Texas UIL Choral Mixed Grade 4

The ancient joy-filled word "Alleluia" is paired with contemporary harmony and gently syncopated rhythms that sometimes function as an ostinato. Independent parts weave in and out to create a brilliant

A song of hope for the future, this well-crafted piece is great for young mixed choirs, with conservative ranges, interesting lines to sing in each part, and a warm section of harmony with a key change

A cry for peace in a world torn by war, this poignant a cappella setting of an original text is filled with striking dynamic contrasts. "Sing, Be, Live, See... This dark stormy hour, the wind, it stirs. The

A long-time favorite on the festival circuit, this dynamic, exciting, joyous selection surpasses the ordinary! Syncopated rhythms and changing meters, combined with a sizzling piano part, make this a

Written in the style of an a cappella spiritual, Rose Aspinall's text shines in a rhythmic setting that your choir will love to sing. Feature two of your soloists along with your whole choir in full harmony

This beautiful, simply stated arrangement of a classic American folk song is nicely shaded by some close harmonies and suspensions and provides many opportunities for nuanced dynamics and tempo ebb and

This is a lively reimagining of the 19th-century American folk hymn that opens with a solo verse then proceeds with a soaring top melody supported by the rhythmic vocal accompaniment of the lower voices,

"A cherry when it's blooming, it has no stone. A chicken when it’s pipping, it has no bone. The baby when it's sleeping has no cryin'. And when I say I love you, it has no end." The simple beauty of

This Baroque selection has been adapted for mixed or treble voices and given an accessible piano accompaniment in this excellent arrangement. Stylistically authentic, it gives great opportunity to teach

Excerpted from "The SAB Choir Goes Renaissance," this madrigal offers carefully crafted choral parts that are accessible for young, developing singers while retaining the harmonic structure of the original.

Omnia sol temperat, "the sun warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin found in Carmina Burana. The composer's English text speaks to the human need to anchor words of love and commitment in

Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, this piece was performed by more than 17,000 singers from around the world in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6. The soft... view details

In a vibrant cross-cultural celebration, this original work is composed in raga jog, an Indian classical melodic framework that incorporates both major and minor. Repeated riff-like vocalizations

Written by the United Mexican States's first well-known female composer, this vals Mexicano (Mexican waltz) makes a charming a cappella work for mixed or treble choirs. The textured setting offers

Sensitive vocal lines and embracing harmonies highlight and enhance the subtle nuances of this beloved poem by William Butler Yeats. "When you are old and gray and full of sleep... murmur a little sadly how