Written to excite and intrigue, this creative and improvisatory work for women's choir highlights the double meaning of the title. It's no wonder that winter itself creates snow wonder.

Composer: Leonard Enns

Arranger: Lee Kesselman | Composer: John Newton

Here we have a slangy de profundis about trying to placate your peer group. The soli section acts as the Drama Queen, while the rest of the choir takes the part of the peer group, commenting on the outsider in a mixture of English and Tex-Mex Spanish slang. (There's only a half dozen Spanish phrases to learn.) There is a clapping ostinato throughout the piece which looks terrific when the whole choir does it, but can also be played with brushes on a snare drum. The piece is not that demanding technically, and entire sections get repeated, although in different keys. Because of the cross-dialogue between the choir and the soli section this chart has lots of potential to be blocked in various ways, and would be perfect for choirs that are looking for a piece that lets them present themselves on stage in an unusual way. The tempo is fairly brisk, the words are humorous, and the overall effect is half positive, half sad and creepy - one of my favourite aesthetic experiences.

Composer: Stephen Hatfield

Arranger: Doreen Rao

This suite emulates the long phrases and finely developed breath control that is a hallmark of Gaelic singing.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

"Glettur" is an Icelandic word that signifies a mischievous but ultimately good-hearted sense of humour. Launching itself from a snatch of an old fiddle jig, "Glettur" lives up to its name with crafty changes of style and key, and with ironic allusions to a couple of other famous pieces of music that have something to do with high spirits. Somebody who is glettin will have a warm heart, but watch out for the garlic gym and the dribble glass. This fun and original piece is built entirely of nonsense "lyrics."

Composer: Stephen Hatfield

The musical structure of this piece is similar to the well known American folk hymn, Amazing Grace. A verse of Amazing Grace is included in the last section of this arrangement.

Arranger: Robert Lowry

Arranger: Robert Hugh

Arranger: Stephen Leek

Taken from the duet collection of Schubert's works for unaccompanied voices, this edition has been transposed from the original key to better suit the range and capabilities of the young treble voice. The addition of French Horns (or Recorders) in performance adds an opulent coloration to the two-part texture. Duration ca. 1:45.

Arranger: Doreen Rao

This classic spiritual is arranged here for three-part treble voices and conga drum, with numerous ostinato patterns that make the piece easy to learn and fun to perform. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00

Arranger: Robert Hugh

This Canadian Folksong describes the tragic sinking of a Bait Skiff near Petty Harbour in 1852, losing all but one of the crew.

Arranger: Marcella Osmond

Gahu is a recreational piece of the Ewe (eh-weh), who live in Ghana and Togo, West Africa. Gahu is a rich texture of singing, dancing, drumming, drama and the visual impact of colorful costumes. It originated in Nigeria and was brought to Ghana in the 1950's by Ewes who had travelled there, "Gahu" means "expensive dance" and refers to the elaborate nature of the costumes.

Arranger: Kathy Armstrong

This traditional lullaby is from the eastern coatal region of South Africa. The singular sweetness of the melody has made it a favorite with South African choirs and audiences. In this arrangement, the melody is repeated several times, passing from one voice to the other, with a gradual variation and accumulation of accompanying texture, before fading into silence.

Arranger: Hendrik Hofmeyr

Contents: Baka kaka søte (Bake a sweet cake) - Aa desse gamle kj inch.rringar (Oh these old women).

Arranger: Nils Vigeland

The mood and texture of this piece is simple, limpid, and serene: the peace that passes understanding. Every line in every voice, no matter how understated, is of melodic interest and emotional importance.

Arranger: Stephen Hatfield

The text of Wind Song is derived from the names for different types and characters of winds found all over the globe. Each wind is presented in its own language, and the mood of each is reflected in the music.

Composer: Richard Kidd