These new SAB and SSA arrangements make the beautiful Tomás Luis de Victoria choral work accessible for younger and smaller choirs as well as treble voices. The optional piano is a supportive accompaniment, offering an alternative to a cappella singing for developing choirs. A timeless classic in choral literature. Available: SAB, opt. a cappella; SSA, opt. a cappella; PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 1:50.

Arranger: Russell Robinson

Melancholy Ballinderry is a beautiful Celtic folk song that tells the sad story of Mary, whose beloved Phelim is lost at sea. A violin part is included with the flowing piano accompaniment, making this a lovely multicultural selection for SSA voices. The violin part is available for free download at www.shawneepress.com/bin/BallinderryViolin.pdf. Available: SSA; PianoTrax CD.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

Melancholy Ballinderry is a beautiful Celtic folk song that tells the sad story of Mary, whose beloved Phelim is lost at sea. A violin part is included with the flowing piano accompaniment, making this a lovely multicultural selection for SSA voices. The violin part is available for free download at www.shawneepress.com/bin/BallinderryViolin.pdf. Available: SSA; PianoTrax CD.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

This familiar Latin text is set for women or 3-part treble voices in a simple setting that allows singers to interpret the music by the rise and fall of the musical lines, the rubato style, expressive dissonance, and dynamic opportunities. Beautiful in performance, it is also a wonderful teaching piece for a variety of ages.

Composer: Richard A. Williamson

This exquisite text is set for SSA voices and includes long, glorious lines of vocal beauty in unison, 2-part and 3-part singing. Perfect for winter concerts, the text also lends itself to any festival and contest opportunity. Available: SSA; PianoTrax 2012.

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

This standard Italian art song by Alessandro Scarlatti adheres exactly to the original piano and vocal lines. Jill Gallina has enhanced the arrangement with the addition of a second soprano and an alto vocal part that keep with the inherent harmonies of the original. A beautiful selection for women's voices.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Alessandro Scarlatti

Now available in SAB and SSA voicings, this exuberant Schubert piece begins with joyous acclamations in the opening measures, polyphonic writing and a lyrical presentation of the amens then followed by the return of homophonic style in the closing declamatory statements. A superb selection for serious programming, especially for developing choirs.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen | Composer: Franz Schubert

A moving, emotional, and timely song for our world, Ha Shalom is simple and powerful, with both Hebrew and English texts being sung simultaneously. Peace shall be for all the world; All the world shall be for peace. For three-part mixed voices and optional violin, a beautiful ballad for concert or festival. Available separately: SSA with violin or C-instrument; 3-part mixed; PianoTrax 2005 CD (35016950).

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Earlene has combined the Welsh folk song The Ash Grove with Dvorák's Symphony No. 9, Largo. The going home theme weaves to create a beautiful concert, festival, or contest work for mixed or women's voices. Available separately: SATB, SSA, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: 3:02.

Arranger: Earlene Rentz | Composer: Antonin Dvorak | Musical: Rent

This arrangement for SSA voices is unique and accessible for developing choirs. The opening and closing antiphonal refrain, major and minor modes with homophonic and contrapuntal harmony, beautifully paints the text asking, How can I keep from singing? Available separately: SSA, PianoTrax CD. Duration: 3:31.

Arranger: Becki Slagle Mayo

This mysterious and thought provoking concert work begins with the simple call of I hear oceans and melts into lush choral writing that expresses the image of something powerful and vast both in the world and within each one of us. A superb contest and concert choice!

Composer: Jacob Narverud

This mysterious and thought provoking concert work begins with the simple call of I hear oceans and melts into lush choral writing that expresses the image of something powerful and vast both in the world and within each one of us. A superb contest and concert choice!

Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Jacob Narverud

Based on the poem Over the Land Is April by Robert Louis Stephenson, Donnelly and Strid have created an expressive work for SSA voices suitable for concert and contest. Optional flute is included in the choral. Over the high brown mountain the wind of winter blows. Say, love, do you hear me? Over the high brown mountain, I sound the song of spring.

Composer: Mary Donnelly & George L.O. Strid

Beautiful and emotional legato lines transform this Robert Louis Stevenson text into a classic choral work for treble voices. A simple piano accompaniment gently supports the caring vocal lines that ebb and flow with unison and harmonic singing.

