The new Jonathan Talberg Choral Series features advanced music of distinction for festival use. Dr. Talberg (Cal State Univ. Long Beach) is one of the new names on the guest conducting circuit with an ear for excellence. Cory Johnson uses the choral instrument masterfully to express the spiritual poetry of Rumi.

Composer: Cory Johnson

First released in SSA, then SAB, the enthusiastic response demanded this SATB setting. Delightfully arranged and with excellent historical notes, it is both fun and educational. A wonderful festival piece and concert opener.

Arranger: Robert Jones

A contemporary madrigal with a folk song flavor best describes this love song. The poem has been around for a long time, but the musical setting is fresh and inviting. Available: SATB.

Composer: Robert Herrick

Do you carrot all for me? My heart it beets for you. This charming and delectable poem has been set in a swooning, pop style by composer Allan Robert Petker. Including choreographed suggestions involving fruit and fun, this is a wonderful novelty selection for high school and college choirs.

Composer: Allan Robert Petker

Selected for the David Dickau Signature Series, this love song opens with touches of counterpoint this English folk song before moving into the familiar refrain. The balance of accompaniment and a cappella moments make this an excellent work for developing balance and blend.

Arranger: Mary Kay DeMaris

Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. Roll On, My Ball, Roll On tells a tale of ducks and hunting and silver guns and an evil prince, all the while you can picture a small child rolling a ball down a lane. Provided in the original French, all three songs enable an exploration in French-speaking Canada. The complete set includes J'ai Cueilli la Belle Rose, Petit Rocher, and En Roulant Ma Boule Roulant.

Arranger: Matthew Emery

High school choral director, Jonathan Adams, has composed a number of beautiful a cappella pieces. This setting of Ecclesiastes 3:11 contains those yummy suspensions and cadences that choirs yearn for. A great church anthem, this piece also fits the concert hall for high school, college and community groups.

Composer: Jonathan Adams

The poetry of Ogden Nash is witty and wonderful. Canadian composer Christine Donkin has selected four of the best: The Duck, The Panther, The Guppy and The Llama. The music brings even more fun to the lyrics. Excellent for high school, college and community choirs, these works are sold in 2 sets: JR0102 THE FIRST TWO and JR0103 THE OTHER TWO.

Composer: Christine Donkin

The poetry of Ogden Nash is witty and wonderful. Canadian composer Christine Donkin has selected four of the best: The Duck, The Panther, The Guppy and The Llama. The music brings even more fun to the lyrics. Excellent for high school, college and community choirs, these works are sold in 2 sets: JR0102 THE FIRST TWO and JR0103 THE OTHER TWO.

Composer: Christine Donkin

Can learning Solfege really be fun? Is it possible to sing a song on Solfege in a concert? Ken Berg answered that question in a big way when, years ago, he wrote the first Galop for young voices. 100,000 copies later, plus an SAB voicing, it seemed only right to release a voicing for SATB. The song is a concert-pleaser for sure, and the learning of Solfege is undeniable. Easy.

Composer: Ken Berg

Can learning Solfege really be fun? Is it possible to sing a song on Solfege in a concert? Ken Berg answered that question in a big way when, years ago, he wrote the first Galop for young voices. 100,000 copies later, plus an SAB voicing, it seemed only right to release a voicing for SATB. The song is a concert-pleaser for sure, and the learning of Solfege is undeniable. Easy.

Arranger: Ken Berg | Composer: Ken Berg

Brian Tate is a master at creating a new song that sounds seasoned in time. Equally amazing is how natural the vocal parts are - almost singing themselves. Gather at the River reminds us of a hymn but sounds like a spiritual, and yet the message remains ubiquitous - both sacred and secular. Middle schools, high schools, churches and community choirs will find this an excellent piece to program. Easy.

Composer: Brian Tate

Brian Tate is a master at creating a new song that sounds seasoned in time. Equally amazing is how natural the vocal parts are - almost singing themselves. Gather at the River reminds us of a hymn but sounds like a spiritual, and yet the message remains ubiquitous - both sacred and secular. Middle schools, high schools, churches and community choirs will find this an excellent piece to program. Easy.

