The School Choral Program

This delicate octavo would be a beneficial addition to your school choral program.

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. Free interdisciplinary curriculum for the piece is available fordownload at choralquest.com .'

Three-Part Treble with Optional Hand Percussion-When I Sing is a new ChroalQuest work by Rosephanye Powell that expresses the joys of choral singing! The text written in collaboration with the girls chorus of Auburn Junior High School in Alabama moves from I to We in this rhythmic soulful piece and gives young singers the opportunity to experiment with circle song structure. ChoralQuest« an exciting series of new music and accompanying curricula for middle-level choir is a program published by the American Composers Forum. The series is designed to breathe new life into the available repertoire for choral students in middle school and junior high. At the heart of this program are new works written by a diverse group ofleading American composers who have created challenging pieces that are a true departure from standard middle school repertoire. Based on the success of ACF's decade-long BandQuest« program ChoralQuest has a residency component in which the composer works collaboratively with a middle school as they create their new piece. Visit www.choralquest.org to learn more about this innovative series and emailchoralquest@composersforum.org to request a free downloadable audio catalog.

Never has Charles Wesley sounded so contemporary and fresh. Using a gospel flavor David Das decorates this rhythmic number with subtle syncopations and sporadic jazz harmonies with surprising sizzle. From high school to adult choirs this advent tune works equally well for Palm Sunday and even school concert programs.

Join the kids from High School Musical 3 as they look to the future with anticipation in this pop single from the movie soundtrack. “No matter where life takes us nothing can break us apart.” A wonderfulselection for graduation and other end-of-the-year programs! Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

The Papoulis Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways with proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece going directly to the Music Changes the World project. This selection is high energy with a positive message and full of world music rhythms allowing you and your choir to contribute their art toward a great cause.

The first two carols of the set are Bennett’s own creations a study in contrasts. The first is a classic carol in common time with syncopation and a divisi Chorus. The second is the engaging African Crib Carol in 3+3+2/8 timeagain with divisi Chorus. The third is a lilting arrangement of a traditional Somerset carol. Separately or as a suite these three carols make a fine addition to seasonal school programming.F Roy Bennett was a respected musiceducator and author of the 20th century who wrote many books of music theory and history that are highly prized by primary and secondary school music teachers. As a composer he was a gifted writer of words and music for schoolchoirs as in this set of three carols.

(Choral Medley) Discovery Level 3-Written for a middle school honor choir this short medley of three patriotic classics will bring an inspiring conclusion to concert and festival performances. It can be programmed by treble choirs by male choirs or combine thetwo for a powerful mixed choir concert finale. Songs include: My Country 'Tis of Thee; This Is My Song (A Song of Peace); America the Beautiful. Available separately: SA TB VoiceTrax CD. Discovery Level 3. Duration: ca.3:25.

Traditional Spiritual-This West Indies Christmas carol is often arranged but in this new treatment it is touched by the special artistry of Philip Stopford. Celebratory in spirit and enjoyable to sing this adaptation is sure to be a favourite with choirs and audiences alike. Great for high school choirs college church or even community choruses this cheerful carol is easy to program and would even make a good closer for your holiday program.

An Anti-Bullying Program-Let the positive power of music help you create a bully-free community! Many students experience bullying as the greatest problem in their lives with an estimated 160 000 students in the USA refusing to go to school each daybecause they dread the physical and verbal aggression of their peers and the isolation that comes from being the target of rumors and cyber-bullying. This 15-minute revue uses pop music from the 60s and 70s up through the presentday along with simple fast-paced dialog and easily-learned choreography to make this an uplifting learning experience for your entire school. Songs include: Change the World (Eric Clapton) Lean onMe (Bill Withers) Nowhere Man (The Beatles) Unwritten (Natasha Bedingfield) Wooly Bully (Sam the Sham & the Pharaohs). Available separately: SATB SAB 2-Part ShowTrax CD. Rhythm parts availabledigitally (syn gtr b dm perc). Duration: ca. 15:00.

For advanced middle school and high school choirs this is the perfect easy-to-program piece! A beautiful poem by Rabindranath Tagore is set to music that really sings the text. The song has a flowing and attractive piano accompaniment.

From the magic of Mary Poppins and the spectacle of The Lion King to the romance of Beauty and the Beast and the sparkle of The Little Mermaid and more choirs and audiences of all ages will love this 17-minute choral medley of the best of Disney onstage!Set in three flexible sections and easily expandable into a full evening's concert program shows fetured include Aida Beauty and the Beast High School Musical The Lion King The LIttle Mermaid Mary Poppins and Tarzan.

From the magic of Mary Poppins and the spectacle of The Lion King to the romance of Beauty and the Beast and the sparkle of The Little Mermaid and more choirs and audiences of all ages will love this 17-minute choral medley of the best of Disney onstage!Set in three flexible sections and easily expandable into a full evening's concert program shows fetured include Aida Beauty and the Beast High School Musical The Lion King The LIttle Mermaid Mary Poppins and Tarzan.

Singin' & Swingin' at the K-2 Chorale Series-New in the ?Singin' and Swingin' at the K-2 Chorale Series ? this imaginative reproducible unison mini-musical has Snoozy Snowflake reluctant to fall in line with the tasks of the other snowflakes which holds up the first snowfall of winter! Through an easy-to-memorize rhyming script and adorable songs Snoozy discovers that each of us is special and offers unique contributions to family school and community. This reproducible mini-musical has an easy-to-memorize rhyming script director's score choreography costume set prop and performance suggestions as well as an Enhanced StudioTrax CD that includes accompaniment and performance tracks colouring sheet poster program clip art and composers' info. Grades K-2. Performance Time: 15 minutes.

Sparkling energy and vocal writing that reflects musical theater style mark this fresh composition for high school choirs and beyond. Engaging text by Len Schiff is particularly suited to winter concerts but it could be easily programmed at any time of year. The challenging piano accompaniment makes this an exciting concert addition!