This unison (opt. harmony) work for treble voices was written in response to the tragedy of September 11. Healing in nature the composer states:_x000D_'I wanted a tuneful patriotic American sounding melody that children would enjoy singing and I wished to inlay within the words an explanation of what happens in life when tragedy strikes.'
This hymn is ideally suited for a young person's choir with its imagery of shepherd and sheep. The pacing is moderate and melodic line has a folk simplicity. It first appeared in a collection written by Dorothy Thrupp and published in 1836.
Scored for treble voices with piano and cello this is a deeply meaningful work that is suitable for Mother's Day baptism or services of grief and remembrance two soloists could also sing it.
When The Cross's Bitter-A wonderfully stirring piece for two equal voices contrapuntal lines well within the reach of most high school or adult choirs. This moderately advanced choral work is from our Jean Ashworth_x000D_Bartle Choral Series. _x000D_'The duet from cantata 99 (by J.S. Bach) has become a permanent fixture in the repertoire of the Toronto Children's Chorus'.- Jean Ashworth Bartle.
Based On Children's Poem circa 1800-A fairly simple arrangement of a Basque carol a lullaby that foreshadows the crucifixion and resurrection for youth or adult choir.
A set of three show pieces for advanced treble chorus: Evening by Emily Dickenson Afternoon On A Hill by Edna St. Vincent Millay and Stars Over Snow by Sara Teasdale
Three students in elementary music classes wrote these three questions (although the composer indicates that the work adapts well for middle school or older treble choirs)._x000D_ Don't miss out on: When We Grow Up Will We Change The World? If We Do Not Live Then Do We Die? and Important To Me?
Natalie Sleeth was known for her simple inventive beauty of melody. Here David Giardiniere arranges her work for SAB choir keyboard and optional handbells excellent for celebrating the power of music.
American Folk Song-For those of you who are middle school teachers this setting of the traditional American folksong is for you. Valerie gives us a three-part mixed voicing accompanied by piano. Try it during American music month or to close a spring concert.
A novelty piece for young singers this is a good concert opener. There is an optional solo bit for a good Elvis impersonator: fun if you have just the right performer but not at all necessary. Either way this is a fun pick!
Contents: 1. A Round Of Greeting.2. Sharing It With Me.3. Heres To America.4. Try Again.5. Keeping Christmas.6. A Valentine Wish.7. The Winters A Drag Rag (HMC433).8. You Never Stop Learning.9. One Day At A Time.10. Lets Make Music (HMC409).11. Two Roads.12. Were On Our Way.
Another Christmas piece from the Jean Ashworth Bartle series this is the shepherds and angels part of the story. Accompaniment calls for piano and recorder.
Originally scored for mixed voices (HMC1627) this arrangement for treble voices with piano sets the lovely Kirkpatrick Cradle Song tune to counter melodies found in both the second voice and the piano works well for both adult and secondary school singers.
Irish Carol-A very nice arrangement of this beautiful old favorite for the inexperienced choir that is easily done but with some counterpoint to add that little something that catches the attention.
This Christmas anthem by Carl Nygard was originally written for the Raleigh Boy's Choir and to be sung with keyboard accompaniment. It would also work well for any chorus of treble voices (SAA).
