Texas UIL Choral Treble Grade 3

Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move

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

This arrangement of the beautiful song from Richard Strauss' first collection of published lieder features well-written vocal parts with an authentic piano accompaniment. The piece supplies opportunities

This authentically constructed arrangement of the Schubert masterwork features reasonable ranges and accessible reading for developing singers. Both German and English lyrics are included in the score of

This poignant setting of a powerful text by James Weldon Johnson, African-American poet and national organizer for the NAACP, reflects on the reasons we sing. Opening with an optional violin solo and

Based on the inspirational poem by civil rights advocate James Weldon Johnson, this selection features beautiful cluster chords over a driving syncopation that your choirs will love. With a mature

This traditional Hanukkah blessing melody is known all over the world. Beautifully set for treble choirs in a harmonically rich arrangement, it is sure to bring light to any concert.

This choral setting of a brief and simple poem by Christina Rossetti offers a poignant comparison between things made by people and the things found in the natural world. With lovely harmonies and a flowing

Carefully crafted vocal lines combine in lush harmony in this easy and effective introduction into modern a cappella singing. A beautiful text paired with an artistic setting gives the perfect opportunity

Through the text, the singers are encouraged to examine the numerous aspects and challenges of their lives with positivity, and to always "dance your dance." Always moving forward, with the feel of one beat

Using a popular Brazilian rhythm called "chorinho," this whimsical song is about a grandmother who can talk to birds. Incorporating Portuguese text along with some nonsense words, this spirited original

Employing the text from the Requiem Mass, this dramatic, exciting, rhythmic setting propels the angular melodies forward. The contrasting, lyric B section allows for a brief respite and will

This arrangement for emerging treble choirs beautifully blends unison, two-part, and three-part singing and has a brief optional solo opportunity. The harmonic language lends itself to ease of learning and

A long-time favorite on the festival circuit, this dynamic, exciting, joyous selection surpasses the ordinary! Syncopated rhythms and changing meters, combined with a sizzling piano part, make this a

This American folk song is beautifully arranged for treble voices and piano with an optional flute obbligato. Well-crafted voice leading and lush harmonies set a meaningful text, and the flowing piano

This masterful anthem is one that has connected with singers and congregations all over the globe. It is a timeless anthem you'll come back to each and every year. Full instrumentation includes strings,

This chorus from Haydn's "Heiligmesse" is an ideal introduction to Classical style for treble choirs. Explore musical phrasing, quality tone production, and pure vowels with this simple Latin text and

The plaintive, soul-searching melody of this beloved Israeli folk song is beautifully suited to developing voices. Voices begin in unison and ease into simple harmony before developing into a three-part

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with