Opening with its simple and poignant melody, Johnson's 2-part setting of the Latin text then divides to independent melodies echoing loveliness with each measure. The middle section moves forward in minor, building to a more dramatic close, then returning to the original 2-part melodies and a quiet closing. A beautiful selection for elementary and treble choirs.

Composer: Victor C. Johnson

Mozart's delightful melody is paired with an original text by the arranger suitable as an opening number for concert choir. The musical theme and accessible vocal writing will appeal to both high school and advanced middle school singers, too. The piano accompaniment is pure Mozart and a wonderful showcase for your pianist.

Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

Inspirational with drive and spirit describes this original work, making it suitable for graduation, concert and festival. Powerful lyrics propel musicians to awaken the music within and achieve their dreams. Awaken the music. Go tell the world who you are! Available Separately: SATB, SAB, PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 3:25.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Set for a cappella voices for both men's and mixed choirs, this absolutely inspiring choral captures the genius of Beethoven's work through vocal range, style and drama as well as a lot of humor with solo opportunities. Challenging and rewarding!

Arranger: Jay Rouse | Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven

This original Latin setting has an easy-to-learn melody, sound part-leading, and an attractive, flowing piano accompaniment with optional flute. A terrific selection for elementary and middle school choirs. Available: 2-Part; PianoTrax CD.

Arranger: Douglas Wagner | Composer: Douglas Wagner

Joyful and celebratory, this original choral work is an excellent opening concert selection for young voices. Multi-meter, minor key and optional handclaps help create the driving and rhythmic feel that propels the piece from beginning to end.

Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot

The traditional Latin text of peace and goodwill to men has been stunningly set for young voices for developing choirs. The beautiful melody and thoughtful part writing create a work suitable for most any time of year and is appropriate for school or church.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Sara Teasdale's text is superbly set in a steady and flowing concert work for mixed voices as well as men's ensembles. Diverse part-writing fills the choral, creating harmonic contrast and richness with beautiful examples of text-painting from the composer.

Composer: Ruth Morris Gray

Many elements of sound teaching fill this John Leavitt original work for 2-Part voices. A gentle and uplifting piano with optional hand chimes and string bass accompany thoughtful vocals with rhythmic interest and supported by a simple text of Halle, hallelujah throughout. A solid concert work that will shine for any time of year.

Composer: John Leavitt

Selected lines from Louise Driscoll's poem, set here in a vibrant and grand setting, will become your signature piece. Beginning with fanfare, the piece exalts the title then sings with long melodic and harmonic lines above a rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment. Throughout, the text is musically reflected in style and dynamics with a final and celebratory finish of Hold fast your dreams within your heart! Outstanding for concert, contest, graduation or any inspirational programming.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Selected lines from Louise Driscoll's poem, set here in a vibrant and grand setting, will become your signature piece. Beginning with fanfare, the piece exalts the title then sings with long melodic and harmonic lines above a rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment. Throughout, the text is musically reflected in style and dynamics with a final and celebratory finish of Hold fast your dreams within your heart! Outstanding for concert, contest, graduation or any inspirational programming.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Now available in a stunning SSAA voicing, selected lines from Louise Driscoll's poem, set here in a vibrant and grand setting, will become a signature piece for your women's and mixed choirs. Beginning with vocal fanfare, then long melodic and harmonic lines sing above a rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment arriving to a final and celebratory finish. A must for inspirational programming.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

How can I make a difference? How can I help things change? I can sing! This powerful message is delivered in a ballad originally commissioned by the Chandler Children's Choir of Chandler Arizona and certainly speaks a message for many choirs and singers around the world. Solo opportunities and a supportive piano accompaniment make this a wonderful selection for programming anytime of year.

