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

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

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

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

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

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

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

After a short, majestic introduction, the vocals in this traditional spiritual arrangement by Greg Gilpin are driven forward by the pulsating, rhythmic piano accompaniment. Based on a Biblical story of the same name, this highly energetic piece is sure to be a favorite with any tenor-bass choir.

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.

Gilpin's original holiday song, based on a well-known text, is full of syncopated rhythms, interesting and accessible harmonies, and is supported by a pulsating piano accompaniment. Tenor-bass choirs will sound fantastic at holiday time and will find this song fun to learn and perform. Also available for SATB Voices (BL882) & Three-Part Mixed Optional Baritone Voices (BL1090).

Composer: Traditional Spiritual

Ruth Elaine Schram's arrangement of this piece in the BriLee Solo Book Traveling On is quite popular. With this piece, she expands on the arrangement to include the entire ensemble. 1:18

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

Ruth Schram combines two well-known carols into one exciting holiday offering. Complete with tambourine or shaker, this makes a joyful seasonal treat for the male chorus. Duration: 1:30

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram | Composer: Traditional French Carol

This joyous spiritual, arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram, is perfectly suited for a male ensemble in concert. 1:43

Arranger: Ruth Elaine Schram

This well-known 19th century spiritual is now offered as a beautiful and sensitive setting for T(T)B men's choir (optional second tenor part). Haunting and lovely, it is sure to showcase any male ensemble in a concert or festival setting. Also available as Unison/Optional Two-part (BL689) and in the treble solo book Let Nature Sing (BLB08).

Composer: Traditional