SATB SECULAR CONCERT & VOCAL JAZZ

1. I Sing, You Sing  

Anders Edenroth

The Real Group
Ever get a tune stuck in your head? Anders Edenroth's playful, humorous composition features a wickedly catchy tune and clever lyrics, with a repeating refrain and verse structure that make this a pleasure to learn. Perfect for a good high school jazz choir!

HL08501648 SATBB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 3:25

2. I Am Not Yours 

Z. Randall Stroope

University of Miami Frost Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
Another masterful work from Z. Randall Stroope! A lush, deeply emotive setting of Sara Teasdale's achingly beautiful poem results in another concert stunner whose musical power belies the accessibility of the vocal lines in all parts. Truly magnificent!

HL08501618 SSATBB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 4:00

3. The Promise of Light  

Len Schiff/Georgia Stitt

University of Miami Frost Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
Sparkling energy and vocal writing that reflects musical theater style mark this fresh composition for high school choirs and beyond. Engaging text by Len Schiff is particularly suited to winter concerts, but it could be easily programmed at any time of year. The challenging piano accompaniment makes this an exciting concert addition!

HL08501643 SATB and Piano

Duration: Approx. 4:10

4. Jenny Kiss'd Me  

Eric William Barnum

Kantorei, Richard Larson, conductor
Sprightly and engaging, this setting of a well-known early 19th century lyric by James Leigh Hunt (a contemporary of Shelley and Keats) offers competent high school choirs a chance to explore rhythmic precision, clear diction and vocal color in a work which perfectly captures both the humor and poignancy of the poem.

HL08501619 SATB divisi a cappella

Duration: Approx. 1:40

5. Words  

Anders Edenroth

The Real Group
Just plain cool - there's no other way to describe it! Anders Edenroth's has created a witty, sophisticated examination of the nature of 'words' - their sense, their social role, and the varied ways they can be sung and spoken - that will intrigue jazz choirs at all levels. For high school and up.

HL08501650 SATB/SATBB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 3:00

6. A Maiden Is in a Ring

Hugo Alfvén

University of Mississippi Concert Singers, Donald Trott, conductor
Telling a light-hearted tale about the fickleness of young love, this classic of Swedish choral music sets a memorable dancing melody which is taken up by each part in turn, creating an accessible and amusing concert gem or encore piece. It can be sung in English or Swedish, and includes some divisi in the soprano and bass parts.

HL08500065 SATB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 1:30

SATB CONCERT & WORSHIP

7. Weinachten

Felix Mendelssohn

St. Charles Borromeo Choir, Paul Salamunovich, conductor; Mark Custom Recordings (used by permission)
From the larger work Sechs Sprüche, this choral masterwork has been an important part of choral repertoire for generations and remains an indispensable work for teaching, concert, festival and worship. Includes both German and English texts and a piano reduction to aid learning.

HL08500762 SSAATTBB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 1:30

Also available:
HL08500211 Sechs Sprüche (Six Anthems) Op. 79

8. O nata lux       

David Dickau

Magnum Chorum, David Dickau, conductor
This straightforward, accessible setting of a Latin hymn ("O born light of light") works well for festival, concert and worship functions, and would be especially appropriate for the advent season. Contained ranges, limited divisi and no key changes make this eminently suitable to high school choirs.

HL08501624 SATB divisi a cappella

Duration: Approx. 4:00

9. Bist du bei mir 

J.S. Bach/G.H. Stölzel, arr. Jon Washburn

Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jon Washburn, conductor
This beautiful, unique arrangement of the famous air collected by J.S. Bach features an inspiring text which translates as "If you are with me" and suits both secular concert and sacred contexts, including memorial services. Washburn's versatile setting can be performed with the organ and harp accompaniment provided or a cappella, and can feature a soprano or treble soloist. In German.

