Walton Choral": composiciones originales para coros exigentes

SATB divisi Chorus with Piano, Flute and Oboe Based on a Czech text, here is one of Z. Randall Stroope's most impressive settings, utilizing a vast palette of colors. With an English singing text, thi...

Here is an impressive, yet romantically intimate piece by David Dickau, inspired by the wonderful mood of Sara Teasdale's poem. A lovely choice for the mature high school choir and beyond, or for a fe...

For high school and community choirs, the text describes beautifully the hopes and longings of those families with near ones in harm's way. In addition to the setting with snare drum and piano accompa...

Following last year's very successful version for adult singers, this new setting of Ritmo will be great fun for young singers! The SA(T)B voicing is arranged especially for developing choirs with mor...

This composition was inspired by a poem that incorporates various bird sounds, with melodies based on the actual songs. A charming and playful piano part supports the motif of this song - just right f...

A great piece for concerts or madrigal dinners! The setting is 16th century Scotland. Opportunity is given for theatrical effects in dance, costume and instrumentation, with much flexibility, all acco...

For advanced middle school and high school choirs, this is the perfect easy-to-program piece! A beautiful poem by Rabindranath Tagore is set to music that really sings the text. The song has a flowing...

This folk song from the Channel Islands is for high school and beyond. Its tongue-in-cheek story requires an energetic choir. The French text is repetitive and easy to learn. An English text line is p...

For women's groups, this Croatian song, with its lovely poem about the Good Shepherd being our eternal starlight, is set to a distinctive, strong musical theme. The expressive dynamics in the choral l...

Now available for women's voices! Rollicking and upbeat, this playful setting of a traditional Irish children's song is accented with hand-clapping and foot-stomping. Limited ranges and familiar harmo...

The words by French poet Paul Verlaine set the frivolous tone for the women's mature voices. The playful vocal setting is matched by an elaborate piano accompaniment. This brief vignette will add spic...

This tongue-in-cheek piece is a true audience pleaser. It offers an excellent chance to teach good diction, to ensure that audiences don't miss the punch line! Duration: ca. 2:25.

An African-American work song, perfectly crafted for mixed choirs that are short on boys, but also excellent for any mixed choir. The spoken huh! and hah! notes for the laborers give it a nitty-gritty...

Following last season's well-received mixed choir setting, this new treble version adds a new palette of colors to this masterful work. An excellent centerpiece for any program or festival! Available...

This work bridges Italy and Broadway, with lovely melody and dramatic instrumental backing! Versatile soli sections make this an audience pleaser. Features French Horn, with Timpani, Cymbals and Bass...

Let's dance! Youthful excitement colors this Latin-flavored piece commissioned by ACDA. With fingersnaps, handswiches and footstamps, it features fun musical interaction between girls and boys and off...

With its nod to Big Band music, this piece jumps with joy! The use of call and response in this setting offers plenty of educational opportunities. The energy builds, leading up to a big finish! Durat...

Accessible for young choirs, this piece makes fun of common tourist phrases in Swahili, so don't look for a deep meaning in the text! A rhythmic pulse provides lots of fun for the singers and creates...

This work is inspired by the emotions in the profound text about hope in times of unrest. In a straight four-part setting, the composer lets the drama unfold through the climax of the work. A fine cen...

The well-loved movement from F.J. Haydn's Creation, here in an excellent setting for choirs with an SAB preference. A fine classic for school and church, it will become a favorite with both choir and...

This exciting work for more advanced choirs depicts how the earth welcomes the life-giving rain. The text alternates in Swahili and English. Building rhythms and percussion propels the choir to a jubi...

This new setting of the enthusiastically received three-part version is based on the same peaceful but yet haunting Native Indian theme, fused with one of our most beloved songs. Accessible for choirs...

Expect the unexpected here! This setting for SSA choir with an optional ad lib. solo is written in contemporary gospel style, with a 16th shuffle funk groove. Originally arranged for combined women's...

With piano part, for rehearsal only. A must for your young choir! This is a new accompanied version of last season's great success for mixed choirs. With its soothing rhythm, it paints the image of th...

A dramatic setting that, while accessible, requires a mature performance of this beautiful work. The poem, central to this composition, tells about a man with little hope for a good life, longing for...