This lovely folk melody is beautifully set by RenÚ Clausen. Utilizing the haunting quality of the clarinet to embellish the melancholy text, this simple folk song becomes the centerpiece of any choral...
Series editor Joni Jensen here becomes the composer as well. Written to be premiered at the 2019 National ACDA conference, this piece draws on a traditional Latin text but explores a contemporary harm...
This text is most famous for being set by Samuel Barber. This setting for piano, cello and women's choir is lush and distinct for its contemporary harmonies and constant motion in the accompaniment. U...
Leaping from leaf to leaf, shattering into gold, and scattering gems, light is at the center of our lives. It kisses our eyes, it sweetens our hearts, and it fills the world. This music explores the e...
In Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest' Caliban is a character who is half human and half monster. In spite of his wild personality he nonetheless delivers the beautiful lines found in this text as if to...
Swiss composer Ivo Antognini has created a beautiful and transparent setting of this standard text of mercy and peace. At times sounding like Gregorian chant and at other times completely contemporary...
Already available for SATB and SSA, now, at last, an arrangement for men. With a powerful piano accompaniment, your men will really be able to dig in and sing with the full power of their voices.
Drawing on the musical themes from the American Folk Song Boneparte's Retreat, this arrangement is up beat and rhythmic. A fiddle melody is incorporated into the one piano four hands accompaniment whi...
Written for the Utah Valley University Men's Choir with an original text by the composer, this sensitive text speaks of the life experiences that make up the tapestry of our lives. With the melody mov...
Written in a classical style, this new setting of the traditional text affords your students the opportunity to explore classical articulation, form and contrast. Very accessible for young singers.
Here is a century's old text describing a scene relevant to its period and just as relevant today. The percussion adds a sense of vigor to the piece, and can be executed with the choir stomping and cl...
One of Korea's most prominent composers, Hyo-Won Woo has crafted a theatrical masterpiece for advanced male choirs. With dramatic directions and an IPA pronunciation guide, many of the initial obstacl...
This arrangement of the famous song features a soaring vocal line, an active and rhythmic piano part and an optional French Horn counter melody. Perfect for opening or closing any concert.
Commissioned by Eugene Rogers and his University of Michigan Men's Glee for their performance at the 2018 ACDA Central/North Central Regional conference, this arrangement by one of America's leading a...
Originally scored for tenor solo and SATB chorus, this wonderful example of Baroque music is now available for male chorus. This is a wonderful example of Handel's mastery of text painting and his dra...
Commissioned by the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club. This Megan Levad text centers on World War 1 and The United States joining the Allies fighting there. It remembers our young people who gave...
This traditional South African folk song is upbeat and playful. An audio pronunciation guide can be found on the Hal Leonard website and sample rhythmic patterns for optional percussion are included i...
This setting of the Israeli folk song offers developing TB choirs a different take on the classic round. It offers rhythmic challenges, along with some chromatic maneuverings, yet employs appropriate...
Like much of the First Nation music, it has never been written down, rather passed on aurally from one generation to the next. This arrangement of a Lakota Sioux spiritual is the beginning of an ethno...
Here is a three movement suite intended to elevate conversations regarding mental health. Commissioned by the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, Mark Stover, conductor, Broadway composer Aron Acc...
Here is a traditional Xhosa folk song once again authentically arranged by the director of the Pretoria Youth Choir Lhente-Mari Pitout. Created to be sung in the original Xhosa language, an IPA pronun...
Featuring a tenor soloist throughout, this is a master-class in 'Call and Response', and traditional Gospel style.
Here is a spiritual that encourages one to be a good humanitarian, a soldier for peace, and an example of hope for others.
This is the 1st piece in the suite 'Three Spanish Songs for Men's Choir' As is always the case, IPA pronunciation guide is provided with the music and a fine recording is available to aid in style.
Here is the second song in the suite Three Spanish Songs for Men's Choir. This music is powerful and energetic with a stylistic piano part.
We shall sing! We shall jump! We shall shine! We shall fly!' These opening lyrics from the suite 'Three Spanish Songs for Men's Choir' is nothing but joy.
First conceived as a solo art song by English composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor, here the arranger has left the soaring melody in tact as well as the piano accompaniment. Often called 'Black Mahler,' t...
This piece creates opportunities for success for young men at all stages of the changing voice. The poetry of Sara Teasdale provides a theme of beauty, longing, and the quest for love that is easily a...
This is a rhythmic, contemporary, gospel-style anthem with words that challenge all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just. Available for SATB and TTBB
As we read the Harper text, we hear excitement for the journey ahead, tempered by the knowledge of past and present injustices all leading to the hope of music that will inspire people to build a last...
One out of five U.S. adults experience mental illness, and we all have negative thoughts that creep into our consciousness from time to time. Sometimes those thoughts overwhelm us like a storm. We hop...
