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An internationally recognized choral director, Henry Leck is a professor emeritus in choral music at Butler University, where he served on the faculty for 27 years. He is the Founder and Conductor Laureate of the Indianapolis Children’s Choir, which he served as Artistic Director for 30 years. Under his leadership. the organization grew to and continues to be one of the largest and most respected children’s choir programs in the world.
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Your heart will be captured by the loveliest girl as she spins 'round and 'round. This colorful Brazilian folk tune comes from a rhythmic folk dance. A wonderful multicultural selection for young treble choirs! In Portuguese and English. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.
Arranger: Lucy Green
This delightful setting of three traditional folksongs reflects the joy of the holiday season in the midst of the cold, dark Scandinavian winter. The carols would be sung on Christmas Eve, when stars twinkle brightly in the sky and families and friends join hands and dance around the Christmas tree! An excellent addition to multicultural programs! Songs include two from Norway: Jeg er Så Glad, O Jul med din Glede, and one from Denmark: Deilig er den Himmel Blå. Opt. English lyrics also included. Duration: ca. 3:30.
Arranger: Nancy Grundahl
Swing rhythms, a jazz walking bass line and a cool scat section make this original work a perfect selection for introducing jazz style to your students! In addition to vocal jazz technique, the careful crafting of harmony makes this a wonderful piece for developing good tone and part-singing skills! Duration: ca. 2:30.
Composer: Robert Hugh
A tender reflection on God's grace at Christmastime, this sacred selection is an excellent selection for women's choirs from upper middle school to adult. The lyrical piano and cello accompaniment supports the voices in the joyful refrain: and the angels sang peace on earth. Available for 2-Part. Duration: ca. 4:00.
Arranger: Denise Gilliland
Here is a spirited New England folk song arrangement that dates from the colonial era that will have lots of appeal for younger treble choirs and boys' ensembles. The song tells a tale rooted in history with a military quality and great opportunities to build diction skills. Available: 2-Part. Duration: ca. 2:30.
Arranger: Ken Berg
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, all through the week we can celebrate the gift of a new day. Perfect for choirs in elementary through middle school, this Latin-flavored work lends itself to collaboration. Add simple percussion or the fully realized percussion ensemble to enhance your performance. In Spanish.
Composer: Vic Harrison
This is a delightful little choral arrangement of Johann Strauss' famous Tritsch-Tratsch-Polka. Set with fun and comical English text, this Chit Chat Polka will surely brighten any concert and become an audience favorite.
Arranger: Joy Hirokawa | Composer: Johann Strauss Jr.
The syncopated rhythm in the piano drives this Brazilian folksong arrangement. English lyrics are included, or use the recorded Portuguese pronunciation guide found on the Performance Part-Learning CD. Part of the Henry Leck Creating Artistry Series. Available separately: 2-Part and Performance Part-Learning CD. Performance time: Approx. 2:50.
Arranger: Brad Green
Clap, stomp, shake and sing this lively variant of the American folk tune! With rhythmic twists, percussion and movement suggestions, this is a fun treble chorus showstopper that will be a fantastic closer for elementary, middle school and children's choirs.
Arranger: Paul Carey
Here is a whimsical song of a grandmother who can talk to the birds. Using a popular Brazilian rhythm called chorinho and singing in Portuguese--along with some nonsense words between the grandmother and the birds--here is a wonderful multicultural song with lots of opportunity to teach rhythm, syncopation, language and geography.
Composer: Daisy Fragoso
The sights and sounds of the old west give this folksong its special appeal. This is an excellent piece for developing beginning vocal and sight-reading with younger choirs. From the Henry Leck Creating Artistry Series.Available separately: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:55.
Arranger: Shelly Cooper
The inspirational text of Langston Hughes is set perfectly for young voices by Rollo Dilworth. An easy vocal ostinato works with the accompaniment to support the lyric. Available separately: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 3:00.
Composer: Rollo Dilworth
Here is a fresh setting of Hanukkah favorites that will energize your holiday celebrations! With accessible 2-part writing, this short medley will help build choral skills while you musically create the image of a spinning top! Songs include: I Have a Little Dreydl, S'vivon. Duration: 1:30.
Arranger: B. Wayne Bisbee
Young voices will soar like the eagle in this accessible work for treble choir. The text was shaped from a ritual song of the Pawnee nation which revered the eagle for its strength and wisdom. Students from the commissioning choir wrote poetry, which the composer incorporated into this setting.
Composer: Lee Kesselman
Build good vocal and performance skills with this delightful set of songs based on the poetry of Emily Dickinson. Colorful imagery and clever touches abound in these short selections for younger treble choirs. Songs include: I'm Nobody, A Narrow Fellow in the Grass, The Cricket Sang. Total Duration: ca. 8:15.
Composer: Brian Holmes
This gospel-style original will set every toe tapping and fill every heart with harmony. Well-written vocal and piano parts ensure success! Available: SATB, 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed, ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:00.
Composer: Rollo Dilworth
A beautiful melody from County Donegal in Ireland and early 20th century lyrics will provide a lovely showcase for treble choirs in children's choirs and middle schools. With interesting mixed meter piano interludes, each verse is set beautifully for young voices and includes references to several Gaelic mythological creatures.
Arranger: Judith Herrington
Here is the timeless Hoagy Carmichael standard in a bluesy treatment for treble voices. Marked with sweet gentility, the authentic southern flavor of the song is unmistakable and the arrangement will be rewarding for groups of all ages. Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:30.
