Children's Choir with Ensemble

This traditional lullaby is from the eastern coatal region of South Africa. The singular sweetness of the melody has made it a favorite with South African choirs and audiences. In this arrangement, th...

Kinderchor (3 Stimmen) und Dudelsack (oder C- oder B-Instrument, optional).

From an interview with the composer: As the concluding lines of the poem make clear, the weary housewife is deaf and blind to the miracle of Orpheus and the peaceable kingdom he creates through music....

This popular religious folk ballad delivers lots of expressive feeling and, in this satisfying arrangement, added harmonic interest from an accompanying viola or cello.

Kinderchor oder Frauenchor (SSAA) und Dudelsack oder optionales C oder B Instrument.

This plantation song collected during the Civil War highlights the polyphony that call and response and echoing patterns produce. The melody moves from voice to voice to give each section an opportuni...

Hatfield writes: “The Title of my piece pays tribute to Bach's Three Part Inventions: in this case, two vocal parts with the pianist making the third partner in crime. The Conniption was written...

The Lamb is a setting of William Blake's poem from his “Songs of Innocence.” This piece works nicely on a concert program when paired with the composer's setting of Blake's corresponding p...

My Heart's Friend is set to an interpretation of a Shoshone love song by the great American novelist, Mary Austin, best known for her works about the Indian tribes of the southwest.

David Del Tredici writes: 'My setting of the 1727 New England Primer's Alphabet might horrify its Puritan author by transforming its simple text into an exuberant tour de force. Its 26 couplets tumble...

From Del Tredici's program notes: 'The sense of moment is emphasized by augmenting the choral forces with a soprano soloist and pianist, who open the work with an extended aria. The ensuing choral com...

Neue Chorwerke von einigen der engagiertesten zeitgenössischen Komponisten Amerikas, speziell als Hommage an die Kunst kindlicher Chormusik und die wundervolle, wenngleich vergängliche Schönheit junge...

From Del Tredici's Program notes: 'In this traumatic post-9/11 world, I felt an urge to connect with, and even comfort, the youngest generation of budding musicians. Heart and felt are two words that...

Everything you need to train young choirs! This essential resource helps teachers develop musicianship through singing, covering vocal technique, conducting skills, rehearsal guides and repertoire. Th...

Everything you need to train young choirs! This essential resource helps teachers develop musicianship through singing, covering vocal technique, conducting skills, rehearsal guides and repertoire. Th...

The Bartered Bride is Smetana's most beloved work. The effervescence of the music and the camaraderie of the villagers make this a delightful piece to explore dramatically.

Everything you need to train young choirs! This essential resource helps teachers develop musicianship through singing, covering vocal technique, conducting skills, rehearsal guides and repertoire. Th...

Everything you need to train young choirs! This essential resource helps teachers develop musicianship through singing, covering vocal technique, conducting skills, rehearsal guides and repertoire. Th...

Kinderchor (Mez) mit Frauenchor (SSAA) oder Männerchor (TTBB)

Frauen- oder Kinderchor (SA)