Texas UIL Choral Mixed Grade 2

"Keep a melody in your heart your whole life long, and always, always sing your song." The life-giving power of music is beautifully expressed in this original piece for young treble or mixed voices. This

"Beyond the silver mountains, beyond the beautiful hills, my spirit and joy, my lovely one, has gone, and winds have been stilled." Douglas Wagner wrote this tender song of parting shortly after his

Looking for a piece that has high performance value and great educational content? This well-constructed original work for developing mixed or treble choirs features all that and more. A music-themed text

Inspiring at any time of year, this song brings light from a single solo voice that gradually increases luminosity as the full texture builds. Mostly in English, with a short section on the Latin Lux

This exquisite work has a haunting yet whimsical quality as it tells its story from the viewpoint of a wanderer who has returned home to share life's experiences, only to leave again in the final,

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

This lovely pentatonic Korean folk song is framed with gentle harmonies and a free-flowing melody. Lyrics in both Korean and English are sure to capture the hearts and minds of your singers and audience. A

Singers in developing choirs will love the excitement of this vibrant, rhythmically driven concert or contest title. The more lyrical middle section nicely contrasts the excitement of the syncopated opening

Organized in 3+2+2, this rhythmically charged opener is designed to make this meter feel approachable and intuitive for developing choirs. A small number of familiar Latin words and some English text

Sara Teasdale's poignant commentary on the challenges and rewards of love is the foundation of this sensitive choral setting. Strong homophonic writing puts a focus on the words, while scattered harmonic

Joyful syncopations propel us forward in this accessible concert or festival selection for developing choirs. A contemporary feel freshens up the traditional Latin text in a piece that your students will

This eloquently stated setting of the beloved text, May the Road Rise Up to Meet You, sits comfortably in each vocal part with no awkward skips or leaps. Some well-managed independence of voices

Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up!  A most

Inspired by the memories of childhood summers spent in the Irish countryside, Yeats' poem provides a whimsical backdrop to this original concert work. With a gentle, lilting folk-song feeling, this piece

Inspired by Bach's Cello Suite No. 1, this beautiful setting stretches over the well-known accompaniment with lyrical lines and five simple Latin words. Independent melodies are introduced one at a time and

This sweet setting of the famous Scottish folk song generously passes the melody from voice to voice while gently stretching the traditional rhythms of the piece. Piano players will enjoy the flowing

This flowing setting of the traditional Latin text includes a creative piano motive that really keeps the piece moving. Nicely written with simple harmonies, this piece is rewarding to learn and craft into

This authentic arrangement of a traditional Zulu folk song opens slowly, then picks up the tempo as the drums enter. Frequent repetition and accessible harmonic lines broaden the appeal, and the final verse

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

Robert Frost's famous poem is the perfect backdrop for a winter-themed concert work. The minor key illuminates the vivid imagery of the text, and the easy-to-learn harmonies in thirds fit together perfectly