New Concert Secular, Folksongs, Madrigals, Patriotic and Light Concert

Mister Fred Rogers, the television personality who championed children's education and social equality, was especially fond of the numbers 1, 4 and 3 signifying the number of letters in "I," "love" and

This spirited setting of two Canadian folk songs, I's the B'y from Newfoundland and Going over the Sea from Nova Scotia, spins the tale of a boy growing up to become a fisherman like his

An American folk tradition, "play party" songs like All Fly Around became popular in the mid-1800s due to the need for interaction and entertainment at social gatherings. This bright,

An exciting original piece that portrays the joy that we feel in our hearts when we experience and share our gifts of music! Shifting rhythmic patterns, joyous melodies and an energized accompaniment create

This arrangement turns the 1999 Smash Mouth hit into an English madrigal. Using wonderful harmonic progressions and a tune that most will recognize from the "Shrek" movies, this a cappella piece is a fun

Described as "brilliant" and "heartfelt," this is the final movement of Craig Hella Johnson's epic work "Considering Matthew Shepard," a tribute to the young gay man who has become an American icon and a

This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto, "Friendship through singing." The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direction

"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

This authentically constructed arrangement of the Schubert masterwork features reasonable ranges and accessible reading for developing singers. Both German and English lyrics are included in the score of

Featuring comfortable ranges and a beautifully supportive accompaniment, this introspective piece offers a powerful and inspiring message: "Imagine if no bound'ries could impede us; Imagine what a world we

This ballad, from the Tony-winning musical "The Band's Visit," is the show's climax in which the entire cast sings together for the first time, celebrating their newfound connections. This lush and faithful

Opening with an expressive solo, this plaintive melody highlights the allegorical original text and creates lyrical and artistic choral phrases. A rich and ever-changing harmonic palette features lush

Sara Teasdale’s expressive poem Morning provides the text for this lyrical piece crafted for developing mixed choirs. The use of overlapping vocal lines coupled with tonal clusters give each

Possessing a positive, uplifting message of thankfulness in both English and Swahili, this joyful, rhythmic original features independent melodic lines in each part, making it fun to sing and easy to teach.

"Way up yonder above the moon, a bluebird sits in a silver spoon. Kitty alone and I..." This Irish nonsense song is a whirling, twirling kaleidoscope of sound - an excellent showcase for young treble

"I don’t wanna work. I wanna bang on the drum all day!" This super-fun arrangement for developing choirs features singable harmonies and a vocal percussion section where performers mimic the sounds of

"Take a chance, take your shot, because the surest way to fail is not to try." These empowering lyrics are just what you want your young singers to hear. With ranges that are appropriate for the developing

This expressive celebration of friendship sets a text by Delphine Chalmers, inspired by words from French Renaissance essayist Michel de Montaigne. Sweeping melodic lines and sensitive harmonies engage the

Inspired by Psalm 133, composer Michael John Trotta has written a lovely a cappella piece that celebrates the unity of brotherhood among all people. This calm, sonorous work is the perfect choice for a

A poetic text and expressive choral writing combine in this tribute to enduring love. The optional opening solo presents the lyrical melody, but the highlight of the piece comes when the entire choir builds

"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

Mid 20th-century Appalachia meets the traditional English folk song in this freshly conceived adaptation. A good deal of unison writing and carefully thought-out voice leading paves the way for a unique and