A mixolydian melody becomes the foundation for this stately three-part canon with madrigal style counterpoint. Festive flute and hand drum parts add a Renaissance music touch to a piece with only 12 bars of singing to teach. Ideal for processionals, madrigal feasts, or as a concert opener.

Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

One of Mozart's most memorable melodies is placed in an easy range for young 2- and 3-part singers. Supported by a simple piano accompaniment, enhanced with an optional instrumental obbligato, and combined with lovely original material. This title is available in Music Prodigy.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

An easy-to-learn Alleluia setting by Jay Althouse for your developing choir. Highlighted with comfortable ranges and simple harmonies, this is an excellent choice for an additional selection that won't take too long to prepare. A wonderful warm-up song for your rehearsal, then sing it in concert! Great year round. The simple piano part adds a rhythmic pulse, or use the calypso-esque SoundTrax.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

All aboard the gospel train with this funky spiritual arrangement by Donald Moore. A professional SoundTrax CD and full-sounding SoundPax parts make this energetic choral every choir's ticket to success. A standout! A knockout!

Arranger: Donald Moore

Who knew Jolly Old St. Nick was a jazzy cat? Swingin' rhythms, scat syllables, and "instrumental" new lyrics abound in this hip partner song arranged by Russell Robinson. Equally accessible and educational for 2- and 3-part choirs.

Arranger: Russell L. Robinson

Terraced dynamics, contrapuntal textures, and a general buoyancy provide a traditional madrigal feel to this a cappella Christmas original. Perform throughout the community, caroling door to door, or as a merry feature on your holiday concert. And with only a five-note range for the boys, it's just right for developing voices.

Composer: Donald Moore

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for "king" ("wa") plus the king's name ("Ngolo") became "Wangolo." It's an authentic folk song recalling the peace and prosperity the Angolan people enjoyed before colonization. This rhythmic rendition, which may be performed without piano if desired, includes optional body percussion, suggested parts for djembe and other instruments, optional solos in the call and response section, plus a final descant that tops off the triadic parallel harmonies. Check out the free online ChoreoTrax video for some creative riser choreography.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

Look no further for a light madrigal to teach your three-part choir how to sing a cappella, and in tune. Donald Moore's With a Joyful Song will get the job done in a snap. It's so easy to learn and sing this charming and festive original. ABA form, modest vocal ranges, and simple intervals create an easy-to-achieve contrapuntal piece. Terrific as a first-of-its-type composition. Appropriate for general or seasonal use.

Composer: Donald Moore