Arranger: Brian Tate | Composer: Brian Tate

It's got soul - it's got rhythm - it's got spirit - it's a great piece to sing. With barely a nod to the classic Spiritual, Ellen Foncannon has created her own spirited tune and gospel-type words. The character of the song lends itself to either church or school. Great for high school choirs and festivals too. Easy.

Composer: Ellen Foncannon

From the Book of Common Prayer comes a supplication of gratefulness for all that God has provided. Memley's setting is immediately captivating. A strong melody and fulfilling accompaniment make this a worthy offering for Thanksgiving or any service of gratitude.

Composer: Kevin Memley

From the Book of Common Prayer comes a supplication of gratefulness for all that God has provided. Memley's setting is immediately captivating. A strong melody and fulfilling accompaniment make this a worthy offering for Thanksgiving or any service of gratitude.

Arranger: Kevin Memley | Composer: Kevin Memley

Brian Tate has cleverly combined the texts from a variety of frequently used spirituals to create a brand new choral selection. The yearning for belonging is quickly evident and rocks gently to a satisfying finish.

Arranger: Brian Tate

Brian Tate has cleverly combined the texts from a variety of frequently used spirituals to create a brand new choral selection. The yearning for belonging is quickly evident and rocks gently to a satisfying finish.

Arranger: Brian Tate

This great spiritual arrangement with optional djembe accompaniment could be the winner release for 2007. You can't sit still for this one. With optional solos and driving ostinato statements this piece does not let you down! Another super arrangement from Canadian composer, Brian Tate.

Arranger: Brian Tate

The text was found on a basement wall in Cologne after WWII, and embodies the strength of optimism we grasp at times of despair. Dedicated to the Katrina victims, Jonathan Adams has created a moving musical setting. In close harmonies he produces a melody that rises with the poem. Equally effective for church or school.

Composer: Jonathan Adams

Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. This selection shares the spring pastime of a young girl collecting the first white rosebuds of the season. Provided in the original French, all three songs enable an exploration in French-speaking Canada. J'ai Cuelli la Belle Rose, Petit Rocher, and En Roulant Ma Boule Roulant.

Arranger: Matthew Emery

This African song contains easy ostinato patterns that are simple to learn but sound wonderfully complex when all put together. An excellent selection for concert or festival use.

Arranger: Brian Tate

This African song contains easy ostinato patterns that are simple to learn but sound wonderfully complex when all put together. An excellent selection for concert or festival use.

Arranger: Brian Tate

The title means let nothing disturb thee, and Montoya's musical setting is tranquil and honoring. The Renaissance era text is assuring and calming as is the a cappella texture. A fine concert opener.

Composer: David Montoya

Written in a contemporary gospel style, this song carries a message about universal acceptance. It has a great rocking movement, along with its positive statement, that it's perfect for school and community choirs. Its message will fit for many religious institutions as well.

Composer: Brian Tate

Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. The Small Rock finds our poet climbing the hills to find comfort, wishing for wings like the birds she hears, and finally praying to God and the Holy Virgin for help. Provided in the original French, all three songs enable an exploration in French-speaking Canada. J'ai Cueilli la Belle Rose, Petit Rocher, and EnRouland Ma Boule Roulant.

Arranger: Matthew Emery

This energetic processional for a cappella voices and percussion defies categorization. This fun original work includes some alternate text ideas that make it useful for almost any occasion. The rhythms are hypnotic and the harmonies engaging.

Composer: Graeme Langager

Reminiscent of the 1980s but joyfully transcendent to the present day, Brian Tate gives us a gospel style song of optimism and hope. This tune will get an audience or congregation swaying. All choirs will gravitate to this upbeat song.

Composer: Brian Tate

Reminiscent of the 1980s but joyfully transcendent to the present day, Brian Tate gives us a gospel style song of optimism and hope. This tune will get an audience or congregation swaying. All choirs will gravitate to this upbeat song.

