2025 Editors' Choice New Basic Library A Cappella Available via ePrint Downloadable All Prices in U.S. Dollars & Subject To Publisher Revision
52
Choral Performance Music | Concert & Festival
Bwana Awabariki—arr. Ruth Morris
Gray. Ideal for younger voices, this vibrant
arrangement of a traditional Swahili folk song
uses joyful rhythmic patterns, tuneful triads,
and a five-word text that makes it easy to
assemble. There are two brief call-and-
response solos in the middle and an optional
descant at the end to add to the texture. A
pronunciation guide and translation are
included, and the optional percussion parts
are available as a free download.
11611111 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . . 54.99
Byem' Bye—arr. Maya Cooper. Calm and
serene, this arrangement of the traditional
African American spiritual reveals the
mystery of the stars coming out one by one
in the night sky. The text follows a repetitive
pattern as it counts stars, while an ethereal
piano accompaniment highlights a feeling of
illumination and wonder.
11620696 Two-Part or SA . . . .ME 2.50
A Choir's Guide to Surviving Music
Theory—Aaron Gage. A novelty piece
perfect for learning and performance,
this brings musical terminology to life -
literally! Each term is not only explained
but demonstrated in real time, making it a
dynamic and interactive way to reinforce
musical concepts. Inviting theatrical
elements, movement, and expressive
delivery, it's a joyful and memorable way to
build musicality while having a blast!
11617240 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.95
Climbin' Up the Mountain—arr. Russell
Robinson. Creative yet accessible, this
well-crafted arrangement of a traditional
spiritual features a rhythmic vocal ostinato
that allows each section to shine as they
sing the melody. With the opportunity for
a solo or small group over the final chorus
and some well-placed handclaps, it builds
in harmonic texture and excitement for a big
ending - ideal as an opener or closer.
11620315 SA or Two-Part . . . .ME 2.65
Come Back for a Moment—Taylor
Shaeffer. Bursting with energy, this Celtic-
style work is a musical call to let go, run
barefoot, and chase adventure once more.
The imaginative text ignites the spark of
youthful imagination, and the engaging
melody travels between major and minor
with plenty of unison and simple harmonies.
Add the optional guitar, percussion, and
violin to bring it to life.
11622715 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . M 2.95
Cottleston Pie—Andrew Bruhn. Text from
A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh inspired this
playful musical setting for two-part voices.
A whimsical waltz, this fanciful setting is full
of teaching moments with rhythmic interplay
between parts, style changes, and harmony
written with young singers in mind.
11609569 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.15
Cottleston Pie—Mark Burrows. Quirky and
oh-so-adorable, this setting of A.A. Milne's
Winnie the Pooh text opens with narration
and features a short whistle section for the
whole choir or an optional soloist. Accessible
harmonies and a playful feel make this the
perfect selection for young singers.
11608531 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.75
Counting Sheep—Albert Ellmenreich/
arr. C.E. Walz. Whimsical and light, this
selection pairs the playful melody of
Albert Ellmenreich's Spinning Song with
original lyrics. Full of joy and imagination,
the piece paints a lively picture of a flock
of sheep engaged in hijinks, chasing, and
exhausting the author before drifting into
slumber. Charming!
11616586 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.50
Crawdad Hole—arr. Vicki Tucker Courtney.
Your singers will love jumping into this fun,
jaunty rendering of a beloved American
folk song. Lively interplay between voice
parts and engaging handclaps keep things
moving with energy and excitement.
11609570 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
The Crawdad Song—arr. Lisa Benincasa.
Lively and engaging, this arrangement
is perfect for young choirs looking to
sing this familiar folk song. Unison, call
and response, and accessible two-part
harmonies make this selection easy to learn
and fun to sing!
11611459 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Dance!—Robert T. Gibson. An outside-the-
box rhythmic explosion that culminates with
a notated step routine! Lyrics encourage
listeners to "dance to the rhythm of your
own drum," embracing individuality
and celebrating differences. Vocal and
body percussion and satisfying parallel
harmonies all add to the soul of this piece.
Step instructions are included in the octavo,
and an instructional video by the composer
is available.
11594332 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.20
Dulaman—arr. Cristi Cary Miller. Set in a
lively compound meter, this traditional Irish
folk song expresses the cheerful optimism
of a budding relationship. The Irish text is
easy to learn and the melody is memorable,
making this song achievable by younger
voices. There are plenty of teachable
aspects from the history to the harmonic
structure while also offering a very high
performance value for concert or festival use.
11547297 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Dum Spiro Spero—Kara Stacy Bedwell.
With just a few Latin words to learn, this is
an approachable concert piece for young
singers. The message, stated in both Latin
and English, is about endurance in the
face of struggle. Its repetitive motifs and
polyphonic harmonies make it ideal for
beginning harmony singers. The contrasting
middle section offers a short section of
homophonic singing, too. A great choice for
concerts or festivals!
11566917 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.25
Eine Kleine Kazoo Musik—W.A. Mozart/
arr. Tom Anderson. You've never heard
Mozart like this before! The vocal lines
alternate between vocables and kazoo
lines at unexpected times, and the fully
orchestrated track brings a real classical
quality to your performance. It will be tough,
but be sure to have your singers keep a
straight face and perform this dramatically
- it's guaranteed to be a crowd pleaser!
11611114 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
Every Night When the Sun Goes In—
arr. Douglas E. Wagner. Two beloved
American melodies come together in
this upbeat partner song with lively piano
accompaniment and joyful vocal lines.
A charming option for singers new to
harmony, this arrangement of Every Night
When the Sun Goes In with Swing Low,
Sweet Chariot offers accessible writing with
just a touch of part-singing at the end.
11620333 Two-Part . . . . . . . . . . E 2.25
Everybody—Pinkzebra. Now we're gonna
get things started! This exuberant upbeat
opener celebrates fun, music, dancing, and
living life to the fullest. It's perfect for any
concert for choirs of all ages to grab the
attention of your audience, or for show choirs
looking for a high-energy number with great
choreography possibilities.
11593762 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.65
Exsultate Justi—Emily Crocker. Alternating
between Latin and English text from Psalm
32, this concert and festival opener is
designed especially for younger voices. A
strong rhythmic drive along with layered
harmonies and careful attention to ranges
and voice leading make it a perfect choice
for treble choirs.
11596556 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.35
Fanga Alafia—arr. Andy Beck. This lively
welcome song traditionally accompanies
the West African fanga dance. The familiar
tune is fully developed into an accessible
choral arrangement including scattered
handclaps, syncopated rhythms, and
bright harmonies. A modulating breakdown
section in the middle offers the opportunity
to incorporate the dance.
11539387 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
The Ferris Wheel—Andy Beck. Quirky
and thrilling, this clever original recounts
the invention of the Ferris wheel from the
perspective of its first riders. Adventurous
melodies combine with captivating lyrics
to create text painting, while the rollicking
lilt of the piano part provides momentum
throughout. An innovative concert selection!
11611117 Two-Part . . . . . . . . .ME 2.30
11613325 P/A CD-Pianotrax 17 . . 54.99
The Fiddler—Ruth Elaine Schram. An
upbeat celebration of music and joy, this
setting of Robert Fuller Murray's poem
brings the whimsical imagery to life. Lilting
rhythms and vibrant harmonies capture the
infectious energy of a fiddler playing with
uncontainable enthusiasm. While the violin
part is optional, as well as the harmony, you
will want to add both!
11616676 Unison/Two-Part . . . . E 2.30
