Four poems sharing a common motif of 'Night' provide the texts for my choral cycle Nocturnes the American Choral Directors Association's commissioned work for its 2005 national convention. For Rilke's atmospheric “Sa nuit d'ete ” several melodic themes are supported by dense colorful harmonies in both the choral and piano parts leading to a climactic section where all are combined and stated simultaneously. Neruda's “Soneto de la Noche ” from his Cien Sonetos de Amor speaks of an eternal love that transcends death while reaffirming life. My a cappella setting of this gorgeous poem is predominantly quiet serene and folk-like utilizing direct harmonies accompanying long lyrical vocal lines. Agee's wondrous “Sure on this Shining Night” is set much like a song from the American musical theater a genre for which I have held a life-long esteem. Rilke's poignant “Voici le soir” recalls the opening bell sounds and jazz-tinged chords of the first movement and serves as an epilogue quietly concluding this cycle of night songs as darkness descends.

Singin' In The Rain was already a classic before it featured in the famous 1952 Gene Kelly film musical - Arthur Freed and Nacio Herb Brown wrote it in the 1920s when many artists recorded it, but more notably Cliff Edwards enjoyed success from his recording in 1929. Now forever associated with Kelly's puddle-splashing routine and more recently reprised in stage adaptations, Singin' In The Rain remains an all-time favourite. Here it has been arranged by Craig McLeish for men's voice TTBB choir with piano accompaniment. / Choeur TTBB Et Piano

Uses: Patriotic Scripture: II Chronicles 7:14: Psalm 33:12 Truly a song that needs no introduction! This national treasure is arranged for success with power and respect for the original song. Quoting America the Beautiful the arrangement begins with a flourish before settling into the opening less-performed verse of the Irving Berlin standard. Gradually building to a massive finale this anthem will have the audience singing along and cheering even before the final notes are sounded.

Catchy infectious and downright fun to sing this 2016 smash hit by Justin Timberlake featured in the DreamWorks Animation film Trolls is a must-have for your quartet or chorus repertoire. Aaron Dale delivers an accessible arrangement suitable for any strong ead or Lead section that stays true to the original and will bring your audiences to their feet singing and clapping along!

Swing Low Sweet Chariot and When the Saints Go Marching In really belong together in this dynamic soulful setting which contrasts the two classic spirituals in such an exciting way that your choir won't want it toend! Skillfully arranged for singers. Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part TTB SSA Instrumental Accompaniment StudioTrax A/P CD.

Turtle Creek Series-You've not heard Jingle Bells until you've heard this showstopper by arranger Mark Hayes. Perfect for school choirs community choruses or church Christmas pageants the energy in this piece never stops. The openingfeatures mixed meters and a driving orchestral track with bells everywhere! Next Hayes sets this favorite holiday tune in waltz style with comical lyrics a big-band jazz chorus and a tongue-in-cheek classical sectioncomplete with an operatic soprano solo fit for the most demanding diva! The final chorus showcases the men on the melody with the women jingle-jangling in the treble register all at a presto tempo. AVAILABLE: SATB; SAB;TTBB; Orchestration; Handbell Part; Accomp/Perf CD.

What a stunning arrangement for the holidays! Happy holiday bells! Fred Waring and His Pennsylvanians first performed this showstopper. Now you can sing and enjoy hearing this new arrangement for SATB voices and four-hand piano accompaniment including optional handbells and orchestra performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir! It will light up your holiday concert and certainly bring the house to its feet!

James Cartwright Macy (c.1845-1918) was an American songwriter and composer. Born in New York City he spent most of his life living and working in Cleveland. He wrote dozens of popular songs and pieces for the Piano as well as hymns and anthems. He also wrote under several pseudonyms meaning that a large proportion of his work could presently be unattributed to him.Little Tommy Went A-Fishing is possiblyMacy’s best-known work today. It is presented here for TTBB male voice chorus with a Piano reduction provided for rehearsal purposes. A version for SATB choir is available in a separate edition.

This powerful original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A simple unison beginning builds to an ending with full choral presence and moving descant. “A sound of hope a sound of peace a sound thatcelebrates and speaks what we believe ... this is why we sing why we lift our voice.” This will be your power ballad for the year and with the full orchestration available or CD accompaniment track your singers andaudience will literally be moved to tears. An outstanding choral work! Available separately: SATB SAB TBB SSAA 2-part Orchestration StudioTrax CD.

(from Pirates of Penaznce) Discovery Level 2-Your singers will have a rollicking good time living the pirate life with this setting of the famous song from Gilbert & Sullivan's The Pirates of Penzance and the over-the-top satire.Get your audience into the act by inviting them to shout ?Aarrrr!? on cue.Duration: ca. 2:20.

The Novello Barbershop series offers unaccompanied arrangements of a variety of well-loved songs from the 1940s to the 1970s.Arranger Nicholas Hare has endeavoured to share the interest among all the voice parts but each singer should be aware at all times of who has the melody so that it is allowed to stand out. A discreet use of soloists is often appropriate.Blend and balance of the harmony is another vital element in successful performance of this music and vibrato should be kept in check so that the chords are clean and perfectly in tune. The various vocalisations (ah ooh mm etc.) may be considered as suggestions only and variedaccording to the performance conditions.Arranged specifically for male-voice groups (from as few as four voices in some numbers to a full choir) the songs are notated on two staves for easy Piano rehearsal.

This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways. This Keith Getty and Stuart Townend song is useful anytime of the year and especially for Pentecost Sunday. Lloyd Larson's masterful setting features an elegant piano accompaniment and optional cello part. Set in three verses the first is a prayer for personal renewal the second is a prayer for the gifts of the Spirit 'to show Christ in all I do ' and the third is for the universal church to 'hunger for your ways.

Turtle Creek Series-This piece has been in the standard solo repertoire since the 1930s when it was composed. Tim Seelig's arrangement allows each section of the chorus to share in the beauty of the melody while still contributing to the choralsections of the piece. “When I Have Sung My Songs to You” is an incredibly beautiful love song which may be interpreted as being sung to an individual or to a group of people – the audience. This makes for amoving finale or encore for any concert.

Originally recorded by young R and B star Tevin Campbell on his Grammy-nominated debut album in 1991, this soulful ballad is truly stirring. An optional solo at the opening provides the opportunity to feature a star singer, while solid choral writing throughout leads to an uplifting and inspiring finish. / Choeur TTBB