This beautiful folk song has been arranged many times. Rarely, if ever, have the words and music been so beautifully merged. Both love and despair are delicately depicted in this beautiful new setting by Connor Koppin.

Arranger: Connor J. Koppin

Drawing on the musical themes from the American Folk Song Boneparte's Retreat, this arrangement is up beat and rhythmic. A fiddle melody is incorporated into the one piano four hands accompaniment while the singers create sounds of the style and period. Teaching strategies are included in the comprehensive page 2 Program Notes.

Composer: Tom Porter

Composer Criddle has taken this classic Stephen Foster melody and arranged it in a way that takes full advantage of the drama and humor in the Foster lyrics. Your men will love bringing these lyrics to life as Reed has inserted dramatic puases for the singers to dramatically react. Fun and laughter will be had by all.

Arranger: Reed Criddle | Composer: Stephen Foster

Here is a century's old text describing a scene relevant to its period and just as relevant today. The percussion adds a sense of vigor to the piece, and can be executed with the choir stomping and clapping as indicated in the score, or by substituting a low hand drum and tambourine.

Composer: Braeden Ayres

New compositions and arrangements in the Jonathan Palant series are designed to fit the young, changed male voice. This new arrangement of the classic spiritual fits this description perfectly with results that will have your young men sounding like a fully developed male choir.

Arranger: Ramon Gonzales

Now Available for TTBB. This anthem, originally scored for mixed choir, is energetic with a text that is relevant to our music classrooms. The horn part soars above the piano and the singers and the driving rhythms of the piano create excitement.

Composer: Jacob Narverud

Now Available for TTBB. This anthem, originally scored for mixed choir, is energetic with a text that is relevant to our music classrooms. The horn part soars above the piano and the singers and the driving rhythms of the piano create excitement.

Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Jacob Narverud

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 the emotional context of loss and lamentation.

Arranger: Brandon Williams | Composer: Giacomo Carissimi

Here is a lyrical choral setting of the early 19th century poem by Lord Byron. Musical themes in the music are introduced in unison followed by simple harmonizations. The vocal writing is melodic and the accompaniment is supportive and thoughtful.

Composer: Dan Campolieta

Written for the Utah Valley University Men's Choir with an original text by the composer, this sensitive text speaks of the life experiences that make up the tapestry of our lives. With the melody moving seamlessly between voice parts, all voices celebrate these experiences in this song of celebration.

Composer: Alec Powell

A beautiful melody captures the essence of the poetry of John Thornburg. In a safe place, among their friends, the young men of the choir can explore feelings and emotions not always available to them as they move into adulthood. A truly special musical and emotional experience.

Composer: Taylor Scott Davis