Chœur et Chant

Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. The Small Rock finds our poet climbing the hills to find comfort, wishing for wings like the birds she hears, and finally pr...

A popular Filipino folk song, this arrangement is fun and easy. The text is about a local fisherman who catches a fish and makes a great sale. A fun multicultural piece to sing for choirs of all ages....

It was time for a new piece to serve as the concert closer and this is it. Selected for the Mike Scheibe Choral Series, this benediction uses the text of an ancient Scottish blessing that is delightfu...

If there ever was a piece that describes a text in song, this is it. Sara Teasdale's descriptive words about the clouds become sound in this exquisite composition. Accompanied by piano and celesta, a...

With a romantic poem by Pablo Neruda, Brad Ellingboe has given us a musical interpretation that is evocative and pensive. Mr. Ellingboe provides his own translation, which is eloquent and accurate. A...

After successful voicings for 2-part and SAB, it is right to provide an SATB voicing of this delightful number. Joseph Shabalala, best known in the U. S. for his collaboration with Paul Simon, gives u...

Using Ode by Arthur O'Shaughnessy, Kevin Memley has composed a piece that celebrates music in dramatic fashion. Beginning eloquently as a concert piece it evolves into epic proportions that could be a...

The profound text of this anthem makes you think. The text by H. N. Fifer was ripe for interpretation and William Malpede has stretched it just right. The chords he uses pulls at the text and your hea...

First Prize Winner of the 2015 California Voices II choral competition, this is an artistic rendering worth consideration. Using a German text by Hermann von Gilm zu Rosenegg, composer Matthew Swartz...

One of world's great tunes, LONDONDERRY AIR, is given a lyrical purpose in this creative poem of gratitude. Filled with beautiful images of God's wonderful world, this message is great for Thanksgivin...

With a nod to Taps, this Civil War song is scored for guitar, clarinet and SATB choir. Featuring the women on verse one and the men on verse two, this beautiful arrangement captures the sadness and de...

With the initial rhythmic punches of this arrangement, we sense a bright new approach to a hymn standard. The well-known theme is presented with new contemporary clothing, bringing exuberance to the c...

Here is a lovely and passionate piece that recognizes the sufferings of Jesus and prays for the same kind of strength. Appropriate as a general anthem it could easily work as a communion piece as well...

Burchard has become one of the most commissioned composers and for good reason. His madrigal style is consistently enthralling, with an easy harmonic flow, gentle suspensions, and a fluid density that...

Such a joyous anthem, this happy tune celebrates that this is the day the Lord has made. Pote is a master at melody, and his addition of optional brass to this setting advances the uses to festival st...

This young writer produces music that is fresh and mature. Following an opening fanfare the piece dives into a delightful 11/8 rhythm that feels natural and fun. Through rhythmic and key center change...

This is a new take on Create in me a clean heart, O God. But the message is the same. This dignified anthem with organ accompaniment, is also a prayer before the offering, or communion. The traditiona...

Only a truly great craftsman can offer a new setting of Shenandoah that can challenge the excellence already on the shelf. Following the success of the other voicings, Memley gives us a setting for mi...

Only Shakespeare commands words well enough to discuss growing old in a flattering way. Composed in primarily homphonic lines, the text comes through easily. The music is as lovely as the poem, with o...

This beautiful prayer catches your attention with the first opening phrase. The familiar Latin text, set by so many composers, finds a fresh expression that does not follow the original chant lines. Y...

With words and music by the composer, the simple and beautiful melodic material found in this piece is just the right touch for Music Ministry Sunday. This piece is quite accessible and would easily b...

This festival anthem by well known composer Jay Althouse is perfect for Christ the King Sunday (the last Sunday prior to Advent). Set for accessible mixed voices with keyboard or brass ensemble with t...

With words and music by the composer, this simple work is scored for 2 part treble voices with optional descant and piano. Originally written for an elementary honor choir the piece would also lend it...

The music of Sandra Ford is most always accessible, acknowledges the lack of male singers in many church choirs, and sends an important message. This piece, scored for SATB chorus with piano and optio...

This lovely lullaby on a text of William Blake is beautifully crafted by composer Gerald Custer. Scored for divisi mixed chorus with harp (or piano), try it for your lessons and carols service.