Cristi Cary Miller : Father William

Lewis Carroll's puzzlingly hilarious poem You Are Old, Father William (featured in The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland), set to a jaunty and slightly eccentric waltz tune by Cristi Cary Miller, will prove an attention-catching addition to any light concert. Simple two-part writing at its finest. The voice parts trade off telling the story, with brief sections of harmony and countermelody. Pure unabashed fun!

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This setting of a rollicking Newfoundland folksong makes a spectacular feature for male choirs with a Celtic sound that will please every audience! Easily-learned and fun to sing, the lyrics are clever and the Irish penny whistle performed live or on the VoiceTrax CD adds just the right touch! Includes part for Optional Penny Whistle or Flute. Available separately: TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This buoyant contemporary concert work is energetic, exciting and an excellent showcase for three-part voices. Available: 3-Part any combination. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Joyful Latin phrases echo back and forth in this spirited original work for young singers. Well-written melodies combine in logical style building to a buoyant final descant making this an excellent selection for festival concerts.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This jubilant and buoyant setting of the traditional Latin text will be an excellent showcase for young singers in concert and festival. Easily learned and impressive in performance!

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Now available for 3-Part Mixed choirs, this exceptional arrangement weaves together five popular folksongs: Cindy, Cotton Eyed Joe, Cumberland Gap, Sourwood Mountain and Wayfaring Stranger. A fantastic showcase for younger or developing choirs! Available for 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Duration: Approx. 3:15.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Bright rhythms, buoyant layered melodies and an easy Latin text combine to create a superb concert showcase for younger and developing choirs. After a contrasting legato Alleluia section, the opening material returns and the piece is propelled into a joyful conclusion. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Set the world on fire with this upbeat original that challenges kids to strive for excellence in all they do. An energetic accompaniment and easily-learned call-and-response harmony makes this one a winner, too!

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This American folk hymn became an anthem of the pioneers, reflecting the courage of a growing nation. This setting for younger choirs offers well-crafted, layered voice parts, and alternates between a more flowing, expressive verse and the rhythmic, fervent refrain, building in anticipation to the final chorus with soaring descant. Superb for contest, honor choirs and festivals! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:40.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Eugene Field was often called The Children's Poet, for his collections of poetry written for children. This is one of his most popular poems, expressing emotion at the sight of a child's toys left behind. This narrative setting is an excellent choice for middle school treble choirs. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

With uplifting lyrics and a spirited beat, you can't go wrong with this energetic piece for young choirs. Add some simple choreography and rousing hand claps - you've got a great concert opener!Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This 19th century soldiers' song paints a humorous view of army life and will be a fun, tongue-in-cheek novelty for a young male choir! Great for staging/choreography and adding a comedic touch to your next concert!

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This song from the Yiddish theater also found popularity in the folk movement of the 1960s and this arrangement will be a nice addition to multicultural programming for choirs of today. Use dynamics and phrasing to help tell the story of the calf on the way to market.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This gentle lullaby offers a wonderful opportunity to build tone quality and phrasing in a well-crafted setting for young treble singers. The easily learned Cajun French sings listen to the river while the undulating piano accompaniment evokes the sound of the river beneath the rocking vocal line.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

You'll almost feel the cool island breezes with this delightful setting of four Calypso favorites in a mini-medley that will showcase your 2-Part chorus at their best! Accessible part-writing make this a snap to learn and the fun lyrics will build diction skills! Songs include: Mary Ann, Mango Walk, Tinga Layo, The Banana Boat Song. Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This vivid concert work for young voices portrays the emergence of the adult dragonfly with the dazzling, jewel-like sapphire wings through layered vocal lines and shifting 6/8 to 3/4 metric feel. Accessible but satisfying, this selection will be perfect for concert, contest and festival! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Rattle, rattle, rattle, clink, clank! Younger ensembles will love the easy back and forth lines, countermelodies and clever spoken sections of this traditional American spiritual as it comes alive with fun! Available separately: 2-Part, TB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

The opening trumpet fanfare sets the festive tone for this 2-part concert work in which two independent melodies are introduced and later combine for a final flourish. An excellent procession or concert opener! VoiceTrax CD available. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Discover what commonalities we all share in this happy original that's perfect for your youngest singers! Easily learned with well-crafted voice parts and excellent for building important skills in group singing! Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Reflecting the times in our lives that we feel so great we have to burst into song, Rejoice and Sing is here represented in Latin Exultate! Cantate!. A strong piece that allows young singers to sing in Latin and with total independence.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Fod!?! What's fod? Well, it might be short for 'fol-de-rol' or maybe 'fodder', but whatever it is, this Oklahoma nonsense song is mighty fun to sing in this creative arrangement by Cristi Miller. Super treble showcase! Available: 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Here is a dynamic concert piece from Cristi Cary Miller that celebrates the gift of music. In ABA form, it is filled with energy through the use of syncopated rhythms and tempo/dynamic contrast. An excellent selection for a concert opener or festival. Discovery Level 2 Available separately: 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:25

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Mixed meter adds to the excitement in this new setting of the familiar text. Great for contest or festival use. Fun to sing! Performance Time: Approx. 2:25

