Chor & Gesang

An enjoyable piece for secondary chorus that is tuneful and gently swinging

A blend of early American hymns with words by Henry F Lyte, and Nicolaus L. Von Zinzendorf, and hymn tunes Pleading Savior, and Holy Manna. Arranged for SATB choir, with keyboard and optional flute.

Lovely double choir version of St. Francis of Assisi's beloved prayer Suitable for youth or adult choirs

Somewhere between the hymn and the symphony is this soaring arrangement for choir, congregation, organ, brass, and timpani. Lift up your hearts!

A completely new take on the familiar thought: Without Love, I Am Nothing

A bit of challenge for Jr. high or middle school, this is a fun mix of English and Latin, a la Schubert.

Douglas McEwen has edited this anthem by 18th century composer G. B. Pergolesi that contains text in both Latin and English. It is ideally suitable for the junior choir of the church.

This satisfying piece containing the English translation by the editor is easy for adult choirs and is of medium difficulty for youth choirs.

A popular arrangement of the dearly loved hymn

This rousing setting of Walt Whitman's poetry is most suitable for youth chorus

Written specifically for SAB voices, this setting of the Walt Whitman text is very popular for contests and festivals.

A sprightly song of praise and Thanksgiving for youth choir

An accessible song of encouragement for junior high or high school

With brass ensemble and selected percussion, this anthem provides a rousing climax for celebration or festival occasions. Written with a large choral group in mind, it also stands well on its own with...

The use of three hymns tunes (Zundel, Prichard, and Converse) helps to focus attention on the familiar words of this meditative piece, these would be good for communion or any prayerful situation.

A song of thanks for nature that is fairly easy for junior high or high school age choirs.

Arranged for SSATB with keyboard

Arranged for SATB with keyboard

An easy concert setting of a traditional carol with a vaguely medieval feel

Lively setting of a traditional, but not so well known carol. It grows from unison, to four-part, to four-part round, to eight-part cascade.

Light, with a little bounce, this easy secondary piece provides gentle and introspective thought about the glories of the universe.

A smooth and dreamy piece about a place 'where I can just be me'

This would make a good beginning or ending for the middle-school spring concert. A bit of attention to rhythm and diction will pay big dividends!

An easy, tuneful piece to close a concert or the school year

This is a nice variation on the well-known tale