Andy Beck Chornoten

A reflection on the candle as a symbol of peace, this simple yet elegant selection is appropriate for choirs of all ages, at any time of year. The beautiful single-octave melody (from D to D) is sung...

Bring out the sentimental side of Christmas at your holiday concert this year. A touching text reminisces about many delights during this special time of year. Logical choral writing, and an unforgett...

A Christmas classic is given a cool treatment in this new arrangement by Andy Beck. Featuring a lilting jazz waltz accompaniment and sweet choral harmonies, this is a great way to perk up your holiday...

Written in a 1940s swing style, this choral confection will get your singers right in the sweet tooth! Chock full of accessible harmonies with lots of built-in repetition, plus a fun-filled spoken wor...

Contemporary songwriters Ben Glover and Francesca Battistelli remind us of the joy found in the holiday season. Expressive lyrics combine with the warm melody in a message appropriate for both school...

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...

A nature-inspired text reveals beautiful music all around 'and if you listen closely,' even inside of yourself. Andy's craftsmanship and artistic fingerprint is evident throughout - from the sparkling...

This country-style novelty number celebrates the Clark Griswold in all of us! How many outdoor decorations do YOU hang at Christmas? Accessible two-part writing in both voicings makes for easy-to-lear...

Words from the English carol, 'Good King Wenceslas' are set to the melody of 'Hey, Ho, Nobody Home.' Canonic writing ensures success, and the stately walking tempo suggests a processional. A light per...

So sweet it might just give you a toothache! This scrumptiously jazzy holiday novelty number is fantastically fun. Optional harmonies make it easy to tailor the piece to the ability level of your grou...

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...

A combination of the traditional Lesotho lullaby with some original words and music, this arrangement pairs a simple African text with English lyrics on the same topic. All parts sing in unison first,...

A festive setting of the English round that will come together quickly at that busy time of year! A rousing antiphonal treatment (a fanfare) leads into the traditional tune, followed by a newly compos...

Straight off the internet, here's Parry Gripp's zany ode to a favorite fast food! Most kids will already be familiar with the goofy lyrics from the viral video. Taco Bot 3000: 'Shell, meat, lettuce, c...

Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line debuted atop the Hot Country Songs chart in fall 2017 with this his-and-hers country pop duet. Presented here for mixed voices, the chorus gets the harmonized hook,...

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...

This touching folk ballad, sung by Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton to their newborn babies, provides a tender moment in the middle of the smash hit hip-hop musical Hamilton. Rhythmic yet lyrical, th...

This original song, written in the style of a gospel spiritual, incorporates universal themes of hope, change, humankind, and peace. An earnest text delivers an important message about the past, prese...

Two of the most delightful songs from Lerner and Loewe's much-revered musical My Fair Lady are combined into this 2 1/2-minutee medley designed for women's ensembles of any age. A grandiose introducti...

A folk-infused ballad celebrating the miracle of Hanukkah. Originally recorded by '90s pop sensation Lisa Loeb, this reflective change-of-pace choral features a rhythmic yet mellow accompaniment and s...

Let's go! Everybody out in the snow.' This rockin' call-and-response crowd-pleaser is all about sleds, snowboards, making snowmen, snow angels, and even having a friendly snowball fight.' And with no...

This charming Swiss folk song evokes the sound of yodelers hiking the Alps. The arrangement makes splendid use of a multitude of choral textures, generously passing the melody between all voices in th...