HL08501636 SAATB, Harp and Keyboard

Duration: Approx. 4:10

10. Shout for Joy! (Psalm 98)  

Dan Davison

Sanderson High School Sandpipers, Marshall Butler, conductor
Upbeat and uptempo, this joyous anthem could be used in both worship and concert. Its accessible vocal writing alternates between unison and harmonic passages. A straightforward piano part further supports the choir, making this a perfect choice for church or school mixed choirs.

HL08501644 SATB and Piano

Duration: Approx. 1:40

Also available:
HL08501645 TTBB and Piano

11. The Earth Adorned  

Waldemar Åhlén

Hal Leonard studio singers
Another classic work from the Swedish choral tradition, this is sung at the start of the summer holidays by thousands of Swedish school choirs every year. Its hymn-like simplicity and unstrained lines make it an excellent addition to concert and worship services. Singable English text.

HL08500102 SATB a cappella

Duration: Approx: 2:00

Also available:
HL08500002 SSA a cappella

12. Lamb of God  

Jon Washburn

Vancouver Chamber Choir, Jon Washburn, conductor
A meditative, soothing mood piece or choral benediction suitable for concert or worship. It can be accompanied by harp or keyboard. This approachable setting is accessible to choirs at many levels.

HL08501620 SATB, Harp or Keyboard

Duration: Approx. 3:00

13. Ubi Caritas  

Ola Gjeilo

VocalEssence Ensemble Singers, Philip Brunelle, conductor
With a sound at once modern and medieval, this remarkable setting of the familiar Latin text starts in unison and evokes plain chant, and gradually unfolds into wider harmonies and more modern harmonic language. Not unduly challenging in terms of vocal range, it's readily accessible to good high school mixed choirs for concerts or festivals at any time of year.

HL08501631 SATB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 3:00

DEVELOPING VOICES

14. Peter Go Ring-a Dem Bells  

arr. Jeffery L. Ames

Gulf Coast Youth Choirs - Children's Choir, Marjorie Smith, conductor
McKitrick Elementary Handbell Choir, Anita Travaglino, director
Widely adaptable to school and church functions, this wonderful setting of an American spiritual features simple vocal lines and handbell parts and a strong piano part. Incorporates call and response between vocal parts, and with its references to Harriet Tubman and the underground railroad, this would be excellent for Black History Month concerts. Uplifting and energetic, for elementary school on up!

HL08501626 SA, Piano and Handbells

Duration: Approx. 4:40

15. If Ye Love Me  

Thomas Tallis, arr. Russell L. Robinson

Camerata Singers, Russell Robinson, conductor
One of the most recognized anthems from the English Renaissance, in a new adaptation specifically geared to the limits of younger voices and middle school choirs. Intimate and expressive, this would work well in both concert and worship settings, and provides a great way to introduce young singers to historical choral works.

HL08501638 3-part mixed a cappella

Duration: Approx. 2:00

Also available:
HL08501637 SSA a cappella

16. Wee Croodin' Doo (Little Cooing Dove)

arr. Norman Luboff

CME Institute Choir, Erkki Pohjola, conductor
This tender rendering of a Scottish lament gives young treble choirs a chance to develop their expressiveness and vocal color in a work which is easily taught and programmed. Taken from a longer work, Stuff 'n Nonsense, it would also suit more mature choirs. Easy piano accompaniment.

HL08501641 SSA and Piano

Duration: Approx. 3:00

17. Gloria  

Dan Davison

Gulf Coast Youth Choirs - Mannchor, Chad DeLoach, conductor
A companion piece to his earlier Kyrie Eleison, Dan Davison's new Gloria fulfills a needed pedagogical role for younger TB and two-part choirs, with its simple vocal lines, elementary Latin, and familiar classical harmonies. In addition to being a perfect introduction to classic choral forms, this item works well for school concerts and church services year round.

