This Canadian folk song from Quebec is arranged for voices, piano, and optional percussion. Light, spirited, and full of fun, it's a popular choice for festivals, adjudications, concerts, and contest
Long considered "the" original version of this timeless spiritual. The true authenticity of the African-American musical heritage is captured in this Dawson rendition.
Written in the modern folk style, composer Allen Koepke has provided an inspirational, allegorical text that is sure to delight. The piano lends dramatic support to the finely styled vocal parts. A frequent
Although Rosephanye Powell often selects sacred texts for her music, it is the uniqueness of her writing style that enables it to serve both in worship and concert. Ascribe to the Lord, one of her
Part of Donald Patriquin's World Music Suite. The suite has six different octavos published for children's voices: Cabbage-Tree Hat; Taivas on Sininen; The Stuttering Lovers; Ach! Synku Synku;
This high-energy piece in a contemporary style is perfect as an opener in a concert or festival setting. Featuring a Latin text, the opening fanfare-like section leads to a contrapuntal middle section
Part of The King's Singers choral series, this entertaining arrangement gives an added dimension to the well known Shaker tune. Bob Chilcott's lyric counterlines are sophisticated and fun for both mixed and
If you have a very talented choir looking for a challenge, this is an absolutely "must do" spiritual! The use of the many variants of the text allows the music to maximize the use of gospel-style
"Homeland, the country that I love, hold out your arms to me. I strive for you, and give you the best I hope to be." This soaring melody, Jupiter from "The Planets," is presented with all the
Copland's sparkling, lighthearted folk song setting is available in a variety of voicings that makes the humorous children's song accessible to any choir. The short solos and comical animal sounds are
This popular and playful first selection from Three Choral Settings from Alice in Wonderland is now back in print! With piano. Performed by Vocal Essence Ensemble Singers, Philip Brunelle conductor.
Available in several voicings, Niska Banja is a Serbian Roma dance popular throughout the Balkans. To Central Europeans, the 9/8 rhythm of 2-2-2-3 is as natural as a 4/4 rock beat is in North
A contemporary setting of a familiar Latin text, this concert work is ideal for your advanced ensemble. Melismatic lines contrast with strong harmonic moments in this Renaissance-style motet.
This setting of the classic American folk hymn begins with a piano introduction leading to a solo voice singing the first verse in a traditional way. Then as the choir enters, more modern, rhythmic ideas