Andreas Schäfer

Few things compare to the sight of a red cardinal against a backdrop of winter white. This magical seasonal selection by Andy Beck captures the wonder of nature, while offering choral writing well sui...

A clever arrangement of the traditional spiritual that includes a surprise nod to Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus' plus an optional part for autoharp! The pentatonic chorus is great for teaching or reinfo...

A clever arrangement of the traditional spiritual that includes a surprise nod to Handel's 'Hallelujah Chorus' plus an optional part for autoharp! The pentatonic chorus is great for teaching or reinfo...

A solid introduction to jazz stylizations and beginning scat singing! From the swingin' echoed phrases of the catchy chorus to the tasty 'with extra foam' ending, this creative chart is equal parts ed...

A solid introduction to jazz stylizations and beginning scat singing! From the swingin' echoed phrases of the catchy chorus to the tasty 'with extra foam' ending, this creative chart is equal parts ed...

Diese einfache, aber elegante Vertonung wird auf nur zwei kurzen lateinischen Phrasen gesungen. Ein Partnergesangsansatz gibt jeder Stimme Unabhängigkeit, während ein kurzer B-Teil einige homophone Ch...

Designed for impact in performance without stress in rehearsal, this strong concert/contest opener (or closer) features an accessible Latin text that alternates with English lyrics. A bold unison, sun...

Designed for impact in performance without stress in rehearsal, this strong concert/contest opener (or closer) features an accessible Latin text that alternates with English lyrics. A bold unison, sun...

Once again, composer Andy Beck captures the magic of childhood in a piece that's written expressly for developing choirs. Ample echo-singing and sensible vocal ranges will help young singers take off...

Once again, composer Andy Beck captures the magic of childhood in a piece that's written expressly for developing choirs. Ample echo-singing and sensible vocal ranges will help young singers take off...

Celebrating the many ways that music touches our lives, the lyrics of this piece were inspired by words from young singers. A spoken section in the middle offers an opportunity for your students to ad...

An emblem that transcends cultures, religions, and time periods, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice...

An emblem that transcends cultures, religions, and time periods, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice...

A jubilant antiphonal exposition extends an invitation to music-making, before erupting into a truly fresh concert and contest opener! Exploring a wide variety of choral sounds and textures including...

A jubilant antiphonal exposition extends an invitation to music-making, before erupting into a truly fresh concert and contest opener! Exploring a wide variety of choral sounds and textures including...

This sincere goodbye song is especially well conceived for developing 2-part singers. The tuneful, memorable melody is so easy to learn, and harmonies are smartly achieved with independent counterline...

This sincere goodbye song is especially well conceived for developing 2-part singers. The tuneful, memorable melody is so easy to learn, and harmonies are smartly achieved with independent counterline...

Den traditionellen Text des Ubi Caritas hat Andy Beck hier als einzigartigen Jazzwalzer vertont und mit englischen Textzeilen vermischt. Die modale Melodie bewegt sich zunächst unisono, später dann in...

Andy Beck brings his gift for vivid text painting, evocative piano motives, and tuneful melodies to a favorite wintertime poem. Though not a word-for-word setting, the themes of the Elinor Wylie's wor...

Written as a prompt for discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion, this heartfelt song favors no group over another, but rather emphasizes the value of each individual. Follow the ever-changing text...

Written as a prompt for discussing diversity, equity, and inclusion, this heartfelt song favors no group over another, but rather emphasizes the value of each individual. Follow the ever-changing text...

This darling little charmer reads like step-by-step instructions for assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Andy's writing provides the perfect lesson plan to teach part-singing: Part II sings an eight-bar melod...

This darling little charmer reads like step-by-step instructions for assembling a jigsaw puzzle. Andy's writing provides the perfect lesson plan to teach part-singing: Part II sings an eight-bar melod...

Celebrate that essential rainy day accessory with this humorous ode to the umbrella! You might want to take cover from the steady downpour of clever rhymes designed to tickle the funny bone of perform...

Celebrate that essential rainy day accessory with this humorous ode to the umbrella! You might want to take cover from the steady downpour of clever rhymes designed to tickle the funny bone of perform...