Developing 3-part mixed and SSA choirs will achieve their finest a cappella sound with this light choral inspired by traditional madrigals. Conservative vocal ranges and practical part-writing ensure quick learning at any time of year.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: William Gooch

Three-part women's and men's ensembles will excel with this majestic a cappella concert work. Joyful melodic motives are passed from voice to voice, and percussive handclaps bridge varied sections of the well-developed form. Especially effective in antiphonal formation!

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

An earnest soloist is accompanied by the soulful "oo"s of an a cappella choir during the expressive introduction to this spirited original. Soon we take a turn as the piece bursts into an exciting, rhythmic, and polyphonic tour de force. Thrilling in all voicings!

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

This a cappella feature for treble or male choirs is an oustanding choice for any time of year. Strong individual voice lines add up to an exciting, dynamic, and vibrant concert feature. ABA format with a lyrical legato section in the middle.

Arranger: Sally K. Albrecht

Now available for a cappella SSAA choirs, Pitoni's Baroque motet is one of the great masterpieces of the choral repertoire. Top-notch concert and contest literature.

Arranger: Donald Moore | Composer: Giuseppe Ottavio Pitoni

A syncopated opening riff in the lower voices lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and form, indicative of the great spiritual tradition. Strong choral writing as the glorious piece unfolds.

Composer: Patti Drennan

The familiar African-American spiritual in a fresh rhythmic setting! Opening with just a shaker and unison voices, a tapestry of percussion ostinatos and traditional choral harmony gradually unfolds before returning back to the clean lines of the beginning. Well-planned key changes ensure successful a cappella modulations for less-experienced groups. Three notated percussion parts are included in the publication.

Arranger: Andy Beck

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

Enjoy this lighthearted Renaissance-era madrigal highlighting resonant treble sonorities, terraced dynamics, and accessible homophonic voice parts. Consider adding the optional piano accompaniment, optional hand drum part, or perform entirely a cappella.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen | Composer: Guillaume Costeley

Sung entirely on "fa-la-la" and "plum," this novelty piece successfully transforms Tchaikovsky's orchestration into a light and lively a cappella choral. A jovial choice for holiday performances, Jeff Funk's arrangement dances along from its recognizable opening flourish to the accelerating, jolly end. Guaranteed to make you smile!

Arranger: Jeff Funk | Composer: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Musical: The Nutcracker

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

An irresistible a cappella arrangement of the authentic Sotho folk song! Solid choral harmonies and infectious rhythms (supported with optional percussion patterns) create a backdrop for special features by the basses and sopranos. A rarely-heard slow African groove.

Arranger: Ruth Morris Gray

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

Look no further for a light madrigal to teach your three-part choir how to sing a cappella, and in tune. Donald Moore's With a Joyful Song will get the job done in a snap. It's so easy to learn and sing this charming and festive original. ABA form, modest vocal ranges, and simple intervals create an easy-to-achieve contrapuntal piece. Terrific as a first-of-its-type composition. Appropriate for general or seasonal use.

Composer: Donald Moore