BriLee music is thrilled to welcome composer Dan Davison to the 2016 choral catalog. Known for his innate ability to compose for the male changing voice, A Cowboy's Life can be sung TTB or TB without taking away from the musical experience. The addition of the second tenor part will give the chorus more sonority. With poetry glamorizing the life of a cowboy, it is a programming must.

Arranger: Dan Davison

This exciting sea chantey romanticizes sea adventures, as the sailors heave on the sails with a brisk wind at their backs! There is even a legato, cantabile section featuring a homesick sailor. Great solo opportunity! Duration: 2:40

Arranger: Gary Parks | Composer: Traditional

This is everything you need for a successful gospel feature. A strong piano accompaniment, an easy eight-measure solo, rhythmic lines, solid harmonies and hand claps all add up to a big, exciting sound. This is a real standout for developing choirs at any time of year.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

An effortless combination of two spirituals: "Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child" and "Going Home," from Ruth Elaine Schram, with a lovely flowing accompaniment. 3:37

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Young men singing sea chanteys always make for successful programming! This T(B)B accompanied choral by Gary Parks tells a sailor's tale, present too much challenge to learn and is FUN to sing. Duration: 1:49

Arranger: Gary Parks

All My Trials expresses a frustration with existence on earth and the desire and hope for a better life in the hereafter. The poor see the rich trying to buy religion and their way into heaven, but the poor have a book that spells out how to obtain freedom from this earthly life. All my trials, Lord, soon be over expresses the hope of a heavenly life to come. Also available for Three-part Mixed (BL166) and Unison/Optional Two-part voices (BL167), and in the male solo book, Traveling On (BLB003).

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Ruth has arranged the "prequel" to her very popular "America the Beautiful", skillfully setting "America (My Country 'Tis of Thee)" for three-part mixed chorus and optional baritone. While it is magnificent on its own, an alternate ending that enables a segue into her arrangement of "America the Beautiful" creates a stirring patriotic medley. Duration: 2:55

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Thesaurus Musicus

Ruth's setting of this beloved patriotic song has a dignity and a beauty of its own, keeping well within the capabilities of the young musician. Tight harmonies enhance the familiar melody without extremes of range or vocal demands. The optional baritone part on the three-part mixed edition offers additional performance options. And, the setting builds just as it should to a stirring finish.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

This stirring patriotic medley is well-suited for young male voices. It combines three well-known and well-loved patriotic songs from throughout American history. The combination of "When Johnny Comes Marching Home," "Yankee Doodle Dandy" and "You're a Grand Old Flag" makes it an instant crowd-pleaser! Duration: 1:40

Arranger: Rae Moses

John Parker's sea shanty text, combined with Vicki Tucker Courtney's rhythmic and exciting TB accompanied arrangement will, without a doubt, be a favorite among the young men in your choir. They are sure to sound fantastic learning and performing it. Not to be missed, this wonderful choral is appropriate for concert or festival programming. Duration: 1:53

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

This rocking, soothing SSA setting of Away in a Manger by Ruth Elaine Schram is easy to learn and multi-functional. Schram has provided the option of using the holiday text or that of Robert Burns' well- known poem Flow Gently, Sweet Afton making it an excellent addition to your holiday or festival program. Duration: 2:44

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Tenor-bass ensembles will love singing this time-less favorite craftily arranged by Debra Morton, sure to be the highlight of any concert program. Play ball!!!

Arranger: Debra Morton | Composer: Albert Von Tilzer

Baloo Baleerie is a beautiful Scottish lullaby appropriate for seasonal or general use. In English, Ruth Elaine Schram provides optional Gaelic text along with an accessible pronunciation guide. The vowels of the text lend themselves to teaching beautiful tone while singing this lovely, lilting lullaby.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

With exciting rhythms, an accompaniment that imitates a snare drum, and an original melody in the Mixolydian mode, treble singers will be drawn to this beloved Scottish ballad masterfully arranged by Dan Davison. Barb'ry Allen features an up-tempo, Celtic feel with strong unison and two-part singing that will appeal to a wide variety of treble ensembles.

