Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis for this expansive and melodic original composition that is perfectly suited to the young chorus. Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar
The melody has a simple innocence, but the harmony provides great warmth and subtlety in this touching love song by Clara Schumann arranged for choral ensembles. Set in a modified strophic form, the setting
This arrangement of Schubert's charming part song about the little shepherd girl is rewarding to learn and fun to sing. With a helpful phonetic pronunciation guide included, the Italian text is very
This is a musical declaration of personal integrity. Written for a high school men's honor choir, this is an original text exploring the response to a crisis of conscience. The music is at all times
Lord Byron's famous poem is so appropriate for men's voices in this beautiful setting. Careful attention has been given to melody, while the piano and oboe give support and add ambience. "She walks in
I first heard Sto mi e milo sung in a concert by a women’s choir on tour. I was handed a scribbled sheet of manuscript that had been notated by one of the singers. As this music is often
The profound text quotes Sir Winston Churchill with his challenge to young people: "You are needed now more than ever before. Take up the mantle of change, for this is your time." Commissioned by the
Heinrich Heine was a favorite poet for Mendelssohn. In Wasserfahrt, or "waterway" in English, Heine provides a pictorial poetry that Mendelssohn seizes upon. Throughout this short piece,