This great teaching piece is just perfect for a holiday processional or a winter time concert formation! With optional instruments (hand drum, triangle and tambourine), it has great flexibility. This particular voicing makes it especially suitable for developing choirs with more girls than boys. Duration: ca. 2:15.

Arranger: Kirk Marcy

The composer has taken a fresh approach to this historic text. Rhythmic and modal, with a sophisticated simplicity, this will be a unique addition to your Christmas program. Duration: Approx. 2:15.Recording by the Springfield Chamber Chorus; Amy Jameson, conductor

Composer: Tim Laurio

A powerful spiritual set to a new tune by the composer. Feelings of great longing and desperation in the text are expressed through the tonality and tempo. The polyphonic writing at the close of the work is expertly crafted and reflects how a spiritual might have naturally been sung in its day - each line coming out of what was heard before. Length: 4:20

Composer: Dwight Bigler

A Cradle SongÊis a beautiful offering for Christmas, with a haunting melody and settingÊby Craig Carnahan.

Composer: Craig Carnahan

For high school and community choirs, the text describes beautifully the hopes and longings of those families with loved ones in harm's way. In addition to the setting with snare drum and piano accompaniment, you can add optional flutes, French horns, string ensemble, and bass drum, all according to the performance resources at hand.

Composer: Dan Davidson

A Spanish poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic setting by Mark Burrows. With percussion and opportunities for soloists, this unique work will be a good fit for high school choirs and above.Link to PDF

Composer: Mark Burrows

The text of this work was written by a young junior high Irish boy who very soon after lost his life in a street shooting. And so the poem became the voice of all children, victims in a world of war and violence, and for their universal longing and hope for peace. Available: SATB a cappella, SSA a cappella.MP3 recording by the Northern Illinois University Concert Choir

Arranger: Shaun McLaughlin | Composer: Jan Sandstrom

This highly interesting poem conveys many ideas: courage and determination, freedom and ease, contemplation and solitude. The music moves along at a leisurely pace, an easy walk with no agenda. With percussion and piano and vocals that offer a slight challenge, this unique work will fit many programs.

Composer: David L. Brunner

Deeply moving, Child of Light speaks of the wonder of the Christ child living among us on the earth. A sensitive and supportive piano accompaniment underlines a timeless melody, and makes this a perfect option for church and community choirs or for your school Christmas program. The optional audience participation on What Child Is This adds a level of beauty and reverence.

Composer: Daniel Kantor

An interesting take on a section of text from the Carmina Burana. This setting uses modal harmonies, a haunting melodic line, and transfixing percussion to express the mysterious nature of the text. A fun work that will work well for younger choirs.Recording Choir: Winston-Salem State University Singing Rams; D'Walla Simmons-Burke, conductor

Composer: Mark Burrows

This mysterious poem by Christina Rossetti comes to life through the haunting music by Trevor Maloney. Unique tonalities and divisi make this a good challenge for high school level choirs. The unusual leaps in the clarinet part add to the mystery.

Composer: Trevor Maloney

A great piece for concerts or madrigal dinners. The setting is 16th century Scotland. Opportunity is given for theatrical effects in dance, costume, and instrumentation with much flexibility all according to available resources. The SA(T)B voicing is helpful for developing choirs with more girls than boys but also works well with evenly balanced choirs.

Composer: Dan Davison

Days Gone By features incredibly rich music that paints the picture of the beautiful text by James Whitcomb Riley. Nostalgia abounds in this work that explores themes of nature and memory of a simpler time. A flowing piano accompaniment supports vocal lines that offer both accessible and teachable moments.

Composer: Eric William Barnum

An evocative, fresh arrangement of a well-known Puerto Rican carol best suited to choirs with a big sound. Supported by a strong rhythmic accompaniment. Perfect for holiday concerts.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Arranger: Gary Fry

The well known text from the 17th century has been given a new Spanish spin and a new original melody with romantic Latino rhythms. A perfect piece in the weave of a concert program, offering great fun for junior high and high school choirs. With piano, optional percussion handled by the singers, bass, and guitar.

Arranger: Josquin D'Ascanio | Composer: Dan Davison

Two short works by the well-known Basque composer evoke colorful images of the calm countryside and nature's beauty. With Spanish text and in a simple four-part setting, the music paints the impressionistic beauty. A timeless selection for high school and beyond. Duration: ca. 3:00 each.

Composer: Javier Busto

Jazzy, secular, holiday piece suitable for school concerts. Contained ranges supported by a straightforward piano part make this easy to program and a sure audience pleaser.

Composer: Doug Andrews

Your sopranos will love this romantic work, telling the heartfelt story of love lost! Featuring djembe, the appeal of this artful and commanding work lies in the expression, enabling your choir to shine! For mature high school and college choirs alike. Duration: ca. 6:40.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: Eric William Barnum

Incorporating a timely, powerful text that addresses contemporary strife across the world, full harmonies that fall within accessible vocal ranges, and a plaintive, yet warm, viola part, this is a standout selection. This heartfelt prayer for peace and respect for human rights would add to any concert experience. Optional percussion adds drama. Duration: ca. 6:00.

