Concert Festival Series

Roger Emerson : He Knows The River Well

Focusing on the healing power of music while enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors, this is a song with a message. A nice combination of style and substance for your concert.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

Roger Emerson : He Knows The River Well

Focusing on the healing power of music while enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors, this is a song with a message. A nice combination of style and substance for your concert.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Steve Bernstein

Roger Emerson : He Knows The River Well

Focusing on the healing power of music while enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors, this is a song with a message. A nice combination of style and substance for your concert.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: Steve Bernstein

Robert Bode : Let the Music Fill Your Soul

This original song is full of energy, with an inspiring text relevant to our music classrooms. The opt. horn part soars above the singers and the driving rhythms of the piano, creating an exciting concert moment.

Composer: Robert Bode

Alan Billingsley : Songs of a Disney Hero

Show your mettle and embrace your inner hero with this medley of Disney songs of bravery and adventure. Whatever the task, your choirs will be up to it as they are taught lessons of valor as only Disney movies can. Includes: How Far I'll Go, Touch the Sky, Reflection, When Will My Life Begin? and Zero to Hero.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Various

Alan Billingsley : Songs of a Disney Hero

Show your mettle and embrace your inner hero with this medley of Disney songs of bravery and adventure. Whatever the task, your choirs will be up to it as they are taught lessons of valor as only Disney movies can. Includes: How Far I'll Go, Touch the Sky, Reflection, When Will My Life Begin? and Zero to Hero.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Various

Alan Billingsley : Songs of a Disney Hero

Show your mettle and embrace your inner hero with this medley of Disney songs of bravery and adventure. Whatever the task, your choirs will be up to it as they are taught lessons of valor as only Disney movies can. Includes: How Far I'll Go, Touch the Sky, Reflection, When Will My Life Begin? and Zero to Hero.

Arranger: Alan Billingsley | Composer: Various

Mac Huff : We Stand with P.R.I.D.E.

John Jacobson and Mac Huff set out with the goal of writing a song that would motivate people to celebrate our differences and stand together with P.R.I.D.E. Written for the World Arts Festival of Freeport, IL with a mission stating that art and creativity are tools for building a better future, this is a song with a world music feel, a powerful drum beat and music that is as up-beat as the message.

Composer: Mac Huff | Performed By: Dizzy Gillespie

Mac Huff : We Stand with P.R.I.D.E.

John Jacobson and Mac Huff set out with the goal of writing a song that would motivate people to celebrate our differences and stand together with P.R.I.D.E. Written for the World Arts Festival of Freeport, IL with a mission stating that art and creativity are tools for building a better future, this is a song with a world music feel, a powerful drum beat and music that is as up-beat as the message.

Composer: Mac Huff | Performed By: Jason Aldean

Kirby Shaw : You'll Never Walk Alone

Reminiscent of Kirby's powerful arrangement of Bridge Over Troubled Water, here is the inspirational climax from Carousel. With the 12/8 gospel groove, the a cappella setting and the contemporary harmonies, this new arrangement of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will close any show.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Musical: Carousel

Kirby Shaw : You'll Never Walk Alone

Reminiscent of Kirby's powerful arrangement of Bridge Over Troubled Water, here is the inspirational climax from Carousel. With the 12/8 gospel groove, the a cappella setting and the contemporary harmonies, this new arrangement of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will close any show.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Musical: Carousel

Kirby Shaw : You'll Never Walk Alone

Reminiscent of Kirby's powerful arrangement of Bridge Over Troubled Water, here is the inspirational climax from Carousel. With the 12/8 gospel groove, the a cappella setting and the contemporary harmonies, this new arrangement of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic will close any show.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Musical: Carousel

Cristi Cary Miller : You've Got a Friend in Me

This theme song from the Disney/Pixar movie Toy Story was nominated for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award and it has become the leitmotif for all three Toy Story movies. This arrangement cleverly captures the easy swing style with the men covering the lazy tuba sound from the soundtrack. The women pass the melody around to begin and before too long, everyone is singing this iconic Disney song in a style that reminds us of the early movie musicals. A fun time is had by all.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Composer: Randy Newman | Musical: Toy Story

A message of strength and hope is woven throughout this arrangement of three beautiful spirituals. Purifoy masterfully combines Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Steal Away and Deep River along with a sensitive accompaniment to create a special moment for any service. Performance Time: Approx. 4:45

Arranger: John Purifoy

A wonderful marriage of music and text convey the good wishes found in this Celtic-sounding original. May the luck of the Irish continue to bless you...

