As with most of the other Solfege Suite selections this piece can be sung entirely in unison by following the melody voice throughout. The divisi in the melody lines are either in octaves or very simple 3rds. Theharmony voice while really cool is entirely optional. Directors may choose to use them with a section of voices or an ensemble of voices or not use them at all. Ken Berg Boogie Woogie From Solfege Suite #3 2 Part Choral

This energetic processional for a cappella voices and percussion defies categorization. This fun original work includes some alternate text ideas that make it useful for almost any occasion. The rhythms are hypnotic and the harmonies engaging.

It's Christmas Time Once Again!-This joyful Philippino Christmas Carol is a welcome addition to the season. San Francisco conductor and arranger George Hernandez has masterfully arranged a simple SATB a cappella setting that simply works!. High school college and community choirs will love this piece.

God Is with Us is the third of Five Easy Hymn Anthems on Original Texts and Tunes a collection created as a somewhat delayed reaction to 9/11. It is composed in the style of traditional Protestant hymn tunes. The text acknowledges God's constant presence with us especially in times of stress and uncertainty. Congregational participation is optional.

Commissioned by the Manhattan Concert Productions this piece was premiered at Carnegie Hall in 2017. The use of Tibetan bells and wind chimes provides an ethereal atmosphere that is echoed in the music and text. Originally written for young voices this piece would also be effective by a treble choir of older voices. Its festival use has already become popular for any season. Easy to Medium in difficulty.

A fantastic piece that utilizes not only sung notes but also sounds and effects this a cappella pieces captures your attention from the start and never lets go. An old Japanese children's folk melody the exact meaning of the words are still under debate though that is the mystery of children's folk songs. This piece has been selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series. Excellent for high school college and community choirs. Medium to Difficult.

Sing a new song is the translation of this song's Latin text and appropriate in this minimalistic setting. The short motives pulsate with energy building in dynamic chord clusters and vibrancy. A great concert opener for high school college and community choirs!

Selected for the Jonathan Talberg Series this is a vivacious arrangement of the Spiritual Hold On. John Tebay's setting is a tremendous concert closer. Full of energy and originality this 8-part a cappella voicing has already been performed at numerous ACDA conferences.

Well known for her hugely popular pieces for children and youth choirs Judith Herrington brings us Gatatumba. A Christmas villancico from Andalucia the writing is smart and skillful and the words are simply fun to sing! Pronunciation guide and translation are provided.

Mr. Trenney's TTBB setting of this beautiful hymn was an immediate and unprecedented success. Requests for an SATB voicing began streaming in. It is his craftsmanship that shines through and sets this arrangement above all others. An excellent anthem of general praise its universal message has enabled it to serve as benedictions as well as concert closers.

O Nata Lux by Guy Forbes continues to be one of the most popular 8-part a cappella selections in the Pavane catalog. This new selection follows handsomely in that tradition.

Doraji is one of the most popular Korean folksongs. It is about a wild mountain flower with spiritual essence and this arrangement includes both the gentle beauty of the flower as well as the excitement from those who found it. For treble choirs this is an excellent multicultural concert selection.

Written in memory of a lost love Richard Burchard uses the beautiful words of Rainer Maria Rilke. Author and composer are perfectly wed. Burchard's music offers tender cries that swell into rivers of glorious sound. Selected for the Jonathan Talberg series this will be a favorite for advanced high school college and community choirs. Medium difficulty.

Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. Roll On My Ball Roll On tells a tale of ducks and hunting and silver guns and an evil prince all the while you can picture a small child rolling a ball down a lane. Provided in the original French all three songs enable an exploration in French-speaking Canada. The complete set includes J'ai Cueilli la Belle Rose Petit Rocher and En Roulant Ma Boule Roulant.

The beckoning text and mysterious flavor of this 12th century plainsong has made this a favorite advent piece for centuries. It is the new harmonies Petker introduces that separate this arrangement from others. Originally a piece for string orchestra it was first published for men's voices and has remained a favored choice for years. This new setting for SATB voices and organ is a welcomed revoicing for church and school choirs.

You're the One that I Love-George Hernandez has become the recognized expert in a cappella choral arrangements of Filipino folk music. This delightful Tagalog tune is a playful love song. The bouncy vocal accompaniment figures are simply fun to sing and thesong makes a great multicultural concert piece or a smashing encore.

Brilliant! Exciting! Fresh! Words that describe Memley's new GLORIA-a 10 minute work in 3 continuous sections for mixed choir with brass quintet piano timpani and percussion. Excellent for church or school concert from good high school to college choirs to community groups this work makes a fabulous pairing with his MAGNIFICAT released in 2012. Memley's rhythmic vitality and captivating melodies have been described as when Rutter meets Bernstein.

Truly one of the most creative and enjoyable pieces to come along for SSA voices in years Warren Lee Music Director of St. Paul's Co-educational College and Primary School in Hong Kong has brought Lucinda Jacob's charming story to song. The music is artistic and inviting and the added features for balloon activity tops it off. Both classy and clever young choirs everywhere will delight in this piece.

Sometimes simplicity says it best. The lovely Welsh tune Suo-Gan has been arranged with intelligent reserve by veteran Judy Herrington and new-comer Kyle Haugen. Texts are provided in both English and Welsh with pronunciationguides. An excellent choice for high school choirs.

Matthew Emery is an emerging composer that writes with a maturity beyond his age. This imaginative setting of Robert Louis Stevenson's poem brings a freshness as real as the smells after a summer rain. A great choice for high school and college choirs.