Stevie Nicks released this single in 1982 from her debut solo album Bella Donna. This arrangement captures the distinctive chugging 16th-note pattern and simple chord structures with moody vocals full of wonderful harmonies and rhythm that reflect the original recording. Stevie Nicks released this single in 1982 from her debut solo album Bella Donna. This arrangement captures the distinctive chu…
Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer …
This is such a creative concept using the tune The Water is Wide with original words to create a thoughtful and musical choral for the holidays. The supportive piano is accompanied with optional flute and glockenspiel under vocals filled with lovely unison harmonic and echo-singing writing. Instrumental parts available for download on the Closer Look page. This is such a creative concept using …
This gorgeous song has been recorded by some of the greatest singers of our time from 1918 to present. Kirby Shaw's arrangement gives us a slow swing almost New Orleans-style feel and is a great show piece for any concert.
This popular choral arrangement is now available in many voicings to fit a variety of choirs! A repeated vocal pattern creates the feel of a spinning wheel with the iconic spiritual melody riding above crafted with energy and drive. Discover again this great arrangement for everyone to sing! This popular choral arrangement is now available in many voicings to fit a variety of choirs! A repeate…
Latin settings create a wonderful environment for teaching of pure vowels leading to excellent musical singing in all other areas. This concert festival or contest setting encourages energetic singing. Repetition allows for quicker learning and memorization allowing for more teaching time of musical elements such as pulsed and legato phrasing. Latin settings create a wonderful environment for t…
Though this is an original work it sounds like an American folk song of long ago. Simple and legato harmonic writing accompanied by optional cello presents a text about the strength and beauty of the evergreen tree in winter and a wonderful metaphor for our lives as well. Though this is an original work it sounds like an American folk song of long ago. Simple and legato harmonic writing accomp…
hear Those Christmas Bells-Fun melodies tongue-twisting text triangles sleigh bells and kazoos: it just doesn't get more novel than this! This engaging choral is THE must-have for your holiday concert and will be a delight to learn and perform. Fun melodies tongue-twisting text triangles sleigh bells and kazoos: it just doesn't get more novel than this! This engaging choral is THE must-hav…
With a text based on The Blue Bird by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge (1861-1907) Greg Gilpin's original music is a stunning SSA concert work that reflects the cold and still lake quickly capturing the reflection of a bird whose wings were palest blue as it flew past in a glint of sun. Singers will sound amazing performing this work for concert festival and contest. With a text based on The Blue Bird…
Set in multiple voicings this traditional railroad work song tells the dramatic story of John Henry who died with his hammer in his hand! A driving piano accompaniment keeps this work on track to be a powerful performance your singers will love. Set in multiple voicings this traditional railroad work song tells the dramatic story of John Henry who died with his hammer in his hand! A driving pi…
This gorgeous song has been recorded by some of the greatest singers of our time from 1918 to present. Kirby Shaw's arrangement gives us a slow swing almost New Orleans-style feel and is a great show piece for any concert.
What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces one from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the other first made famous by Bing Crosby casting them into a choral holiday spotlight! It's a light bouncy and swinging arrangement that will sooth the holiday sweet tooth of your audience for sure! What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces one from Willy W…
Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melody use of repetition and the use of both English and Swahili. A perfect beginning a cappella work for young singers and developing choirs. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer …
This traditional French carol is set in an arrangement that sparkles with rhythmic vitality of mixed meter. Utilizing one verse and chorus the French text is simple to learn and makes for a wonderful introduction to the language. This traditional French carol is set in an arrangement that sparkles with rhythmic vitality of mixed meter. Utilizing one verse and chorus the French text is simple t…
You come and go a treasure to be found. For in your shell the sea forever resounds. Gorgeous 2-Part writing thoughtful piano and the mystery of suspended cymbal imitating the ocean create a must-have work for concert festival or contest. Haunting in sound and exquisite with text the choral asks the many questions of where a seashell has been what has it seen and experienced or simply what …
Beautiful and emotional legato lines transform this Robert Louis Stevenson text into a classic choral work for treble voices. A simple piano accompaniment gently supports the caring vocal lines that ebb and flow with unison and harmonic singing. Beautiful and emotional legato lines transform this Robert Louis Stevenson text into a classic choral work for treble voices. A simple piano accompanime…
Recorded by Train this recent hit is a happy and sweet selection about love and friendship. Instrumental parts are available but this sincere selection can be performed with guitar only or even a cappella and is available for many voicings including 2-part and men's choirs. Recorded by Train this recent hit is a happy and sweet selection about love and friendship. Instrumental parts are availa…
This popular choral arrangement is now available in many voicings to fit a variety of choirs! A repeated vocal pattern creates the feel of a spinning wheel with the iconic spiritual melody riding above crafted with energy and drive. Discover again this great arrangement for everyone to sing! This popular choral arrangement is now available in many voicings to fit a variety of choirs! A repeate…
One of the best known and oft-quoted poems from World War I Greg Gilpin's setting of this text is exquisitely solemn quiet and emotional. Now available for 2-Part voices the haunting melodic motif and simple harmonic structure creates a beautiful selection for remembrance of veterans at home and abroad. One of the best known and oft-quoted poems from World War I Greg Gilpin's setting of this …
From northern England comes this delightful folk song that works well for both mixed and women's choirs. A bright bouncy piano accompaniment rhythmic vocal lines and humorous text create a lively arrangement that's fast and fun. Your singers will love discovering the frolicking character of Bobby Shafto! From northern England comes this delightful folk song that works well for both mixed and wo…
Whether it opens your concert or serves as a closer this rhythmic and exciting spiritual arrangement will be just the perfect fit. Beginning in a lighter manner the piece develops with solo opportunities and builds to a powerful closing. Whether it opens your concert or serves as a closer this rhythmic and exciting spiritual arrangement will be just the perfect fit. Beginning in a lighter man…
This gorgeous song has been recorded by some of the greatest singers of our time from 1918 to present. Kirby Shaw's arrangement gives us a slow swing almost New Orleans-style feel and is a great show piece for any concert.
What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces one from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the other first made famous by Bing Crosby casting them into a choral holiday spotlight! It's a light bouncy and swinging arrangement that will sooth the holiday sweet tooth of your audience for sure! What a sweet new arrangement blending these two popular pieces one from Willy W…
The call of the river the psalm of the skies notes of its melody. This wonderful text celebrates each of us: school bus driver clerk policeman neighbors children everyone in our lives and the river of life and love flowing through us all. Set as an inspirational ballad with optional percussion this is a stunning selection for concert and festival. The call of the river the psalm of the …
Several traditional Irish blessings beautifully combined together with a simple vocal arrangement. The piano accompaniment is thoughtfully contemporary which brings great appeal to younger singers. A lovely way to add an encore performance to your programming. Several traditional Irish blessings beautifully combined together with a simple vocal arrangement. The piano accompaniment is thoughtful…