Composer: John Jacobson

A simple and charming New Mexican folksong arranged for SSA voices a cappella and two flutes. In Spanish and English. Available: SSA. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Arranger: Bradley Ellingboe

Winner of the O.A.K.E. Ruth Boshkoff composition Prize. This is a light and lively dance in 3/4. The optional violin adds to the dance like spirit. Intermediate women's choruses will fall in love with this music.

Composer: Kelsey Hohnstein

The beloved text from the Scottish national poet Robert Burns is richly set in this tender ballad that expresses both the endurance and fleeting quality of love. This accessible setting is ideal for building choral tone and intonation. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Composer: Robert Burns

A passionate Latin text, Adoramus Te embodies all of the purity and pristine beauty of Renaissance music. Sung a capella, this reverent masterwork may be used in concert, contest, or festival settings by school or church groups. Appropriate for high school children.

Arranger: John Leavitt

Michael W. Smith's contemporary treatment of the mass setting may be performed with a concert approach, using piano accompaniment alone, or by pop/show groups with the recorded tracks. An excellent transition piece or musical change of pace. Available: SATB. Performance Time: Approx. 5:00.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

Here is an accessible and appealing madrigal arranged for male voices. Excellent for contest and festival. Available: TTB a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 1:50.

Arranger: Sherri Porterfield

Written for the New York Concert Singers and their conductor Judith Clurman, this compelling work on the single word Alleluia begins in a quiet staggered aleatoric fashion, gradually growing into a dramatic fortissimo and eventually retreating again to nothing. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Composer: William Bolcom

The meter may be 5/4, but this infectious work with percussion accompaniment will be easily learned and will really shine in performance.Available separately: SATB, SSAA and TTBB. Parts for Percussion (High Drum and Low Drum) included. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45

Composer: Kirby Shaw

Available separately: SATB, SSAA and TTBB. Parts for Percussion (High Drum and Low Drum) included. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45

Composer: Kirby Shaw

(Palestrina/Henson) SATB

Arranger: Terry Eder | Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace with music that will be easily learned and fun to perform! The shakere and hand drum percussion are included in the choral score and may be performed by the singers for a truly festive concert experience! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Composer: Audrey Snyder

The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace with music that will be easily learned and fun to perform! The shakere and hand drum percussion are included in the choral score and may be performed by the singers for a truly festive concert experience! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed. Duration: ca. 2:20.

Composer: Audrey Snyder

Prepare to be moved! Set in a soulful gospel style, this setting of the American classic is guaranteed to lift hearts, minds and spirits! Incorporating a snippet of My Country 'Tis of Thee, the full choral harmonies and powerful gospel accompaniment will bring your audience to its feet! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available digitally (p, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

Prepare to be moved! Set in a soulful gospel style, this setting of the American classic is guaranteed to lift hearts, minds and spirits! Incorporating a snippet of My Country 'Tis of Thee, the full choral harmonies and powerful gospel accompaniment will bring your audience to its feet! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available digitally (p, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

Prepare to be moved! Set in a soulful gospel style, this setting of the American classic is guaranteed to lift hearts, minds and spirits! Incorporating a snippet of My Country 'Tis of Thee, the full choral harmonies and powerful gospel accompaniment will bring your audience to its feet! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm Section parts available digitally (p, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Arranger: John Purifoy

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Arranger: John Purifoy

Ken Burns' powerful PBS Series The War, featured this contemporary song by Gene Scheer, beautifully performed by Norah Jones. The lyrics speak to the sacrifice, selflessness and bravery of the men and women who fought on the front lines and the home front during World War II. This setting is accessible to most choral groups and will be a wonderful tribute to those we seek to honor. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:35.