HL08501633 TB and Piano

Duration: Approx. 2:30

Also available:
HL08501634 2 Part (any combination) and Piano

18. Chile Con Carne  

Anders Edenroth

The Real Group Kids
This perennially popular chart from The Real Group is now available for treble voices, allowing younger school choirs to get into a jazzy groove with this fun, upbeat concert work. Features syncopated, Latin-like rhythms and clever lyrics, with repeated figures that make this easier to teach and learn.

HL08501647 SSA a cappella

Duration: Approx. 4:00

WOMEN'S VOICES

19. She Weeps Over Rahoon

Eric Whitacre

West Orange High School - Bel Canto, Jeffery Redding, conductor
With a text taken from James Joyce's beautiful and melancholy collection of poetry, Poems Pennyeach, Whitacre's compelling music creates a delicate beauty and warmth in this unique work for accompanied treble voices.

HL08500167 SSA, Eng. Horn & Piano    

Duration: Approx. 4:30

20. Nuit d'Etoiles (Starry Night)  

Claude Debussy, arr. Alan Raines

University of Georgia Women's Choir, Alan Raines, conductor
This lush, lovely setting of Debussy's solo art song arranged for SSA choir contrasts unison passages with fully developed harmonic sections, all supported by a marvelous piano accompaniment for a full expression of the quintessential French sound. Not difficult, this is perfectly suited for women's choirs from high school on up. In French. Divine!

HL08501622 SSA and Piano

Duration: Approx. 3:30

21. La Paloma (The Dove)  

arr. Cristian Grases

Cantoria Juvenil, Cristian Grases, conductor
From Venezuelan composer and conductor Cristian Grases comes this energetic setting of a traditional Venezuelan folk song, its Latin flavor supported by guitar and percussion. Unison passages flow into easily grasped harmonies, and sensible repetition enhances learning. An exciting addition to world music! In Spanish.

HL08501642 SSA, Guitar and Percussion

Duration: Approx. 2:10

WOMEN'S VOICES (continued)

22. The White Rose  

Paul Carey

St. Olaf College Manitou Singers, Sigrid Johnson, conductor
Beautifully written for high school women's voices, Paul Carey's romantic, lyrical setting of John Boyle O'Reilly's restrained yet passionate poem would be ideal for any concert or festival. Sustained vocal passages are mirrored by expressive legato lines in the violin part, all supported by a tasteful piano accompaniment. Simply elegant!

HL08501630 SSA, Piano and Violin

Duration: Approx. 4:00

23. Ouvre Ton Coeur  

Georges Bizet, arr. Tucker Biddlecombe

Lawton Chiles High School - Belle Cantique, Tucker Biddlecombe, conductor
With its Spanish flair evocative of Carmen, this exciting arrangement for SSA chorus and piano provides a wonderful opportunity for treble and women's choirs to showcase their performance attitude. Well suited to concerts, competitions or festivals. In French.

HL08501625 SSA and Piano

Duration: Approx. 2:30

MEN'S VOICES

24. Shout for Joy! (Psalm 98)  

Dan Davison

Male Ensemble Northwest
Upbeat and uptempo, this joyous anthem could be used in both worship and concert, and its accessible vocal writing alternates between unison and harmonic passages. A straightforward piano part further supports the choir, making this a perfect choice for church or school mixed choirs.

HL08501645 TTBB and Piano

Duration: Approx. 1:30

Also available:
HL08501644 SATB and Piano

Z. Randall Stroope

University of North Carolina at Greensboro Men's Glee Club, Cory Alexander, conductor; Robert Matthews, piano
Now available for male voices, this profound work sets a stunning 16th century love poem by Garcilaso de la Vega. The rich harmonic language and lucid vocal lines are both expressive and masterfully written without excessive demands in range or vocal color. Can be performed with or without the tasteful piano accompaniment. In Spanish.