Composer: Richard Ewer

Inspired by Sarah Williams' poem, The Old Astronomer, this new concert work tells of the irony of life's moments; of a life long lived through joy, sadness, longing, endurance, love and so many other lessons rolled into a vessel of musical inspiration. The shadows give perspective on things already known; and the light, although familiar, was only mine on loan. I have loved the stars too fondly to be fearful of the night. Optional cello included, this work is outstanding in text and music.

Composer: Heather Sorenson

The expressive text and melody of this original work create a stunning performance piece that includes rain sticks. The piano accompaniment gently supports the vocal lines and simple harmonies that sing of droplets on the roof and rivers running down my window pane. Beautiful.

Arranger: Vicki Tucker Courtney

Commissioned by the 2016 TMEA Region IV Middle School/Junior High All-Region Combined Concert Choir, the music-themed text motivates and inspires one to sing of the beauty found all around us in the name of music. The piano accompaniment flourishes, supporting the dynamic contrast found throughout the piece. Rich harmonies paint the natural melody, creating a stirring work for concert or contest.

Arranger: Victor C. Johnson

Several traditional Irish blessings beautifully combined together with a simple vocal arrangement. The piano accompaniment is thoughtfully contemporary which brings great appeal to younger singers. A lovely way to add an encore performance to your programming.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Latin settings create a wonderful environment for teaching of pure vowels, leading to excellent musical singing in all other areas. This concert, festival or contest setting encourages energetic singing. Repetition allows for quicker learning and memorization allowing for more teaching time of musical elements such as pulsed and legato phrasing.

Composer: Andrew Parr

Our lives are surrounded by music and this choral celebrates that fact in a gentle, contemporary ballad. Perfect for young voices and developing choirs with its message and easy part writing. We know that life is better when you live it with a song!

Composer: Jerry Estes

Joseph Martin and Mark Hayes have composed a robust opening or closing concert choral with a music-themed text that is hope-filled and inspiring. Mixed meter, sweeping melodic lines and a contrasting B section make this selection perfect to teach crisp diction and legato phrases and the driving piano accompaniment is simply fabulous. A stunning choice for graduation or any celebratory event.

Composer: Mark Hayes

This dance-like Henry Purcell tune from the Baroque period is frequently sung in solo performance in association with praise of Flora, the goddess of spring and flowers. Earlene has created a delightful choral for young or beginning choirs and adapted the lyric to fit a theme of musical celebration. A rehearsal prep sheet is included with the choral. A wonderful selection for concert/festival and contest. Available separately: 3-Part Mixed, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:08.

Arranger: Earlene Rentz | Composer: Henry Purcell | Musical: Rent

Paralleling the voyages we make through life with those of a river to the sea, this poignant original work by Amy Bernon creates a thoughtful and meaningful atmosphere suitable for any general concert and a superb choice for graduation.

Composer: Amy Bernon

If you are looking for your next inspirational choral, you've found it! This original work speaks of friendship, learning, and the journey that lies ahead in a musically emotional setting that builds to a grand ending of a brand new day. Available: SATB; SAB; StudioTrax CD.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Exuberant, marked energy and driving rhythmic excitement fill this Lightfoot original concert work of the traditional Latin text. It's a terrific opening number with vibrant mixed meters and a contrasting middle section in minor mode. Since the Christmas portion of the text is not used, it may be sung throughout the year.

Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot

I think that when the world was young, rain must have been our native tongue - yours and mine. Beginning with these words, this exquisite original poem is set simply and movingly with patter-like accompaniment. Legato lines carry dynamic contrast and rich harmonic writing make this a stunning concert piece!

Composer: Paul Langford

Tennyson's famous text is gloriously set for SATB and SAB voices with lively spirit suitable for any time of year. An optional glockenspiel part is provided to add sparkle, especially if using for the holidays. Both voicings build to a powerful ending with optional cued notes providing even more harmonic strength.

Composer: Mark Patterson

Developing choirs will love this joyful concert and festival work. Marked energy develops with dynamic contrast and vocal style with a supportive piano accompaniment. Multiple meters are dappled throughout accentuating the text and the rhythmic claps will add a spark to the learning and performance! A wonderful selection for contest, too!

