Bossa nova (Portuguese for 'new trend') is a musical genre that began in Brazil in the 1950s. The combination of samba rhythms, jazz sonorities, and lyrical melodies created a new, sophisticated style...
This change-of-pace charmer recreates the conversation between a pair of birds as they observe children singing. The birds consider what the sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly,...
This playful arrangement of a Nicaraguan folk song encapsulates a broader message of diversity and inclusion across the world - because 'all the nations like bananas!' Just a little Spanish, but a lot...
A spry and enchanting adaptation of Edvard Grieg's magical piano solo, this choral arrangement conjures up heaps of holiday cheer with its clever lyrics and jaunty classical feel. Festive and fun!
Get on board with this lively partner song adaptation of the well-known traditional spiritual! Featuring easy-to-sing countermelodies for both the verse and chorus, it's a snap to put together and an...
An imaginative text woven from the titles of twenty favorite children's books, coupled with a lyrical piano accompaniment, 'Stories of My Life' by David Waggoner celebrates the role of literature in o...
This contemporary spiritual boasts a rich history as a song of liberation and has been dubbed the 'Black American National Anthem.' Greg's tour de force arrangement opens with a powerful unison before...
Attention Orff educators! A pentatonic melody is sung in unison then echoed from part to part. Simple body percussion further engages students and ensures a kinesthetic rhythm experience. The ostinato...
This tongue-in-cheek selection for developing choirs is guaranteed to turn some frowns upside down! Logical melodies, harmonies, and counterlines allow students to quickly get to the quirky, ironic po...
A patriotic fantasy for choir and band, this soaring rendition of 'America, the Beautiful' is a crowning jewel for choral or combined concerts. Sturdy and proud, it features many unison and two-part v...