HL08501615 TTBB with optional Piano

Duration: Approx. 5:00

Also available:
HL08501427 SATB divisi with optional Piano

27. Manly Men's Chorus Extravaganza

Kurt Knecht

2002 New York All-State Men's Chorus, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
Hilarious! Here is your chance to show off the personality of your men's group with style! Familiar melodies, such as Verdi's La Donna e Mobile and the "Toreador" song from Carmen are given new words to fit the egos of each different voice part. From the arrogant Tenors who sing louder when the pitch gets sour, to the Bassos who will revolt if asked to sing another "dip-dip-dip-dip-dah," this is a comic men's feature that will positively bring down the house! Don't miss it!

HL08501442 TTBB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 4:50

SATB CHRISTMAS

28. Everyday Christmas  

David Hale/Doug Andrews

Sanderson High School Sandpipers, Marshall Butler, conductor
Jazzy, secular holiday piece suitable for school concerts. Contained ranges supported by a straightforward piano part make this easy to program and a sure audience-pleaser!

HL08501616 SATB and Piano

Duration: Approx. 3:55

29. O Holy Night  

arr. Gary Fry

University of Miami Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
Gary Fry's powerful and imaginative treatment of a familiar Christmas classic will move choir and audience alike. Can be performed with piano or synthesizer, and optional orchestral parts are available from the composer. A great choice for holiday concerts or Christmas services!

HL08501623 SATB divisi, Piano or Orchestra

Duration: Approx. 4:10

30. Savior of the Nations, Come  

arr. Richard Nance

Pacific Lutheran University Concert Choir, Richard Nance, conductor
Long an advent season favorite hymn, this majestic new arrangement can be performed with piano alone, or with full or chamber orchestra. Two options for narration are provided, or alternate, season-appropriate readings could be substituted at the discretion of the conductor. Perfect for mixed choirs at various levels for concert or worship!

HL08501627 SATB divisi, Piano or Orchestra

Duration: 3:40

Also available:
HL08501639 Orchestra score & parts

31. What Sweeter Music Can We Bring? 

David Dickau

Magnum Chorum, David Dickau, conductor
Another gorgeous composition for strong choirs, this work from David Dickau allows larger choirs to demonstrate their full sound and expressiveness. Although the text is most suited to the Christmas season, this would be an excellent concert, festival or worship choice at any time of year..

HL08501629 SATB divisi a cappella

Duration: Approx. 4:10

32. Ule Lume Lagedale (Over Snowy Winter Roads)  

arr. Ken Berg

California State University Long Beach Concert Choir, Jonathan Talberg, conductor; Christopher Luthi, piano
From the suite Three Baltic Carols, this brisk and energetic song expressing joy about winter and the Christmas season. A secular carol, it would work well in holiday or winter concerts. The simple melody, limited ranges and shared rhythmic patterns make this enjoyable for high school mixed choirs. Can be sung in English or Estonian, using the pronunciation guide provided. A demanding piano part rounds out an excellent concert opener, finale or encore piece.

HL08501646 SATB and Piano

Duration: Approx. 2:30

34. Sweeter Still: A Holiday Carol  

Eric William Barnum

Kantorei, Richard Larson, conductor
This easy secular Christmas piece pays homage to the pleasures of the holiday season without being overly sentimental. Unstrained vocal writing makes this a delight for mixed choirs at any level from high school on up.

HL08501628 SATBB a cappella

Duration: Approx. 4:30

35. De Tierra Lejana Venimos (Song of the Wise Men)  

arr. Gary Fry

Frost School of Music Chamber Singers, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
An evocative, fresh arrangement of a well-known Puerto Rican carol suitable for choirs with a big sound, supported by a strong, rhythmic piano accompaniment. Perfect for holiday concerts for high school and beyond. In English and Spanish.

HL08501632 SATB divisi and Piano

Duration: Approx. 2:00

36. How Still He Rests

Brent Pierce

Sacramento Master Singers, Ralph Hughes, conductor
The haunting melody of the oboe, with wind chimes added and a solo soprano voice leading the way, makes this a most unusual and unforgettable selection for your Christmas concert program. Includes very limited divisi, primarily in the women's parts. Magical!.