Arranger: John Purifoy

This creative and rhythmic medley of folksongs includes: The Red River Valley, The Old Chisholm Trail, Oh! Susanna, and Skip To My Lou. Available: SATB, 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Arranger: John Leavitt

This masterwork arrangement from Messiah has been created to meet the needs of smaller or less-experienced ensembles, while maintaining the integrity of the Handel original. Available: SAB.

Arranger: Roger Emerson | Composer: George Frideric Handel

This expressive setting of three favorite spirituals begins reflectively and gradually builds into full sonorities, then moves to a hushed conclusion. Great for developing a sense of phrasing and line! Includes: All My Trials, Jacob's Ladder, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00

Arranger: John Purifoy

This expressive setting of three favorite spirituals begins reflectively and gradually builds into full sonorities, then moves to a hushed conclusion. Great for developing a sense of phrasing and line! Includes: All My Trials, Jacob's Ladder, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00

Arranger: John Purifoy

This expressive setting of three favorite spirituals begins reflectively and gradually builds into full sonorities, then moves to a hushed conclusion. Great for developing a sense of phrasing and line! Includes: All My Trials, Jacob's Ladder, Swing Low, Sweet Chariot. Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA. Duration: ca. 3:00

Arranger: John Purifoy

From the Edgar Allan Poe poem, this tragic tale of ill-fated lovers will be great fun for a men's chorus to rehearse and perform. Your singers will display their dramatic flair as they relate this sad story! Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Patti Drennan

Here is the beautiful Scottish song in an expressive and emotional setting for men's voices. Stunning! Available: TTB. Performance Time: 2:50.

Arranger: Victor Johnson

The Song of Solomon text receives a warm a cappella treatment from composer Whitney Berry in a work that is excellent for competition or other concert performances.

Composer: Whitney Berry

With text adapted from Song of Solomon, this soaring piece for women's choir is excellent for contest, concert or festival. New writer Laura Farnell carefully sets the text with word painting, expressive phrasing and refreshing meter changes. Performance time: Approx. 2:50.

Composer: Laura Farnell

Psalm 42 is the inspiration for this breathtaking work from Rosephanye Powell. Strong vocal lines coupled with an arresting piano accompaniment provide multiple opportunities for musical expression.

Composer: Rosephanye Powell

The lyrical addition of a flute obbligato brings added warmth and expression to this beloved Schubert classic, now also available in an SSA voicing. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 5:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

A profound and striking new setting of the Ave Maria text, this new work by composer R. Douglas Helvering offers both challenge and reward to mixed ensembles - with multi-layered choral harmonies and striking dynamic contrasts.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

The lyrical addition of a flute obbligato brings added warmth and expression to this beloved Schubert classic, now also available in an SSA voicing. Available separately: SATB, SSA. Duration: ca. 5:45.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This choral setting of the famous Ave Maria meditation by Charles Gounod to the Bach Prelude in C will envelop your audience with richness and beauty. Ideal for church or concert performances! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This choral setting of the famous Ave Maria meditation by Charles Gounod to the Bach Prelude in C will envelop your audience with richness and beauty. Ideal for church or concert performances! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

This choral setting of the famous Ave Maria meditation by Charles Gounod to the Bach Prelude in C will envelop your audience with richness and beauty. Ideal for church or concert performances! Available separately: SATB, 3-Part Mixed, SSA. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Kirby Shaw

Written for the 2014 Kentucky ACDA Junior High Girls Honor Choir, this Appalachian nonsense song is a whirling, twirling kaleidoscope of sound. An excellent showcase for treble choirs in middle school and up.

Arranger: Susan Brumfield