This whimsical set of pieces features three children's rhymes as text to create a colorful showcase for treble choir. “Hush the Waves” tells of a mother and child awaiting the return of a father out on the whalingships. “Flying Man” is an early twentieth century rhyme which appeared around the same time as the first Wright Brothers' flights. “To Brush the Cobwebs Off the Sky” depicts the mystery of the skies andour longing to take flight. Whether performed separately or as a set your singers will grow in musicianship.

Robert Louis Stevenson's poem (also known as 'Where Go The Boats?') for 2-part children's choir is fairly easy but does contain a more complex sound it is a good concert piece. In a pinch the choir could sing unison while a flute could take the voice-two line an octave higher.

An optimistic and beautiful choral song composed by Don Besig with words by Steve Kuperschmid for two part voices and piano with optional flute. The performance lasts approximately 3.30 minutes and is versatile enough to suit most choral settings from formal performance to simply singing for pleasure.

Now available in a Discovery arrangement this is the perfect way to introduce this standard to younger singers. Available for 3-Part Mixed 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00

(from The Sound of Music)-So Long Farewell from The Sound Of Music arranged by Ed Lojeski for SAB choir with Piano accompaniment. Inspired by the memoir 'The Story of the Trapp Family Singers' by Maria von Trapp Rodgers and Hammerstein's The Sound Of Music first opened its doors on Broadway in 1959 and was turned into a popular film in 1965. The musical tells the story of Maria who is studying to become a nun at Nonnberg Abbey in Salzburg yet is struggling to fit in there due to her youthful enthusiasm energetic nature and lack of discipline. Believing that she might be happier in the outside world the Mother Abbess sends her to thevilla of a widowed naval officer to be governess to his seven children. After bringing love and music into the lives of the family Maria marries the officer and together with the children they flee the Nazi regime that has taken over their homeland. One of the musical's most cherished numbers So Long Farewell is the song the von Trapp children sing to bid their guests good night at the party at their villa. It is also sung as a reprise by the family at the Salzburg concert. To the Nazis present they are simply bringing the night's performance to an end but the external audience is aware that they are in fact also saying goodybe to their beloved Austria as they secretly plot their escape over the border to Switzerland. Watch Raincross Chorale perform this charming arrangement:

The Two Brothers is an arrangement by Nico Muhly of a story taken from the folk tale and nursery rhyme tradition. A simple yet stirring setting The Two Brothers is arranged for two-part children's Chorus and Piano accompaniment. The Two Brothers tells the story of two young boys whose dangerous play-fighting curiosity ends up in tragedy. The juxtapostion of the bright and beautiful voices at the beginning of the piece with the tragic ending and lyrics leaves a stark and lasting impression. When the lyrics turn violent a series of brilliant discords emanates from the Piano adding to the contrastbetween the voices the lyrics and the music.  An expertly-composed work Nico Muhly's The Two Brothers is a harrowing tale that never compromises on beauty. Commissioned for the Friday Afternoons project this is one composition that is likely to remain with you and your audiences for a long time.

Nurse's Songs was originally written as part of a volume entitled Innocence and Experience which takes its texts from Songs of Innocence and of Experience an illustrated collection of poems by William Blake first published in two volumes in 1789 and 1794. The book also includes music by Sally Beamish Charlotte Bray and Anna Meredith with each composer setting one song of innocence and one of experience. The full publication written for upper voices and piano is available on sale (NOV293799). First performed as part of the Aldeburgh Festival on 9 June 2013 at Orford Church Suffolk by the New London Children’s Choir directed by Ronald Corp.Duration: circa 5 minutes

This pop favorite recorded as a duet by Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston and notably covered by Tina Turner and Rod Stewart is amazingly arranged for SATB SAB as well as 2-part choirs. The SATB captures the fun and rhythm of the original while the 2-part smoothes the syncopated rhythms so they are accessible for younger voices. Fantastic show choir number that begs for choreography! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-part StudioTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:26.

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 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.

Classics for Children Series-Here is a selection from Jill Gallina's Classics for Children Series. The music from Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (Choral) finale – “Ode to Joy” – is the basis for this ingenious partner song.In “Ode to Peace” Jill takes the beloved Beethoven melody and adds original lyrics with partnered melody. There are teaching and performance notes on the history of the Symphony Level I brass accompaniment and ahopeful message of peace for humankind. This is ideal as a festival finale for kids and adults combined choirs with brass in schools and in churches any program any time.

Choral Medley-For over 75 years The Wizard of Oz has been one of Hollywood's most memorable films with timeless songs that have taken a prominent place in popular culture. Choirs and audiences will love the celebration of these classics in an easily-learned 7.5-minute medley which includes: Ding-Dong! The Witch Is Dead Follow the Yellow Brick Road If I Only Had a Brain If I Only Had a Heart If I Only Had the Nerve If I Were King of the Forest The Merry Old Land of Oz Munchkinland Optimistic Voices Over the Rainbow and We're Off to See the Wizard

An inspirational song for graduation or anytime The Best That I Can Be moves ever upward both in melodic structure and in mood. Written in pop ballad style this song is taken from the musical Let's Hear It for theHeroes. Pride dignity and inner strength – this moving tribute to self-worth is perfect for all students.

Here is a highly creative song for worship that can include the entire congregation. Take note of the simple choreography for something very special and unique in the presentation.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-8-The concept for this piece was for children's voices but the two-part treble with piano would be lovely with treble voices of any age. Taken from Ecclesiastes 3 the piece would be perfect on a spring concert. It could also be used in a sacred setting.