Composer Richardson has chosen two poems by Robert Louis Stevenson from his set of six A Child's Garden of Verses. The first, Escape at Bedtime conveys the sense of wonder experienced by a child looking up from his bedroom window at a universe of stars. In the second piece in this set of two, Rain, the composer creates an aural rainstorm that will be fun for your singers as they experience this vivid, musical word painting. Duration: ca. 4 minutes 10 seconds.

Arranger: Harry Richardson

This rollicking Newfoundland folk song in sea shanty style is scored for Unison Treble voices, fiddle, spoons and piano. The text tells the story of the economic effects of an especially high sea which flooded the village. The arrangement proceeds through several keys - rising just as the water did - until the final sense of determination to set off for a better life if the conditions didn't improve.

Arranger: Lori-Anne Dolloff

There's a certain sense of frustration, yet hopefulness in this song. If only we could find the right melody, the right drum beat, to invent a song to end all war. What notes? What lyrics? Sing this simple ballad with sincerity and an open heart; sing as though your words can make a difference.

Composer: David L. Brunner

A lilting, dance-like unison song first published in 1902 that uses word painting devices to represent bird calls and piping sounds. The melismatic passages vocalized on the syllable ah contrast with the predominantly syllabic style. A delightful selection for developing treble choirs. Taken from WE WILL SING! Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: Henry Carey

From his Mass for Many Nations, Rupert Lang has taken a traditional Irish melody, and set it to the English translation of the Agnus Dei. For soloist, unison chorus, congregation, and piano. Optional Celtic harp. Duration: 1:55

Arranger: Rupert Lang

The world is sustained by three things: by truth, by justice, and by peace. The elegant and timely message conveyed by this beautiful work is now available for SATB chorus and piano. The vocal lines are satisfying to sing and the piano accompaniment substantial without overpowering the voices. Available separately: SATB, 2-Part. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Allan E. Naplan

All the Pretty Little Horses is a simple and charming lullaby. Written with a whimsical accompaniment, this gentle piece lies comfortably within an octave.

Arranger: Brian Finley

Commissioned for the 2005 Hillsborough Fine Arts Festival, this piece was based on a poem from the Hunger Committee, Diocese of Huron. Simple and direct, it can be performed both in concert and worship. With piano.

Composer: David L. Brunner

Introduce your young singers to part-singing and variation form with this delightful piece, an adaptation of the familiar Alphabet Song. With piano and flute.

Arranger: Joan Whittemore

This fresh arrangement of the popular American folk hymn gives a written part for the accompaniment, but also allows your pianist to improvise.

Arranger: Francisco J. Nunez | Composer: John Newton

This charming song demonstrates Mozart's ability to create a delightful vocal miniature in the pastoral tradition. Sung with simplicity, beauty and ardor. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

With piano or harp accompaniment.

Arranger: Rupert Lang

Written for the Madison Youth Choirs, this Ave Maria setting is in a contemporary style, with two equal in range and importance voice parts. The hand chimes add a beautiful legato feel that is reflected in the singing. With flute and tone chimes.

Arranger: Dan Krunnfusz

This setting breathes new life into the old nursery rhyme. An uneven and unusual meter adds a touch of whimsical excitement to the ride along with an accompaniment that feels both playful and regal. Body percussion interludes bring another dimension to the performance

Composer: James M. DesJardins

Written in honor of Mandy Miller and her singers in Lochgelly, Scotland, this lovely unison piece serves as a tribute to all children who display joy, warmth and pride when singing. Although an original composition, the rhythms reflect Scottish folk traditions. An excellent selection to teach phrasing, melodic lines, and unison singing. Duration: ca. 2:00.

Arranger: Nick Page

Bowling Green was recorded in the 1940's by Cousin Emmy. Page's simple arrangement is in a higher key and, in the folk tradition, has changes to the rhythm. Suggested instrumentation for accompaniment for this piece (combination of any of these instruments): banjo, mandolin, guitar, fiddle, dobro, and bass.