Uses: Benediction, Encore, Contest Richly expressive, an old poem is treated with deep, rich harmonies and becomes a moving closer for concerts or festivals. Written with an ear to the a cappella glee...
Capturing the importance of the Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, Rollo Dilworth has crafted a powerful new spiritual. Tubman was often referred to as a conductor of the...
Considered by choral scholars to be the first notated vocal polyphony in the Americas, this hymn tune from Peru but written in a European classical style is a wonderful addition to the mens choir repe...
Jon Washburn is known for his creative and sensitive arrangements for the concert hall. This arrangement of the beautiful and famous Piazzolla chamber piece for solo oboe and strings is sure to become...
Combining two traditional spirituals, Come and go with me and Come and go with me to my Father's House, Brandon Waddles has created an arrangement that harkens the sounds of an African-American work s...
Number 2 from 'The Greatest of These' (No. 1, Unseen and No. 3, Flight) this movement is written on the virtue of hope. Using a rich yet simple harmonic palette that strives to create a sense of nosta...
Number 3 from The Greatest of These (No. 1, Unseen and No. 2, Echoes) this movement is written on the virtue of love. Set in a repetitive, trance-like exploration of personal experiences. The treatmen...
Number 1 from The Greatest of These (No. 2, Echoes and No. 3, Flight) this movement, is written on the virtue of faith. It is largely atmospheric as it depicts the endlessly shifting vaporous uncertai...
This beautiful folk song has been arranged many times. Rarely, if ever, have the words and music been so beautifully merged. Both love and despair are delicately depicted in this beautiful new setting...
Winner of a 2015 Oscar Award, this inspirational song speaks of hope and looks to the future for healing in the midst of great division. Eugene's gospel-like setting offers comfort to the community an...
This is a rousing anthem about the power of each person to make positive change with our actions: even the smallest but most committed of our convictions can lead to a better world, and it starts with...
A beautiful melody captures the essence of the poetry of John Thornburg. In a safe place, among their friends, the young men of the choir can explore feelings and emotions not always available to them...
Here is an arrangement of a classic Stephen Foster melody that takes full advantage of the drama and humor in the lyrics. Your men will love bringing these lyrics to life as Reed has inserted dramatic...
New compositions and arrangements in the Jonathan Palant series are designed to fit the young, changed male voice. This new arrangement of the classic spiritual fits this description perfectly with re...
From the composers of You Raise Me Up, here is a new song in a concert pop style that celebrates fight for the right to be me. The chorus proclaims I Will fly, I will soar, I'll be free. The harmonies...
This valuable resource is a must for every choral director that prepares a chorus to sing Handel's Messiah! In three sections, Part I - Introduction to Preparing Messiah highlights Baroque performance...
This music is suitable for an intermediate to advanced level youth or women's choir with a good accompanist. The poetry, in the form of a chant, traces the journey of a droplet of rain and supposes th...
Here is a traditional Lakota lullaby that was often sung by mothers to their young boys. The Lakota language has become nearly extinct, but composer/arranger Linthicum-Blackhorse has made it his life'...
Using “body percussion” and stomping to accompany this traditional Irish text, Desmond Earley has captured the spririt and energy of Irish men who make a living at the sea. Set for 3 part...
Originally written to be accompanied by two pianos, this new edition has masterfully captured the essence of two and delivered a new, exciting edition.
As the inscription on the statue that greets you as you enter Texas Woman's University, this message is powerful and empowering. The primary octavo is for SSAA choir, piano and percussion but there is...
This beautiful song by Malvina Reynolds is delicate and poignant and perfect for an advanced women's choir. It is scored for SSAA choir with piano and flute. However, the optional full score for harp,...
Contemporary poet Barbara Crooker understands nature and the life we draw from it. Contemporary poet Dale Trumbore understands that nature brings harmony to our lives and beauty to our existence. This...
A beautiful love poem is here set in a rhythmic and energetic fashion. The kind of energy brought to real romance and relationships. The melodies are angular and unsettled like a good marriage. And th...
This musical setting of the Dekker poem employs a warm, lush harmonic language along with a lovely, lyrical treatment of this familiar bedtime poem. Commissioned and premiered by the NW ACDA Women's H...
This beautiful and lamenting poem by French poet Charles Beaudelaire is captured in all of its sadness and intimacy. A detailed IPA makes the language barrier go away. And women's choirs will flourish...
Series editor and composer Joni Jensen arranges this traditional Irish folk song for women, violin, flute and bodhran. The music is energetic and full of drive as the women sing of a better day ahead....
This is a rhythmic, contemporary, gospel-style anthem with words that challenge all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just.
