Based on a poem by Lewis Carroll, this charming work for unison treble voices is suitable for even the younger singers. The music captures the essence of the Carroll text, with its sense of innocence and fleeting pleasures of childhood. Excellent selection for school or children's choirs. Duration: 2:20.

Composer: Jonathan Jensen

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

This moving arrangement was performed by the Children's Chorus of Maryland at the National Tribute Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters in October 2002, honoring over 400 men and women who perished in 2001 while performing acts of bravery and heroism.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

This moving arrangement was performed by the Children's Chorus of Maryland at the National Tribute Memorial Service for Fallen Firefighters in October 2002, honoring over 400 men and women who perished in 2001 while performing acts of bravery and heroism.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

A well-known children's folk song from the African American tradition, Chatter with the Angels has been sung and enjoyed by American children of all cultural backgrounds for at least a hundred years. Easily-learned and fun to sing.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Setting the beautiful poetry of Sara Teasdale, composer Jonathan Jensen has set a simple yet elegant carol for 2-part choir. Expanding from a simple unison beginning to a beautiful 2-part counter point, this will be a favorite for your beginning choir at Christmas. Duration: ca. 2.30.

Composer: Jonathan Jensen

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

There are countless wassail songs from the many regions of Great Britain, but Cornish Wassail derives from Cornwall, in the south of England. This cheerful, unison arrangement has two possible endings: the first is rather abrupt and often gets a laugh; the other is a bit longer, and involves audience participation. The choice is yours, and is sure to please. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Composer Betty Bertaux selected the poetry of 11 year old musician and dancer Elizabeth Porter Eachus for the Fairfax Children's Chorus 2012 project. With a piano part that is rhythmic and syncopated, the vocal lines sing descriptive passages that create a joyful mood. Duration: ca. 7 minutes with repeats.

Composer: Betty Bertaux

First sung by 17th century African slaves in Bolivia, this song of celebration uses a unique Afro-Hispanic dialect. It was most likely performed and danced at the manger scene on Christmas Eve, accompanied by instruments to create a joyful noise. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

While He is Born (Il est né) is suitably performed by a unison group of singers of any age, this arrangement was first performed in 1997 by the first grade class of Corpus Christi School in Piedmont, California. There are several musical concepts and skills that can be exercised during the rehearsal of the piece. Such elements as form, tonality, melody, meter, rhythm, harmony, dynamics, theory and expressiveness can all be explored through listening, thinking, movement and solfa.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

How good and pleasant it is that people live together in peace. This compelling Israeli melody with its Dorian nature, small range, stepwise motion, and repetitive text is perfectly suited for singers of all ages. The addition of a sparse piano accompaniment and varied percussion timbres complement the effect of an exotic tonal flavor. Duration: ca. 3:15.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Originally conceived at the request of Children's Chorus of Maryland, this arrangement of an old Praetorius melody was intended to be accessible to singers ranging in age from 6 to 17 years. The tune is reinvented through the use of a variety of instruments and the result is that new life is breathed into an old favorite. Available separately: SSSAAA, Instrumental Parts. Duration: ca. 3:05.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

A moving sacred piece containing: Kyrie - Gloria - Sanctus - O Salutaris - and Agnus Dei.

Composer: Dan Krunnfusz

Theme from Andante con moto from Sonata Op. 57 "Appassionata"

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

This Sephardic song features lively dance rhythms and playful melodies and lyrics describing the eight candles of Hanukkah, the special parties, games and foods. For unison voices, piano and percussion. Duration: ca. 4:15.

Arranger: Alicia Shumate

This new version of a well-known song makes a clear break from tradition to set the melody free and let it return to its roots. The accompanying flute and handbells lend a suitably medieval timbre to this colorful and celebratory piece.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

The song S'Vivon depicts the Hanukkah dreydl, a small top with four sides. Each side of the dreydl contains one of the four Hebrew initials of the phrase, "(A) Great Miracle Happened There."

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

The song S'Vivon depicts the Hanukkah dreydl, a small top with four sides. Each side of the dreydl contains one of the four Hebrew initials of the phrase, (A) Great Miracle Happened There.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Sing Me a Song is one of the more popular Italian canzonetta of the late 16th Century. Similar to the madrigal with a secular text, the canzonetta is less serious with bright melodies and up-beat, dance-like rhythms. This arrangement offers English text and SSAB voicing for choirs with limited male voices. Duration: ca. 2:10.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

The imperative mood of this playful selection refers to the text's lighthearted commanding of various springtime occurrences to take place in the country. With piano. Parts for clarinet and bassoon add a bright accompaniment. Recorded by Children's Chorus of Maryland, Betty Bertaux, Director.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

with Piano

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

16th Century German Chorale

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Based on a 16th century German chorale, this work is an excellent tool for teaching expressive singing and musical phrasing. May be programmed for any concert with the theme of music, Let earth resound with music, and life the richer be. Available separately: SSA, String parts. Duration: 3:15.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux

Tongue twisters are fun for all ages. This setting of three includes: Mules an enticing tango; Betty Botter's Butter with stylistic hints of Gilbert and Sullivan, includes a canon with a mid-stream change of tonality, and finally, a quasi-recitative; Tree Toad, a good old down-home country tune. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Composer: Betty Bertaux

An arrangement of a song from The Sacred Harp songbook, the basis of the longstanding community "shape-note" singing tradition in the rural South. This selection is winningly lyrical and heartfelt. Recorded by Children's Chorus of Maryland, Betty Bertaux, Director.

Arranger: Betty Bertaux