Roger Emerson : Shenandoah

Using rich, lush contemporary harmonies often found in pop and jazz settings and featuring voices that are often relegated to harmony, this new setting of the familiar chanty is a joy to sing.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

Cristi Cary Miller : The Keel Row

Arranging a beloved traditional song can be a difficult task, as one must walk a delicate tightrope - add fresh appeal, but not to the point of obscuring the song's simplicity and raw, authentic humanity. Cristi Cary Miller passes this test with flying colors, turning out a delightful rendition of the Tyneside folk song The Keel Row. Alive with dancing rhythms and frolicking counterpoint, with an optional flute part to add sparkle.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This snappy and modern Disney+ movie musical gained significant attention for its breakout stars, its old-fashioned demeanor and its timely message of self-acceptance. Jake Narverud's faithful arrangement is geared towards developing and emerging choirs.

Arranger: Jake Narverud | Composer: Lyndie Lane

The plaintive sound of the lonesome train whistle and the longing of the traveler for home are evoked in this well-crafted setting of an American classic. An urgent rhythmic groove and contrasting cello line give it a contemporary feel that is instantly compelling.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

The plaintive sound of the lonesome train whistle and the longing of the traveler for home are evoked in this well-crafted setting of an American classic. An urgent rhythmic groove and contrasting cello line give it a contemporary feel that is instantly compelling.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

With a tune based on the beautiful English ballad Pretty Polly, Woody Guthrie's lyrics describes the challenges as well as the dignity of migrant workers in North America. With choral writing that is perfect for maturing high school voices but where there are no tenors, this is a song that encourages discussions around American farm workers, literature as the music relates to Steinbeck and his Grapes of Wrath, and the critical state of agriculture. This is a winner in every sense.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Woody Guthrie

Using rich, lush contemporary harmonies often found in pop and jazz settings and featuring voices that are often relegated to harmony, this new setting of the familiar chanty is a joy to sing.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

This novel treatment of the classic cowboy song is anything but the original. Completely reharmonized with extended phrases and a minor mode for the third verse will make it perfect for that concert or festival while still motivating with its contemporary harmonies.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

This novel treatment of the classic cowboy song is anything but the original. Completely reharmonized with extended phrases and a minor mode for the third verse will make it perfect for that concert or festival while still motivating with its contemporary harmonies.

Arranger: Roger Emerson

Complete with violin and snare drum, and set to an immovable, unshakable tempo, this Civil War classic chronicles the journey and plight of two brothers on opposite sides of the Mason/Dixon Line.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Irving Gordon

Complete with violin and snare drum, and set to an immovable, unshakable tempo, this Civil War classic chronicles the journey and plight of two brothers on opposite sides of the Mason/Dixon Line.

Arranger: Emily Crocker | Composer: Irving Gordon

Although any piece with abundant references to snow and cold would easily be placed in the winter category, Watch it Snow is a song that can be sung at any time of year. The falling snow can serve as an expressive metaphor: just as we must wait for the storm to pass before we begin shoveling our driveways, we must rest and reflect in the moments of calm between the many challenges of life.

Composer: Eric Tsavdar