Arranger: Dan Davison

William Shakespeare's famous poem is treated with poignancy and depth in this marvelous musical setting for women's voices. The piano accompaniment adds its own voice to the work, which will be a stunning feature in your winter concert.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

With a whimsical and ostinato-like accompaniment, Gilpin's magical setting of Tagore's poem is full of lightness, like the gossamer wings of a butterfly. The perfect piece for two-part treble ensembles gaining vocal independence and appropriate for programming needs throughout the year.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

This sea shanty rollicks with fun for young male singers! Sensible voice leading and vocal ranges make this simple to prepare and full-sounding without being difficult. It's a perfect work for the beginning ensemble.

Composer: Vijay Singh

Gilpin's setting of the well-known Psalm is both thoughtful and reflective in nature. With appropriate ranges and tonal centers, it is an excellent vehicle for introducing SSA part singing to a developing treble choir, while challenging enough for a more advanced choir to demonstrate musical prowess. Also available for 3-part Mixed/Opt Baritone (BL227).

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Gilpin's Crawdad Hole embodies fun in a rhythmic, playful arrangement of this beloved American Folk song. With conservative ranges appropriate for treble voices and opportunities for solo and body percussion, it just doesn't get more fun than this.

Composer: American Folk Song

This spiritual has received special treatment in this setting.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

With text from Bert Stratton, Vicki Courtney sets the stage for a rollicking description of a Scottish dance. Just add the optional fiddle/violin and let the guys have fun! Duration: 1:20

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

A wonderful a cappella piece! Gloria and Alleluia are two contrasting pieces that each offers their own unique sound. The Gloria is up tempo and rhythmic. The Alleluia is more legato. A cappella singing is definitely its own reward.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

A great opener, closer, or even encore for your emerging chorus or ensemble, Greg Gilpin's innovative arrangement of selected sections fromÊThe Battle Hymn of the RepublicÊandÊWhen the Saints Go Marching In afford many rhythmic teaching elements. Ensembles will love learning and performing these timeless treasures and are sure to sound fantastic! Also available for TB Voices (BL861) and SAB Voices (BL1140).

Composer: Traditional

During the telling of this classic carol about a king who gives to the poor one winter, Ruth Schram mixes the use of soloists and word painting to help the audience experience the cold winds and the conversations between the good king and his loyal page. A wonderful holiday selection for the TB chorus. Duration: 3:10

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Traditional

Dave and Jean Perry bring us an original sea chantey. Make sure you look sharp and sing energetically on the way to Barbary. 2:03

Composer: Jean Perry, David Perry

Composer: Greg Gilpin

This is one of the most beautiful of the Scottish folk love songs. Johnson starts with a simple flute solo, then gradually adds voices, one at a time. The ending really keeps the audience engaged until well after the final release. This is an excellent piece for concert or festival use. 2:45

Arranger: Neil Johnson

Glenda Franklin weaves the functions and history of the venerable lighthouse into this full-sounding choral for TB voices. A picture is painted for the audience with words like "mystery," "history," "sentry," "beacon," etc. Great ranges for the guys. Duration: 1:20

Composer: Glenda Frankllin

Simple, but beautifully constructed, this dreamy, emotional sea shanty is the perfect slower selection for your male voices.

Composer: Mark Patterson

This rhythmic and lively two-part arrangement of a beloved spiritual is a great teaching piece. With many dynamic points and rhythmic phrases to explore and interpret, it is certain to lead to a satisfying and exciting performance.

Composer: Traditional African American Spiritual

Discover the carols hidden in the fabric of this beautiful setting of Gustav Holst's well-known Christmas work. The fluid vocal parts feature virtually every aspect of expressive tenor-bass writing, making this is an inspired work for the holiday season. Also available for SSA Voices (BL270).

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Here's a fresh, exciting arrangement of the traditional spiritual with an intensely moving, driving beat. When the lyrics say, "...then Joshua commanded the children to shout..." there's a dramatic crescendo and accelerando on the spoken word "shout" that is extremely effective! Fun vocal glissandi-as the walls come tumbling down-add the finishing touch! Highly recommended!

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Men's ensembles will enjoy learning this uplifting song which is full of fun rhythms, toe-tapping fun, and accessible ranges. Lyrics that encourage the singer to persevere no matter what challenges lay ahead, this song is about an overall positive outlook on life.

