Mac Huff : River

This classic song by singer/songwriter Joni Mitchell is one of the most recorded, by artists of many musical styles. Appropriate for standard concerts or Christmas/Winter concerts, this concert pop arrangement is powerful and tender at the same time. The optional cello intensifies the longing and loneliness.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Joni Mitchell | Performed By: Joni Mitchell

Mac Huff : The First Noel

Among the most beloved carols of Christmas, The First Noel is a perennial favorite, familiar to all ... but you've heard it like this! Mac Huff's masterful gospel-style setting, full of bright harmonies and energetic rhythms, will be a striking high point in any holiday concert.

Arranger: Mac Huff

Gregg Smith : Welcome Home (from Rip Van Winkle)

Choral legend Greg Smith wrote his contemporary opera Rip Van Winkle for SATB choir with a Unison line for a children's chorus. Premiering in 1990, it has gone on to garner acclaim and numerous performances across the country. Welcome Home is a magical text which eases through it's 6/8 setting with an aural wonderment befitting the title character.

Composer: Gregg Smith

From the musical Love Never Dies, here is the sort of power ballad we have come to love from the pen of Andrew Lloyd Webber. Reviewed as a worthy sequel to The Music of the Night, this is a beautiful concert pop arrangement full of power and emotion.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Andrew Lloyd Webber

This popular standard from the 1940s has been recorded by dozens of artists, including Nat King Cole, Dinah Shore, Ella Fitzgerald and more. This choral setting is full-voiced with a rich piano accompaniment, making it an excellent choice for community choirs and pop and jazz groups from high school through adult. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Paul Langford

From Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare, this artful setting of this haunting song by Annie Lennox features a soloist with choral background and percussion. This long-anticipated edition will enhance many concert programs.

Arranger: Craig Hella Johnson | Performed By: Annie Lennox

Philip Lawson, former lead baritone and arranger for the King's Singers has used his experience and talents to set this powerful Burt Bacharach ballad for concert choirs. In the style of the Luther Vandross rendition, this is a powerful concert closer.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Burt Bacharach

Burt Bacharach and Hal David's powerful ballad from Promises, Promises was made famous by Dionne Warwick and recently showcased on Glee. Vocally challenging and full of deep emotion, this setting offers rich rewards for concert and pop groups.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Burt Bacharach | Musical: Promises, Promises

This powerful and poignant ballad was written in response to the immigrant crisis which gripped the United States in 2018. Masterfully arranged by Mac for concert choirs. The a cappella opening sets the stage for a powerful choral ballad and sets up the important lyrics.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Sara Bareilles | Performed By: Sara Bareilles

Accessible concert music with energy and excitement are the hallmarks of Rollo Dilworth's music. This is perfect for the concert stage or the sanctuary.

Arranger: Rollo Dilworth | Composer: Rollo Dilworth

Sara Teasdale has inspired countless composers, but rarely with such inspiration as moved composer Jacob Narverud in this thrilling take. Driving piano accompaniment underpins a legato and expressive vocal line. Horn obligato sets up the choir with equally long and legato lines. The music culminates as the horn, soprano descant, long choral lines, and driving piano bring this to a powerful conclusion.

Composer: Jacob Narverud

From songwriting legends Hal David and Burt Bacharach and arranged by the acclaimed vocal jazz educator Phil Mattson, this song and text is among the most meaningful in contemporary music. Rich harmonies highlight the powerful emotions inherent in the text.

Arranger: Phil Mattson | Composer: Burt Bacharach

This beautiful Christmas text announcing the birth of the baby Jesus is delicately set. A three stave organ part is provided but a skillful pianist can realize the part as well. Verse one is sung by the women representing the angels and verse two is carried by the men portraying the shepherds. All forces join together for the final two verses as the importance of the night becomes clear.

Composer: Alexander Pattavina

As part of a tribute album to Bjork's native Iceland, this song is inspired by Icelandic mythology. This arrangement was created for a wedding and it is indeed a beautiful love song now with a lush SATB setting.

Composer: Bjork

Create a magical moment in your concert with this full-voiced setting of the Jerome Kern/Oscar Hammerstein II standard. Perfect for college level and up, the rich divisi choral textures are supported by the virtuoso piano accompaniment.Available separately: SATB. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Janet Whitcomb Pummill | Composer: Jerome Kern

Not for the faint of heart! This challenging jazz setting of the traditional folk hymn offers substantial challenges and myriad rewards, with its colorful harmonies and surprising shifts in tonality. Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:45.

Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: John Newton

Arranged to work equally well with piano accompaniment or as an a cappella selection, here is a fresh, pop style take on this traditional carol. Your singers will shine in this carefully crafted arrangement.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

This buoyant work for mixed chorus is filled with vibrant rhythm and sonorous call and response between the men and women's voices. Featuring the beloved text from Song of Solomon, this setting is ideal for school and community choirs, especially in spring concerts. Duration: ca. 3:40.

