founding fathers, Ben Franklin, who was a big fan of the American turkey. Set in the style of a tango with a clarinet for color, this novelty extols

Look no further for the perfect spooky concert offering for Halloween or any time of year! This creative original, set to a text by Jane Taylor, features vivid imagery sparked by dynamic contrasts and

This setting of a lovely traditional Japanese song provides a marvelous multicultural and creative programming gem for developing choirs. A pronunciation guide and translation are provided for the Japanese

Serving as a reminder to be grateful, the soaring piano part conjures up images of birds flying south for winter, falling leaves, and violent thunderstorms, while the descending melody brings with it a

This tranquil original work celebrates the metamorphosis from fall into winter. A perennial favorite selection for fall concerts, the text and tune capture the turning of the leaves in song.

Meaningful and simple, this lovely piece teaches thankfulness for the beauty of the world and for those who walk through life beside us, providing a precious reminder to all who listen. It can be sung in

This spooky Halloween-themed piece is not only perfect for the season of changing leaves and ghosts and goblins, it's also based on musical themes from Saint-Saens' Danse Macabre, so it's a

This creative original piece written especially for two-part choirs features quick-changing dynamics, textures, and articulations that will both challenge and reward young singers. Consider programming in

This original work sets a well-known Emily Bronte poem in a lyric song style. Flowing vocal lines and rich musical colors offer choirs many opportunities for expressive singing. The SATB version is adapted

This original work highlights the mysterious and haunting text from one of England's best-known poets, Sir Walter de la Mare. The minor key along with the music's short, staccato themes, interactive