It's your life no one else can see you through it. Take your dream and make it happen. Life's the ship and you're the captain. Inspiring lyrics are set in a moving ballad for young singers to dream and begin to look towards the future. A nice selection for end of year or graduation.

Together We Sing Series-In this celebratory choral each part sings its own melody which later combine in partner-style form. It's an excellent choice for smaller choirs and younger singers learning to harmonize as well as to sing independently and in unison. The lyric uses English and easy Latin phrases to make learning quick while giving the opportunity for musical development.

Together We Sing Series-Carefully crafted from the original madrigal for five voices by Thomas Weelkes Jill Gallina crafted this 3-part mixed edition that works well for young singers. A wonderful opportunity to introduce madrigal singing to youngervoices. Available: 3-Part Mixed. Duration: 2:09

This set of pieces by Alice Parker to poetry by Nancy Wood was commissioned by the American Composers Forum for the ChoralQuest program allowing middle school choirs to discover music of varying moods and rhythms. The first in theset “What I Am I Must Become” creates a thoughtful quiet mood through four riddle-like statements. “Song Woman” celebrates the voices and lives of women through cheerful lighter motion and the final song“When Trouble Comes to Me” gives voice to the young men gathering up their energy and strength and offering a positive outlet for their emotion. Additional interdisciplinary curriculum materials are available fordownload at choralquest.com .'

This popular Langston Hughes poem has been imaginatively set for young choral ensembles by Lon Beery. An excellent 3-part mixed selection it also includes an optional baritone part for young men whose voices have dropped allowing the choral director to adjust the arrangemnet to fit the needs of the choir. Gentle flute obbligato. Available: 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:50.

Beginning with a lilting setting of the verse and building to a grand finale this creative setting of the familiar English carol will allow young voices to sparkle!Available separately: 3-Part Treble. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

Together We Sing Series-It's a land of many faces many colors many names. Though we may not walk or talk alike still our dreams are much the same. This is a wonderful inclusive and patriotic message with beautiful yet simple harmonies for young voices. Builds to a short chorus of America followed by a powerful finale.

Here is the opening number from their regionals set performed by the Glee cast in Season 3 featuring a mash-up of two epic songs Fly (Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna) and I Believe I Can Fly (R Kelly). This inspirational setting perfectly portrays the emotions of the young performers as they seek their dream.

In the classic Emerson style this contemporary spiritual is a great confidence builder for younger and developing choirs. With powerful and dramatic vocal effects it makes a great concert and festival finale! Discovery Level 2.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Directors of younger ensembles have come to depend on Roger Emerson's contemporary arrangements of spirituals for a great source of concert and festival material. With a triadic chorus and final descant this setting isexceptionally strong! Available: 2-Part 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.

(from Hairspray)-(from Hairspray). Now available in the Discovery Broadway series this high energy finale from Hairspray will thrill your younger singers and audience. Exciting! Available for SATB SAB SSA 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

A Gaelic Blessing is a simple and catchy piece by Craig McLeish. This piece will be particularly useful for school, junior and community choirs, and a tuneful introduction to singing simple contrapuntal lines. The second soprano part repeats the tune at bar 33 and should dominate here - the first sopranos and altos should support appropriately. Ease and beauty of tone should be of paramount importance throughout. An inspiring selection of new works from a range of contemporary composers, the Novello New Choral Series offers pieces for all types of choirs, including sacred and secular works from simple, four-part settings to more expansive, yet accessible, repertoire in an exciting variety of styles. Craig McLeish began his musical life as a chorister at St Paul's Cathedral under Barry Rose. He began composing at the age of ten and his preces and responses for four trebles are still in the repertoire. After a degree at York University he returned to London to study at the Guildhall and sang again at St Paul's as a tenor. At the time he also arranged and copied music for West End shows such as Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, and played bass guitar for various groups. This led to a spell in the cult pop band 'Fat and Frantic', who shaved the top 100 twice with the whimsical anthem Last night my wife hoovered my head. He also worked as musical assistant for David Heneker (Half a Sixpence) and David Fanshawe (African Sanctus). In 1992 Craig became director of the Methodist Association of Youth Clubs Orchestra and Singers, performing concerts throughout the UK and becoming involved in a number of recordings and BBC broadcasts. During this time he arranged more than 250 orchestral scores ranging from Queen to Calamity Jane, Stravinsky and Stevie Wonder. Alongside this he began arranging and writing songs for children's collections (Big Blue Planet, Love Shone Down) and producing recordings and string arrangements for various artists (Sheila Walsh, Kim Hill, Matt Redman). He is also well known as a conductor and arranger for Songs of Praise. Recently Craig has collaborated with composer Tolga Kashif writing orchestrations for the RPO's Seo Taiji Symphony, the Classic FM chart-topping CD by saxophonist Tyler Rix, and the Genesis Suite which was premiered at the Barbican. He has been musical director of Young Voices UK for 13 years, bringing large school choirs together to play with a live band and solo artists, and currently conducts the Milton Keynes Community Choir, Hart and Soul Community Choir and the Milton Keynes Youth Choir. / Choeur SSA

Discovery Level 2-This contemporary treatment of the American folksong captures the poignant emotions of those left behind in time of war. Turbulent accompaniment patterns vocal ostinati and dramatic choral effects help to create a mesmerizingsoundscape well-suited for younger and developing choirs. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part VoiceTrax CD.