Your song is my very heart. The beautiful metaphor describes a loved one as a song with qualities such as hope, healing, laughter, and love. Mark Burrows honors his daughter on the occasion of her hig...
When considering various winter holidays, what is the common thread? 'A candle and a song.' Beautiful in its simplicity, here's a quiet celebration crafted to resonate universally. Mark's delicate mel...
The word 'hydom' mimics the drone of bagpipes. The word 'tiddlydom' represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol onomatopoetically recreates the sounds of these festive instruments...
Dieses keltisch inspirierte Original ist ein außergewöhnliches Zeugnis für die Musik, ein mächtiges Werkzeug für den menschlichen Ausdruck. Der überzeugende Text kommt aus der einzigartigen Perspektiv...
'We will reach out, sing out, make a change. We will show the world what love can do!' These empowering lyrics were inspired by thoughts and feelings from amazing young people at a virtual conference...
Hoffnung finden, Hoffnung leuchten, Hoffnung singen. Diese einfache Melodie stapelt sich am Ende des Liedes wunderschön zu einem dreistimmigen Kanon, der die Fähigkeiten der sich entwickelnden Stimmen...
Dieses Buch ist ideal, um Schülern das Spielen ohne Instrumente beizubringen. Neben einer Vielzahl von Beispielen sind auch Stücke enthalten, um das Gelernte gleich umzusetzen.
Mark Burrows wonderfully captures the essence of peace in this piece, well-suited to treble ensembles of all sizes and abilities. In the words of the composer: "Peace is much more than a feeling. It's...
You are not alone, love will call you home.' A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with words written from father to daughter on the occasion of her graduation. The e...
Burrows's setting of words of assurance from the English mystic Julian of Norwich (1342-1416) is as relevant today as ever. For the advanced mixed ensemble, the powerful lyrics coupled with gorgeous h...
Ein einzigartiges und bewegendes Werk mit Schlagzeug und optionaler Bodypercussion. Eine eindrucksvolle Vertonung dieses großen Textes von Teresa von Avila.
This Scottish folk song, dating back to over 300 years ago, is a popular children's song about a man whose clothes are made of food. Rhythmically interesting and great fun to sing!
The humorous text is relatable to musicians of all ages. Interesting and diverse vocal writing for both parts is supported by a solid piano accompaniment. The creative vocal stack includes an optional...
This brainy little piece, a collaboration by two of the industry's favorite children's writers, uses tunes from three traditional rounds to teach the names of master composers throughout music history...
With words taken from a variety of traditional Irish blessings set to a warm, lyrical melody, this treble choir selection is sure to uplift and delight. Both voices get a chance to sing melody and har...
What do a 19th Century British novelist and a composer from rural West Texas, have in common? Not much except Pirate Story. In this classic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, three young people with a ba...
From a favorite childhood game comes a lesson about solving conflicts cooperatively, rather than competitively. A fun ostinato section near the end gets your kids singing three independent vocal lines...
The name says it all! From Mark Burrows' collection, Wild Things, this novelty tune is arranged as a two-part choral and is sure to produce giggles. The choral includes humorous and interesting facts...
Children will enjoy Mama Goose for its wild blend of rockin' and rhymin' music, movement, and just plain fun! Children find delight in the familiarity of rhythmic chant, predictable patterns, or a pla...
This traditional song from Puerto Rico is a whimsical tune about a small, nocturnal tree-frog. It features easy and interesting 2-part writing and the use of percussion instruments including a croakin...
With it's solemn introduction, the singers are asked to say a hurtful word or phrase, building a cacophony of sound while the single phrase we sill sing is sung, slowly permeating the spoken words. Fr...
Hi Yo Ipsi Naya is a traditional song that has probably been included in Navajo ceremonies for centuries. Today, this melody is often referred to as a Navajo song of happiness. All the elements of the...
Meaning lollipop, Pirulito is a traditional children's song from Brazil. The Portuguese text is simple to learn and fun to sing along with the addition of the percussion included in the choral. A grea...
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...
