Fall Choir Music

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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