Your song is my very heart. The beautiful metaphor describes a loved one as a song with qualities such as hope, healing, laughter, and love. Mark Burrows honors his daughter on the occasion of her hig...
What do a 19th Century British novelist and a composer from rural West Texas, have in common? Not much except Pirate Story. In this classic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, three young people with a ba...
An African song of greeting, Nanuma is a canon with percussion. Canons are one of the best ways to introduce harmony to emerging singers and this song will not disappoint - it is great fun!
Mark Burrows wonderfully captures the essence of peace in this piece, well-suited to treble ensembles of all sizes and abilities. In the words of the composer: "Peace is much more than a feeling. It's...
'We will reach out, sing out, make a change. We will show the world what love can do!' These empowering lyrics were inspired by thoughts and feelings from amazing young people at a virtual conference...
This Celtic-inspired original is an exceptional testament to music, a powerful tool for human expression. Compelling lyrics come from the unique perspective of song itself, 'I am the spark that glows...
On the Faces of the World - a Song of Peace, begins peacefully and with introspective harmony. As the text unfolds, we learn that peace is much more than a feeling. It’s all of us coming together, rea...
Burrows's setting of words of assurance from the English mystic Julian of Norwich (1342-1416) is as relevant today as ever. For the advanced mixed ensemble, the powerful lyrics coupled with gorgeous h...
This Scottish folk song, dating back to over 300 years ago, is a popular children's song about a man whose clothes are made of food. Rhythmically interesting and great fun to sing!
The Body Electric' celebrates the music inside us while exploring ways to express this music using the greatest instruments of all--our bodies. Part handy reference, part idea-generator, this collecti...
What's the best way to learn concepts? Through experience! How about a great way to memorize facts? By singing! This ingenious collection demonstrates fundamental musical concepts while clever lyrics...
From a favorite childhood game comes a lesson about solving conflicts cooperatively, rather than competitively. A fun ostinato section near the end gets your kids singing three independent vocal lines...
The name says it all! From Mark Burrows' collection, Wild Things, this novelty tune is arranged as a two-part choral and is sure to produce giggles. The choral includes humorous and interesting facts...
Children will enjoy Mama Goose for its wild blend of rockin' and rhymin' music, movement, and just plain fun! Children find delight in the familiarity of rhythmic chant, predictable patterns, or a pla...
This traditional song from Puerto Rico is a whimsical tune about a small, nocturnal tree-frog. It features easy and interesting 2-part writing and the use of percussion instruments including a croakin...
With it's solemn introduction, the singers are asked to say a hurtful word or phrase, building a cacophony of sound while the single phrase we sill sing is sung, slowly permeating the spoken words. Fr...
Hi Yo Ipsi Naya is a traditional song that has probably been included in Navajo ceremonies for centuries. Today, this melody is often referred to as a Navajo song of happiness. All the elements of the...
Meaning lollipop, Pirulito is a traditional children's song from Brazil. The Portuguese text is simple to learn and fun to sing along with the addition of the percussion included in the choral. A grea...
This tongue-in-cheek selection for developing choirs is guaranteed to turn some frowns upside down! Logical melodies, harmonies, and counterlines allow students to quickly get to the quirky, ironic po...
Reimagined and beautifully harmonized, this arrangement of the traditional Welsh lullaby is sure to leave a lasting impression. Voices peel off the lyrical melody into rich and sometimes unexpected so...
Sara Teasdale's poem about the end of life is the foundation of this soul-stirring choral setting. Text painting and sensitive musical choices bring the meaning of the words alive in an unforgettable...
You are not alone, love will call you home.' A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with words written from father to daughter on the occasion of her graduation. The e...
Piano and optional hand drum accompany this French melody and adapted Morris text. Vocal lines build excitement to the first strains of the familiar melody. Individual and unison singing weave within...
Rich choral sonorities fill this expressive and contemporary concert setting of an e. e. cummings poem. Thoughtful vocal entrances begin the piece followed by the ebb and flow of dynamics and harmonie...
The word 'hydom' mimics the drone of bagpipes. The word 'tiddlydom' represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol onomatopoetically recreates the sounds of these festive instruments...
When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? 'A candle and a song.' Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate mel...
