Here's a new work by Donald Moore in madrigal style that's appropriate for general or Christmas use. Dynamic changes create interest; repetition makes for quick learning. Perfect when you need just one more piece for your Christmas or Spring concert. Lots of optional notes in the boys' part of the mixed voice edition. An outstanding learning piece for young and developing choirs.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: Donald Moore

A "fa la la" section in this joyful number makes it appropriate for both Christmas and general use. It's a fine learning piece in the madrigal style, yet the singable melodies make the independent vocal lines easy to learn. Don Moore is a master at creating works that develop choral singing, teach a classic choral style and, most importantly, sound great. Use it in concerts and at festivals and adjudications.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: Donald Moore

Develop your choir's a cappella skills with this straightforward original madrigal for Christmas or general use. Traditional harmonies, appropriate ranges, and plenty of repetition make it a quick-to-learn piece. Contrasting dynamics and a lilting triple meter create a joyful effect. Now available for four-part men!

Composer: Donald Moore

Much repetition and a catchy makes this 7/8 number deceptively easy to learn. Opens with eight measures in 7/8, then a smooth, homophonic andante section in 4/4, followed by a repeat of the opening 7/8 section. Great for competitions and festivals.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

An alternate text (included in the publication) makes this stunning lullaby from Ireland appropriate for Christmas or at any time of year. Sustained a cappella phrases create expressive moments, and brief dissonances resolve beautifully every time. Easy on the voice and keen on the ear, this is one to sing every day as a warm-up selection, or as a "show off" piece at a moment's notice. Lovely.

Arranger: Bruce Trinkley | Composer: Alice Rose Denny

An original, newly composed madrigal written for developing SAB and SSA choirs. Great for any choir of any size learning to sing in the madrigal style. The unique text, written in 1912 by William Jerome, is perfect for madrigal singing and is especially appropriate in the spring. Echoes and repeated sections make for easy learning.

Composer: Donald Moore

Composer: Katherine Davis

This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire of 3-part and SSA choirs. And at $1.85, it's quite a value. The first is in a traditional madrigal style, with a "fa la la" section and features and echo chorus. The second is lush and lovely, homophonic in nature, with a thought-provoking text. The third is up-tempo and includes an optional hand drum: it could be used as a processional or at a madrigal dinner. Use any or all of the three for concerts, contests, and adjudications.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Patrick Liebergen has taken a delightful chanson by Jacques Arcadelt and adapted it for contemporary singers while retaining the essential Renaissance feel of the work. Moderate ranges. An optional piano part which doubles the vocal lines, and an optional hand drum provide a lively accompaniment. Editor's note, including historical information and performance notes, is included. English text.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen

Arcadelt is known for his homophonic, tuneful settings. Provided with a new English text by the editor, this late Renaissance work is perfect for the emerging mixed ensemble. The boys' range is limited to five notes. Performed a cappella, with keyboard or with instruments, this work is ideal for concert, contest or festival.

Composer: Jacob Arcadelt

A new, original Christmas spiritual by Jay Althouse in the traditionof his top-selling Whisper!, Whisper!, I saw a Star, and Star of Glory. This full-sounding work features much three-part singing over a solid, traditional bass part, as well as an echo section between the women and the men. Sudden dynamic changes are powerful and effective (and simple to sing).

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Sixteenth century Italian composer Adriano Banchieri must have had quite the sense of humor. This classic light-hearted concert work has been a staple in choral repertoire for decades. Now Russell Robinson brings us a new setting that will add a touch of classy fun to any serious concert.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Adriano Banchieri

Sixteenth century Italian composer Adriano Banchieri must have had quite the sense of humor. This classic light-hearted concert work has been a staple in choral repertoire for decades. Now Russell Robinson brings us a new setting that will add a touch of classy fun to any serious concert.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

Robert Shaw's edition of this short Brahms motet (Opus 29) was prepared before Shaw's untimely death in 1999 and is the first of his editions to be published posthumously. The publication contains both German and English texts as well as Mr. Shaw's meticulous markings for performance in either language. This beautiful setting would be appropriate for Communion, Lent, or at any time during the church year.

