High School Tenor-Bass Concert & Festival Selections

Voices will take flight singing this opening unison melody about birds helping each other fly free. An optional descant adds sparkle and energy to the texture, reminding us that we can go far together. This

Where do you find home? Through Jacob Garcia's poem, we discover that home is beyond a physical place. An accessible piece for your choir to explore Spanish culture and connect with the Latin American

Dynamically setting a text from Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, this original work for tenor-bass choirs is accompanied by piano and five percussion players. It paints vivid imagery of darkness, light,

This bone-chilling waltz will leave audiences looking over their shoulders! Singers will love the opportunity to lean into the eerie world of Dolly in this achievable and darkly entertaining work. A perfect

Lightning strikes in the dark of night! A house in the Italian countryside appears and disappears in an instant. Take your audience and singers on a spellbinding journey that is as relentless as a building

Reflections on life from beginning to end in this text by Stephen Rew are paired with a beautifully meandering melody in a satisfying musical journey. A tender piano accompaniment and lovely harmonic

Boundless energy leaps off the page in this joyful reminder of the role that inspiration plays in our lives. The Star Poem, based on George Parsons Lathrop's original work, tells the tale of

A contemporary choral work blending elements of pop and traditional choral music, this piece provides an opportunity to prominently feature several soloists. Themes of love and visibility for individuals

A well-loved Emily Dickinson poem is skillfully set in this a cappella setting for lower voices. Rich texture is achieved without extensive divisi, and intuitive part writing builds to a satisfying climax.

A traditional Irish folk song, this up-tempo ballad tells the story of a lovely young lass that all the suitors adore. This accessible a cappella setting offers each part fun-to-sing lines along with

This folk ballad tells the sad story of a young man during the Great Famine in mid-1800s Ireland. Both heartache and the resilience of the human spirit are captured in this emotive arrangement. Lyrical

This reimagined interpretation of the classic Bob Dylan song is a perfect choice for choirs looking for socially responsive music. The reharmonization and contrasting musical style will bring new attention

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. This modern concert work borrows heavily on contemporary a cappella harmonies and techniques to create an engaging texture that highlights the

A popular Irish folk song with a tragic story is set for tenor-bass choirs in this beautiful arrangement. Featuring a tenor soloist and full, lush harmonies for the whole choir, this offers opportunities to

Feature a few soloists in this rhythmic a cappella setting of an 18th-century sea shanty that your tenor-bass choirs will love! Its historical use as a working song for short bursts of energy is evident in

Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is

"Good timber does not grow with ease." This sensitive yet sturdy work is set to text by American poet Douglas Malloch which explores the ways in which our life experiences can strengthen us. A contemporary

The opening of this setting of the traditional Irish ballad paints a picture of the Irish mountainside through the use of sustained lines and subtle echoes. Intertwining vocal lines and intuitive part

John Burroughs' text is written from the point of view of a tree that stands waiting and watching and accepting whatever comes. A lyrical and legato piece, it weaves together tender melodic lines, rich

Equally effective a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment, this dynamic work with the traditional Latin text is a great choice as an opener for either Christmas or general programming. A fanfare

A lively traditional Shaker song, this arrangement pays homage to the song's roots while adding a vibrant, contemporary feel. Available in multiple voicings that work for almost any choir, this historic

Rich harmonies and sweeping melodic lines surround this traditional Irish blessing text in a serenely peaceful setting that can be used in both concerts and services. Alternate lyrics give options for how

When developing choirs delve into this fresh a cappella setting of the Israeli folk song, they can be assured of enjoying a successful rehearsal and performance experience! The only accompanying instruments

"When we reach out to shine and share our light, we show the world that, together, we can do beautiful things. This is who we are!" This positive text would make a great theme song for choirs of all ages.