Glenda E. Franklin

The inspiration for the composer came from seeing a bent, older tree standing all alone outside a circle of healthy, shade trees. While not always at our best, we still have much to offer those around...

Engaging and filled with imagination, this 2-part choral paints a picture of clouds forming into various shapes as they float across the sky. A wealth of learning opportunitiespresent themselves with...

A piano accompaniment that suggests the gentle rocking of a boat at sea sets the scene for this fanciful nighttime adventure, featuring a text adapted from a traditional nursery rhyme. With a melody b...

A piano accompaniment that suggests the gentle rocking of a boat at sea sets the scene for this fanciful nighttime adventure, featuring a text adapted from a traditional nursery rhyme. With a melody b...

Excerpts from Robert Louis Stevenson's poem 'The Moon' combine with original text to create a mysterious and enchanting selection for young voices. Accessible two-part writing is ideal for choirs new...

Excerpts from Robert Louis Stevenson's poem 'The Moon' combine with original text to create a mysterious and enchanting selection for young voices. Accessible two-part writing is ideal for choirs new...

This original sea chantey is expressly designed for two-part male ensembles. Contrary motion, canonic counterpoint, and comfortable ranges make it easy for your boys to sound like men. Bring out the n...

This original sea chantey is expressly designed for two-part male ensembles. Contrary motion, canonic counterpoint, and comfortable ranges make it easy for your boys to sound like men. Bring out the n...

The nightingale has long been associated with melodic musical writing and romantic texts. The tenderness of the text is displayed in this choral setting that includes a delicate piano accompaniment an...

Teaching American folk songs is so important and Stephen Foster wrote some of the more iconic songs we know and love. Here is a fresh new arrangement of one of his finest, accompanied with a banjo-lik...

The nightingale has long been associated with melodic musical writing and romantic texts. The tenderness of the text is displayed in this choral setting that includes a delicate piano accompaniment an...

Jingle Bells is a must every year! How about adding a well-written and fun partner song and surprise your audience? This selection is a shining gift of the familiar with something new and a wonderful...

Jingle Bells is a must every year! How about adding a well-written and fun partner song and surprise your audience? This selection is a shining gift of the familiar with something new and a wonderful...

Poignant message of hope and peace with snippets of 'Silent Night' throughout. Limited vocal ranges and simple vocal textures create an ethereal quality; excellent for teaching tone, diction, dynamics...

Poignant message of hope and peace with snippets of 'Silent Night' throughout. Limited vocal ranges and simple vocal textures create an ethereal quality; excellent for teaching tone, diction, dynamics...

The traditional English carol God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen breathes new life with original lyrics in this gentle choral for winter. Vocal echoing and simple harmonies beautifully paint the text, creat...

The traditional English carol God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen breathes new life with original lyrics in this gentle choral for winter. Vocal echoing and simple harmonies beautifully paint the text, creat...

A lively and accessible arrangement of the traditional carol, this setting is perfect for Tenor-Bass ensembles looking for a festive holiday feature. With engaging rhythms and strong vocal lines, it c...