Composer: Johannes Brahms

Arranger: Johannes Brahms | Composer: Johannes Brahms

Another well-edited arrangement by Russell Robinson from the madrigal repertoire. Sung a cappella, or with the piano, the men's part spans only six notes in an easy range for changing voices. Charming secular text, light polyphonic texture, changing meters, and contrasting dynamics. Fair Phyllis is perfect as a first madrigal or as a Renaissance feature on any program.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: John Farmer

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Russell Robinson has adapted one of Thomas Morley's most enduring madrigals for 3-part voices, just right for today's young and developing choirs. The male part has a limited, 5-note range...great for changing voices. The independent vocal lines make it an excellent learning piece and a perfect "first madrigal" for any choir. Carefully tailored to the needs of middle school and junior high singers.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Thomas Morley

One of the best in a long line of exuberant, original, a cappella Christmas spirituals by Jay Althouse. It opens with an energetic melody sung by the low voice with the upper three voices singing in counterpoint above. Rhythmic energy develops the piece and it ends with an electrifyimg eight measure coda that's the pinnacle of excitement. No solos, no tempo changes make for quick learning. In the classic spiritual tradition, yet fresh and contemporary.

Arranger: Jay Althouse | Composer: Traditional

"Have you heard the story of the baby boy, born in Bethlehem?" From that simple question Jay Althouse has crafted another superb, original Christmas spiritual. It features contrasting dynamics (excellent for teaching phrasing), male and female solos, and a tender middle section which contrasts with the hushed excitement of the opening and closing melody. Includes a descant on the final chorus.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

"Have you heard the story of the baby boy, born in Bethlehem?" From that simple question Jay Althouse has crafted another superb, original Christmas spiritual. It features contrasting dynamics (excellent for teaching phrasing), male and female solos, and a tender middle section which contrasts with the hushed excitement of the opening and closing melody. Includes a descant on the final chorus.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

This classic spiritual arranged by the amazingly talented Robert DeCormier should be in the library of every high school choir. Sure to inspire your audience and students alike!

Arranger: Robert DeCormier

Arranger: Russell Robinson

Russell Robinson has carefully edited this 17th Century madrigal for today's 3-part choirs. The key has been lowered a fourth, allowing part I to sing in a comfortable, one-octave (D-D) range. It also provides part III (the changed or changing boys' voices) with a limited 6-note range. Open score means easy reading for young choirs. Includes historical and performance notes. Introduce your middle school or junior high choir to madrigal singing with this well arranged work.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Traditional

A finely crafted edition of the classic English madrigal. The editing and easy-to-read open score are right on target for today's choirs. Fluid contrapuntal sections contrast with full-sounding homophonic sections.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Traditional

Robert DeCormier brings us this delightful vocal jazz choral setting of the classic Dixieland favorite "Ja Da." A real crowd pleaser for any concert!

Arranger: Robert DeCormier | Composer: Bob Carleton

Patrick Liebergen's edition of Bruckner's masterwork brings this 19th Century choral treasure to life for contemporary choirs. An excellent selection to develop phrasing, dynamics and legato choral technique with your SATB choir. Note learning is easy...then work on choral fundamentals. ABA form. A cappella. Open score. Includes a Latin pronunciation guide, optional English text, and historical notes.

Composer: Anton Bruckner

What a great new Christmas spiritual! It's the perfect a cappella number for your choir: the simple harmonies and rhythmic pulse propel this piece from beginning to end. Features dynamic contrasts, a lush middle section and two short solos. Your SATB and 3-part mixed choirs will sound their very best on Look-A That Star.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

his arrangement of a favorite Thomas Morley madrigal, a popular choice in the 3-part voicing, is now available for SATB and TBB choirs. Bright tonalities and buoyant contrapuntal textures display the sound of Renaissance choral music. Another fine Robinson edition.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

This arrangement of a favorite Thomas Morley madrigal, a popular choice in the 3-part voicing, is now available for SATB and TBB choirs. Bright tonalities and buoyant contrapuntal textures display the sound of Renaissance choral music. Another fine Robinson edition.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Thomas Morley

Arranger: Carl Stein

Glorious polyphony soars in this edition of Victoria's O Magnum Mysterium. Long melismas and fugal entrances are part of the beauty of this great Renaissance work. For contest, festival or concert use.

Composer: Tomas Luis de Victoria

With a text in Italian or English, clear choral phrasing, and excellent voice leading, this new voicing of the Renaissance classic is just right for SSA choirs. Informative performance notes and a pronunciation guide help to make this an excellent introduction to madrigal singing.

Arranger: Russell L. Robinson

"Sing we a song that takes but a minute." This clever a cappella original captures all of the character and charm of a true Renaissance madrigal and adds a touch of timeless (or rather, "timed") humor. Two brief verses and three short refrains of classic choral singing that only takesàwell, you knowàto sing.