Composer: Mary Lynn Lightfoot

Beginning with a stately expression of Cantate Domino, the driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration. Mixed meter helps create energy dappled with legato moments throughout the piece. A superb opening work for all levels of choirs!

Composer: Victor C. Johnson

In this celebratory choral, each part sings its own melody which later combine in partner-style form. It's an excellent choice for smaller choirs and younger singers learning to harmonize as well as to sing independently and in unison. The lyric uses English and easy Latin phrases to make learning quick while giving the opportunity for musical development.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

Joyful and celebratory is this concert or festival opener with its triumphant beginning of Arise, arise, arise, singers arise! followed by exhilarating mixed meter and driving piano accompaniment and vocal layers. An expressive and loving middle section provides more contrast before returning to the earlier energy, building to its majestic conclusion!

Composer: Greg Gilpin

A tuneful Shaker melody is transformed with additional music and original text, creating a playful and thoughtful work celebrating the love of friendship. Beginning with the simple melody, the piece develops into a more complex performance of melodies gaining strength to the key change and then relaxing back to a simple, melodic ending.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Filled with expression and adoration of music and all it brings to our lives, this original concert work is written with contrasts of dynamics and harmonies that are both traditional and contemporary. The music soars throughout with the melodic writing and paints the touching text dedicated to a music educator's life-long work.

Composer: Paul Langford

Gilpin's setting of this Rachel Field poem is rich with mystery, anticipation and energy; quite different from other choral settings. An excellent choice for developing choirs including elementary as well as women's voices, this up-tempo concert or contest work will engage your singers as well as audiences with its rhythmic boldness!

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Recorded by Josh Groban, this inspirational song reminds us of the importance of giving in life and for all we have to be thankful. The moving arrangement is beautifully orchestrated, adding to the rich vocal harmonies that set the exquisite melody and text. Perfect for every choir any time of year, including Christmas.

Arranger: Mark Hayes | Performed By: Josh Groban

A traditional Irish toast made well-known by Celtic Women concerts is an expressive arrangement with a nod to the warmth of the classic glee club sound. Makes for a quintessential closer to any concert of festival.

Arranger: Joseph Martin

With a flowing piano accompaniment, a lyrical text with the theme of music and celebration, and a power-ballad ending, The Song Has Just Begun is a meritable selection for festivals or any time that music is celebrated. Available: SATB; PianoTrax CD.

Arranger: Joseph Martin

An exuberant chorus by Gluck found in the Second Act of his opera Alceste is set here for SSA voices with additional dynamics and optional English words added by the arranger. This joyous and tuneful work is celebratory with a smooth vocal sound. Optional flutes are included in the choral.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen | Composer: Christoph Willibald Gluck

Carefully crafted from the original madrigal for five voices by Thomas Weelkes, Jill Gallina crafted this 3-part mixed edition that works well for young singers. A wonderful opportunity to introduce madrigal singing to younger voices. Available: 3-Part Mixed. Duration: 2:09

Arranger: Jill Gallina

Each of us has a story, each of us has a song. Each of us has a melody within. This motivating and inspiring text of how coming together through music makes us all better is full of syncopated energy and accompanied by a pulsing piano beat and simple percussion. Percussion parts are available for download on the Closer Look page.

Composer: Mark Burrows

This powerful, original ballad by Greg Gilpin is stunning in lyric and song. A simple unison beginning builds to an ending with full choral presence and moving descant. A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe ... this is why we sing, why we lift our voice. This will be your power ballad for the year and with the full orchestration available or CD accompaniment track, your singers and audience will literally be moved to tears. An outstanding choral work! Available separately: SATB, SAB, TBB, SSAA, 2-part, Orchestration, StudioTrax CD.

Composer: Greg Gilpin