Arranger: Nick Page

By the Sea tells a story which begins quite serenely, and becomes turbulent with the arrival of the tide (which brings with it the minor mode). The unison chorus must sing as one story-teller, regaling the audience in earnest, relaxing only with the arrival of the solid town. Duration: ca. 2:08.

Arranger: Juliet Hess

Can You Imagine? was written in response to the war in Afghanistan and to the many civilians, especially children, who become displaced persons. The composer had this to say, I wanted to respond with a composition for children - about children - a work that would inspire us to create a better future for them. Without the beauty of children in our lives...I can't imagine. Duration: ca. 6:40.

Arranger: Rupert Lang

A lively piece for two-part treble voices, Cantamos celebrates the power of singing while its spicy accompaniment moves every line forward in a lively dance until the very last Sing!

Arranger: James M. DesJardins

Eugene Field's poetry is full of fanciful imagery of trolls and elves toiling in caverns deep in the forest. David Poole depicts these creatures with angular, chromatic lines that portray the quirkiness of the impish laborers. His use of constant eighth notes paints the relentless, perpetual comings and goings of the trolls. Duration: 2:20.

Arranger: David E. Poole

This short, 3 line prayer has found favor from presidents to world leaders and the solo fisherman. Here it is set as a simple, a cappella duet for treble voices. This is a wonderful benediction for worship as well as a lovely concert piece for young singers.

Composer: Lee Kesselman

Dodi Li is a love song from the Old Testament book Song of Solomon.

Arranger: Doreen Rao

A fun pairing of two songs that describe life from the eagle's eye. One Day I'll Soar imagines thoughts of a baby eagle rhythmically pecking its way out of its shell with a quiet peck-a-peck-peck. I Am Eagle describes the majestic eagle in flight, soaring and diving across the horizon.

Arranger: Carolyn Jennings

Inspired by the traditional Sami yoik, a very old vocal tradition among the Sami people of Scandinavia and Russia, this beautiful music was used in the Disney animated film Frozen. Now available in several voicings, all choirs can now enjoy these works that are infused with style and ethnic authenticity that will bring a wonderful and unique sound to your choral concert.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Frode Fjellheim | Musical: Frozen

The words quote the old English lullaby Golden Slumbers that the Beatles also quoted on their Abbey Road album. Written for unison treble voices with descant and piano.

Arranger: Nick Page

Arranger: Kathy Armstrong

There is a mysterious quality about the man hidden in the rafters of so many cathedrals and civic buildings of long ago. He is secretive, curious, playful, enigmatic. This music is rhythmic and angular, impish, darting here and there, with a bit of fanfare each time his name is announced.

Arranger: David L. Brunner | Composer: David L. Brunner

There is a mysterious quality about the man hidden in the rafters of so many cathedrals and civic buildings of long ago. He is secretive, curious, playful, enigmatic. This music is rhythmic and angular, impish, darting here and there, with a bit of fanfare each time his name is announced.

Composer: David L. Brunner

A simple and beautiful song meant to express happiness on the first perfect day after an especially long winter, this work will connect emotionally with everyone! An excellent showcase for treble choirs in spring concert and festival performances.

Arranger: Juliet Hess

Hashivenu is a melodic and hauntingly beautiful Hebrew song. The sound and meaning of the text is fundamental to the expressiveness of the song. Contains two arrangements: one for unison voices and piano, and one for SSA a cappella in canon form.

Arranger: Doreen Rao

Written in the traditional Jewish Klezmer style, this piece incorporates the lively syncopated bounce feeling as well as the structured progressions between major and minor modes.

Arranger: Allan E. Naplan

Evocative of a very simple idea of home, this melody should be sung with gentle lyricism, as if borne on the breeze. For two-part treble voices and piano. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: David L. Brunner | Musical: The Wiz

With piano & violin. Home on the Range is one of the best known Cowboy Songs. The harmonies used in this arrangement express the longing nature of the text. The beautiful tune of the refrain along with the sad violin help to create that feeling of desire to somehow grasp the beauty of the land. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Mark Hierholzer

THe Navajo people sing of all things in the world-the heavens, wind, clouds, rain, sun, moon, lightning, rainbow, earth, mountians and all growing things. Based on traditional Navajo, this song is a blessing of the created world. The music has been adapted to make it easier to sing. With drum. Duration: ca. 1:15.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

i shall imagine exudes a joyous self-confidence in the miracle of being alive, unperturbed by the vagaries of human perception of what is beautiful. Poetry by e.e. cummings. (1:55)

Arranger: Daniel Brewbaker

This expressive work for treble chorus paints a beautiful picture of the world at sunrise, with the quiet intensity of imparting a great secret. Mystery enters when the narrator begins to wonder how the sun set. Keep the intensity of sharing a secret throughout this beautiful imagery. Duration: ca. 2:02.

