Giacomo Carissimi: Plorate Filii Israel (TTBB)

Here is the beautiful final movement from Giacomo Carissimi’s oratorio Jephte. Originally for SATB choir, soloist, narrator and instruments, here is a new arrangement for men that allows them to explore this important musical style. Along with the Baroque style and the Latin text, this piece also lends itself to teach legato line, imitation and […]

John Hilton: You Lovers That Have Loves Astray (SSA)

Fashioned after the “Ballettos” of Italy, here is a wonderful piece for teaching terraced dynamics, independent singing through counterpoint and Baroque style. This music is fun to sing and an important style period that your singers need to experience. This arrangement offers insightful notes in the octavo helping your singers to create an authentic and […]

Cripple Creek

This Appalachian folk song is a standard among folk, country and blue grass bands. This arrangement takes advantage of the lyrics and uses them like a percussion instrument. Terraced dynamics are used throughout while vocal ranges are carefully crafted.