Chor Part-Learning

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...

This change-of-pace charmer recreates the conversation between a pair of birds as they observe children singing. The birds consider what the sounds are, why the sounds are made, and most importantly,...

This playful arrangement of a Nicaraguan folk song encapsulates a broader message of diversity and inclusion across the world - because 'all the nations like bananas!' Just a little Spanish, but a lot...

Sung ostinatos join one by one in the opening of this rhythmic arrangement of the authentic Ghanaian folk song. Unison lines, block triads, and a reset of the dynamics in the choral bridge are a blast...

A spry and enchanting adaptation of Edvard Grieg's magical piano solo, this choral arrangement conjures up heaps of holiday cheer with its clever lyrics and jaunty classical feel. Festive and fun!

Get on board with this lively partner song adaptation of the well-known traditional spiritual! Featuring easy-to-sing countermelodies for both the verse and chorus, it's a snap to put together and an...

Three traditional carols are tastefully arranged and tied together with Pachelbel's enduring canon. Optionally, choir members may play sleigh bells during the interludes between 'Jingle Bells,' to 'De...

This haunting Scottish folk song tells the story of a long-forgotten rebellion against the British with a beautiful text by Robert Louis Stevenson. It's both touching and dramatic, as unison passages...

A heartfelt holiday love letter to the memories and special feelings that come only at Christmas. This contemporary ballad boasts a light groove and memorable hook that will bring warmth in winter. In...

This Academy Award winning ballad was originally featured in the film Calamity Jane starring Doris Day. This setting is filled with all the jazzy nuances you expect from the creative mind of Greg Jasp...

Feel the excitement that comes with the first flakes of the year. A bright, cheery, Broadway-style melody is echoed back and forth in this sure-to-be-a-hit show tune. Pair with choreography from the W...

This contemporary spiritual boasts a rich history as a song of liberation and has been dubbed the 'Black American National Anthem.' Greg's tour-de-force arrangement opens with a powerful unison before...

Attention Orff educators! A pentatonic melody is sung in unison then echoed from part to part. Simple body percussion further engages students and ensures a kinesthetic rhythm experience. The ostinato...

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...

A patriotic fantasy for choir and band, this soaring rendition of 'America, the Beautiful' is a crowning jewel for choral or combined concerts. Sturdy and proud, it features many unison and two-part v...

This sparkling contemporary carol in 5/4 time is a fresh addition to any winter program! Features an evocative text that speaks to special sights, sounds, and feelings of the holidays. Choirs will fin...

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...

Opening peacefully with the classic 'In the Sweet By and By', this anthem quickly segues to a foot-stomping southern gospel celebration of a 'meeting in the air!' The infectious rhythms and harmonies...

Mrs. Claus is ready to take center stage after years of working behind the scenes! A sassy holiday novelty for treble voices featuring solo passages that can be sung by a single 'Mrs. Claus' or divide...

A thrilling arrangement of the traditional carol that is sure to impress. This reimagined classic features colorful harmonies, vibrant rhythms, theme-and-variations surprises, and a sweeping optional...

Here's an original Christmas spiritual inspired by (and including a verse of) the gospel carol 'Go, Tell It on the Mountain.' Sally's rousing refrain grabs your attention right at the start, and a rif...

We share and believe the simple message of this heartfelt song: 'When we sing together, we put our differences aside.' This universal theme makes for an ideal combined choir feature. Perform with sign...

This fresh take on the ever-popular winter song could have been called 'Jazzy Jingle Bells!' After a suspenseful introduction, syncopated rhythms and tight vocal harmonies permeate the remainder of th...

This fast paced mini-medley is overflowing with holiday merriment! From the rollicking 'Here We Come A-Caroling' and regal 'Good King Wenceslas' to the sweet ballad treatment of 'I Heard the Bells' an...

A new carol for Yuletide! The merry melody, punctuated by festive 'Sing Noels' is passed through the choir, giving each section a small feature before a celebratory chorus unites the group in harmony....