This thrilling composition by Macendonian composer Todor Skalovski and editied by Kathleen Rodde was performed by Kathleen and her Iowa State Women's choir at the 2013 National ACDA convention in Dall...
This arrangement brings together elements from three worlds: classical music, traditional, and contemporary gospel. The piano introduction is pure virtuosity and demands a competent player, yet one wh...
This traditional spiritual is set with divisi choral parts and requires a mezzo-soprano soloist who can soar over the choir, carry the music and bring style and passion to the rendering. Beautiful leg...
The melodies in this medley come from Early American sources. The opening fife tune was found in a Revolutionary War collection. Our Native Land appeared in a school music book in 1871. The Appalachia...
This traditional spiritual comes out of the work song tradition. It is firm and strong and features a baritone soloist who instructs the singers to keep their hands on the plow. The call and response...
This beautiful poem of love begins with 7 words from Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and then moves to Colonel Heveningham's original words. As the colorful imagery of the text unfolds, the music reflects...
Light, fast, strong and accented describe this arrangement of the traditional spiritual. This is a wonderful contrast to the heavy style so often associated with traditional spirituals. Each of the vo...
A heavy blues beat defines this arrangement of this traditional spiritual. The arranger calls for wailing and the passion required from the chorus and the mezzo-soprano soloist are critical in bringin...
This arrangement of a traditional spiritual is set in an easy swing style and is a song full of hope and joy. All of the voice parts contain divisi and are exposed, allowing the opportunity to feature...
Commissioned for Erskine College in South Carolina, this setting of Psalm 89 is full of joy. A powerful piano accompaniment, a soprano descant over the last verse and constantly shifting tonal centers...
Written for the Luther College/ Weston Noble Alumni Choir, here is a delicate setting of the beautiful Pete Seeger song. Accompanied by classical guitar-- with optional electric guitar or piano parts...
Inspired by the scene of a place on his favorite island, here is a tone poem that paints a vivid picture of the bay and the hour and the emotions.
Treating the voices as additional orchestral instruments to accompany a beautiful and expressive melodic line, J. A. C has created an exciting and unique piece that will thrill audiences and challenge...
The allure of night proves an endless delight when Wordsworth's words are married to Redford's music in this probing triptych. The music serves the poetry in deliberate tones, now surging wildly, now...
Here is set the traditional text from Luke with a joyous and energetic musical vocabulary that will challenge the best collegiate and professional choirs.
This new and rhythmic setting of the traditional Latin text is perfect for teaching about minor keys as well as a great opportunity to strngthen your choirs ability to sing independently of the piano....
This beautiful Swedish folk hymn is beautifully set for the concert stage. The SATB divisi, a cappella setting allows for subtle changes between verses and requires richness of tone and child-like sim...
Dense harmonies, flowing piano and colorful word painting establish this Yeats poem as a concert centerpiece. Passionate and emotional choral writing requires the same from your singers while ranges,...
Winner of the 2016 ACDA Raymond W. Brock Student Composition Contest and premiered by the Riverside City College Chamber Singers, here is a lush setting of the iconic Mary Elizabeth Frye poem Do Not S...
Here is a song of happiness set in a minor key. The harmonic language acknowledges that we can't have joy without recognizing its opposite. The undertones point out that this is not just an exultation...
It is such a joy to sing music by a composer who truly understands the voice. With logical voice leadings in and out of thorny places, wonderful use of suspensions and resolutions and a beautiful sett...
With a nod to Taps, this Civil War song is scored for guitar, clarinet and SATB choir. Featuring the women on verse one and the men on verse two, this beautiful arrangement captures the sadness and de...
There is a fierce passion behind Poe's famous Annabel Lee and this passion is captured in the speed and delivery of the text within the music. The music is tonal and rich and well suited for college a...
The Sphinx Organization is a national organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. EXIGENCE is the professional vocal ensemble that highlights the artistry...
Winner of the 2018 prestigious Brehm composition competition at the University of Michigan, here is a Walt Whitman text that seems to float in the air, like the stars it is about. Very subtle dynamic...
Capturing both the wonder and the joy and optimism of winter. Words and music of possibility and energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression, here she...
Written for Philip Brunelle and Vocal Essence. This beautiful and complex piece asks in longing harmonies Where has love gone? Because it is inhumane to live without love and peace! A timely message b...
In the life of every black child, they will have the talk with a trusted adult: what to do if they are pulled over, or have an encounter with the police. This powerful new choral sheds light on the sa...
Commissioned and recorded by The Ithaca College Choir, Janet Galvan, directing, here is a song with words and music by Michael. It is a powerful statement about her personal journey as a transgender f...
Here is a setting of 4 spirituals (Do Lord; Walk Together Children; A City Called Heaven; & Ol' Time Religion) arranged for SATB choir, solos, brass quintet and timpani. Performed at the 2023 ACDA mix...
