Just two short Latin phrases frame this excellent concert or festival selection for developing choirs. Independent melodies for each part are presented and then layered to create simple polyphonic

A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.

Whether performed on risers, as a processional, or encircling the audience, this celebratory fanfare is the perfect opening number for concert or festival and is appropriate for use throughout the school

This joyous and rhythmic a cappella celebration of hope, joy and peace is perfect for developing choirs. Your students will appreciate the high performance value, and you'll love the easy harmonic layering

The clever interplay between the vocal lines is really fun! A solid, swingin' interpretation of the traditional spiritual with a funky, bluesy piano accompaniment, this will be very impressive in

"Bright morning stars are rising...Day is breaking in my soul..." This Appalachian folksong, arranged for a cappella voices, has a contemplative, spiritual quality. Opening and closing with a trio, it's a

The Hornpipe movement from Handel's "Water Music Suite" has been creatively adapted for voices, complete with an original text: "Cantate Deo... Sing alleluia... lift your voice and sing with joy

These two traditional songs fit together amazingly well in this excellent concert/festival selection! Each voice part becomes more independent as the arrangement progresses, and when all the parts do their

Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis for this expansive and melodic original composition that is perfectly suited to the young chorus. Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar

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 upbeat adaptation of a Nigerian folk song tells the story of a safe return home. Vocal layering and reasonable ranges make this easy to teach. Percussion parts for cowbell, shaker, and drums complement

This edition of the well-known choral masterwork from Mozart's "Requiem," now available for mixed, TTBB, and SSAA voices, has become a standard for today's choirs. Patrick Liebergen has re-scored the

This dynamic medley captures the spirit and message of two popular songs that deal with the significance of prayer for the individual believer and the church as a whole. The spiritual, Down to the River

The opening movement from Vivaldi's "Gloria" is a choral standard that is a recognized masterwork of the Italian Baroque period. It is a solid choice for holiday concerts or festival appearances!

At long last, this perennial favorite from Handel's "Messiah" is now available for developing ensembles in a simplified yet authentic arrangement that will enhance the sound of any size choir. Lowered from

One of the world's most recognized and performed choral works from Handel's Messiah is now available in a carefully crafted arrangement for middle school mixed voices! Special attention has been

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

This dynamite selection quotes the spiritual Walk Together, Children and offers driving rhythmic excitement straight through to its exuberant conclusion! A superb choice for concert, festival, or

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 is one of the most elegant settings of Psalm 23. Allen Pote's use of unison, two-part and four-part voices, as well as harmonic structure, complements the text perfectly. It's easily learned and very

A perennial festival favorite, particularly for younger choirs, the arranger catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic and delightful fashion.

Rigg's intriguing setting of this poignant, reflective poem by Thomas Dunn English features an accompaniment that emulates flowing water and the turning of the mill wheel. The minor mode and 6/8 pulse

Full of beautiful choral harmonies and lyrical voice leading, this piece provides a taste of advanced choral singing within an overall accessible setting. This emotionally-charged concert piece will tug at