Rounds and Canons for Choirs

"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

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,

This traditional English canon is presented with haunting musicality. Set as a round, singers are introduced to harmony in a manner that is easy to execute and includes comfortable ranges and familiar

This lively original round celebrates fun activities in both climates of the season, whether the cold north or the warm south. Repeated patterns make this easy to learn, and simple choreography adds a

Rounds are a great way to get your choir singing quickly and with independence. Here, there are eight pop songs that your students probably already know, and each has been arranged into a round with

Here's a delightful little canon that's easy to learn and fun to sing! The contrasting center section sets off the canonic ends, while the optional flute adds to the lighthearted feel. Your choir will be

This arrangement of a West African song of greeting from Ghana is an a cappella canon with optional percussion. Body percussion as well as parts for shakers, high drum and low drum are included. With its

How many ways can you say "friend"? This sweetly singable canon uses the word "friend" in 16 different languages, spanning cultures from six continents. Presented in unison, two- and three-part canon, this

Chosen with the teacher's time and ease of teaching in mind, this three-song collection offers plenty of options to choose from: solfege or original text, unison or in rounds, a cappella or singing with

Here's a cheerful traditional English round with two sets of lyrics that make it useful for holiday programs or at any time of year. The melody is lyrical and lovely and develops into a round setting that

Singing rounds has always been an effective way to teach beginning harmony to singers of all ages. As a follow-up to Pop Rounds for Choir, this is an exciting collection of rock

Based on the well-known Jubilate Deo canon, this accompanied setting adds a new B section melody to create a glorious concert opener or festival selection for younger choirs. The simple Latin text will

Capturing the anticipation and excitement of the first snowfall of the season, this gleeful song is perfect for choirs who are just beginning to experience the joy of part-singing. The inspired writing

The six varied rounds in this collection offer numerous choices for developing ensembles. Rounds are a pedagogical staple that can develop ensemble blend, tone, and unified vowels through the introduction

Arranged as a canon for two, three or four parts, this Doreen Rao arrangement of this Michael Praetorius work uses only the words "Jubilate Deo. Alleluia!" A marvelous teaching piece!

This is a comprehensive collection of two, three, four and five-part rounds.  Highly recommended.

This traditional Chinese folk song about the jasmine flower is first sung in Chinese, with pronunciation beneath, then in English. "See the lovely jasmine flower..."  A graceful flute part floats

The traditional German folksong has received a fresh, new contemporary treatment with an energized piano accompaniment. Cleverly utilized vocal bell sounds are sprinkled throughout to bridge the main melody