Reimagined and beautifully harmonized, this arrangement of the traditional Welsh lullaby is sure to leave a lasting impression. Voices peel off the lyrical melody into rich and sometimes unexpected so...
Sara Teasdale's poem about the end of life is the foundation of this soul-stirring choral setting. Text painting and sensitive musical choices bring the meaning of the words alive in an unforgettable...
Piano and optional hand drum accompany this French melody and adapted Morris text. Vocal lines build excitement to the first strains of the familiar melody. Individual and unison singing weave within...
Rich choral sonorities fill this expressive and contemporary concert setting of an e. e. cummings poem. Thoughtful vocal entrances begin the piece followed by the ebb and flow of dynamics and harmonie...
Young and old alike will relate to the incredible lyrics and moving music of Through the Eyes of a Child. Burrows and Gilpin unite to craft a choral that is a moving reflection of childhood innocence...
An interesting take on a section of text from the Carmina Burana. This setting uses modal harmonies, a haunting melodic line, and transfixing percussion to express the mysterious nature of the text. A...
Young singers will adore singing this Spanish carol and exploring tempo with all the wonderful musical opportunities it brings. With a piano and optional percussion accompaniment that reflects the sou...
Each of us has a story, each of us has a song. Each of us has a melody within. ' This motivating and inspiring text of how coming together through music makes us all better is full of syncopated energ...
Children will enjoy Mama Goose for its wild blend of rockin' and rhymin' music, movement, and just plain fun! Children find delight in the familiarity of rhythmic chant, predictable pattern, or a play...
How many ways can you say 'friend'? Mark weaves a sweetly singable canon out of the word 'friend' in 16 different languages, spanning cultures from six continents. A flexible coda at the end offers th...
This sensitive choral ballad is sure to ignite 'all the feels,' as your singers ask for validation from the influential adults in their lives. Lyrical lines and uncomplicated voice parts allow even th...
What's the best way to learn concepts? Through experience! How about a great way to memorize facts? By singing! This ingenious collection demonstrates fundamental musical concepts while clever lyrics...
Beware The Music Teacher! contains a fabulous collection of classroom activities for learning the songs presented in the book. This book is intended for elementary music classes and includes eleven de...
Yee haw, y'all! Grab a kazoo and have a hoedown good time singing this knee-slappin' American folk song for two-part ensembles. With or without the kazoos, a great time will be had by all in learning...
Thina Singu is a popular folksong in Lesotho and South Africa whose title translates to We are a burning fire...burn. Burrows' arrangement employs exciting percussion, driving the burning melody forwa...
Dieses nachdenkliche Original von Mark Burrows zeichnet ein unverfälschtes Bild des Winters und seiner erholsamen Qualitäten. Sanfte, träumerische Stimmen laden uns ein, der "endlosen Geschäftigkeit"...
Here is a traditional Latin Christmas text beautifully set. Both the joy and the passion of the new born baby is captured in this lush new composition. An optional string quartet is available to add s...
A cappella with optional percussion, this choral combines the familiar 'African Carol' and 'The First Noel. ' Rhythmic with a musical intensity, this choral work arranged by Mark Burrows is simple to...
Light and dance-like contrasting with flowing legato, this traditional French carol arrangement sparkles and gleams for the holiday and Christmas season. The piano accompaniment with optional flute ge...
What a find! This traditional Spanish Christmas carol works so well with a cappella voices. Finger cymbals, tambourine, and bongos add a zesty accompaniment to the exuberant yet sensible, rhythmic yet...
Tambourine and hand drum enhance the dance-like character of this Spanish villancico that dates back to the Renaissance era. This arrangement makes brilliant use of varied a cappella textures, from so...
This truly unique setting of the traditional English carol pairs an a cappella choir with a single instrument. Singers will be awestruck by a harmonic structure that supports and intensifies the belov...
Enough said! Comedic and fun, this 2-part expresses how life would be if music teachers ruled the world and music was a part of everyone's lives. Sure to get a round of hearty applause! Available: 2-P...
