SSA-A popular and favourite celebratory hymn this traditional American Spiritual has been given a healthy dose of swing to inject a bit of diversity into seasonal rejoicing. Arranged by Eric W. Unruh for SSA Choir Tenor Saxophone and Piano accompaniment this exuberant piece is full of poignancy and rhythmic intensity and will spruce up your celebrations with a swing!

Discovery Level 1-Now available in a 3-Part Mixed voicing! Easy vocal parts and a western-flavored accompaniment are combined in this clever arrangement of three American folk songs. Includes: Chicken on a Fence Post Red River Valley Old Joe Clark. Discovery Level 1. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Discovery Level 2-This bluegrass style folk arrangement tells the story of the Johnson boys who are so backward that the sight of a pretty girl makes them afraid. Your younger choirs will enjoy the American folk harmonies and foot-stomping fun!Available separately 3-Part Mixed and VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

This well-loved American Hymn dates from the 19th century when the practice of shape-note singing was widespread throughout the country as a way of teaching every citizen to read music and vast outdoor 'camp meetings' were held regularly for the purpose of praise through song. John Jacob Niles's arrangement for Upper Voice Choir (SSA) is true to the musical spirit of the hymn's origins in being modal stirring and largely homophonic.

Believed to be written after the Civil War this American folk song is often credited as a spiritual based on the idea that the words are encoded escape instructions and a map for fleeing slaves on their way north. The supportiveand interesting piano accompaniment can be enhanced with ad lib. percussion while the melody harmony text and rhythm combine to create an unforgettable performance.

This wonderful American folk song arranged by Marie Pooler is available in SAB SSA and TTB.

This wonderful arrangement is based on a traditional American work song and has been given new life with driving Coplandesque rhythms. Perfect for teaching syncopation this exciting new choral from Jill Gallina capturesthe spirit of American music from our past in a new and updated musical setting. Available: 2-part 3-part mixed StudioTrax CD.

Traditional American-A slightly silly traditional ballad arranged for secondary chorus by L. Von Zinzendorf and hymn tunes Pleading Savior and Holy Manna.Arranged for SATB choir with keyboard and optional flute.

Together We Sing Series-This choral pairs two venerable Native American songs: a Hopi chant and a traditional Arapaho Native song. With recorders and percussion the songs are blended together to form a partner song at the conclusion of the piece. Astriking addition to your concert! Available: 3-Part Mixed; 2-Part; StudioTrax CD.

This traditional Appalachian folksong has a haunting modal tonality and a weaving tapestry of accompaniment for a pleasing and accessible concert feature from high school through adult community choirs. Excellent for a programbased around American folk music! Available separately: SATB SAB TTB. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Tell Martha Not to Mourn-This setting of a popular African American spiritual uses the traditional text while the harmonic melodic and rhythmic elements are in more of a gospel style. The energetic refrain is presented first in unison and then inharmony while the verses are softer more reflective and hopeful. The final section builds in intensity with optional repeats to a rich and powerful fortissimo. An outstannding choice for concert and festival programming!Available voicings: TTB SSA. Duration: 3:00

This a cappella setting of the traditional American folk hymn creates a wonderfully expressive atmosphere for treble voices that is ideal for developing phrasing intonation and sight-reading skills. A great selection for contestand festival performance! Duration: ca. 2:25.

Velo qué bonito is a traditional Colombian song also known as Bunde de San Antonio, patron saint of the Colombian black communities. It is sung a cappella, accompanied only by a 'tambora?, the typical Afro-Indo-American drum. / Choeur SSA A Cappella

Traditional American-Humorous good news - bad news dialogue for two choirs (SST and ATB) German and/or English. A fun and fairly easy piece for secondary choir

with American Sign Language-Unique accessible to all ages and stunningly beautiful describes this arrangement of the beloved carol. Incorporating the use of American Sign Language throughout the piece begins in German sung by a soloist then by the choir singing then in English then with oos and finally only singing with American Sign Language filling the room with silent splendor. It is truly a work that will become a tradition for your choir. The ASL vocabulary is included in the choral.