Ron Kean uses a text by William Butler Yeats and appropriately dons it with an Irish musical dressing. The flute is really not an optional addition. You are easily transported to the region through this character piece that dances and flourishes in the land it celebrates. A delightful fugal section bounces with a dum didle dee text eventually emerging into a colorful and thoughtful singing section. For advanced high school and college choirs. Medium to difficult.

The Randy Stenson International Series launches with this stunning a cappella motet by Alejandro Consolacion. Based in Japan Randy leads seminars throughout Asia and hears beautiful choral music most of us would miss. This anthem pulls at the heartstrings and complements any college or community choir program. Medium to difficult.

Edwin Fissinger's music has a distinctly American sound and his choral set Dakota Prairies uses poems that describe some of our north central states' most beautiful scenery. This is the fourth in the set and uses a poem byRobert I. Richardson. The madrigal-style writing is excellent for choirs of all sizes from festival to chamber.

As a follow-up to Ken Berg's extremely successful Solfege Suite #1 here is Solfege Suite #2! Besides teaching solfege form and other musical elements they also stand as performance pieces. Each title describes the form employed and the character of the work.

Available: SAB 2-Part.

Decoding the Secrets of the Choral Art-Dr. William Dehning has been the head of the Choral Department at University of Southern California since 1992. His choirs have wowed audiences worldwide and at the ACDA National Convention. Employing his no-nonsense tone dry witand deep passion he tells all that is good and all that should be changed in the world of choral conducting. Never has so much valuable information been included with so much personality. Laugh and learn with this spectacularbook! (Decoding the Secrets of the Choral Art). Dr. William Dehning has been the head of the Choral Department at University of Southern California since 1992. His choirs have wowed audiences worldwide and at the ACDA National Convention. Employing his no-nonsense tone dry wit and deep passion he tells all that is good and all that should be changed in the world of choral conducting. Never has so much valuable information been included with so much personality. Laugh and learn with this spectacular book!

This is a classic arrangement of a classic carol by a truly classic choral writer! This arrangement is from the Newly Discovered Treasure series of John Ness Beck classics carefully scored by John Tatgenhorst. Available: SATB SSAA.

The title means let nothing disturb thee and Montoya's musical setting is tranquil and honoring. The Renaissance era text is assuring and calming as is the a cappella texture. A fine concert opener.

From the Dvorak Gypsy Songs comes this charming selection edited by Ron Kean for his multicultural series. The choral lines march in a steady 24 meter while the accompaniment rolls in 68. The text extolls the gifts of parentspassing along songs and memories to their children.

This new spiritual became a fast favorite when the SAB edition was released several years ago. Can it be - the SATB voicing is even hotter? This will be great for church or school. Available: SATB SAB. This new spiritual became a fast favorite when the SAB edition was released several years ago. Can it be - the SATB voicing is even hotter? This will be great for church or school. Available: SATB SAB.

Selected for the David Dickau Signature Series this love song opens with touches of counterpoint this English folk song before moving into the familiar refrain. The balance of accompaniment and a cappella moments make this anexcellent work for developing balance and blend.

From the Songs of the World series this Scandinavian folksong is beautifully constructed and the accompaniment with optional clarinet is artfully solid. Scandinavian and English texts provided. From the Songs of the World series this Scandinavian folksong is beautifully constructed and the accompaniment with optional clarinet is artfully solid. Scandinavian and English texts provided.

from Two Serbian Folk Songs-Selected for the Ron Kean multicultural series this Serbian folk song has been tastefully arranged by educator Tina Harrington. Although this piece can be performed alone it is actually a partner with 08301898 SanoDuso. Ajde Jano is a playful love song that frolics and skips as its text celebrates dancing and singing. Fitting for high school or college.

from Solfege Suite-The first Solfege Suite consists of three pieces of contrasting styles: Bolero Galop and March. The names give away the character but the truly fabulous part is that thetext is all solfege. Singers learn about musical names intervals and solfege while singing programmable music. Written for the 2006 Alabama ACDA Young Voices Boys Choir directors have been begging for the music'srelease since its premiere.

Opening with solo voices in a quasi-recitative style (Barnum offers an option to begin the piece following the solos) and unfolding into an work of artistry and beauty the overall mood is one of optimism and assurance mingled with mystery and gratitude.

2-Part and Piano-The Songs of the World Series has been perhaps the most popular series in the Pavane catalog. Angels We have Heard on High a French carol is part of the series' Collection #6 which also includes the Spanish Dancecarol Fum Fum Fum and the English carol How Far Is It to Bethlehem? Tastefully arranged as always! For church school or community youth choir. Available: 2-Part.

Chamber Orchestra Score for SATB-Here is a masterpiece; a missa brevis merging American hymns and spirituals with traditional liturgy. The unique nature of this work will enable this to be performed in both church and school programs. Available separately: SATB Listening CD (SATB) Preview CD Pak (SATB) Chamber Orchestra Parts Chamber Orchestra Score (for SATB) Full Orchestra Parts Full Orchestra Score (for SATB).

Here is a fresh arrangement of this beloved tune by composer and conductor Brian Tate part of the acclaimed Judy Herrington Choral Series.

Available: Sweet One (SATB) Sweet Two (SATB) Sweet Three (SATB) Finale (SATB).

Available: SATB Brass Parts Instrumental Score and Parts Handbell Parts.