David Christiansen

Discovery Level 1 Here is a swing treatment of the contemporary pop standard most famously recorded in a big band swing style by Bobby Darin in 1959. Great for learning vocal jazz technique, it will b...

Discovery Level 2 You'll thrill to the wintry sights and sounds that this sparkling Russian folksong evokes as it celebrates the first snowfall of winter! Perform it in English or with the very short...

Discovery Level 1 Adapted from Henry Purcell's Come Ye Sons of Art, this short tuneful setting is ideal for younger and developing choirs especially for contest and festival performances. Available se...

Discovery Level 2 Feel the sounds, the cadence, the energy of an urban landscape in this colorful original! Set in minor, with a patter-style vocal, the rhythms are irresistible and the harmonies fres...

Discovery Level 2 One of the best vocal groups of the 1960s, the Mamas and Papas topped the charts with their electric-folk sound. This short medley highlights three of their best, including Californi...

Discovery Level 3 This well-loved Japanese folksong tells of the beauty of cherry blossoms in the spring. This setting combines graceful vocal lines with a gentle accompaniment and flute obbligato. Ex...

Discovery Level 2 This song from the tremendously successful Tapestry album by Carole King is a wonderful showcase for younger and developing choirs in this accessible setting with its great message o...

Discovery Level 2 Young singers will enjoy the Middle Eastern sounds and rhythms of this popular Lebanese folksong in a creative and well-crafted setting that will showcase them at their best! Availab...

Discovery Level 2 Silver magic, shining bright, radiant in the dark of night - the serene beauty of the moon is the subject of this lilting and lyrical original. Well-crafted for success, this piece w...

Discovery Level 2 Two pop tunes from totally different eras combine into a non-stop party in this arrangement for younger choirs! Down at the Twist and Shout has a Louisiana style Cajun groove and wit...

Discovery Level 2 Your audience will love the show biz fun of this charming setting for voices and 4-hand piano that's chock full of clever and humorous effects. Easily learned, it will be a holiday c...

Discover the music of the Baroque with this light-hearted look at the masters of the era! Composers described include Bach, Handel, Vivaldi, Corelli, Lully, Pachelbel, Telemann, Rameau, Couperin and P...

Perfect for honoring that special teacher or community member, this bouncy and fun arrangement will have your audience singing along! Add the fully-orchestrated ShowTrax CD to complete your presentati...

A majestic setting for choir and brass. Includes: Hodie Christus natus est; O Come, All Ye Faithful; Joy to the World. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Instrumental Pak. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.

This buoyant work is based on a two-part medieval song and is suitable for a wide variety of programming including madrigal dinners, processionals, holiday concerts and other festive occasions. Flexib...

Generations of English school children have sung the moving national hymn Jerusalem by Sir Charles H. H. Parry. Now, Audrey Snyder has created a new American text that honors those who lost their live...

From Josh Groban's Illuminations album, this beautiful and powerful song translates into an inspirational homage to love, loss and honest emotion. An excellent selection for high school through adult...

An ideal finale, this stunning setting is sure to become a standard in your holiday concert programming. Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, Concert Band, ShowTrax Cassette. Performance Time: Approx. 3:55.

A Christmas classic in an accessible setting that is an excellent choice for elementary and middle school performers. Available: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD.

These delightful Gaelic-flavored settings, including 'The Wexford Carol' and 'Suo Gân', are fresh, airy and unique. Instrumentation includes optional 'Celtic' instruments which can beeffectively...

Swirling, ever turning in the crisp autumn air... this Celtic flavored original creates a golden image of the dancing leaves. Easily-learned for October and November concerts, this work can be enhance...

No. #1 in 1958, this is a definite audience sing-along! With optional glockenspiel and some well-placed fa la las, you'll have a concert winner! Avilable for 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time:...