Noten von Walton Music

French poet Guillaume Apollinaire's musing on lost love takes on a quintessential French sound. Easily accessible to a good high school choir. In French, with a singable English translation by Jon Was...

This stunning anthem carries the hallmark of Nance's melodic writing. Its soprano solo has the innocence of a boy soprano voice, complementing the bigger choral sound. Sung in Latin, the SATB divisi i...

This rhythmic and expressive version of the well known spiritual is dedicated to the Dale Warland Singers' conductor. That, and the SATB divisi setting makes it best suited for the well trained a capp...

The work was originally commissioned for Edina High School Girl's Choir and is now offered in a vibrant, intense and truly jubilant setting for SATB voices a cappella, incorporating all of the complex...

A truly beautiful and haunting arrangement of this well loved spiritual, which permits the accomplished high school choir to give it full expression. Moderately difficult.

The 17th century text by Thomas Traherne is given an impressive and challenging setting suitable for a large choir.

The English text is taken from the 15th century and is set by British composer and member of the King's Singers. The beautiful and quiet melody offers soli for tenor and soprano. Moderately difficult,...

Inspired by Grace Noll Crowell's lovely poem, this setting has immediate appeal to both school and church use. The music moves beautifully with the words, making the composer's marking with awe and wo...

Masterfully arranged by Vancouver Chamber Choir conductor Jon Washburn, with cymbals and soft handclapping, the sensual but innocent tango melody in the choir gives an expressive background to a 'floa...

This lovely composition builds its beauty and excitement on the Biblical text from Song of Songs. The composer is the artistic director of the Chicago A Cappella, a nine voice ensemble. Moderately dif...

The Scottish folk melody in this shimmering arrangement presents soli for baritone and soprano within the beautiful melody line.

With its expanded meter to 5/4, this beautiful song from late 1400 in a setting by Jon Washburn creates a sense of space and timelessness like in a large cathedral. Great for good high school choirs o...

Based on Elgar's own piano transcription of his Enigma Variations, the rich harmonies and depth of expression of this setting with sacred text may be performed by a variety of choirs.

A modern arrangement of a traditional gospel tune, this is a swinging, fun piece for high school SATB. Comfortable vocal range for all parts. Great concert closer!

Rhythmically challenging, the traditional text winds around nonsense words, enhancing the driving beat. For an advanced high school SATB chorus, unaccompanied.

Set to an early 20th century poem by Sara Teasdale, this SATB work speaks of peace through the music of stillness holy and low... Stars I shall find. Lovely concert work for school or church. Unaccomp...

Based on an 8th Century St. Ambrose text, this is a lush, moderately difficult SATB piece that would work well as a showcase for a good high school choir. Unaccompanied.

From Freedom Is In Your Hand, a new and powerful collection of songs of protest and praise.

Opening with a beautiful chantlike verse, this new arrangement of the familiar hymntune is a welcome addition to any choir's repertoire. The gently flowing musical line supports the worshipful first c...

Melodic and musically rewarding, with a Latin text that applies best to the Lenten season, especially Good Friday, this would also sound impressive in a concert venue. Well worth the work!

Adapted from Psalm 46, this sensitive setting emphasizes breath and dynamic control, and would work best in church services or choral festivals. As uplifting as it is challenging.

A collection of three brief Hemberg songs composed over the last 20 years. English.

From acclaimed New Zealand composer David Hamilton, this captivating setting of a poem by fellow New Zealander John Marsden will transport audiences to the southern hemisphere. As much a joy to perfor...

An engaging and energetic new offering from Vijay Singh, this piece encourages the audience to clap your hands. In Latin.