Sonja Poorman

This wonderfully rousing, flag-waving patriotic selection comes from the creative combination of 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever.' Bring your audience to its feet when...

A festive winter piece incorporating two joyful favorites of the season, 'Jingle Bells' and 'Deck the Hall,' this original fun-to-sing, tongue-twister melody ties the lyrics of the two carols together...

Wonderful arrangement of one of Mexico's most famous folk songs. English or Spanish (pronunciation guide included) or a combination of the two.

You may know this French carol by its English name: 'Sing We Now of Christmas.' It's arranged here in the style of a French chanson with the addition of a drum part. Includes the traditional French te...

In the fine tradition of Native American songs, Tribal Song metaphorically compares the wonders of nature to 'the knowledge passed down' from one generation to the next. Fluid piano lines and optional...

An earthy flute gracefully floats above this reflective choral for 2- and 3-part voices which includes echo singing. Remember and honor your heritage, celebrate and cherish your roots. An expressive S...

The Handel classic sung every year by millions of singers of all ages is now recreated in a very performable edition for younger and developing choirs. Sonja has carefully crafted the arrangement to c...

A gentle descant floats above the pentatonic melody during the final verse of this poignant song for developing choirs. Opens with a quiet unison and grows into a solid echo-song format. The peaceful...

Two-gether We Sing: Folk Songs offers 10 fantastic beginning 2-part selections for year-round use. These winning arrangements feature timeless folk melodies (from seven countries) with strong, indepen...

A traditional Latin text paired with the spirited rhythms of Africa. This joyful concert work includes a contrasting 'et in terra pax' section, adding a lovely legato to the middle of the piece. Layer...

Teach your students that by working together, we can build a brighter tomorrow. This gently flowing piece is well-designed for younger groups with plenty of unison singing, independent counterlines, a...

A positive message of cooperation and caring lies at the core of this inspiring piece for treble voices. A bit of unison, a few echo passages, and scattered light harmony make this an ideal choice for...

This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of yodelers hiking the Alps. The arrangement makes splendid use of a multitude of choral textures, generously passing the melody between all voices in th...

Here's a movin', shakin', up-tempo song of joy and praise that's just perfect for smaller ensembles. The baritone part is scored within a limited range, making this the perfect choice for youthful voi...

words and music by Berta Poorman and Sonja Poorman

Driving tempo and rhythmic accompaniment support the style and vocal arrangement of this well-loved spiritual. Easy part-singing makes this a natural choice for developing choirs, while offering older...

This original piece by Sonja Poorman can be described in one word -- beautiful! Long, flowing 'Gloria' phrases sing the message of Christmas. Sonja's educational experience and musical gift are eviden...

Add an inspiring touch of patriotism to your next concert with this easy to sing selection from Sonja and Berta Poorman suitable for choirs of all ages.

Add an inspiring touch of patriotism to your next concert with this easy to sing selection from Sonja and Berta Poorman suitable for choirs of all ages.

Drive and energy abound in this fresh new arrangement of the traditional spiritual. Berta and Sonja Poorman have combined their talents once again to bring us an easy-to-sing and fun-to-perform work.

A traditional West Indies folk song is the basis of this light two-part selection from the ever-talented Sonja Poorman. It's easy to sing; everyone will walk away humming the infectious melody. You ca...

The Poormans have adapted several Native American songs to bring us this choral closer. The message is strong and incorporates poetry from the Potawatomi Native American tribe from the Great Lakes reg...

This wonderfully rousing, flag-waving patriotic selection comes from the creative combination of 'You're a Grand Old Flag' and Sousa's 'Stars and Stripes Forever.' Bring your audience to its feet when...