Composer: Rosephanye Powell

The pop hit by Peter Cetera for the group Chicago soared to the top of the charts in 1977 and has retained its popularity even to the present day. This a cappella setting features a wordless tapestry of vocal harmony that showcases the smooth melody as it moves from part to part. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Performed By: Chicago

Originally from the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical State Fair, this beautiful ballad was recently included in the revival of Cinderella. Arranged with an expressive piano accompaniment, this setting is ideal for concert and community choirs from high school through adult.

Arranger: Kevin Robison | Composer: Richard Rodgers | Musical: Cinderella

The phenomenal Simon & Garfunkel #1 hit from 1970 in a powerful a cappella setting! From the wistful opening phrases, this iconic song builds to a full-voiced forte, alternating between rich homophonic choral textures and solo melodies with vocal accompaniment sections, before its quiet and gentle closing tones. Duration: ca. 5:15.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Paul Simon | Performed By: Simon and Garfunkel

The traditional sound of the male glee club is at the forefront with this brilliant setting of a text by Robert Louis Stevenson composed for the 125th anniversary of the University of Pittsburgh Men's Glee Club. The cheerful 12/8 opening bounds forward contrasting with a more lyrical middle section before returning for a stirring conclusion.

Composer: Rosephanye Powell

Stephen Schwartz--Wicked, Pippin, Godspell--is the master of melody. The kind of melody that can pull at your heart or lift you up. Here, in this single movement from Tyler's Suite, with the goal of creating a lasting culture of kindness through the power of music he does not disappoint. This work shines a light of hope for a safer, kinder world and inspires listeners and singers toward this goal.

Arranger: Tim Sarsany | Composer: Stephen Schwartz

Covered by a multitude of artists since it was first recorded, this timeless hit is re-imagined for this arrangement as a slower, bluesy ballad. As part of the new Concert-Pop series, this will really come alive with a larger choir capable of divisi in all parts.

Arranger: Mac Huff | Composer: Michelle Phillips

This powerful and passionate ballad by the Witch to her daughter from Sondheim's masterpiece Into the Woods is here set for the concert Stage. It is a tour de force when performed with piano but when using the optional instrumentation for 2 violins, viola, cello, celesta, and percussion this will be a most memorable addition to a concert. The SATB version includes a part for optional children's chorus or descant.

Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Stephen Sondheim | Musical: Into the Woods

The impeccable Michele Weir touch is clearly evident in this warm un-accompanied arrangement of the Charlie Brown classic song.

Arranger: Michele Weir | Composer: Lee Mendelson | Musical: A Charlie Brown Christmas

Originally arranged for the Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles, this Kander and Ebb cabaret classic is delightfully cheeky and molto espresso! Available separately: SATB, TTBB. Duration: ca: 3:00.

Arranger: Kevin Robison | Composer: John Kander | Musical: Cabaret

Here is an original power ballad in our new Concert-Pop series. Though we are different I know we can find some common ground. A message we all need to hear and follow.

Composer: Audrey Snyder

The impeccable Mattson touch is clearly evident in this warm a cappella setting of the Irving Berlin classic. Full harmonies envelop the listener in a rich blanket of sound and the lyrics flow expressively and naturally in a simple but meaningful way.

Arranger: Phil Mattson | Composer: Irving Berlin | Musical: White Christmas

This 16th century English Carol is delicately set in this new arrangement. There is an equally delicate piano accompaniment for those who need it but it can also be sung without accompaniment. Modern harmonies and shifting keys make this a centerpiece of your Christmas or winter concert.

Arranger: Audrey Snyder

New in the Timothy Seelig choral series, this uplifting song is a powerful work of affirmation and inclusion that supports our shared spiritual heritage. If I dance with the storm, I'll be safe in your arms. A fantastic concert finale!

Composer: Andrew Lippa

This compelling a cappella setting of a poem by Henry van Dyke opens plaintively, then moves into a dance-like tempo leading to the powerful high point where the doors of daring are thrown open before us and the final broadening tempo leading to the closing cadence. A challenging work for advanced choirs. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Arranger: Stan McGill | Composer: Andrea Ramsey

A classic Appalachian folk song originally arranged by Philip Lawson for the King's Singers and now available for SSAA. Wonderful harmonies accent the moving lyric.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Performed By: King's Singers

Arranged for the American Public Media Radio Choir, this is an unaccompanied setting of the 2015 song by Sia. An interesting change of pace for mixed choirs in high school and up.

