Chor & Gesang

A traditional street crier melody from the 17th century turned into a carol, this a cappella piece imagines the crier in the night being joined by carolers for part of his nightly walk. While suitable...

This sensitive setting with text adapted from Song of Solomon can be used in worship or concert performance. It moves beautifully between different moods, marked expressive, flowing and with motion. A...

The poem describing the moon as a silver lady in her tower inspired this rich work for the more advanced high school choirs and beyond. With expressive harmonies and dramatic dynamics, it will add a b...

Written as a jazz original for The Real Group, it works just as well for larger choirs of high school level and beyond. The song tells about Destiny, the ship of your life's journey, with friendship a...

Written in remembrance of a loved one, this work has its given place as a concert centerpiece. The composer's style touches on the French romantic masters, bringing a rich variation of colors to the p...

The text, by the composer's father, urges us to seek God within ourselves. Sung in Creole with a full English translation provided. For college and advanced high school choirs. Jo-Michael Scheibe Chor...

Sung in French, Gabriel Guillaume's text is a dialog between man and his God. This beautiful and rewarding work requires a mature choir - advanced high school or college. A full English translation is...

This up-tempo vocal jazz piece written for The Real Group features sections of scat singing. Left intentionally without dynamic markings, it is meant to get its color from the performers. Enjoy! Durat...

This uplifting arrangement offers one of Dvorÿk's Biblical Songs in a choral setting that can be sung a cappella as well as with Dvorÿk's original piano accompaniment. The perfect masterwork to add to...

This work celebrates the beauty revealed in nature, reflecting God's glory. A fine centerpiece in a concert, this work is a good opportunity for a larger high school choir to explore dynamics and phra...

In this piece, based on the style of traditional spirituals, the arranger has put her own stamp on the work with a robust sound and unified and vigorous articulation. With divisi parts in both soprano...

This impressionistic work is a lovely celebration of youthful romance, long ago in springtime Italy. Heartfelt harmonies and expressive melodies create the background for a tenor solo. Excellent for h...

Combining one of our best-loved hymns with rhythmic vocal jazz background makes this a stunning crossover work to be enjoyed by both singers and audience. The eight-part arrangement will work very wel...

A perfect piece to introduce madrigal style. Easy ranges; voices may be doubled by instruments. Available: SAB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. :50.

Explore a full range of vocal rhythm and harmony with this set of three traditional South African songs. Perform with CD accompaniment, piano and live percussion, percussion alone, or a cappella. Incl...

The famous canon by William Byrd offers treble and mixed choirs an opportunity to develop many of the choral skills necessary for more advanced works. Available: 2-Part/3-Part any combination a capell...

New English lyrics highlight the bright madrigal style of this work by the Italian composer Thomaso Cimello. An excellent and accessible way for young singers to develop madrigal technique. Available:...

This famous masterwork by Russian composer Mikhail Ippolitov-Ivanov has been arranged for younger choirs by Joyce Eilers. Excellent for developing style, blend and intonation. Available for 3-Part Mix...

This edition of the famous Mendelssohn chorus from Elijah is designed for a younger or less experienced choir that wants to go to contest! Available for 3-Part Mixed and SSAB. VoiceTrax CD also availa...

This accessible masterwork setting for young choir may be performed a cappella or accompanied. An excellent selection for contest or festival performances! Performance Time: Approx. 1:10. Discovery Le...

From the final portion from the Gloria of Lotti's Studentenmesse, this is a beautiful example of his use of imitation and makes an excellent choice for contest or festival. Discovery Level 2. Availabl...

Introduce your choir to Renaissance a cappella singing through this well-known Thomas Morley madrigal. An excellent choice at festival and contest for younger choirs. Available separately, 3-Part Mixe...

Introduce your choir to Renaissance a cappella singing through this well-known Thomas Morley madrigal. An excellent choice at festival and contest for younger choirs. Available separately, 3-Part Mixe...

Discovery Level 1 Here is a playful contemporary madrigal for younger mixed choirs that will be great for concerts and festivals at any time of year. Set in a buoyant 3/4, the strophic text will be ea...

This charming secular Renaissance lied is an excellent introduction to imitative part-singing. German and English text. Available: SATB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:35.