Classical Music

Johannes Brahms delighted in the beauty of the folk songs of his homeland; he added artful accompaniments to them and arranged many for choirs.

This special 20th anniversary edition has the same notes as the first edition but now, more of the royalties are going to the Foundation for Small Voices. See Jim talk about this special piece on the...

This spooky dyad features the well-spoken words of none other than the Bard, William Shakespeare. Accessible and short by design, these Halloween-themed songlets are the perfect way to kick off (and s...

A Life That I Believe In is an uplifting and empowering choral work that celebrates self-discovery, confidence, and personal growth. With its flowing melodies and heartfelt text, it builds from a gent...

An accessible arrangement of the Scarlatti aria for young choir. It includes both Italian and English texts and is an excellent introduction to music of the Baroque period.

Presented here in an arrangement for unison voices (with an optional second part), this setting of words by Chief Dan George optimistically reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times o...

Presented here in a version for unison voices (with optional second part), this setting of words by the composer, based on a quote by Brian Palmer, encourages singers to listen to the sounds and peopl...

Presented here in a version for unison voices, this tender piece was composed in memory of the victims of Fukushima in 2011. It is both reflective and heartfelt, with a simple, appealing melody, rich...

A well-crafted choral work incorporating Bach's famous 'Air' from orchestral Suite in D, the best loved carol, 'Still, Still, Still,' and just a touch of 'O Holy Night. ' A simple adaptation of Bach's...

Two-Part Donald Moore has skillfully crafted a canonic piece based on one of Mozart's most memorable melodies. 'Alleluia' from the famed motet, Exsultate Jubilate, is placed in an easy range for young...

Two-Part Donald Moore has skillfully crafted a canonic piece based on one of Mozart's most memorable melodies. 'Alleluia' from the famed motet, Exsultate Jubilate, is placed in an easy range for young...

Even before the soloists sing the traditional 'First Noel' carol, you'll be hooked on this sensitive holiday song by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. A sweet, simple melody, with lovely harmonies b...

Multiculturalism abounds in this rhythmic African choral by Sally K. Albrecht and Jay Althouse. Five easy Swahili phrases are followed by their English equivalents in this pulsating piece which teache...

Here's a captivating choral work written especially for 2-part and developing SSA choirs. Energetic vocal lines are punctuated by rhythmic handclaps and added layer upon layer to create a festive cont...

After a year with limited music making, there could be nothing better. Imagine throwing open the shutters to sing with your neighbors as this beautiful piece unfolds. It's consistently lyrical and leg...

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 a fresh take on standard repertoire! Two brief mainstream madrigals are reimagined with syncopated rhythms and a supportive piano, bass, and drums accompaniment.TAs part of the PerformancePlus+ s...

This expressive song of gratitude celebrates plentiful good things. Starts and ends sweetly, builds to a sweeping descant-topped refrain.The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ev...

Find hope, shine hope, sing hope. This simple melody stacks beautifully into a 3-part canon by the end of the song, building the skills of developing part-singers. A quote from Emily Dickinson's treas...

This musical tribute to the aurora borealis flickers and flashes with colorful imagery. Carefully crafted for 2-part singers, it opens with independent parts that come together in a glowing chorus lik...

This nifty novelty adds madrigal-like music to a nonsensical poem from the Gilded Age. In just a few playful lines, the words invite us to ponder the extraordinary and embrace the silly. Its quirky ch...

Think of two items that bring out the best in each other, and fill in the blanks: If I were - -. then you would be - -. This warm and witty original celebrates friendship and playfully acknowledges th...

Think of two items that bring out the best in each other, and fill in the blanks: If I were - -. then you would be - -. This warm and witty original celebrates friendship and playfully acknowledges th...