Treble Music Selections

Thomas Troeger's text of thanksgiving and praise tells of angels, joyful singing, and the blessing of peace. This sparkling setting for treble choir with organ accompaniment is useful during the Christmas

Setting a text by Sister Polly M. Rupe, this is a comforting reflection on the power of kindly spoken words, both for the giver and receiver. Built on a supportive keyboard part, the choral parts alternate

Very fun to sing, this optimistic piece is characterized by catchy, singable melodies and a syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal and piano writing. The text celebrates the lifelong relationships created

Higgins' setting of this popular folk song opens simply and then moves along with gradually increasing contrapuntal interest. The lovely arpeggiated piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal

This adaptation of Emily Dickinson's poem is set as a poignant ballad with heartfelt melodies and a pop-style piano accompaniment. The song reflects on the pain of being separated from loved ones during the

This upbeat work sets a text by Malaysian singer Bihzhu celebrating the collective excitement of exploring the unknown. The supportive piano accompaniment brings a hint of the Malaysian soundscape in its

Robert Frost's well-known poem The Road Not Taken is given an emotional and uplifting setting. A twinkling piano accompaniment supports the voices, and the optional violin duet floats above,

This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an

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

Lyric melodies and rising sequences reflect the uplifting message of this text by Victor Hugo. While mostly set in English, a passage from the original French text is set to the same lyric melody before

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it includes

This moving, traditional Irish blessing is set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text and weaves a memorable melody which he clothes in

The poem Murmuration by contemporary poet Eleanor Stewart-Pointing explores the relationship between the human voice and the sounds and music of the natural world. The piano writing gives the piece

This ground-breaking collection revives the music sung by girls and boys in the chapels of the Charity Institutions of Georgian London. It contains ten mostly short anthems for varied liturgical use by men

In this beautiful setting of words by the composer based on a quote from Brian Palmer, singers are encouraged to listen to the sounds and people around them in order to learn and grow: "One act of love, I

For treble chorus and piano. This cantata features 16 highly varied folk song settings bound together in seasonal groupings to take the listener on an engaging journey through the year from spring to

The simple message "Can you see, feel, hear me, the sun too?" describes the wonder of a world seen through the eyes of a deaf child, expressed through singing and sign language. A guide with pictures is

This vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal lines, with the voices

A gorgeous setting of the well-known English prayer text. Available in a variety of voicings, this blessing is a wonderful way to conclude a service or performance.

A lilting melodic line, lots of unison and simply harmonized vocals, and an effective piano part combine to create a very beautiful and accessible setting of a Langston Hughes poem. 

Here is a lyric beauty for treble or mixed voices, with lovely legato lines, a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text. "In my song there's a race through a wild green meadow, the sunshine so bright in

Setting a well-loved medieval text, this effective piece paints the story of Jesus' birth through lyrical melodies and beautiful harmonic surprises.

Commissioned for the 2015 National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association, this work reflects on the journeys and adventures to be found in the wide open spaces within ourselves and in the