Composer: Paul David Thomas

Nice, long phrases and flowing parallel thirds in the upper voices give this piece a feeling of momentum that will inspire your students to sing their best! Kyrie Eleison is also an excellent teaching piece, with many dynamic contrasts and opportunities for expressive singing. This is lovely, singable music of substance for developing choirs!

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Toe-tappin' fun, Greg Gilpin's two-part treble arrangement of this beloved American folk song is laden with ostinato-like call and response patterns that emerging choirs from elementary to high school will enjoy performing!

Composer: American Folk Song

This arrangement is adapted from the well-known sea chantey, Blow Ye Winds in the Morning, and you can even hear the howling wind in the piano part. Open or close your concert with energy and excitement with this piece; it is a lot of fun to sing! Duration: 2:16

Arranger: Gary Parks

This arrangement of the famous Scottish folk song uses open fifths in the accompaniment to enhance the Scottish flavor. It will give your ensemble a chance to show their expressive side. Also available for TB Voices (BL426) and Two-Part Mixed/Optional Three-Part Voices (BL971).

Arranger: Earlene Rentz

Spirituals often tell of longing for a better place or loss and sadness, and this one is no exception. The longing quality of the text will afford male singers of all ages and abilities many opportunities for expressive singing, sure to touch the hearts of both singers and listeners. Arranged for either TB or TTB, the work allows flexibility you use the voicing that best suits the needs of the ensemble.

This is great fun for two-part or three-part treble choirs! When the Saints Go Marchin' In is partnered with an original tune, which splits into two countermelodies in the final chorus to create a sound almost like a vocal dixieland band! This has a real spark, and a terrific piano part, too!

Tim Winebrenner's boisterous yet accessible TB arrangement of an American civil war song of the same title affords developing male ensembles the opportunity to tell an exciting story while learning many musical concepts. The optional descant provides for a small portion of three-part harmony. Offered a cappella, there is an optional piano accompaniment to suit the needs of the ensemble. Appropriate for festival, a cappella or accompanied, with or without descant.

Arranger: Tim Winebrenner

Loaded with "scary" fun, Mister Zombie's Jazz Club is a novelty piece that offers the opportunity to introduce jazz, swing, and the concept of scat singing to developing singers. In addition to these musical opportunities, its message is one of cooperation and acceptance. While the string bass is optional, it will add even more "cool" to the performance.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Mark Cabaniss

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Gilpin's dreamy setting for SSA voices affords opportunities for tone development and text stress within a harmonically charged, yet accessible piece.ÊClose your eyes....now is the time to dream.Ê

Composer: Greg Gilpin

In this original sea chantey by Mark Patterson, sailors put their trust into their captain's hands. 2:17

Composer: Mark Patterson

Davison's arrangement of the famous American folk song, Old Joe Clark, was written to help mixed choirs of all abilities succeed. Throughout Davison's arrangement, the tenor and bass parts are supported in other sections to help bolster their performance. With an exciting, rhythmic accompaniment, these very accessible vocal parts still provide a flashy ending making it a perfect program closer for any ensemble

Arranger: Dan Davison

Drawing on a rich history of American folk songs that originate with cowboys, Lon Beery has combined "I Ride an Old Paint" with "Good-bye, Old Paint," both songs about a cowboy and his horse. The audience and chorus will become acquainted with some cowboy slang, and the only thing missing will be the camp fire. Duration: 2:10

Arranger: Lon Beery | Composer: Cowboy Song

We are proud to offer two-part mixed as a new category to the Brilee Choral catalog. Ruth Elaine Schram's arrangement of this lovely French carol may be performed in French or English. Another option is the use of the third part - alto - if there is a need in your ensemble. With canonic-like imitation throughout, singers of all abilities are sure to experience success learning and performing this sensitive, haunting, beautiful carol, a programming must for holiday concerts.

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

What do a 19th Century British novelist and a composer from rural West Texas, have in common? Not much except Pirate Story. In this classic poem by Robert Louis Stevenson, three young people with a basket and loads of creativity set sail for adventure in their own imagined ocean--a meadow. Male ensembles of all sizes are capable of bringing this imaginative story to life.

Composer: Mark Burrows