Weinig andere werken stelden Brahms zoveel artistieke en kritische uitdagingen als het Schicksalslied (Song of Destiny) Op. 54. De onmiddellijke vonk van inspiratie bij het ontmoeten van het gedicht van Hölderlin – in de zomer van 1868 na de première van zijn Duitse Requiem – werd gevolgd door een moeilijk proces dat meerdere jaren duurde […]
Young people resonate with this music from the Regina Spektor hit song from the Narnia movie. This arrangement emerges from the subconscious, builds to a climax, and then recedes back into a quiet place of assurance.
This beautiful and stylistic Baroque chorus from the major work “Alexander’s Feast” was originally written for Mixed chorus. Here it is skillfully arranged for treble voices for our Choral Treasury Series by Matthew Michaels. This is a wonderful opportunity for your treble choir to experience this important style.
Commissioned by Augustana University, Sioux Falls, SD, this exciting piece explores the metaphor of a big house–where all are welcomed, valued, and cared for. An excellent choice for a concert centered around themes of inclusion, diversity, and unity. The music melds pop, jazz, blues, and contemporary harmonies that easily relate to singers and listeners. Optional […]
Here’s a heartfelt piece that speaks to the power of music. With words written during the beginning of the pandemic, it expresses what many musicians felt as they began the frightening journey into a world without singing. This selection will offer a powerful outlet for expression to once again join together to make music!
We Shall Overcome became a prominent theme song in the early days of the Civil Rights Movement. This song was often referenced in the speeches and sermons of Dr. Martin Luther King. The day after the funeral of Martin Luther King, blacks and whites held hands in the streets of Atlanta and sang this anthem […]
Weihnachtslieder I/German Carols I In veel delen van de wereld zijn advents- en kerstliederen onderdeel geworden van het standaardrepertoire van populaire liederen, en deze traditie heeft ook een groot aantal van dergelijke liederen voortgebracht in Duitstalige landen. Deze omvatten niet alleen volksliederen, sommige van onbekende oorsprong, maar ook kunstliederen in verschillende stijlen, evenals bewegingen uit […]
“The Greatest Showman” has no shortage of hit songs with staying power. This brand-new a cappella setting of A Million Dreams captures the youthful longing and starry-eyed optimism of the text through well-balanced harmonies and turns-of-phrase.
This piece creates opportunities for success for young men at all stages of the changing voice. The poetry of Sara Teasdale provides a theme of beauty, longing, and the quest for love that is easily accessible to all ages. The optional a cappella section on page 5 provides an opportunity for students to be challenged […]
After a four year hiatus, Ed Sheeran conquered the charts in 2021 again with this synth-pop single oozing with re-invention. Cheeky lyrics and a great bass line will make this a great addition to your concert!
This bright, infectious, and easy-to-learn holiday original incorporates a fun groove to celebrate the season! No matter whether you say Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays, the piece makes a perfect musical holiday card for choirs of all ages.
Have you ever had a good friend? Good friends are important and often help us from making bad decisions. In this selection, veteran composer Roger Emerson serves as advisor and mentor as he co-writes with Jack Zaino. This is exciting “concert-pop” music. A QR code is provided with the music that will take you to […]
Have you ever had a good friend? Good friends are important and often help us from making bad decisions. In this selection, veteran composer Roger Emerson serves as advisor and mentor as he co-writes with Jack Zaino. This is exciting “concert-pop” music. A QR code is provided with the music that will take you to […]
