Ruth's setting of the beloved patriotic song has a dignity and a beauty of its own, keeping well within the capabilities of the young musician. Tight harmonies enhance the familiar melody without extreme range or vocal demands. And, the setting builds just as it should to a stirring finish.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Samuel Ward, Katherine Bates

With a whimsical and ostinato-like accompaniment, Gilpin's magical setting of Tagore's poem is full of lightness, like the gossamer wings of a butterfly. The perfect piece for two-part treble ensembles gaining vocal independence and appropriate for programming needs throughout the year.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

A wonderful a cappella piece! Gloria and Alleluia are two contrasting pieces that each offers their own unique sound. The Gloria is up tempo and rhythmic. The Alleluia is more legato. A cappella singing is definitely its own reward.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Gilpin's original setting offers a fresh, soulful melody and interpretation of this classic hymn text. With optional solo opportunities, Gilpin rocks both vocal and accompaniment lines. Sure to be an audience pleaser, this toe-tapper is appropriate for any concert or festival. Also available for SSA voices (BL704) and three-part mixed voices (BL152) and SATB voices (BL789).ERRATA: Piano mm 52-54 should mirror mm 60-62.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

This arrangement of the famous Scottish folk song uses open fifths in the accompaniment to enhance the Scottish flavor. It will give your ensemble a chance to show their expressive side. Also available for TB Voices (BL426) and Two-Part Mixed/Optional Three-Part Voices (BL971).

Arranger: Earlene Rentz

This arrangement of the famous Scottish folk song uses open fifths in the accompaniment to enhance the Scottish flavor. It will give your mixed ensemble a chance to show their expressive side. Also aailable for TB Voices (BL426) and Two-Part Treble Voices (BL940).

Arranger: Earlene Rentz

We are proud to offer two-part mixed as a new category to the Brilee Choral catalog. Ruth Elaine Schram's arrangement of this lovely French carol may be performed in French or English. Another option is the use of the third part - alto - if there is a need in your ensemble. With canonic-like imitation throughout, singers of all abilities are sure to experience success learning and performing this sensitive, haunting, beautiful carol, a programming must for holiday concerts.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Pure fun abounds in this unison/optional two-part accompanied folk song by Mark Cabaniss, arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram. Your choir will enjoy singing about the folks from Rockwood River, where life is easy and the pace is slow. The optional fiddle and string bass parts, enhanced with intermittent clapping, add a realistic musical depiction of a Huck Finn / Tom Sawyer adventure. Also available in three-part mixed. Duration: 2:17

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Mark Cabaniss

Scandanavian Yuletide is a festive partner song from Ruth Elaine Schram, based on a pair of Swedish and Danish carols. 1:59

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Based on poetry from Walt Whitman's Leaves of Grass, this optimistic work proclaims the freedom we have to choose our own path in life. An excellent way to teach expressive, interpretive singing as you expose your students to an important work of American literature.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Take your singers on a ride on the Erie Canal, one of America's time-honored folk songs! Ruth Schram's rhythmically interesting arrangement is laden with syncopations and will develop excellent diction in young singers. If it suits the needs and abilities of the ensemble, the optional second part provides an opportunity to teach and hear descant-style harmony.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

After being a staple of the repertoire for unison voices for years, this piece is available for SSA choirs. A lovely, simple melody is sensitively wedded to an exquisite text: "In everything there is beauty; a hint of love, a form of grace...everything in nature has its place." Appropriate for any occasion, including Earth Day, this piece has a special charm that sets it apart from all the rest. It is a gem!

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram