"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
Here is a popular traditional Zulu song as arranged by Rudolf de Beer, former conductor of the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. What a vivid connection to the people and culture of that part of the
"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
"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
The sea shanty craze continues! Designed with younger singers in mind, this historic sea shanty is sure to be a fun choice for your mixed choir. It has conservative ranges, and with repetitive melodic and
This buoyant original work will be an excellent and accessible piece for contest, festival and concert performance, with a rhythmic, lively refrain contrasted with a somewhat more lyrical section. The text
Joyful and celebratory, this original choral is an excellent opening concert selection for young voices. Easy mixed meter, minor tonality, and optional handclaps create the driving, rhythmic feel that
Sara Teasdale's text about a cloud -"in the heaven's height, the stars are lit for my delight"- is a wonderful metaphor to explore both textually and musically. This lyrical setting uses gently rocking
This exquisite work has a haunting yet whimsical quality as it tells its story from the viewpoint of a wanderer who has returned home to share life's experiences, only to leave again in the final,
This lovely pentatonic Korean folk song is framed with gentle harmonies and a free-flowing melody. Lyrics in both Korean and English are sure to capture the hearts and minds of your singers and audience. A
A whirling, twirling Andalusian dancer is vividly portrayed in this setting of a traditional Spanish folksong. Well-crafted vocal lines over a colorful piano accompaniment make this an excellent choice for
When it comes to writing exciting spiritual arrangements for young and developing voices, Roger Emerson really knows how to do it right! Now, this incredibly popular spiritual is available in a singable
Singers in developing choirs will love the excitement of this vibrant, rhythmically driven concert or contest title. The more lyrical middle section nicely contrasts the excitement of the syncopated opening
Full of bright syncopation, rhythmic excitement, and lively melodies, this original work for developing choirs sparkles with energy! Texts in Latin and English, a contrasting middle section, and engaging
Sara Teasdale's text is superbly set in a steady and flowing concert work. Musically satisfying yet accessible, this arrangement features diverse part-writing, close harmonies, and wonderful examples of
A rhythmic keyboard introduction sets the stage for this classic festival opener for developing choirs. Approachable vocal ranges and the use of repetition assure success, while a bit of mixed meter along
Lightfoot's expressive and poignant setting of the traditional Latin text, "on earth, peace," is graced by sweeping melody lines, a contrasting middle section in minor mode, and a pensive, thoughtful
This eloquently stated setting of the beloved text, May the Road Rise Up to Meet You, sits comfortably in each vocal part with no awkward skips or leaps. Some well-managed independence of voices
Hear the steady sound of the mill wheel in this brisk setting of the French Canadian folk song, which uses alternate French and English text. "I hear the windmill, tick-a tick-a tack-a..." Use the