Mark Burrows

Yee haw, y'all! Grab a kazoo and have a hoedown good time singing this knee-slappin' American folk song for two-part ensembles. With or without the kazoos, a great time will be had by all in learning...

Thina Singu is a popular folksong in Lesotho and South Africa whose title translates to We are a burning fire...burn. Burrows' arrangement employs exciting percussion, driving the burning melody forwa...

Here is a traditional Latin Christmas text beautifully set. Both the joy and the passion of the new born baby is captured in this lush new composition. An optional string quartet is available to add s...

A favorite carol has been spiced up by Mark Burrows with an unexpected a cappella arrangement. The traditional carol is layered on top of a wonderful rhythmic 'fum, fum, fum' pattern. This anthem is d...

A Spanish poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic setting by Mark Burrows. With percussion and opportunities for soloists, this unique work will be...

An interesting take on a section of text from the Carmina Burana. This setting uses modal harmonies, a haunting melodic line, and transfixing percussion to express the mysterious nature of the text. M...

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 pattern, or a play...

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...

This brainy little piece, a collaboration by two of the industry's favorite children's writers, uses tunes from three traditional rounds to teach the names of master composers throughout music history...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The wind is cold, the branches bare, but hearts are warm and bright. Despite the chill of December, it'' all about hope, peace, and kindling kindness. As you'd expect from a round, a simple melody eas...

Here is a traditional Latin Christmas text beautifully set. Both the joy and the passion of the new born baby is captured in this lush new composition. An optional string quartet is available to add s...

A unique and moving work incorporating percussion and optional body percussion. A striking setting of this great text by Teresa of Avila.