Chœur et Chant

Here is a work for women's choirs that was premiered at the ACDA Western convention in 2012. A lovely melding of words and music is a highlight of the setting. Recommended for high school and up.

The text exists merely to give form to the music and is meaningless, says Finnish composer Mõntyjõrvi, whose El Hambo in 1999 was an instant success with American high school choirs. In Pseudo-Yoik he...

The text by William Shakespeare about the pleasures and signs of springtime makes this the perfect selection for the final school concert. Available: SSA a cappella.

The second selection from a set of Five Latvian Folk Songs, this song tells of a young woman picking the whitest of garden roses for a wreath. Its rhythmic 2/4 is playful, with off-the-beat accents st...

Oh, Follow, Follow On (France) & Spring, Now Spring (Germany). For SSA choir, these pieces add lightness to any women's choir repertoire - one of new love, the other of Spring's new birth. In French a...

This is a lovely setting of an original poem celebrating motherhood, which is also appropriate for Christmas. It would mesh well with a concert or service of carols.

Commissioned by the Alliance for Arts and Understanding for the 2004 Alliance World Festival, with uplifting text by Minnie Louise Haskins - Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown -...

One of the most recognized anthems from the English Renaissance, in a new adaptation specifically geared to the limits of younger voices and middle school choirs. Intimate and expressive, this would w...

This piece features Haitian rhythms and challenging harmonies. The treble setting uses a text about harmonizing life's activities - dance being one. A great festival or concert piece for developing ch...

Let your women's choir loose in this swinging spiritual! It is easy and fun to sing, building to an impressive ending. A good closer or encore in your concert program! Duration: ca. 1:45.

Featuring canonic imitation, vocal ostinati, and delicately intertwining melodies, this a cappella setting is stunning. Available: SSA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

These delightful miniatures are wonderful for concert, contest and small ensembles. Careful part-writing and attention to range make these a good choice for younger treble groups. Includes: A la puert...

These two 3-voice balletti make excellent choices for contest. Available: SSA/TTB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:43.

These two three-voice motets make excellent choices for contest. Includes: In monte Oliveti, Tristis est anima mea. Available: SSA/TBB a cappella. Peformance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Introduce your SSA ensembles to Renaissance style with this edition of the 3-voice Palestrina masterwork. Available: SSA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

The classic Biblical text Surely He has borne our griefs was set by Antonio Lotti. In this edition, Thomas Juneau provides a new English translation and other editorial helps.

This charming secular Renaissance lied for treble voices is an excellent introduction to imitative part-singing and will be a superb addition to concert and contest programs. German and English lyrics...

This charming secular Renaissance lied for treble voices is an excellent introduction to imitative part-singing and will be a superb addition to concert and contest programs. German and English lyrics...

Now available for women's ensembles! Introduce your ensembles to the famous French chanson with this excellent edition. Includes French and English texts. Available separately: SATB, SSA a cappella. D...

Now available for women's ensembles! Introduce your ensembles to the famous French chanson with this excellent edition. Includes French and English texts. Available separately: SATB, SSA a cappella. D...

This collection is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to your women's choir. The five well-known and representative works are: How Merrily We Live (Michael East), Sonate...

This collection is a fantastic resource for introducing the music of the Renaissance to your women's choir. The five well-known and representative works are: How Merrily We Live (Michael East), Sonate...

This wonderfully evocative a cappella setting of the Irving Berlin classic features the warm and lovely melody supported by gently pulsing vocal accompaniment, sure to create a magical moment in conce...

This whimsical gem for treble choirs will captivate your audiences. Kirby's exquisite arrangement of this classic song lets each section blossom with a turn at the melody. Charming! Available: SSAA a...