The Rilke text is met with great drama, shimmering chords, and much sensitivity. For the advanced choir.

Composer: Joshua Shank

Voicing: SATB divisi | Sheet Music | $1.95 | A Cappella |
(Minimum order 4 copies) | SBMP560

Here is a stunning choral work inspired by the beauty of an autumn day. A lyric melody, lush harmonies, and a poetic text are combined with a sensitive piano accompaniment to paint a colorful musical picture. You can almost see the leaves take flight when your choir sings the melodic refrain, and you will get a true sense of foliage falling layer upon layer as the second verse begins to echo and overlap. An expressive choral piece for concert and contest.

Composer: Andy Beck

Kevin Memley's artistry paints pictures with music in this setting of 19th century poet Thomas Hood's words. High school and college choirs will be enraptured by the beauty of this selection. One can hear the rain begin to fall at the opening and the longing for summer's song by the end.

Composer: Kevin Memley

For unaccompanied SSA divis voices, this piece was commissioned by BBC Radio 3 for Les Sirènes, Choir of the Year Champions 2012, and was first performed on 6 June 2014 at St John's-Renfield Church, Kelvindale, Glasgow.

Composer: Paul Mealor | Country: Wales

This flowing piece describes autumn in a lovely, captivating way. The music is captivating and lovely.

Composer: Keith Loftis

Set in a medium up-swing, this tasty standard features a written vocal solo and a written piano solo easily performed by high school jazz groups. Available separately: SATB, ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts available digitally (rpno, b, dm). Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Paris Rutherford | Composer: Joseph Kosma | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer

Originally published in the collection Jazz Standards, this little gem is perfect for your fall concert. Lush rubato chords roll through most of the song, but the bridge is a snappy up tempo wake-up call.

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Composer: Joseph Kosma | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer

A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate, yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad for your jazz, show, or concert choir!

Arranger: Ryan O'Connell | Composer: Joseph Kosma | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer

This haunting contemporary work features a wistful text about the departure of summer and the coming of winter. Rich, a cappella harmonies and thoughtful dynamics heighten the mood of this stunning piece. Impressive.

Composer: Jay Althouse

Ruth's captivating setting truly captures the distinctly Asian flavor of this ancient Japanese text with its haunting melody and simple harmonies, featuring open fourths and fifths. The Japanese lyrics, which alternate with the English translation, are easily learned, and both a pronunciation guide and translation are included. Reminiscent of her best-selling "In This Ancient House" (15/2407H), you won't want your singers to miss experiencing this creative-programming, multicultural gem!

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray | Country: Japan

From ethereal to sublime, the range of choral sonority is offered here in a magnificent setting of an Emily Brontë poem that is ideal for developing treble voices in high school and up.

Composer: John Leavitt

Emily Bronte's poetry is beautifully set in a lyric song style. The musical painting of an autumn evening is superbly accomplished in flowing lines and a supportive accompaniment. The musical colors offer the ensemble many opportunities for expressive singing. In our Easy Choral Masterworks series.

Composer: Audrey Snyder | Poetry By: Emily Bronte

Composer: Stephen Chatman

This simple, dance-like arrangement of a popular traditional folksong features both unison and canonic sections. Skillfully adapted by Donald Moore, it is great for choirs of all ages and very effectively reinforces independent part singing. A wonderful "September start-up" piece, it is also apprpriate for harvest or thaksgiving worship. Opt. flute included in the score.

Arranger: Donald Moore

Composer: Peter Schickele

Harvest depicts the spirit of the fall season through a series of thoughts on nature and life. The text was inspired by the colors and nostalgia of the Kansas prairie in autumn. Lonely, empty spaces in the fading landscape evoke conflicting feelings of wistfulness and peace--a time to reflect on our present surroundings and the deeper meaning of life itself. Lush harmonies coupled with rhythmic iterest are found throughout the piece, sure to delight singers and audiences.

