Choral Collection-This collection is a great resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to the male ensemble. The five well-known and representative works are Adoramus Te (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina) Ave Maria (Jacob Arcadelt) Cantate Domino (Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni) Lo How a Rose E'er Blooming (Es ist ein' Ros' entsprungen) (Michael Praetorius) and O Vos Omnes (Giovanni Croce…
Discovery Level 1-The songs of John Lennon and Paul McCartney are getting better with age. The love song by the Beatles composing duo is as timeless and relevant as ever. Using subtle syncopations and contemporary harmonies your young men will love bringing this classic to life.
The sounds of bells ring out in this exciting secular work for young choir. Cluster and quartal harmony approached stepwise are the hallmarks of this piece which features an optional bell part. A lyrical middle section provides avivid contrast. An excellent opener!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed TB and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx.2:00.
Discovery Level 2-This Motown classic was made popular by Marvin Gaye in 1968. It is still stylish a full of fun for any combination of voices. Young men will love the chance to bring this classic to life.
Dan Davison's inventive new adaptation of this Norman Luboff classic makes a fun Carribean-style piece accessible to male school choirs. Island rhythms engaging lyrics and contained ranges make this a delight to teach and perform.
This Newfoundland folksong is highlighted by the easy TB vocal parts a rollicking accompaniment and a lot of teasing fun in the lyrics. A super showcase for young men in middle school or junior high.Available separately: TB and VoiceTrax CD.
Together We Sing-Combining an original melody with two favorite folk songs Sourwood Mountain and She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain Becki has created a call and response style choral that is fun for singers and audiences alike. Add a fiddle andswing your partner! Perfect for some folk dancing as well.
Discovery Level 1-Introduce your middle school men to the classic sound of the Beatles! Authentic-sounding right down to the accompaniment this well-crafted arrangement is irresistible! Available separately: TB VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:10.
Uses: Christmas YouthScripture: Luke 2:8-14A well-loved spiritual shines with new life in this contemporary version that is sensitively voiced two ways for developing voices. A fresh compositionalapproach gives a lively brightness to this traditional spiritual. The text is a challenge to share the good news and celebrate the coming of the Light. For schools and sanctuaries alike. Available separa…
Together We Sing Series-This is an excellent selection for your TB choir. The men's parts weave like ocean waves meeting in harmony and then dividing again. Set to a masculine yet poetic text comparing the ocean to a restless mind and free spirit this rhythmic and flowing piece is perfect for changing voices. Available: TB; PianoTrax CD.
From Cantata No. 196 (Der Herr denket an uns) this duet is artfully set for male or treble choirs. An excellent concert or contest feature!Available separately: SA and TB. VoiceTrax CD also available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:45.
Beauty in simplicity best describes Greg's new Latin setting Adeste Fideles for the Christmas season. The unison singing gently seated above a fluid piano accompaniment develops into a musically lifting chorus that will bringout the best in your young singers' voices. The B section more bold and deliberate resolves back into the softer verse and chorus creating repetition in learning. Availab…
Two songs originally found in the collection Reliquary of English Song have been edited and arranged to make a wonderful short set for young singers. The first You Gentlemen of England is a tune dating to the time ofElizabeth I (1533-1603) and is vigorous and lively. The second is The British Grenadiers a traditional marching song which will allow your young singers a chance to engage themselve…
