Ever want to poke fun at the madrigal style - especially at Christmas time? This is an excellent teaser for the chamber choir that sings all over town at Christmas. All the parts stake their claim and fight it out to a joyful and festive conclusion.

This folk song from Lesotho is a call and response piece for voices and percussion. McRae's clever implementation of ostinato introduces young singers to polyrhythms. Watsha meaning to burn (as in clearing brushy areas) is anenergetic song that fits any age and program.

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

SATB-An expressive Agnus Dei is paired with the treasured American hymn Shall We Gather at the River each perfectly complementing the other in both emotion and spirituality. Available: SATB 2-Part.

Available: SATB Brass Parts.

Rarely has a new setting of such a time honored text been so refreshing. Including the Tallis Canon (with a new text) this anthem brings elegance and depth to profound poetry.

The new Jonathan Talberg Choral Series features advanced music of distinction for festival use. Dr. Talberg (Cal State Univ. Long Beach) is one of the new names on the guest conducting circuit with an ear forexcellence. Composer Joshua Chai provides a truly original sound to the poetry of e. e. cummings. Demanding yet rewarding.

Based on words from the Psalms this tuneful selection works for any combination of two voice parts. A joyful anthem of thanks and praise the two parts begin together but eventually toss parts back and forth. Especially suitable for children's voices.

from Two Serbian Folk Songs-Selected for Ron Keans multicultural series this Serbian piece is a partner song with 08301883 Ajde Jano. Even as the music shifts from F minor to major and back again the ethnic modality transports you to Serbia.A more tender love song than its partner piece they program perfectly together. For high school or college choirs.

Uns Ist Ein Kind Geboren-Respected scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician. Respected scholar Peter Aston has created the definitive edition for the Christmas Cantata (BWV 142) long attributed to Bach. Returning to the original source manuscripts Dr. Aston has not only provided a new English translation but detailed notes that will appeal to any musician.

This upbeat swinger spotlights arrangements of three steamy favorites (Fever Steam Heat Stuff Like That There) and then combines all three in a fun-filled contrapuntal play that will delight both performers and audiences. Forboth show choirs and choral groups the voicings are easy but produce wonderful jazz sonorites. Great opportunities for choreography. Available: SATB Instrumental Parts Accompaniment Cassette.

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.

from Solfege Suite #2-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.

Now available for SATB and with a full orchestra accompaniment this energetic and descriptive work will create a vivid and celebratory atmosphere in performance.

Veteran arranger Jan Sanborn has taken this famous Lenten hymn and delicately added some 20th century flavors. The respect for the original authors and arrangers is apparent as Jan maintains careful voice-leading that complementsthe inherent heritage. Set for a cappella voices this offers a superb choice for the Lenten season. Available: SATB a cappella.

Here is a collection of music teaching games that can energize and focus a choir. Geared to children's through high school choirs the games are very easy to learn educational motivational and fun! Also very useful for thechurch adult choir retreat or for any age choir wanting a book of games for choristers. This book should be in every choir director's library. Available: Resource Book.

Stacey Gibbs is perhaps the most popular arranger of traditional spirituals today. Creative ideas with harmony and rhythmic accompaniment make his treatments stand out. Choirs enjoy the familiar tunes with original artistry. This setting is best for college and community choirs or festival performances.

The William Blake poems The Lamb and The Tyger are often paired together and Andrew Miller has composed them so they can be sung as a set or separately. The strength and power of the tiger emerges effortlessly from the superb writing. This selection was selected for the Jo Ann Miller Choral Series and was winner of the 2013 NDSU Edwin Fissinger Choral Composition Contest. Best for advanced high school and college choirs along with community groups. Medium difficulty.

This Filipino or Visayan folk song is about joy and love. George Hernandez conductor of the Saringhimig Singers from San Francisco has captured the native flavor in this rousing arrangement. Selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural series high school and college choirs will love it. Also available in SATB divisi P1286. Medium difficulty.

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 delightfully generic in nature. Warm deep and melodic this is a benediction that can be used anywhere - church school college community. Provided with both a piano and optional organ accompaniment (available separately) this selection is a precious end to any event. Easy to medium in difficulty.