Composer: Jacob Narverud

An English folksong forms the basis for this concert work for younger choirs. Ideal for building the important choral skills of blend, balance and part-singing, this is an excellent selection for contest and festival programming.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Country: England

A gentle and sensitive poem by Emily Dickinson, evoking the wait for a love's return, is tenderly shaded by DeWald's flowing melodies and graceful harmonies. With piano and French horn (or cello).

Arranger: Frank K. DeWald | Poetry By: Emily Dickinson

This is an homage to the passing of time: a reflection on autumn turning into winter. Silence ensues as one takes refuge inside while wind stirs and trees toss outside, reminding us of the cycles of nature and the inner and outer worlds of our being. A gentle melody is framed by a sparse yet expressive piano part where waves of motion and longing gradually give way to peace and tranquility.

Composer: Andrea Clearfield

All the colors of autumn are right here in this lilting, dance-like original for treble voices with charming lyrics and a well-crafted setting that will showcase your singers at their best! Duration: ca. 2:00.

Composer: Roger Emerson

This 1979 Hot 100 hit by Earth Wind and Fire still sizzles! Straight-forward vocal writing and a hot horn chart make it perfect for pop showcases any time of year.Available separately: SATB, SAB, SSA, Instrumental ePak and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Earth, Wind & Fire

Just four parts, but sounds like a dozen! The melody skips from part to part as the other voices playfully recreate Earth Wind and Fire's horns, guitars, bass, keyboards... everything but the costumes!

Arranger: Deke Sharon Performed By: Earth, Wind & Fire

This a cappella arrangement of the vocal jazz standard will leave your audience spellbound. Stunning!

Arranger: Phil Mattson

The myth, the glory and the emotion surrounding the high school football experience are celebrated in Kenny Chesney's hit that soared to the top of the charts in 2010. Perfect for pep rallies, homecoming concerts or any time you want to salute your favorite home team! Available separately: SATB, SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:05.

Arranger: Mark Brymer Performed By: Kenny Chesney

This hymn arrangement of Sing to the Lord of Harvest visits a traditional Thanksgiving text celebrating the bountiful provision that flows from the hand of God. All creation proclaims its praise in this dignified hymn known for its attractive melody and cheerful alleluias! Moments of sonorous chords feature the choir in deep expressivity contrasting with more thinly arranged sections with light counterpoint to provide sparkle and charm. A poised ending crowns the work with worship and praise! Score and Parts (fl 1-2, ob, cl 1-2, bn, hndbls, perc 1-2, hp, vn 1-2, va, vc, db) available as a digital download. Handbell part also available as a separate download.

Arranger: John Leavitt

The combination of text, music and accompaniment (including optional flute and wind chimes) captures the mood of this distinctive season. Ideal programming for your opening concert of the season.

Composer: Lantz, Parker

Includes Verses for St. Michael and All Angels; Reformation Day; All Saints' Day; Day of Thanksgiving; Christ the King; Variety of presentation options.

Composer: David Cherwien

"Feel a hint of winter in the air, when autumn falls." This expressive piece shimmers through each rubato phrase and culminates with the inclusion of Robert Louis Stevenson's warm poetry. Stunning. Accompaniment available on PianoTrax 4 CD (00-35870).

Composer: Marti Lunn Lantz | Poetry By: Robert Louis Stevenson

"It doesn't matter much how old I grow, I hate to see October go." Unfinished Johnny Mercer lyrics (saved by Mercer's widow) combined with a melody from Barry Manilow resulted in one of 1985's most popular songs. With warm choral harmonies and impeccable voice leading, this is Kirby Shaw at his best!

Arranger: Kirby Shaw | Composers: Barry Manilow and Barry Manilow | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Barry Manilow

This modern day jazz classic written by Barry Manilow using the lyrics of Johnny Mercer is paired with the timeless Autumn Leaves, also a Mercer lyric with music by Joseph Kosma. This arrangement is respectful of both songs, weaving them together to sing a message of loving someone who's gone as well as growing older and remembering days past. Breathtaking!

Arranger: Paul Langford | Composer: Barry Manilow | Lyricist: Johnny Mercer Performed By: Barry Manilow