Arranger: Brian Tate | Composer: Brian Tate

This new spiritual became a fast favorite when the SAB edition was released several years ago. Can it be - the SATB voicing is even hotter? This will be great for church or school. Available: SATB, SAB.

Arranger: Allan Robert Petker | Composer: Todd Jolly

One of three part-songs Mendelssohn composed for his friends, it was meant to be sung while resting.

Arranger: Peter Aston

It was time for a new piece to serve as the concert closer and this is it. Selected for the Mike Scheibe Choral Series, this benediction uses the text of an ancient Scottish blessing that is delightfully generic in nature. Warm, deep and melodic, this is a benediction that can be used anywhere - church, school, college, community. Provided with both a piano and optional organ accompaniment (available separately), this selection is a precious end to any event. Easy to medium in difficulty.

Composer: Mark Sirett

It was time for a new piece to serve as the concert closer and this is it. Selected for the Mike Scheibe Choral Series, this benediction uses the text of an ancient Scottish blessing that is delightfully generic in nature. Warm, deep and melodic, this is a benediction that can be used anywhere - church, school, college, community. Provided with both a piano and optional organ accompaniment (available separately), this selection is a precious end to any event. Easy to medium in difficulty.

Arranger: Mark Sirett | Composer: Mark Sirett

The love poem by James Stephens begs for a beautiful melody and David Dickau has complied. Above his signature harmonies and tasteful dissonances, Dr. Dickau places a gorgeous tune, first presented by a solo baritone voice. Perfect for high school, college and community choirs. Medium difficulty.

Composer: David Dickau

The final part-song in the set of three. A charming setting.

Arranger: Peter Aston

This is beautifully crafted piece with an expressive melody, enticing harmonies and a meaningful text. Originally written as an accompanied piece for high school graduation, an a cappella setting was created later. Both versions appear in this publication and can be performed individually or as one extended anthem. Appropriate for church or school.

Composer: Jonathan Adams

The Road Not Taken is one of America's favorite poems from Robert Frost, one of America's favorite writers. Respected composer David Dickau has given a new tune to this classic text. The musical writing matches the text superbly and with the melodic and harmonic flavor which are hallmarks of Dickau's compositional style. High school and college choirs will love this piece - an American classic.

Composer: David Dickau

Even in this new setting, this part-song has lost none of the charm which so beguiled Mendelssohn's contemporaries.

Arranger: Peter Aston

The poem is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and it is one of hope and possibility. Jonathan Adams gives flight to the words with an animated accompaniment and an opening choral fanfare. An excellent graduation or spring concert number, it will be popular with high school choirs. Medium difficulty.

Composer: Jonathan Adams

Dr. Dickau's works have already become festival favorites, and this one follows right in step. Provided both in Latin and English versions, this classic text is given a fresh face in contemporary choral colors reminiscent of the 20th century madrigal style.

Composer: David C. Dickau

Jonathan Talberg's choral series has produced a library of excellence for the advanced a cappella choir, and this latest entry is a beauty. Richard Burchard tends to write in a density that is thick and rich, yet this composition has an openness that feels new and equally satisfying.

Composer: Richard Burchard

Jonathan Talberg's choral series has produced a library of excellence for the advanced a cappella choir, and this latest entry is a beauty. Richard Burchard tends to write in a density that is thick and rich, yet this composition has an openness that feels new and equally satisfying.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

From the sensual biblical book, the Song of Solomon, Debra Scroggins creates a sonorous love song. The Hebrew text is matched with harmonies indicative of the Jewish culture. A lamenting oboe obbligato adds to the beauty. This concert piece fits high school and college choirs and community choirs. Medium difficulty.

Composer: Debra Scroggins

A fantastic piece that utilizes not only sung notes but also sounds and effects, this a cappella pieces captures your attention from the start and never lets go. An old Japanese children's folk melody, the exact meaning of the words are still under debate, though that is the mystery of children's folk songs. This piece has been selected for the Ron Kean Multicultural Series. Excellent for high school, college and community choirs. Medium to Difficult.

Arranger: Winton Yuichiro White