Arranger: Juliet Hess

A soaring chorale melody from Bach's Cantata 166 is set here for treble voices and an expressive piano accompaniment. Optional instrumental accompaniment (violin, continuo, and cello or bassoon) further enriches this offering.

Arranger: B. Wayne Bisbee

This Emily Dickinson poem illuminates themes of generosity and selflessness. It asks us to think of others before ourselves, encouraging us to reflect the need in today's society for humility and thoughtfulness. The melody weaves in and out of the piano line creating a contemporary feel.

Composer: Matthew Emery

Inspired by a poem written by Nick Page's father and his father's belief in humanity's capacity for greatness, Nick has crafted a song of love, healing and hope. Although written for 2 parts, this piece would work well with an older, mixed voice choir in unison on the part 2 line and younger voices on the top line. Nine different languages are used to express the word Peace. Duration: ca. 3 minutes 30 seconds

Arranger: Nick Page

Written for the Cincinnati Children's choir, this simple and haunting melody by Nick Page is written using an original, Impressionistic piano accompaniment that will allow young singers many opportunities for expression and freedom. The French text is simple and, as always, an IPA is provided. Duration: ca. 2:00

Arranger: Nick Page

Joulupuu On Rakennettu is a lovely Finnish Christmas carol. Each of the three verses is given individual treatment. (4:30)

Arranger: Charles Collins

This delightful little piece is a canon that can be sung in two, three or four parts. An excellent teaching piece for solfa that can also effectively be used as a warm-up for the most advanced choirs.

Arranger: Doreen Rao | Composer: Michael Praetorious

Kalinka is about a young man sitting under a red berry bush (Kalinka), singing of his feelings for his sweetheart. The expressiveness of the song is achieved through the contrast between a lively and rhythmic chorus and the more legato and subdued verses.

Arranger: Joan Gregoryk

This is a jazz medley of three traditional Kentucky folk songs: Old Dan Tucker, Billy Boy and Turkey in the Straw. Optional Bass & Drum parts available separately: 48001572

Arranger: David Elliott

Composed in strophic form, this work is a celebration of the many ways through which we experience beauty in our lives. From sight and sound to art and song, beauty surrounds us and enriches our world. This accessible and uplifting positive musical ode would be a strong addition to any concert setting for treble choirs. Duration: 3:45.

Arranger: Allan E. Naplan

Setting the poem by Australian poet John Shaw Neilson, composer Emery combines a memorable melodic line and a steadfast piano accompaniment to deliver the message that everyone has a voice and the right to be heard and valued.

Composer: Matthew Emery

London Bridge is a theme and variations (with major, minor and lydian modalities) that plays with the contrasts in this simple song: contrasts of happiness and sadness. The happy innocence of a delightful and very old children's song and the sadness of what some believe to be it's historical roots - the prison built on top of London Bridge. Duration: 2:45.

Arranger: Nick Page

This is a free adaptation of nursery rhyme texts in blues style. Though written for 2-part treble voice and piano, a string bass and drum set could be added to form a rhythm section.

Arranger: Charles A. Collins

David Brunner, known for his beautiful melodies and wonderful accompaniments, has set seven tiny unison pieces using haiku text. Each of the seven is about seasons and form a set. They are glimpses, sparse, yet fully there, like haiku.

Arranger: David L. Brunner

There is a sense of quiet joy in this text and reflected in the music. The reality that each voice when combined results in more than the sum, an extremely important part of the daily experience of those in the choir.

Composer: Dean Rishel