Texas UIL Choral Tenor/Bass 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

Dating from the 16th century, the Coventry Carol is one of the most beautiful carols in the English language. This modern arrangement stretches the usual time signature to 4/4 with syncopation,

Franck's popular canon is a wonderful introduction to singing in Latin for middle school students. You can use the flowing piano accompaniment to support your singers through the learning process, then let

Utilizing a classical style of composition, this piece just might transport you back to the time of Mozart! Full of educational opportunities, the musical style and interpretation is authentic sounding, and

The beloved melody from Dvorak's "New World" symphony has been artfully arranged for developing tenor bass choirs in a two-part setting with optional cued notes for second tenors to create a three-part

A longtime favorite, Amazing Grace gets a whole new musical setting that is truly inspired. Upbeat, with pleasantly syncopated lines and optional percussion, this a cappella original surely

In this happy Kenyan/Swahili folk song, "Jambo Bwana" means "Hello, sir." A simple song of peace, this selection features optional congas plus a piano accompaniment to support the voices. A pronunciation

This strophic setting, based on an ancient Advent play, depicts each of the three Magi in the bass, baritone and tenor sections, respectively. Effective as a processional, but also successful when performed

This outstanding spiritual setting was originally published as a male vocal solo in the collection Traveling On. It works beautifully for tenor-bass choir, with a sensitive piano accompaniment,

Using the Mixolydian scale rather than a conventional major scale, this rhythmically charged original setting of the Gloria text is written for the developing choir and expands into three parts. With the

Lilting, tender, and with longing, this setting of the text by John Parker is like an art song, lyrical and expressive. Artistic voice leading helps to create the maturity of tone and musicality necessary

Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship

This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a solid choice for developing choirs. The flexible voicings may be performed a cappella or with the piano accompaniment for extra support. The

This traditional Christmas spiritual has a lively gospel feel, conservative ranges, and a syncopated piano accompaniment. Clever voice leading, stacking harmonies, and just the right amount of repetition

This dynamic and energetic piece is written in an ABA style with comfortable ranges in the voice parts. Making use of mixed meters and solid homophonic harmonic writing, this selection is appropriate for

A lyrical piece that captures the exquisite beauty, wonder, and starkness of the falling snow! This accessible work is artistically crafted to represent the winter season through both picture painting and

Your choir will sound magnificent when they sing this superb setting of the famous text by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.  "There is sweet music here that softer falls than petals from blown roses on the

Tenor-bass and treble choirs of all ages will relish singing these gorgeous harmonies with the traditional Latin text. With the option to sing a cappella or with a supportive piano accompaniment, the