Texas UIL Choral Treble Grade 4

This authentic sounding salsa piece is a fun way to incorporate Spanish text into your choral program. A contrasting middle section makes use of claves and vocal percussion, and the song provides an

Based on Ruth 1:16, this slow, lyrical piece highlights the friendship shared between Ruth and Naomi, teaching the importance of loyalty and commitment. Set with Latin text, the piece provides opportunities

Schubert, composer of over 600 lieder, elevated the art form by creating settings that give equal consideration to the melody, piano accompaniment and painting of the text. This adaptation of a classic lied

For Christmas or any time of year, this contemporary setting of the traditional Latin text features mixed meter throughout. Rhythmic patterns are repeated and layered in open harmonies to create a stark

A traditional Venezuelan villancico (Spanish carol), this lullaby is sung by Mary to her newborn child. With Spanish text throughout, it is creatively arranged in 5/8 meter with a gently rocking

This a cappella piece, accompanied by simple hand percussion, is full of mystery and pulse. The steady percussion under the haunting Scottish melody creates a dance-like lilt in triple meter. The use of

Two of Clara Schumann's most renowned solo art songs, Sie liebten sich beide and Warum willst du and're fragen, are beautifully adapted for treble choirs. Retaining the original German

This high-energy piece for a cappella treble choir with optional body percussion and spoons is fun to sing and dynamic to perform. Written in the style of an Acadian folk song, the words of Vichten

From poet Linda Studley comes an empowering text: "We are the ones who take the chance, who sing the song, who step the dance, who dare to try...." Treble choirs will revel in this setting of the text which

Here is a wonderful piece with lyrics by Longfellow about the joys and challenges of winter. A chill can be felt in the brief a cappella divisi section, making this a wonderful addition to any winter

Fashioned after the Italian ballettos featuring the popular "fa, la, la" refrains, here is a wonderful piece for teaching terraced dynamics, independent singing through counterpoint, and Baroque