Texas UIL Choral Mixed Grade 2

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

"Wake the song of joy and gladness, celebrate this festive day." With shifting moods from rhythmically driving to smooth and subtle, this joyful and celebratory piece is appropriate for any concert

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

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,

Sara Teasdale's poignant commentary on the challenges and rewards of love is the foundation of this sensitive choral setting. Strong homophonic writing puts a focus on the words, while scattered harmonic

This energetic choral work offers an introduction to the traditional Latin text with compound meter and accessible choral parts. Whether chosen for its educational features, its lyric melody, or its

Inspired by the memories of childhood summers spent in the Irish countryside, Yeats' poem provides a whimsical backdrop to this original concert work. With a gentle, lilting folk-song feeling, this piece

This easy-to-sing Italian folk song is an excellent cross-cultural selection for any choir. The uncluttered arrangement features a lilting waltz tempo and dance-like voice parts that are well suited to the

Exuberant energy and driving rhythmic excitement fill this original concert setting of the traditional Latin text. It's a terrific opening number with vibrant mixed meters and a contrasting middle section

John Leavitt's simple setting of the beloved Song of Solomon text features haunting suspensions and warm choral sonorities. It may be performed a cappella, or with the optional piano accompaniment for a

Copland's treatment of this classic Shaker melody reintroduced the tune to an entire century of Americans. Set here for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs and piano, it retains all the characteristic

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

Beginning in the style of Gregorian chant, this piece then opens up with contrasting rhythms and interesting harmonies that bring a modern style. With Latin text and strong musical elements, this original

This traditional Latin hymn is simple, singable, and elegant. Easy vocal layering lets the voices sing in independent parts as they dovetail one another before joining in a quiet chordal ending. Accessible