Arranger: Ken Berg | Composer: Hoagy Carmicheal
Call-and-response vocals, a gospel-inspired accompaniment and blues improvisations combine to create a spiritual setting that is a jubilant expression of joy for hoped-for freedom and social justice which is to come. Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: Rollo Dilworth
The rhythmic percussiveness, exciting syncopations, bluesy lines and powerful contrasts of this spiritual all work together to create an impressive showcase for treble choirs through high school and up. A fantastic closer or encore! Available for 2-Part Voices and Piano. Duration: ca. 3:45.
Arranger: Ken Berg
This poem was discovered in a dark, damp cellar in Cologne, Germany where thousands of Jews hid from persecution from the Nazis. The poem has a powerful, incredibly lonely and desperate tone. This plaintive setting is in both German and English, and may be performed in either or a combination of both languages.
Composer: Thomas Juneau
A fun song with a calypso feel. Engaging young singers in creative ways as they dream of traveling to different places and in different modes--walking, flying, driving, riding. Ideas are included for adding body percussion and Latin percussion. A creative vehicle for developing choirs.
Composer: Brian Tate
Here's a superb arrangement of a favorite spiritual. Each verse is set with a different feel and builds to a vibrant conclusion. Ideal for children's choirs and other treble choruses!Available separately: 2-Part and Piano. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20.
Arranger: Rollo Dilworth
Like an overgrown garden, each soul has a place of beauty and joy to be discovered. This lovely work for treble voices offers that beauty through the simplicity of inspirational text and expressive music. Ideal for young voices from elementary through middle school.
Composer: Mark Patterson
This classic melody by the early 20th century British composer never grows old. Young people will love to rehearse this melody. Older elementary singers will enjoy adding a second part and young women have a beautiful descant to discover.
Arranger: Robert I. Hugh | Composer: Gustav Holst
The music of East Africa reflects the joyful spirit of the people as seen in these three selections from Kenya, collected and arranged by ethnomusicologist and educator Tim Gregory. These short songs are easily learned by young choirs and adaptable enough for more experienced ensembles and may be performed as single selections or as one continuous medley. Field video, movement and other helpful online information are referenced within the publication. Songs include: Karibu Wageni (Welcome Visitors), Siku Ya Leo (This Day), Wako Wapi? (Where Are You?).
Arranger: Tim Gregory
With a text from the Hebrew Prayer Book, this simple, memorable melody is a delight for treble choirs! Opening in unison, it moves to a well-crafted two part texture. The middle section then features a soloist or small group, and the final verse is a rich and sonorous imitative section, with a beautiful descant-like obbligato. The piano accompaniment is well-crafted and supports the voices well. Duration: ca. 3:00
Arranger: Rebecca Thompson
This arrangement of a traditional Habanera song tells the love story between Lola and a Spanish sailor. The piece highlights the elegant habanera style with its gentle, dance-like sway and Spanish flavor. Both English and Spanish texts are provided along with a helpful pronunication guide.
Arranger: Mirna Cabera
Using the magnificent text of Sara Teasdale, this musical setting depicts the charms, joys, and excitement of the everyday moments we encounter in our lives. The music is energetic, spirited and perfect for youth choirs.
Composer: Dominick DiOrio
The fresh sounds and flirtacious spirit of a Brazilian bossa nova will capture your heart in this traditional folksong arranged for treble voices! Perform in Portuguese or English or a combination of both, the final tra-la-la chorus will have your audience singing along! Percussion is included and adds flavor!
Arranger: Lucy Green
This fast and lively setting of the traditional Jewish song will be a wonderful and joyous finale for many concerts. We're all brothers, singing joyous songs. We're all united, no matter what we have.Available separately: 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10
Arranger: Martin Ellis
Filled with emotion and imagery of nature, the text by Anne Brontë inspires the composition. Beginning with an introspective folk-like melody, the composition emerges into a passionate expression of carefree ecstasy with a return to the original melancholic melody.
Composer: Judith Herrington
Your younger treble choirs will shine as they sing of the glistening beauty of the night sky in this expressive original setting of the Robert Louis Stevenson text. Ideal for children's and middle school treble choirs in developing tone, phrasing and other important choral skills.
Composer: Franklin Gallo
The deep beauty of the night resounds in this expressive setting by Rollo Dilworth. Night winds, sing me a song. Speak to me, stay with me all night long. Performance Time: Approx. 2:30
Composer: Rollo Dilworth
From the Pulitzer Prize winning musical Oklahoma! by Rodgers and Hammerstein, here is the opening song arranged for young singers. This positive message is a perfect way to begin a concert and this arrangement is a vehicle to feature the choir, soloists and multiple small sections. Helpful performance notes, offered by the arranger, are included on page two of the octavo.
Arranger: Ken Berg | Composer: Richard Rodgers
This aria from the opera Serse (Xerxes) is commonly known as Handel's Largo and is a wonderful selection for teaching phrasing, line and Baroque style. In Latin.Available separately: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.
Arranger: Henry Leck
Heave away, sail away! This original sea chantey with its rollicking music, lively tin whistle obbligato and snare drum accompaniment captures all the sea-faring adventure and excitement you could ever want! The vocal parts are easy and fun to sing and the hearty, robust style will be a great motivator for younger groups! Duration: ca. 2:20.
Composer: Robert Hugh
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