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Layered voice parts open and close this fresh and contemporary spiritual setting with a fun male voice style that will be instantly appealing for middle school Tenor Bass ensembles! Optional shaker and congas will be a fun addition! Discovery Level 3. Available separately: TTB, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Opening expressively with a solo, this spiritual favorite moves then forward into a brisk tempo that will showcase developing SSA choirs with style! Well-written vocal parts and a supportive accompaniment make this appealing for middle through high school treble choirs.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Several contrasting sections alternate with the rhythmic main theme of this original work. An excellent selection for younger or developing choirs, your students will develop many important choral skills as they rehearse and perform this piece.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

The traditional American folksong gets a fresh treatment with this charming setting using original music. The light, contemporary style has a sweet, rocking feel and is an excellent selection for treble choirs in middle school and high school. Available separately: SSA, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:00. Discovery Level 2.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This bluegrass style folk arrangement tells the story of the Johnson boys who are so backward that the sight of a pretty girl makes them afraid. Your younger choirs will enjoy the American folk harmonies and foot-stomping fun! Available separately 3-Part Mixed and VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

The majestic Psalm 100 provides the text for this uplifting concert setting for 2-Part voices. The strong opening theme over a rhythmic piano underlay is developed through echo patterns in the vocals, contrasting meters, and a buoyant recapitulation and key change.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Lyrical melodic lines and warm harmonies combine to form a superb concert showcase for developing choirs. This is wonderful writing for young voices! Available: 2-Part, 3-Part Mixed. Performance Time: Approx. 2:10.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This joyous work in Latin and English is perfect for young choir concert, contest and festival performances! Featuring fine choral writing, it incorporates excellent ranges, accommodates the changing voice and offers a nice variety of textures with just enough repetition to make it easily learned. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Growing, changing, ready to face the world... the excitement of moving to the next stage of life will be celebrated in this pop-style original that will showcase your singers at their best. It's perfect for graduation or other end-of-the-year programs! Available separately: SAB, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This pop-style original offers a powerful message of appreciation for graduation or as a salute to a special teacher or principal. Make a difference, be the one to lead the way. Excellent programming for young choirs!Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:15.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This arrangement of the traditional French carol is a great confidence builder for young choirs, with bold vocal lines, well-crafted harmonies and optional percussion that can be performed by the singers.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Your choir will have a blast with this ragtime style original that features a unique showcase for a trombone! Whether you perform live or with the ShowTrax CD, this easily learned song will add fun and pizzazz to your concert while sharing the important message about the power of music in our lives. Available separately: 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This rhythmic original is uplifting, accessible and an excellent introduction to mixed meter. Fun to sing, it is an ideal festival showcase. Performance time approx. 2:45.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

All the loss and longing of the traditional Scottish ballad are present in this tender tribute to Bonnie Prince Charlie, the dashing darling. Your SSA choir will shine in this sensitive setting which includes violin (or other C instrument) obbligato.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Written for her son's high school graduation, this beautiful Cristi Miller original perfectly expresses a parent's message of hope for the future.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 3:20. Discovery Level 2.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This work bounds away with spirit and energy, embracing the force of nature portrayed in the Anne Brontë poem. This selection will showcase middle and high school developing choruses at their best in festival and contest programming.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

A follow up to the popular Red River Dances and Appalachian Dances, this folk setting from the Ozark Mountains is a colorful and creative showcase for young choirs! From the opening ballad, it moves into rollicking dance tunes that will challenge your singers' diction and are super fun to rehearse and perform! Includes Barbara Allen; Arkansas Traveler; Risseldy, Rosseldy. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:45.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This delightful folksong will be a joy to teach. Easy and lightly syncopated vocal lines tell the story of the Caribbean workers who just want to get paid!Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:00.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

This Latin original is just brimming with energy! Rhythmic vocal lines are layered over an infectious groove to send a message to enjoy life! Level 1.Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 3-Part Treble and VoiceTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:25.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This delightful Spanish folk song recounts the fun of a pleasant spring rain. Includes optional snapping and patschen to simulate the rainfall.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:40.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Now available in a 3-Part Mixed voicing! Easy vocal parts and a western-flavored accompaniment are combined in this clever arrangement of three American folk songs. Includes: Chicken on a Fence Post, Red River Valley, Old Joe Clark. Discovery Level 1. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, ShowTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

The husband and wife writing team of Felice Bryant and Diadorius Boudleaux wrote numerous hits for artists like Buddy Holly and the Everly Brothers in the '50s and '60s. This bluegrass standard, one of Tennessee's official state songs, is presented and arranged skillfully for young voices in choir.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller | Composer: Felice Bryant

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

Based on an American folksong, this rousing arrangement is a ton of fun to sing and offers just the right amount of challenge for younger choirs just learning to sing in parts.Available separately: 2-Part and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 2:15.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller

Here is a joyful festival piece for treble choirs that will be both accessible and impressive in performance! Featuring bright mixed meters, an original psalm-like text and the visual appeal of hand-claps, you won't want to miss this outstanding selection. Available separately: 3-Part Treble, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This energetic Christmas piece set for young voices is sure to bring success to your junior high choral group. The syncopated, independent lines will give each section an opportunity to sing a strong melodic line and teach individual phrasing and expression. The percussion part (claves and congas) add to the rhythmic pulse. For 3-Part Mixed and ShowTrax CD. Performance time: Approx. 2:05.

Composer: Cristi Cary Miller

This traditional Scottish song recalls the escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie to the Isle of Skye. The gently rocking motion of the 6/8 meter and the cello obbligato combine with the well-crafted vocals to create a magical atmosphere in performance. An excellent choice for developing ensembles! Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, 2-Part, VoiceTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Cristi Cary Miller