Composer: Michael John Trotta

John Parker's original text paralleling love lost to the withering and fading of roses is expressively set by Vicki Tucker Courtney for SSA voices. Aching and longing musical lines and harmonies reflect the melancholy text. What beauty they held and fragrance divine. What once was my joy now hangs in death upon the vine.

Composer: Vicki Tucker Courtney

Thomas Moore's text provides the inspiration for the innovative a cappella piece now available in a NEW SSA voicing. Beginning with a simple melody, each part then joins with its own melody as the polyphonic singing builds in a glorious tribute to music. The use of percussion adds a magical effect!

Composer: Greg Gilpin

Thomas Moore's text provides the inspiration for the innovative a cappella piece now available in a NEW SSA voicing. Beginning with a simple melody, each part then joins with its own melody as the polyphonic singing builds in a glorious tribute to music. The use of percussion adds a magical effect!

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Greg Gilpin

Known as A Pastoral Song, this is the third in Franz Joseph Haydn's set of Six Canzonettas. Though bright and cheerful in its setting, the lyrics sadly lament that those we love are gone. Available: SSA; PianoTrax CD.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

Known as A Pastoral Song, this is the third in Franz Joseph Haydn's set of Six Canzonettas. Though bright and cheerful in its setting, the lyrics sadly lament that those we love are gone. Available: SSA; PianoTrax CD.

Arranger: Jill Gallina

For two-part or three-part treble voices, Jill Gallina has once again crafted a masterful partner-song using the romantic music of Mendelssohn. On Wings of Song is an impressive spring concert, contest, or festival piece for upper elementary, middle school, or high school treble choirs. Available: 2-part/SSA, Accompaniment & Performance CD.

Arranger: Michael Gallina | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn

With the help of the arranger, this English tune sings a story from the Victorian Era of a girl who sewed and was delighted to receive a paper of pins from her suitor along with a host of other gifts, though all she wishes is for his heart. A wonderful selection filled with interesting and musical moments for young women's ensembles and choirs.

Arranger: Amy Bernon

This famous movement is the soprano aria from Fauré's Requiem in D minor, Op. 48. Beautifully arranged for SSA voices, Jill Gallina retained the serene melodic sound while adding full, three-part harmonies, keeping the harmonic intent of the original. A lovely addition to your women's choral library. Available Separately: SSA, PianoTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:49.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Gabriel Faure

This popular spiritual sings of a plaintive soul on the journey through life. It has been beautifully arranged here for SSA and SAB voices with striking vocal writing, haunting piano accompaniment and mournful solo violin. A unique and fresh approach for concert and festival use.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin

Emily Pauline Johnson's poem about a storm forming in the western sky is delightfully set in this concert work for SSA voices. Text painting at its best, the vocals sing with unison, two-part and full three-part writing and interpret the sound, sights and smells of a summer storm. An exquisite choice for concert and contest.

Composer: Patti Drennan

Emily Pauline Johnson's poem about a storm forming in the western sky is delightfully set in this concert work for SSA voices. Text painting at its best, the vocals sing with unison, two-part and full three-part writing and interpret the sound, sights and smells of a summer storm. An exquisite choice for concert and contest.

Arranger: Patti Drennan | Composer: Patti Drennan

An all-star writing team created this beautiful gospel-style song based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor. River in Judea is suitable for virtually any performance. Perfect for graduation.

Arranger: John Leavitt | Composer: Linda Marcus

From his best known larger work ÚRequiem in D minorÚ, Fauré's ÚSanctusÚ is set here for 3-part mixed and SSA voices. Many of the movements from the ÚRequiemÚ have been used in movies and television, making it likely that your young singers have heard parts of it before. This choral arrangement makes a beautiful selection for concert and festival.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Gabriel Faure

From his best known larger work ÚRequiem in D minorÚ, Fauré's ÚSanctusÚ is set here for 3-part mixed and SSA voices. Many of the movements from the ÚRequiemÚ have been used in movies and television, making it likely that your young singers have heard parts of it before. This choral arrangement makes a beautiful selection for concert and festival.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Gabriel Faure

