Tenor Bass Selections

The traditional English carol gets a robust setting for tenor-bass choirs in this arrangement. Opening with an optional tenor solo, it quickly shifts to a fully choral texture with contrasts in dynamics and

A popular Irish folk song with a tragic story is set for tenor-bass choirs in this beautiful arrangement. Featuring a tenor soloist and full, lush harmonies for the whole choir, this offers opportunities to

Feature a few soloists in this rhythmic a cappella setting of an 18th-century sea shanty that your tenor-bass choirs will love! Its historical use as a working song for short bursts of energy is evident in

Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is

"Good timber does not grow with ease." This sensitive yet sturdy work is set to text by American poet Douglas Malloch which explores the ways in which our life experiences can strengthen us. A contemporary

The opening of this setting of the traditional Irish ballad paints a picture of the Irish mountainside through the use of sustained lines and subtle echoes. Intertwining vocal lines and intuitive part

This superb contemporary praise song is arranged here as a sensitive choral ballad. The words of Psalm 103 combine with the idea that we could never begin to count the reasons for which we come before God

Based on a short story about Viking sailors lost at sea encountering the dreaded Kraken, this rollicking original sea shanty is a rewarding challenge for mature tenor-bass choirs. The narrative text reads

Arranged for a cappella tenor-bass voices, this traditional sea shanty uses a baritone soloist to tell the woes of being on a ship and a choral response telling the sailor to "leave her." Perfect for high

Byron's exquisite poem is set as a lyrical art song for advancing tenor-bass voices. An opening solo sets the tone for gorgeous choral harmonies that follow. The expressive piano accompaniment never doubles

You won't want to miss this show-stopping holiday novelty! This is musical theatre at its best - from the moment the opening curtain rises to the final kick line - this is craving choreography, which is

Rainier Maria Rilke's poem honoring the elegance of the majestic swan is set sensitively and expressively. Elegantly intertwining the text and subtle musical devices, the voices capture the swan's glide on

Here is an original concert gospel work with a fierce piano accompaniment that will bring excitement and variety to your next performance. Quoting the familiar spiritual Roll, Jordan, Roll and

With joyful music and lyrics, this original concert gospel work features lively piano accompaniment, percussion, and bass parts. Written for either mixed or tenor-bass choirs, the vocal scoring contributes

"Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms..." The text dates back as far as 1818 and speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life in this exciting and contemporary setting

Edna St. Vincent Millay's evocative words beautifully unveil the familiar vulnerability often entwined with grief. Composed for tenor-bass choir and piano, this piece features accessible yet rich harmonies

This spectacular spiritual arrangement is inspiring and well written. With a play on words and some divisi near the end, the energetic writing will make this an exciting part of any service or concert!

Here is a beautiful love song, passionate and stirring. The bittersweet lyrics are of events that happen on "a golden day." In a modern a cappella style with lots of closely moving harmonies, this is a

The clever interplay between the vocal lines is really fun! A solid, swingin' interpretation of the traditional spiritual with a funky, bluesy piano accompaniment, this will be very impressive in

"I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal

Grammy Award winner Bill Withers recorded this happy song in 1977, and this groovin' arrangement stays true to the R&B style of the original while employing some gospel harmonies designed to show off

Dating back to the 1850s, this lively sea shanty is most likely inspired by the events of the Mexican–American War and combines elements of both contemporary music and Latin American rhythms. Opening

"The Dawn’s awake! The dawn of a thousand dreams and thrills and music singing in the hills. A paen of eternal spring voices the new awakening." With a fiery, optimistic text from Otto Bohanan, this

Based on the traditional Gaelic folk tune, this gently lilting ballad speaks of a fisherman's longing to return home to his family. Tenor-bass choirs will enjoy the sentimental approach to this melody, and