Hal Leonard

In a few short years Richard Burchard has become one of the most sought-after and commissioned composers for choral music. ÿHis choral writing is romantic and rich harmonically with dense contrapuntal...

Lloyd Larson put on his most distinguished and regal robes when he composed this piece. Using a text by the revered theologian, Thomas Troeger, and poet John Oxenham, Larson presents a magnificent the...

With a nod towards a Klezmer band--clarinet and tambourine--added to the piano accompaniment, here is a high energy Hanukkah song. Merging a traditional Hanukkah melody with original words and music b...

Lyrics take center stage in this beautiful new work. Word painting, an independent piano accompaniment and the steady beat of the tick-tock create a mood that suggests a more mature and experienced ch...

Here is a modern take on the beautiful 15th century chant. With driving and syncopated rhythms, this is a sure fire hit for your Christmas program.

With a really hot band scored for horns and rhythm section, a super hot and driving Zydeco style and crazy, fun lyrics this will be both the singers and audience favorite. A perfect change of pace for...

Suggested for grades 4-8, these easily-produced 25-minute Express Musicals are perfect for a short program in the spring or fall, community outreach events, recruiting programs, or as part of a larger...

Suggested for grades 4-8, these easily-produced 25-minute Express Musicals are perfect for a short program in the spring or fall, community outreach events, recruiting programs, or as part of a larger...

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...

Reflecting the times in our lives that we feel so great we have to burst into song, Rejoice and Sing is here represented in Latin Exultate! Cantate!. A strong piece that allows young singers to sing i...

First recorded by Nat King Cole and since covered by countless pop and jazz singers and ensembles and used in multiple movies, here is a really cool arrangement in an easy Bossa groove. With a beautif...

That's right, the children's nursery rhyme that we all know just started to swing. Swinging hard with a supportive yet stylistic piano part. Young singers will love the chance to experience this style...

This is a story song reflecting on the sights and sounds of the holiday season. The experience of telling a story through song is a valuable lesson for singers of all ages. Light staging and acting ar...

Here is a new twist on this traditional English carol. The vocal writing is light and rhythmic and will surprise your listeners. A piano part is offered as an accompaniment but this arrangement works...

Based on Duke Ellington's composition “C Jam Blues” this is a classic, swinging, improvisatory chart. The classic “riff” style is important to know about and great fun to sing.

Uses: Christmas Scripture: Isaiah 9:6; Matthew 1:18-25; John 1:14 Lilting with ebullient spirit, this graceful anthem is rich with the sacred sights and sounds of Christmas. The Word becomes song in t...

This is a favorite song for connecting music to American history and culture! Singers in elementary and middle school will gain important performance skills and sound their best with this easily learn...

Joyful Latin phrases echo back and forth in this spirited original work for young singers. Well-written melodies combine in logical style building to a buoyant final descant making this an excellent s...

This well-crafted setting for younger and developing choirs extends a heartfelt wish to cherish the special times, offering a perfect way to close any holiday program. And we'll all join hands and rem...

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...

Premiered by the Indianapolis Children's Choir and recorded by them, this is a fresh and appealing contemporary work by Pulitzer Prize winning composer Caroline Shaw. Community based treble choirs thr...

This uplifting ballad offers a positive message of hope: Starting one by one, if we join our voices together we can build a world of harmony. An ideal festival selection for elementary and middle scho...

Younger and developing mixed and treble choirs will enjoy performing this jazz inflected doo-wop song from the 1930s, but made popular in 1961 by the vocal group the Marcels. A perfect selection for e...