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No holiday program is complete without a festive medley of familiar carols. And this one provides a fresh take on some old favorites. It's so flexible with optional solo spots, varied tempos, changing...

Emphasize the importance of caring for the world's children with this beautiful ballad that carries a timely message. 'Share with them a love of life; show them how to care children everywhere'. Poign...

A choral medley of four favorite Christmas spirituals: 'Mary Had a Baby,' 'Rise Up Shepherd and Follow,' 'What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?,' and 'Go, Tell It on the Mountain. ' Easy part-w...

The title comes from the line spoken by Tiny Tim in Dickens' A Christmas Carol. The text evokes the images of Christmas: a star shining in the night, angels in the skies, followed by a Christmas bless...

Quotes from famous Americans are spoken by narrators throughout this stirring patriotic work. The music incorporates our best-loved American songs, such as 'America,' 'America the Beautiful,' and 'Sim...

Man könnte es als "modernes Weihnachtslied" bezeichnen, und tatsächlich ist der Text von einem alten englischen Weihnachtslied abgeleitet. Die frische Melodie und die knackigen Harmonien sagen "Feiert...

What's on everyone's Christmas list? 'Santa, bring me snow, bring me snow, bring me snow' (maybe a foot, or two, or three!). An easy, fun, 60s-style piece written expressly for kids. It's a wintry bla...

The opening piano introduction sets the spiritual stage for this solid gospel-style Christmas number. Lots of 'hallelujah's' make it a joyful addition to your December concerts. There's an add-on sect...

A charming and unique Christmas piece with lyrics inspired by a famous e. e. cummings poem. 'Little silent Christmas tree, were you sorry to leave the forest?' The music, taking its cue from the text,...

Dear Santa, I want to thank you for all the gifts you've brought so far. It's a thank you letter to Santa from a child, written especially for children's choirs. Very easy, and suitable for even your...

A full-fledged Latin-rock number, in the style of Carlos Santana, complete with rhythmic intensity and solid choral writing. The general, 'music' lyrics ('Life is like a melody. Life is like a song. '...

This exciting four-minute holiday medley includes 'Joy to the World,' 'It Came Upon the Midnight Clear,' and 'O Come, All Ye Faithful.' The arrangements are fresh, yet scored for easy learning. Add th...

Keep your fingers crossed; a blizzard's on the way. 'And we're hoping that tomorrow when we wake up, there'll be no school today. ' It's a rollicking, '60s pop-style piece exclusively for your 2-part...

The ultimate inspirational ballad for graduation and spring concerts. 'In my dreams we can sing together, in my dreams I can touch the sky. In my dreams I can change the future; just watch me try, and...

No matter our age or race, 'we're all children of the world and we carry the future with us. ' The words are uplifting and inspiring; the music is energetic and powerful. Wonderfully appropriate in th...

This effective arrangement partners the familiar Irving Berlin 'Alexander's Ragtime Band' with a clever countermelody, imitating a tuba, clarinet, trombone, and flute. Staging included in the publicat...

During the holidays, each of us yearns to have family and friends by our side. For those who can't be with us, we sing this special heartfelt song to encourage them to 'find a place that feels like ho...

A light bossa nova beat is the groove of this upbeat music number. The lyrics are entirely in English except for the title, 'Cante una Canción,' which means 'sing a song. ' Singable vocal lines are su...

Rockin' fun for the holiday season. With easy handclaps and rhythmic speech patterns, you can even get the audience to feel the spirit! 'Santa calls! Deck the halls! Shop the malls! '

For Christmas or General Use. A multi-use choral featuring two texts-one for Christmas and one for general use. The minor key echo-format melody on the verses contrasts with a sparkling major key soun...

You'll enjoy having this gospel-style swing piece as an excellent change-of-pace choral in your next concert. It even incorporates a bit of the traditional spiritual 'This Little Light of Mine.' Uplif...

An opening duet leads the way into this lush and musical concert setting of the traditional 'Kyrie' text. Beautiful melodies and rich harmonies will make this a favorite year round. Excellent choice f...

There's a change on the horizon, there's a change that's sure to come.' This piece delivers with a powerful message to be true to what you believe in. Pulsing rhythms are accentuated with the optional...

Here's the perfect introduction to both madrigals and partner song singing. A wonderful addition to any spring concert or festival. Light, fun, and great for teaching dynamic contrast.

Written in a partner-song style, this uplifting song of joy features handclaps plus optional trumpet and percussion. Easy to assemble for general or holiday concerts, school or church.