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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This medley of nursery rhymes is perfect for a classroom of young singers! Simple percussion parts add musical interest to these twelve familiar tunes. With piano.

Arranger: B. Wayne Bisbee

A delightful and familiar aria from Bach's Christmas Oratorio, originally for alto soloist, it has now been adapted for young singers. Fantastic for any season of the year!

Arranger: B. Wayne Bisbee

Commissioned by the St. Louis Children's Choir in honor of its 30th Anniversary, Rad Halaila is based on two well-known Hebrew texts with original music and the traditional Hava Nagila. The clarinet adds authenticity and interest to the performance. Scored for unison voices, this work is an excellent choice for developing treble choirs. Duration: ca. 5:00.

Arranger: Lee R. Kesselan

Built on the pentatonic scale so emblematic of Japanese folk music, this piece can be accompanied by piano and almost any treble melodic instrument. The music is simple but with grace and beauty.

Composer: Lee Kesselman

This Yiddish lullaby from around the turn of the 20th century is derived from a Russian song by Mikhail Lermontov. Amid the uncertainties of this world, there can never be too many lullabies, reassuring children that all will be well. The original language of Yiddish is included throughout but optional English is offered for the middle verse.

Arranger: Lee Kesselman

Arranger: Alec Rowley

An accessible multicultural addition, this song celebrates the Japanese culture and the ancient tradition of ancestral spirits returning to their home. With optional winds.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

This set contains three songs about the delightful world of very young people and their dreams, fantasies and sojourns into nature. The Moon is a story of the moon being worn by the person asking the question - obviously a young person. Butterfly, Butterfly again raises the question of where one is being led. You and I takes us on a journey into a kind of paradise - a very personal one - just you and I. Duration: ca. 6:00.

Arranger: Walter Buczynski

With words by Madeline Thomas, this piece is exquisitely written by Eric Thiman.

Composer: Eric H. Thiman

Written for the composer's first grandchild, this song is one of remembrance, fondly recalling the joys of family life and home. It is to be sung simply and with tenderness, like a lullaby. Along with the opportunity to introduce this Scottish melody to your singers, there is also the pleasure of singing in the wonderful Celtic dialect.

Composer: Lee Kesselman

A fun and light-hearted song with tongue-twisting lyrics tells the story of a romance between two toads.

Arranger: Margaret King

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

Un Canadien Errant is a beautiful, simple patriotic folksong from Canada. Quiet and peaceful in nature, it revels in the natural beauty of Canada.

Arranger: Brian Finley

Many American folk songs involve images of the Native Americans. This song by Casse Lyman Monson and text by Albert Lee focuses on a baby Piute Indian strapped to the back of his mother as they ride the trail.

Arranger: Mark Hierholzer