"And this shall be for music, when no one else is near, such a fine song for singing, the rare song to hear!" And such a fine song this is, through the marriage of memorable music to Robert Louis
This Jewish prayer for peace for the next year is presented in a masterful setting. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported by a
"Can you hear my cries? I am calling out to you." The global community of children speaks together in this dramatic call for a better future that uses worldbeat sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and
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
A cut above the standard fare for three-part mixed choirs, this is a work of substance for middle school or high school choirs. With an independent piano accompaniment, optional cello, a wonderful boys'
An expressive, lyrical work for SAB voices, optional solo, C instrument and piano, this has a text taken from "Lines to an Indian Air" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. A very lovely choral piece for serious
Dan Davison's gift for writing for developing voices is exemplified through this driving original based on the Biblical story of Elijah. The music is filled with articulations such as staccatos, tenutos,
This is an old Quaker hymn dating back to the 1800s in the United States. References to the persecution of Friends may be heard in the lyrics, yet faith and courage prevail. This arrangement emphasizes the
This is the most appealing arrangement of a spiritual that has been done in a long, long time! The beginning employs a unique treatment of the word "hush" that emphasizes the last two letters of the word in
Kenyan composer Teddy Kalanda Harrison and his group Them Mushrooms received worldwide recognition with their platinum-certified recording of this piece. With a fun percussion accompaniment, Jacob Narverud
If you're looking for something a little different to perform in the spiritual style, take a close look at this nicely rhythmic setting by Greg Gilpin. Interlocking vocals sing over a pulsating piano
Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up! A most
A perennial festival favorite, particularly for younger choirs, the arranger catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic and delightful fashion.
This timely text from the Jewish liturgy is brilliantly set in a lovely original work. Its simple message of peace is enhanced with soaring melodies and lyric instrumental lines, making it a strong choice
Positive lyrics and an energetic beat are the power behind this selection from "Sweet Charity." Four-hand piano accompaniment. Lots of fun!
This beautiful gospel-styled song, based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor, is perfect for graduation or virtually any performance. The human's quest for moments of peace and
Once the gospel swing gets started, it just never lets up in this powerful selection that is a dynamic musical statement for today's choirs. Its 9/8 meter coupled with an expressive, hopeful text is
After successful voicings for 2-part and SAB, it is right to provide an SATB voicing of this delightful number. Joseph Shabalala, best known in the U.S. for his collaboration with Paul Simon, gives us a