BriLee Music

Originally inspired by a trip to Guatemala, Bailey uses accompanying flute and drum to represent the sounds native to the forests of this country. The drum is a driving rhythmic force to help represen...

Blevins' partner song, consisting of two original melodies, a child's poem, and the Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star text, is both uplifting and whimsical. The triple meter, ostinato-like piano accompanim...

Patterson has artfully set four limericks by Edward Lear in this highly entertaining piece about an old man. Sure to aid in teaching diction, A Song of Nonsense will brighten up any concert

Perfect for Earth Day or an environmental stewardship program, Keepers of the Earth is an original song written with a gentle bluegrass feel. With optional violin, solo and small group opportunities t...

The text of My Shadow celebrates the thrill a child gets from becoming familiar with his own shadow, as the child expresses the shadow's uniqueness, with curiosity and joy. The music of this original...

A Better World by Earlene Rentz is a heartfelt and inspiring piece for two-part treble choir, featuring an optional descant that adds an extra layer of beauty. With its original text, the song conveys...

This two-part arrangement of the traditional spiritual is designed to energize and inspire beginning and developing treble choirs. With its upbeat tempo, rhythmic vitality, and jazzy harmonies, this p...

This lively piece, composed for two parts with a descant, should be sung with joy and exuberance, demonstrating a spirit of unity. Throughout the song English is combined with Swahili phrases that enc...

Winter Bells of Peace by Douglas Wagner is a charming and serene piece for two-part treble choir that beautifully incorporates the timeless melody of "Ding Dong! Merrily on High". With optional glocke...

Simon Says gets a playful and charming makeover in this delightful arrangement for two-part choir! Perfect for young or beginning ensembles, this piece transforms the classic game into a clever call-a...

An English rhyme meets a French folk tune in this delightful holiday choral showcase for young choirs. Pairing the well-known Sing a Song of Sixpence lyrics with Au Clair de la Lune and some fa la la...

Do not overlook Jones' upbeat, rhythmically charged original setting of the beloved hymn tune Amazing Grace. With optional percussion, it is well- suited for any TTB ensemble, and sure to be a favorit...

The powerful message of the poem With You is especially meaningful in a choral setting, where shared vocal experiences connect us so powerfully to each other. After spending so much time apart due to...

You know this tune is pure FUN from the start — first,  it's in the name, and, second,  everyone will recognize this classic Italian melody that's been covered by countless performers, including the G...

Vicki Tucker Courtney and John Parker describe the image of a love so beautiful, she must be responsible for waking the dawn each morning.  The accessible parts play wonderfully off of one another wit...

Written in 1864, Up on the Housetop is known as the second oldest secular Christmas song, with Jingle Bells being the first. It is also the first Yuletide song to focus primarily on Santa Claus. This...

Reese's two contrasting settings for the emerging Tenor-Bass choir introduce foundational concepts to the beginning singer. Whether performed unison or two-part (TT), one song is in a major key and on...

The Brook is like a stream: moving, chattering along, captured by the perpetual motion in the piano part and the use of the asymmetric meter of 7/8 that creates a constant sense of forward momentum. G...

Using imagery to describe new beginnings as the earth slowly comes to life, Franklin's piece is perfect for the burgeoning Tenor-Bass choir looking for a song they can sing with great emotion and feel...

Beginning with an ominous ostinato from the choir, this piece sets Stephen Crane's short but vivid poem describing the invasion of a fast-approaching enemy army. Perfect for the developing Tenor-Bass...

Davison incorporates the famous text, "Fare Thee Well, My Love", (also known as "The Turtle Dove"), but with an entirely new melody. The energetic 6/8 time, use of open fifths, and the Dorian mode giv...

Bill Grogan's Goat is a delightful arrangement of an Appalachian folk song that captures the humor and charm of traditional storytelling. Designed for beginner-level choirs, this piece allows each par...

Noah Reese's arrangement of Scarborough Fair for TB choir breathes new life into this traditional English ballad. Dating back to the Middle Ages, the song tells of a lover's impossible tasks, with the...

Drunken Sailor by Robert Gibson is an energetic tenor–bass setting packed with rhythmic drive and lively articulation. Hand claps, crisp accents, and bold vocal lines keep the momentum surging from st...

Quiet Sings to Me, inspired by a poem by Gwendolyn Bennett, offers tenor–bass choirs a gentle, expressive selection that’s accessible in multiple formats. Directors can choose either a unison tenor se...