Together We Sing Series-This popular spiritual sings of a plaintive soul on the journey through life. It has been beautifully arranged here for SSA and SAB voices with striking vocal writing haunting piano accompaniment and mournful solo violin. A unique and fresh approach for concert and festival use.
A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz show or concert choir!
This delightful medley of four well-known rounds with all new lyrics celebrates America as the land of opportunity. With the additon of a descant and America the Beautiful to cap off the piece Rally Round America is perfect foryour young singers' patriotic performance!
An excellent arrangement of the traditional America the Beautiful that is very accessible and fulfilling for band students and audience alike. The level of difficulty and range is most appropriate for a developing middle school band.
Becki has created a fresh and jazzy arrangement of this familiar folk song. The piece uses chromatic intervals with a jazz piano accompaniment a “walking” bass line in the SAB voicing to feature your men and anoptional descant for the women to sing in three-part harmony. A workhorse for the middle school and elementary teacher this choral is appropriate throughout the year promoting…
Written by Phil Everly of The Everly Brothers this popular song was a huge hit when the incomparable Linda Ronstadt covered it in 1975. This arrangement is straight-ahead fun with the energy and drive of the original recording. Well-written harmony will appeal to all mixed choirs as well as men's and women's ensembles as a pop choral for concert or show! Written by Phil Everly of The Everly Bro…
Pieces of the World is a soulful look at the many faces and backgrounds that make up our world. Arranged for SAB voices one or more soloists and rhythm combo this gospel-style ballad is perfect for graduation ceremonies or anyoccasion celebrating multiculturalism ethnic diversity and world community.
This is a strong and spirited selection for your small younger-voiced or middle school choir as an opener or theme song for your musical performance. “We have a common purpose we have a common theme. Let's celebrate withmusic all our hopes and all our dreams.” Lyrics are uplifting and challenge the singer and listener to make a difference in our world. Use the StudioTrax CD add some…
Ruthie Schram raises the bar with her arrangement of the traditional spiritual Little Lamb Little Lamb Little Innocent Lamb. The choir will enjoy singing and the congregation will enjoy hearing this one.
B. Wayne Bisbee sparks new life into an old favorite with his setting of “Deck the Hall.” Instead of the traditional 4/4 chorale melody Bisbee has written a lilting jig in 6/8 and sometimes 7/8 with optional soloistor small group on the middle stanza. The melody is cheerful and festive with a wonderful echo effect on the final “fa la la's.” This festive dance-like version…
Together We Sing Series-In this celebratory choral each part sings its own melody which later combine in partner-style form. It's an excellent choice for smaller choirs and younger singers learning to harmonize as well as to sing independently and in unison. The lyric uses English and easy Latin phrases to make learning quick while giving the opportunity for musical development.
This sparkling creation by James Eliot using the Latin Gloria in Excelsis Deo text is a wonderful dialogue between the choir and piano accompaniment. It works as a winter/holiday selection as well as a general title for afestival or contest. Contrasting sections add charm and learning opportunities abound throughout. Fresh and appealing! Available separately: SATB 3-part mixed.
Russell Robinson has taken this work by Galuppi and cleverly arranged it for women's voices in three parts. The key has been lowered to D major making the highest note for the soprano an F-sharp. The piano reduction of theorchestra accompaniment has been arranged so that it is manageable for most accompanists. Dixit Dominus – a lovely setting that will teach independent singing pure vowel …
An all-star writing team created this beautiful gospel-style song based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor. River in Judea is suitable for virtually any performance. Perfect for graduation. Availableseparately: SATB SSA TTBB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD Full Orchestration Instrumental Parts.
David Lantz takes Aaron's blessing from the book of Deuteronomy and gives it a fresh choral treatment to create a delicate benediction. The Lord Bless You and Keep You is a quiescent close to any worship gathering. Effective!
Nancy Grundahl has once again arranged a wonderful classic for two-part treble voices. “O God of Love” from Gluck's Orfeo is simply lovely with a pastoral flute obligato and much of the vocal harmony moving inear-pleasing thirds and sixths. Use as a sung prayer or general anthem and enjoy the purity and clarity of the treble voice.