Composer: Donald Moore

This well-known song by Praetorius from the German Renaissance period has long been a part of our choral repertoire. Russell Robinson has created an easy-to-sing SATB setting as well as a three-part men's edition. A perfect way to present standard choral repertoire to your developing choirs.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Michael Praetorius

This easy-to-sing concert work is built on Billing's Wake Ev'ry Breath canon. It's an ideal concert opener that will be a welcome addition to every choral library.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

This well-known song by Praetorius from the German Renaissance period has long been a part of our choral repertoire. Russell Robinson has created an easy-to-sing SATB setting as well as a three-part men's edition. A perfect way to present standard choral repertoire to your developing choirs.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Michael Praetorius

Russ Robinson has taken Billings' popular canon, "When Jesus Wept," and added an "Alleluia" text, making this Lenten work suitable any time during the church year. With its three available voicings, this work is perfect for any small ensemble and is a good introduction for younger voices to the early American composer.

Composer: William Billings

New for SSA and SATB! Russell Robinson has now adapted this widely performed madrigal for treble and SATB choirs. It's superbly reduced to preserve the harmonic and melodic structure of the original 5-part work. The quintessential madrigal, it features dynamic variations, much repetition for quick learning, and an open score for easy reading. A top-seller in 3-Part Mixed.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Thomas Morley

An exciting, original, a cappella Christmas spiritual from Jay Althouse in the tradition of his "No Room," "Have You Heard?," and "Whisper! Whisper!" Lots of effective dynamic contrasts make this a thrilling choral work for both singers and audience. Lush, slow middle section contrasts with up-tempo opening and closing sections. A quality choral work for your Christmas concerts.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Especially arranged for double 3-part mixed or SSA choirs, each phrase of this famous Italian madrigal is sung by Choir I and repeated precisely by Choir II, many times overlapping to create a textured choral sound. Russell Robinson's masterful adaptation includes an English or Italian text, a useful pronunciation guide, and informative performance notes that will help educate your students.

Arranger: Russell Robinson | Composer: Orlando Lassus

This three-in-one publication includes choral settings of three Shakespeare texts: "It Was a Lover and His Lass" (in a madrigal style), "Take, O, Take Those Lips Away" (a lush, slow setting), and "Under the Greenwood Tree" (a light, energetic 6/8 piece). These works are written exclusively for 3-part mixed voices and are very accessible for today's developing choirs. Outstanding literature for concert, festivals, or adjudications.

Composer: Sally K. Albrecht

Two choral classics from the Renaissance period - "Adoramus Te" (Palestrina) and "Ave Maria" (Arcadelt) - are now available in this easy SATB edition. They were previously released in men's, women's, and three-part mixed voicings. An exceptional addition to any concert

Arranger: Russell Robinson

Two choral classics from the Renaissance period - "Adoramus Te" (Palestrina) and "Ave Maria" (Arcadelt) - are now available in this easy SATB edition. They were previously released in men's, women's, and three-part mixed voicings. An exceptional addition to any concert!

Arranger: Russell Robinson

"Walk a mile in your neighbor's shoes. You'll understand them better if you do." That's the story behind this jazzy a cappella waltz by Pepper Choplin. Arranged by Mark Hayes, this SATB setting is filled with surprising musical twists and turns; it's rhythmically clever, melodically interesting, and harmonically pleasing. Includes fun-to-sing counterlines plus unexpected snaps and claps. Some divisi.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Composer: Pepper Choplin

Another memorable Christmas spiritual from Jay Althouse. Strong dynamic contrasts (from "Whisper, whisper, tiny baby in a manger lay" to "Shout it out from the hills and valleys; baby born today") make this a winner for your choir. A lush middle section contrasts with the rhythmic excitement of the opening theme. Brief, easy solos for both a male and female singer. A cappella.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Another memorable Christmas spiritual from Jay Althouse. Strong dynamic contrasts (from "Whisper, whisper, tiny baby in a manger lay" to "Shout it out from the hills and valleys; baby born today") make this a winner for your choir. A lush middle section contrasts with the rhythmic excitement of the opening theme. Brief, easy solos for both a male and female singer.

Arranger: Jay Althouse

Arranger: Jay Althouse

A contemporary a cappella madrigal. Filled with traditional "fa la la's" and resonant modern chords, Wintertime Cheer even includes a part for optional hand drum or tambourine. Jay Althouse's setting of a text by 17th century poet Tom Durfey mixes a historic musical form with crisp, up-to-date composition techniques. Interesting choral textures, and surprising tonal dissonances. Several four-part arrangements to choose from.

Composer: Jay Althouse