2017-18 School Choral Mid-Year Editors' Choice

This flowing, melodic setting of the traditional Latin text is absolutely gorgeous! The marvelous part writing, luscious harmonies, and rich accompaniment are so gentle and graceful, the work is purely

Here is a dynamic choral arrangement of the 2017 Imagine Dragons hit about overcoming adversity in creativity and life. Filled with interesting rhythms and straightforward part writing, this piece will be a

Sara Teasdale is renowned for her romantic poems often flavored with a touch of sadness, and this setting complements the text with beautiful harmonies over mixed and changing meters and beautiful vocal

"I wish I was in Carrickfergus, if only for nights in Ballygrand. I would swim over the deepest ocean, for my love to find." A beautiful Irish folk song set for treble voices, with highly singable, soaring

This fresh combination of two traditional spirituals in a light jazzy style is equally appropriate for the concert stage or the worship service. The addition of the optional rhythm parts heighten the

Katy Perry's dance-infused pop tune warns us of the dangers of "living in a bubble" and blissfully ignoring the dangers of unquestioning conformity. The irony of the text along with a melody that you can't

This vibrant celebration in classic ABA form has a nice, syncopated opening and a contrasting lyrical middle section. It consists primarily of unison writing with some easily taught moments of two- and

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,

"I'm gonna make the most of every possibility. Imagine all that I can be in a day in the life of me." Set in an engaging, musical groove, repetition and simple two-part harmony make for quick learning of

This spunky rendition of the timeless spiritual is upbeat and syncopated with tons of personality. Lots of unison makes this piece easy to sing while it builds to an impressively big ending. The inclusion

The music of Kirk Franklin is synonymous with the heart of worship. Authentically set, this powerful resurrection song maintains its soulful gospel style with the buildup from beginning to end, and is sure

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

Grab your neighbor and join the choir, because there's a place for everyone in this energetic selection for young choirs. A memorable melody becomes a spirited two-part echo song with a swingin'

A great closer, this arrangement of the well-known spiritual uses traditional harmonies but adds rhythms and a barbershop feel to create a more modern vibe. With a soloist and occasionally a solo trio,

Based on Frances Anne Kemble's poem An Entreaty, this enchanting piece describes the experience of leaving a beloved time and place. Lush harmonic language and lyrical melodies vividly paint these

A humorous musical PSA about concert etiquette written in the style of a Gilbert and Sullivan patter song. Fun to sing, and your audience will appreciate the reminder to silence their cell phones and pagers

This traditional Nigerian song of welcome effectively uses repetition and engaging rhythms to make this a quick learn and an entertaining concert selection. The octavo includes suggestions for stage

This vibrant and celebrative piece, written in the style of an African-American spiritual, is written for soprano or mezzo-soprano solo, SATB divisi and piano. The piece gradually builds in intensity and

Originally written for the centennial of the U.S. constitution, Robert's text and Warren's NATIONAL HYMN tune have been used to celebrate many patriotic gatherings through the years. The accessible choral

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with

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,

This dynamite selection quotes the spiritual Walk Together, Children and offers driving rhythmic excitement straight through to its exuberant conclusion! A superb choice for concert, festival, or