HL08500956 SATB, Oboe and Chimes

Duration: Approx. 3:30

37. Wonderful Peace (Jul, Jul)

Gustav Nordqvist

Leesville High School Capital Pride, Diane Covington, conductor
Short, simple and absolutely suitable for school concerts or holiday worship services, this can be sung in the original Swedish or in English, or once through in each language. Uncomplicated part writing evokes the simplicity of a folk hymn while incorporating a taste of more contemporary harmonic language. This easily-taught modern classic of Swedish choral literature belongs in every mixed choir's repertoire.

HL08500810 SATB with optional Keyboard

Duration: Approx. 2:00

SATB ADVANCED CONCERT

38. To the Mothers in Brazil: Salve Regina  

Lars Jansson, arr. Gunnar Eriksson

Sophia Vocal Ensemble, Bengt Ollén, conductor
Originally an instrumental work, Swedish composer Gunnar Eriksson has created a remarkable experimental version for choir which is both deceptively simple and impressively powerful. Deliberately schematic, the score offers a base from which each choir is encouraged to improvise to create their own unique representation of the emotional meaning inherent in the music itself. Dynamic and intense, this is best suited to choirs looking to stretch beyond the limits of standard choral repertoire. Absolutely remarkable!

HL08501635 SATB divisi, opt. Percussion or other ad-lib accompaniment

Duration: Variable

39. Prelude  

Ola Gjeilo

University of Miami Frost Chorale, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor
If you need a stunning opener for your next concert, this may be it! Of simple A-B-A form, its joyful and celebratory starting and closing sections frame a more serene middle part. The Latin Exsultate, Jubilate text sings well and encompasses a positive message of joy and peace. For ambitious choirs. Just glorious!

HL08501649 SATB divisi a cappella

Duration: Approx. 3:30

40. My Friend Elijah  

Natalie Goldberg/Paul Carey

2006 Michigan All-State Honors Choir, Sharon Hansen, conductor
Unusual lyrics musing on the Biblical figure Elijah from contemporary poet Natalie Goldberg coupled with inventive compositional treatment from Chicago composer Paul Carey create an impressive sounding tour-de-force concert work for ambitious choirs. While stylistically paying homage to the great American spiritual tradition, range and rhythmic demands require a sophisticated choir to achieve the maximum effect.

HL08501621 SATB divisi a cappella

Duration: Approx. 4:05

41. Awake, My Heart  

David Dickau

Minnesota State University Mankato Concert Choir, David Dickau, conductor

From the suite Of Life and Love, this setting of Robert Bridges' poetry brims with passion and anticipation, and requires a very capable choir for maximum effect. A challenging piano accompaniment supports the divisi choir, creating a powerful work for festival or concert.

HL08501617 SATB divisi and Piano

Duration: Approx. 4:10

42. Te Lucis Ante Terminum

J. Aaron McDermid

Northfield High School Concert Choir, J. Aaron McDermid, conductor

Based on an elegant 8th century text attributed to St. Ambrose of Milan, this lush setting of the Latin text perfectly reflects the prayer's gentle plea for blessing and repose. While only of moderate difficulty, it includes a short aleatoric section which requires a good choir to render well. A wonderful festival or concert selection!

HL08501497 SATB divisi a cappella

Duration: Approx. 5:10

43. Leonardo Dreams of His Flying Machine

Eric Whitacre

Brigham Young University Singers, Ronald Staheli, conductor

One of the hallmark works by contemporary master Eric Whitacre, this masterpiece features a dazzling text by Charles Anthony Silvestri (text author of Sleep). The remarkable libretto bréve explores Leonardo da Vinci's dreams of flying and incorporates Italian fragments drawn directly from da Vinci's own notebooks, while the refined music blends elements of Italian madrigal and contemporary style to reflect the elegance of the text, creating an exotic hybrid of old and new. In Italian and English. Absolutely magnificent!

HL08501444 SSATB and Percussion

Duration: Approx. 8:45