Discovery Choral

A message to live by: This is my epic moment; it's where I belong! This piece offers a lesson in modern theater style empowered by powerful lyrics and unforgettable music.

Using constant and flowing eighth notes in the piano accompaniment along with overlapping echoes in the voices to mirror the sound of a steady rainfall, here is a beautiful setting of the James Joyce...

Excerpted from the beautiful Christmas Oratorio by Saint-Saens, this movement is a wonderful addition to any Christmas, Winter or general middle school concert program. The optional string quartet acc...

The call and response style of this original music makes learning quick and easy. Employing an ABA form with the A section being in a minor key and the B section in major, there is much to teach in th...

Adapted from a Bach cantata, this joyful work will allow younger ensembles the opportunity to experience Baroque music and develop important performance techniques. An excellent selection for festival...

John Denver's enduring and classic ode to West Virginia. This signature song and official state anthem continues to be one of Denver's best-selling recordings nearly 50 years on. Deftly set by Roger E...

In addition to being a recognized and celebrated vocalist, Rosana Eckert has become a preeminent voice in vocal jazz arranging. Taking a well-known Ziegfeld Follies song from 1927, Eckert guides young...

All together now: Whyyy do you build me up...! The Foundations' signature '60s tune is finally present in the Discovery Series for Mixed and Treble choirs, giving your youngsters the chance to groove...

The Andrews Sisters were a popular '40s-era close-harmony singing group whose stylistic compositions and arrangements made them the top-selling female group of all time. Emerson stuffs in the swing an...

Since opening on Broadway in 2016, Dear Evan Hansen and its award-winning score by composers Benj Pasek and Justin Paul have been become a force for good in the discussion of mental well-being. This r...

The husband and wife writing team of Felice Bryant and Diadorius Boudleaux wrote numerous hits for artists like Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers in the '50s and '60s. This bluegrass standard, one o...

What an outstanding and inspirational message to send to young, impressionable singers today: When all seems cloudy and gray, you must remember that there's always been a Rainbow hanging over your hea...

Billy Gillman, who successfully navigated child stardom and a Top 40 Hit at the age of 14, has experienced a career resurgence after appearing on NBC's The Voice. From his 2000 debut album, There's a...

A very popular Christmas song from Venezuela, this song (loosely translated to The Little Donkey from Bethlehem), has been played and recorded in numerous languages and cultures from around the globe!...

Fleet Foxes' hit single from 2008 is a lively, yet melancholy folk fable entwined in deep themes about childhood experiences. Use in your choral program for a unique change in tone, with body percussi...

From Alyssa Bonagura's 2012 album, Love Hard, comes this song celebrating perseverance and optimism. Upbeat and cheerful, American Sign Language (ASL) may be added to the presentation, if desired.

As sure as Cantate means to sing, an Emily Crocker choral means solid, reliable, and teachable moments throughout. Joyous Latin phrasing and pitch perfect vocal lines make this an instant go-to in you...

This isn't your father's Deck the Hall! With a smooth, shuffling groove befitting the extra Deck in the choral's title, this finger-snapper crackles with some extra wit and pizzazz giving this Christm...

In the Congo, the song Banaha has been used in many occasions throughout history, including weddings! With a language unknown in origin, this melody should feel instantly familiar and comfortable. Inc...

Owl City's 2009 debut single is a bright, electronica-infused pop song with a delightful hook and charming lyrics about lightning bugs! Full of rhythmic and accented melodic lines, arranger Mac Huff p...