Arranger: Timothy C. Takach | Performed By: Sia

This vibrant unaccompanied setting of the classic song by Sting opens gently with a solo voice, expanding to a duet, then the full chorus, before moving into tempo. Vocal percussion creates a colorful texture that will engage your singers and audiences in a fully unique way.

Arranger: Ethan Sperry | Composer: Sting | Performed By: Sting

The golden colors of a summer sunset and the depth of human feelings are the basis of this simple and lovely song by Sting in a gently undulating setting for unaccompanied mixed voices. Stunning!

Arranger: Greg Jasperse | Composer: Sting | Performed By: Sting

Recorded by the English alternative band Coldplay, this song explores themes of grief and comfort as it gradually builds to an emotional high point. This a cappella setting intensifies the emotion through powerful vocal writing. A challenging work, but impressive! Duration: ca. 4:20.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Chris Martin | Performed By: Coldplay

This sweeping arrangement by the incomparable Robert Page is elegant, sophisticated and especially good for community or other adult ensembles. A full piano accompaniment supports the rich choral textures.

Arranger: Robert Page | Composer: Bart Howard

Here is the expressive ballad from the musical Wicked by Stephen Schwartz in a setting for TTBB men's chorus by the cabaret pianist and arranger Alex Rybeck. A sensitive accompaniment, full vocal ranges and harmonic nuances give this work appeal especially for concert groups.

Arranger: Alex Rybeck | Composer: Stephen Schwartz | Musical: Wicked

Here is the famous theme from the motion picture The Mission by Ennio Morricone in a distinctive and stunning setting written for the choral group, Conspirare. With the choir providing a rich wordless tapestry of sound, the featured duo of cello and oboe will create an atmosphere of pure magic! Duration: ca. 2:20. Recorded by Conspirare, Craig Hella Johnson, conductor.

Arranger: Craig Hella Johnson | Composer: Ennio Morricone

Here is the famous theme from the motion picture The Mission by Ennio Morricone in a distinctive and stunning setting written for the choral group, Conspirare. With the choir providing a rich wordless tapestry of sound, the featured duo of cello and oboe will create an atmosphere of pure magic! Duration: ca. 2:20. Recorded by Conspirare, Craig Hella Johnson, conductor.

Arranger: Craig Hella Johnson | Composer: Ennio Morricone

Two traditional Irish blessings - Deep peace of the running wave to you and May the road rise up to greet you - are artfully combined in this exquisitely crafted work by former King's Singer and composer Philip Lawson. A wonderful benediction for graduation, spring concert and worship settings.

Composer: Philip Lawson

Mixing traditional Irish music with pop and collaborating with the Irish folk band Beoga, Ed Sheeran has created a wonderful mix of styles and cultures for your choral program. Irish fiddle, Bodhran and guitar parts are available separately for an authentic Irish band accompaniment.

Arranger: Philip Lawson | Composer: Sean Graham | Performed By: Ed Sheeran

It's not very often that adult choirs get to have this much fun! Two classic songs combine in a colorful setting that dances with rhythmic energy and showbizzy entertainment! A perfect encore or lighter selection for advanced ensembles! Available: SATB divisi a cappella. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Arranger: Robert Page

Adult voices will shine in this spectacular arrangement of the George M. Cohan classic that's especially fun for community choirs performing pop or Broadway concerts! Opening with women's voices and moving into a 3-part divisi, it transitions into 4-part men in half time before an original section by Robert Page that sets up the final rousing chorus.

Arranger: Robert Page | Composer: George M. Cohan

Full of power and excitement, this traditional Latin text is a celebration. Equally at home on the concert stage or the sanctuary, this is a great concert opener or closer.

Composer: Rollo Dilworth

Top arranger Greg Jasperse shows a gospel side with this setting of the favorite Christmas spiritual. Infused with rhythmic vitality and featuring two or more soloists, this work will add life and joy to your holiday programs!

Arranger: Greg Jasperse

Here is the 2011 pop hit by OneRepublic as arranged by a cappella guru Deke Sharon for Tim Seelig and the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus in a vibrant and joyful setting! The lyrics may not be suitable for every choir, so be sure to preview it first!

Arranger: Deke Sharon | Performed By: OneRepublic

From the musical Urban Myths here is an inspirational work for concert choir. Lush harmonies and a piano accompaniment that leads to thrilling climax make this a perfect selection for graduation, Thanksgiving or concert closer.

Composer: John Bucchino

From the hushed opening this choral lament grows in sound and intensity to a powerful outpouring of sorrow. The song, originally recorded by Dave Matthews, was arranged for the Minneapolis-based vocal ensemble Cantus. A showpiece!

Arranger: Timothy C. Takach | Composer: Dave J. Matthews | Performed By: Dave Matthews