Sheet Music Downloads by Ruth Morris Gray

This lesser-known poem by female writer Lura Boies recognizes the inherent artfulness in nature. Imitation in the choral parts replicates rippling waters, and conservative vocal ranges allow every voi...

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for 'king' ('wa') plus the king's name ('Ngo...

Using the traditional Latin Sanctus text along with homophonic choral writing, this new original work provides developing singers the opportunity to experience techniques used in more advanced classic...

The popular text of the familiar carol is set with original music that is bright and happy, giving this title new and refreshing energy. A wonderful selection for young voices, the chorus acts as a sh...

Shakespeare's brilliance in crafting clever inventive poetry is demonstrated in his Sonnet 43. The beautiful love poem is a powerhouse of teaching and is set just as brilliantly for choral singing tha...

Sara Teasdale's text is superbly set in a steady and flowing concert work for mixed voices as well as men's ensembles. Diverse part-writing fills the choral, creating harmonic contrast and richness wi...

Sara Teasdale's text is superbly set in a steady and flowing concert work for mixed voices as well as men's ensembles. Diverse part-writing fills the choral, creating harmonic contrast and richness wi...

Delightfully playful with contrasting short and legato singing, this English folk song is a gem for any program. Harmonic writing surrounded by a round conjures its genesis of the English caroling tra...

This artistic setting features a text adapted from Rossetti's reverent 'Before the Paling of the Stars.' A haunting melodic theme sets the tone for this minor-mode gem, which could be considered a con...

A whimsical chromatic piano motif opens and reappears throughout this buoyant Shakespeare text setting. Offers excellent three-part writing for treble or mixed ensembles and an appropriate balance of...

The poetry of this expressive winter song provides a florid description of the season's most distinct attributes. Warm choral harmonies are a stark contrast to the icy imagery, and an optional flute o...

The poetry of this expressive winter song provides a florid description of the season's most distinct attributes. Warm choral harmonies are a stark contrast to the icy imagery, and an optional flute o...

A multicultural feature for all choirs! Feel the pulse of African rhythms, sing Swahili salutations, experience world music. Hakuna matata!

As this piece develops, gorgeous lines ebb, flow, and entwine, creating a lush tapestry of sound. Mature choirs will embrace the largely polyphonic texture and savor the meaningful poetry. A striking...

A haunting piano motif, pensive minor melody, and flowing vocal phrases weave a fine musical fabric for SSA choirs. Composed as a 3-part round, the range of this piece is primarily one octave for all...

An irresistible a cappella arrangement of the authentic Sotho folk song! Solid choral harmonies and infectious rhythms (supported with optional percussion patterns) create a backdrop for special featu...

Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melo...

Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melo...

Originally a folk song from South Africa, this song of hope is sung in both English and Xhosa. The positive message of never give up swings with energy and is easy to learn and perform with its antici...

A cappella with optional maracas, hand claps and a vibraslap, this popular Brazilian folk song is an energetic gem. The playful part-writing encourages movement and vitality from singers and the Portu...

Created with rhythmic phrases, mixed meter, and a simple text, this choral is an outstanding a cappella teaching and performance piece. Repetition and the use of hand claps help in learning and retent...

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