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Choral Performance Music | Christmas & Holiday | Concert & Festival
Winter's Calling—Jill Gallina. A celebration
of winter's fun and melancholy nature, this
seasonal feature switches between major
and minor modes and has a gently flowing
feel. It is in essence a partner song, with the
exception of the middle section that segues
into harmony before returning to the original
format. Easily learned!
11614829 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Winter's Stillness—Andrew Parr. A lovely
original melody creates a scene of winter
beauty before partnering with the beloved
Austrian carol Still, Still, Still. With the option
to sing in either English or the original
German, it is a great way to welcome the
winter season. An added descant soars
over the final stanza creating a beautiful
statement that works well in both the three-
and two-part settings.
11567036 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.45
You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch (from
"How the Grinch Stole Christmas")—
Albert Hague/arr. Jeff Funk. Featured in the
ever-popular Dr. Seuss cartoon "How The
Grinch Stole Christmas," this delightfully
dramatic song is a natural for young and
developing choirs! Set in a minor key, with
theatrical effects in the accompaniment,
spoken lines and wonderfully entertaining
lyrics, this arrangement is sure to be a hit
in your holiday performance!
1908896 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 2.10
Yuki Ya Kon Kon (Falling Snow)—arr.
Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid. An
arrangement of a Japanese folk song with
additional music and featuring lyrics by
Robert Louis Stevenson, this gentle piece
beautifully captures the serene imagery
of winter's snowfall. An optional flute part
adds a delicate, airy quality, enhancing the
song's light, wintry feel.
11616716 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Concert & Festival
Afternoon on a Hill—David Scott Gantz.
Edna St. Vincent Millay's poetry is set
for unison or two-part choirs in this piece
that features a memorable melody and
a supportive piano accompaniment.
Pairing traditional choral techniques with
contemporary musical elements, this is a
delightfully fresh take on the classic text.
11593345 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 2.75
Agnus Dei—Ruth Morris Gray. Using the
traditional Agnus Dei text, this expressive
setting provides an opportunity to work on
choral tone, rubato, and legato singing. A
rich melody ebbs and flows over the colorful
harmonic palette while a captivating piano
theme winds its way throughout. For
added flexibility, a few optional notes in
the two-part voicing offer moments of SSA
harmony. Perfect for church and school
choirs of all ages.
11564446 Two-Part or SA . . . . . E 2.20
Aki to Fuyu (Two Songs of the Seasons)
—Andrew Jacobson. Two original songs
under one cover, one for winter and
one for fall, these beautiful songs can
be performed separately or as a set.
Featuring poems by Secretary Shotetsu,
a Japanese poet and monk, these
expressive pieces with a flowing piano
motive and optional violin obbligato give
treble singers a lyrical singing experience
with a Japanese text. A pronunciation
guide and translation are provided.
11566957 SA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
All My Life—John Florio. Light and breezy,
this heartfelt anthem is a reflection on living
with purpose, integrity, and a commitment
to helping others. The inspiring melody is
complemented by a laid-back groove in
the piano accompaniment and optional
two-part harmony.
11611279 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 2.15
All Night, All Day—arr. Paul Jennings.
Set in a laid-back gospel rock style, this
arrangement of the traditional spiritual is
flexible in voicing and can be sung with
three-part mixed, two-part, or unison
voices. The voices move together
rhythmically, with carefully written voice
leading making it easily learned by
young singers.
11597296 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.30
All You Need—Jim Papoulis. Empower
your young singers with the universal truth
that love, respect and common ground are
all we need to turn the world around! Written
in collaboration with songwriting workshop
participants, this youthful call to action with
a funky groove that doesn't stop can be
sung in unison throughout or with a few
sections of optional harmony added.
11595085 Unison/Two-Part . . .ME 2.50
Antigonish (I Met a Man Who Wasn't
There)—Douglas E. Wagner. Based on
the poem by William Hughes Mearns, this
mysterious yet playful selection tells the
story of a haunted house in Antigonish,
Nova Scotia. Featuring call and response
and a simple melody, this easy-to-learn
piece is perfect for fall concerts, Halloween
programs, or any program needing a
stylistic contrast.
11616571 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
The Autumn Moon—Mary Donnelly &
George L.O. Strid. Gentle and serene, this
original work captures the quiet beauty of an
autumn night. With a moderate tempo and
optional flute accompaniment, this reflective
selection vividly portrays the imagery of a
glowing moon and invites a connection to
nature's stillness.
11616670 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Ave Maria—Franz Schubert/arr. Karl
Hitzemann. Schubert's beloved masterpiece
comes to life in this setting for three-part,
two-part, or unison voices. Featuring
original music at the beginning and end,
this arrangement is accessible no matter
which voicing you choose to sing. Perform
it with the recording (featuring a solo violin),
the provided piano part, or as an a cappella
showpiece. It's a beautiful take on a classic,
for any time of year.
11597294 Unison/Two-Part . . . . M 2.30
A Better World—Earlene Rentz. Heartfelt
and inspiring, this two-part treble choir
original conveys a powerful message of
hope, unity, and the desire to create a
brighter future together. Flowing melodies
are complemented by warm harmonies,
making it a touching selection for concerts
or special events.
11609562 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Bloom—Lisa Longe. "Though we are small,
we are meant to break free and bloom."
Carefully crafted for developing voices,
this lovely concert piece features unison
singing, accessible harmony, and a relevant
message that sets the tone for growth at the
beginning of the year or celebrates moving
up in the spring.
11564449 Two-Part or SA . . . . . E 2.20
Boardwalk by the Sea (an original
partner song with "By the Sea")—
Jill Gallina. Atteridge and Carroll's fun
summertime song from the early 1900s By
the Sea is partnered with an original melody
that tells of all the fun that can be found on
the boardwalk. Easily learned, it features a
traditional partner song setting where both
melodies are sung independently and then
combined for simple two-part harmony.
Optionally, you can feature soloists and use
the simple choreography provided.
11592581 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.50
A Bright New Day—Neil Ginsberg. Written
with a joyful lilt, this lighthearted tune for two-
part treble choir is full of teaching moments.
A great way to introduce compound meter
to elementary and middle school choirs,
this accessible original is characterized by
repetitive rhythms and a text your singers
will love. "Come, old Sun! Let's make a
bright new day!"
11592516 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.80
The Broomstick Flew All Around—Mark
Burrows. Based on the old Appalachian
folk tune The Green Grass Grew
All Around, this hilarious Halloween
adaptation will have your audience in
stitches! A cumulative song, each verse
incorporates a new element to the text
such as witches, hats, cats, and rats
each with an associated sound effect.
You'll want to check out the various
accompaniment track options because
this instrumentation is not to be missed!
11561825 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 3.20
Bula Maleya—arr. Greg Gilpin. Arranged
for two-part treble choir with optional
alto harmony, this Fijian welcome song
provides options to include percussion,
guitar or ukulele, and handclaps. Full of
energy and excitement, this is sure to bring
joy to your program!
11609568 Two-Part or SSA. . .ME 2.15
Butterfly, Fly Away Home—Glenda E.
Franklin. With original text by the composer,
this selection captures the delicate,
fluttering essence of a butterfly in flight.
Very accessible to young choirs, this work
is easy to sing, incorporating moments of
layered independent melodies. The optional
flute makes this lovely work sparkle!
11593348 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.75
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