Brahms' radiant Lieder is crafted into this lovely SSA choral work. Unison singing establishes the melody then breaks off into three-part harmony. Individual part-singing in the second verse makes this small masterwork an excellent teaching piece as well as a performance gem.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Johannes Brahms

Brahms' radiant Lieder is crafted into this lovely SSA choral work. Unison singing establishes the melody then breaks off into three-part harmony. Individual part-singing in the second verse makes this small masterwork an excellent teaching piece as well as a performance gem.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Johannes Brahms

Swing Low, Sweet Chariot and When the Saints Go Marching In really belong together in this dynamic, soulful setting, which contrasts the two classic spirituals in such an exciting way that your choir won't want it to end! Skillfully arranged for singers.

Arranger: Mark Hayes

From the musical, It's Always Fair Weather, we proudly present this sassy little tune for your women. Greg Gilpin captures the attitude of the lyrics and the style in his arrangement. Lots of unison singing, solo opportunities, and good SSA vocals complete this rousing number. A performance knockout indeed! Available: SSA, StudioTrax CD.

Arranger: Greg Gilpin | Composer: Betty Comden

A warm arpeggiated piano begins this lush, new concert work for mixed as well as women's voices. Using the thought-provoking words of Georgia Douglas Johnson (1880-1966), harmonic richness begins right from the start and beautifully interprets the text, lifting the dreamer and singer in all of us.

Composer: Bruce W. Tippette

From Benny Goodman to Bette Midler and so many other artists, this classic song is forever popular. Beginning with a heart-felt solo, the arrangement goes into a relaxed gospel style, setting the melody and lyrics perfectly to reflect the ups and downs of life and as long as there's the two of us that's the story of, that's the glory of love.

Arranger: Jay Rouse | Performed By: Bette Midler

With a text based on The Blue Bird by Mary Elizabeth Coleridge (1861-1907), Greg Gilpin's original music is a stunning SSA concert work that reflects the cold and still lake, quickly capturing the reflection of a bird whose wings were palest blue as it flew past in a glint of sun. Singers will sound amazing performing this work for concert, festival and contest.

Composer: Greg Gilpin

A tale of the sea and unrequited love is artfully set here for SSA voices. This original poem is a bittersweet cry of the heart and is supported by an impressionistic piano accompaniment. The Mermaid's Lament offers great expressive opportunities for your singers, from clear unison singing to sweeping three-part textures.

Arranger: Joseph Martin

A tale of the sea and unrequited love is artfully set here for SSA voices. This original poem is a bittersweet cry of the heart and is supported by an impressionistic piano accompaniment. The Mermaid's Lament offers great expressive opportunities for your singers, from clear unison singing to sweeping three-part textures.

Arranger: Joseph Martin

The nonsense syllables tiritomba come from an original Italian text of how to impress someone to make them yours! Your ensembles will have fun with the light rhythms, lyrical melodies, and partner-song style singing. Available: 3-Part Treble; PianoTrax CD.

Composer: Jean Perry

The English Renaissance composer Thomas Weelkes gave us the madrigal Welcome Sweet Pleasure in 1598 as an SSATB score. Patrick Liebergen has edited and arranged this wonderful work into an SSA choral that is dance-like and excellent for teaching text declaration. The accompaniment is optional, making the work perfect for any general concert or madrigal dinner performance.

Arranger: Patrick Liebergen | Composer: Thomas Weelkes

One of Robert Schumann's best-loved songs is available for your SSA voices. The beautiful text speaks of the many emotions true love encompasses while the key has been lowered to accommodate the added vocal harmonies. Lovely and appealing for women's voices. Available separately: SSA, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Robert Schumann

One of Robert Schumann's best-loved songs is available for your SSA voices. The beautiful text speaks of the many emotions true love encompasses while the key has been lowered to accommodate the added vocal harmonies. Lovely and appealing for women's voices. Available separately: SSA, PianoTrax CD (35027473). Duration: ca. 2:30.

Arranger: Jill Gallina | Composer: Robert Schumann

Our lives are compared to a small bird perched on a limb that is bending in the wind. Like the bird, we have wings to fly and can rise above the struggle of life. The expressive piano accompaniment enhances this exquisite inspirational text. A beautiful selection for both women's and younger mixed voices.

Composer: Jerry Estes