Texas UIL Choral Mixed Grade 2

"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

"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

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

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

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

Open your program with this invigorating selection that pairs driving music with a joyful Latin text. Comfortable ranges and mostly step-wise motion in the vocal parts spell success for individual choirs

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

This flowing setting of the traditional Latin text includes a creative piano motive that really keeps the piece moving. Nicely written with simple harmonies, this piece is rewarding to learn and craft into

This authentic arrangement of a traditional Zulu folk song opens slowly, then picks up the tempo as the drums enter. Frequent repetition and accessible harmonic lines broaden the appeal, and the final verse

This energetic rendition of a classic spiritual for developing mixed choirs is loaded with rhythmic and melodic flair. The short dialogue between the high and low voices adds an extra level of anticipatory