Partitions chœur

William Billings is widely recognized as the father of American choral music. With elegant simplicity he followed the lead of his European contemporaries and imparted his own unique style. This Easter...

From a 1604 publication, this delightful five-voice madrigal offers challenges and rewards. Echo effects and musical imagery of running in and out make this especially fun to rehearse and perform!

This three voice madrigal by Thomas Weelkes is full of fun and whimsy, with changes in meter, interweaving vocal lines and a dance-like feel. An excellent selection for madrigal dinners, ensemble perf...

It's a mad, mad, mad, mad, madrigal indeed where the fa-la-la's get mixed up with the shoo-bee-doo-bee-doo's and the rama-lama-ding-dong's! This novelty song for madrigal groups, concert choirs or jaz...

Uses: General, Christ the King Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 22:5; I John 5:1-5 A rich hymn text is the backdrop for this anthem of devotion from John Purifoy. The opening may be sung a cappell...

Mixed choruses and chamber ensembles will frequently use and enjoy this collection of English madrigals, selected and edited by former King's Singer Philip Lawson. Selections include: Sweet Suffolk Ow...

The opening of this popular spiritual is presented in the traditional a cappella style, but before long it kicks into a fun and funky gospel groove that presents the melody punctuated by insertions of...

This Celtic blessing is well-known and loved in many different versions and this setting will be especially effective as a gentle closing number or encore for school and community choirs. Easily-learn...

Enjoy the contrapuntal textures and fluid lines of the High Renaissance in this 16th century masterwork by the Spanish composer Tomas Luis de Victoria to the text from Isaiah 53. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: I Chronicles 16:8; Psalm 28:7; Colossians 3:15-17 A fresh take on a favorite praise and worship evergreen! The distinctive chord progression of this well-known c...

This work, using adapted words by one of Canada's most treasured poets, Archibald Lampman, underscores the urgent need for us all to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of mother earth, which g...

The poetry of Langston Hughes has a natural rhythm to it. This music is urgent and driven and calls on the singers to produce a wide range of dynamics and emotions and, of course, rhythm.

Text from Psalm 121. For SATTB A Cappella.

Song of Solomon 1:1-2, 3:2, 8:14. Based on Lithuanian cantillation. For SAATB, Rehearsal Keyboard.

The Alice Parker Choral Series. Text by Y. Sheinburg. Rise up, let's go, rise up, Comrades, return! For SATB a cappella. Rehearsal piano part included.

NEW! Written for the 2000 Convention of the American Guild of Organists, An American Kedushah is a monumental piece. Working closely with Eleanor Epstein, conductor of the Zemer Chai Chorale of Washin...

Some hallmarks of an excellent choral arrangement are sensitivity to the text, singing lines for each of the vocal parts, and variation in texture. Zuckerman's arrangements are so good, they almost si...

Includes: 1. Lift My Eyes (Psalm 121) * 2. Your Holy Mountain (Isaiah 56:7) * 3. Come Ye and Let Us Go Up (Isaiah 2:3-4) * 4. And It Shall Come to Pass (Isaiah 65:24-25).

The spiritual journey of the seeker is to encounter God. This piece captures that sacred longing, as the mystery and majesty of the Almighty are described and met with music of nuance and deep express...

The words and music of Without You reflect how grief and disbelief well up in us when we lose someone we love. Here, repetitive, lulling swells reflect the sometimes manageable and often overwhelming...

Written in the Renaissance madrigal style, this is a real change of pace for the developing choir. It is crafted to be sung a cappella but if your choir isn't ready for that yet there is a piano part...

John Leavitt has established a reputation for carefully selecting important and historic repertoire, editing it in ways to make singers successful all while staying true to the stylistic period. This...

Revealing itself with warmth and sincerity, this a cappella pearl glistens with sonic luster. Organic part-writing moves slowly with linear steps that change the harmony with watercolor grace. The tex...