Composer: Jeffery L. Ames

A well-known spiritual from the 1872 collection "Jubilee Songs as Sung by the Jubilee Singers."Ê Jonathan Rodgers' arrangement offers a touch of jazz-blues. Suitable for church and school choirs, this unusual and easily-rehearsed spiritual is sure to be a favorite in your repertoire.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Arranger: Jonathan Rodgers

Arranger: Norman Luboff | Performed By: Norman Luboff Choir

The swinging gospel beat in this medley of American patriotic treasures ("My Country 'Tis of Thee," "America the Beautiful," and "The Battle Hymn of the Republic") makes this arrangement a wonderful selection for any concert or festival. Moderately difficult, it is written to suit the ranges and needs of the high school choir and beyond. Each title may also be performed separately.

Arranger: Scott Farthing

A wonderful new setting of the traditional carol for choir, organ, brass, and percussion, with congregational participation, by English composer Patrick Hawes. Majestic and grand, this will be an incredible addition to your choral library.

Arranger: Patrick Hawes | Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

A tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song that exclaims, Bless you in the name of the father! The use of a soloist and percussion brings this setting to life. A perfect closer for your concert, festival or honor choir!

Arranger: Daniel Jackson

In his new setting of a traditional Latin Christmas text, Spanish composer Javier Busto has created a versatile concert gem containing varied textures and tempi. The subtle drum part adds rhythmic excitement and helps the piece dance.

Composer: Javier Busto

This fun work celebrating unity is set in a contemporary gospel style with a touch of jazz. Perfect for children's choirs, advanced middle school, high school, church, or community choirs. With its repeated rhythms and texts and optional rhythm section accompaniment, it's a great, accessible concert closer or encore.

Composer: Michael Engelhardt

Here is an impressive, yet romantically intimate, piece. The title gives away the mood of the beautiful love poem by e.e. cummings. With rich color and expression, this work is very suitable for mature high school choirs and beyond. Also available for SSAA and TTBB. Duration: ca. 4:00.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: David C. Dickau

I Carry Your Heart with Me is a beautiful new setting of the well-loved text by Jonathan Reid. With a melody that honors the words and a flowing and supportive piano accompaniment, this work will become a favorite of your audiences.

Composer: Jonathan Reid

I Feel Like My Time Ain't Long is a mournful, yet hopeful, spiritual, beautifully arranged by Paul Christiansen. The text speaks of how we long for our heavenly home as our time on earth comes to a close. Very achievable by many levels.

Arranger: Paul Christiansen

Joyful and sprightly, this features a gracious text by Coleridge which is appropriate for Valentine's Day or spring concerts. The musical interplay of the piano, vocal lines and marvelous clarinet part would require some work to master, but are well worth it. An exquisite concert gem! (Clarinet part included) Duration: ca. 2:45

Composer: Traditional

What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing. This fantastic work by Michael Engelhardt will be a great addition to honor choirs, festivals, and more. Gospel style, but with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given.Bass Part

Composer: Michael Engelhardt

This uplifting arrangement offers one of Dvorák's Biblical Songs in a choral setting that can be sung a cappella as well as with Dvorák's original piano accompaniment. The perfect masterwork to add to your programming! Duration: ca. 2:50.

Arranger: Jon Washburn

With Latin text from the Book of Psalms, this piece offers interesting rhythms, making it a strong opening number in concert or festival performance. For mature high school and beyond, this challenging work will be rewarding for choirs and audiences.

Composer: David N. Childs

A lively and rhythmic spiritual arrangement with excitement from beginning to end! The melody of the refrain is well supported by a steady ostinato-like vocal accompaniment. All voices come together on the verses to tell the stories of Adam, Eve, and Paul from the Bible. Well-thought dynamic contrast, syncopated rhythms, and a climactic ending make this arrangement one not to miss. Length: 2:10.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Arranger: Ken Berg

To be sung in Russian or English, Kiss Me Softly is imitative of folk songs of Russia or Eastern Europe. The work describes the separation between lovers, family or friends whether by time, distance or death. A haunting melody flows atop a lamenting accompaniment that may be played by either piano or harp. Add optional flute and cello for a special touch. Duration: ca. 3:15

Composer: Luke Mayernik

A meditative, soothing mood piece or choral benediction suitable for worship or concert, this approachable setting is accessible to choirs at many levels. Can be accompanied by keyboard or harp.

Composer: Jon Washburn

For young choirs with many more girls than boys, as well as regular SATB choirs, here is the right piece! Modeled on the classics, with easy counterpoint teaching opportunities. Based on the keyboard accompaniment, optional string parts are available. Also available: TB voicing. Duration: ca. 2:35.

Composer: Dan Davidson

Following the popular Estonian carols Ule Lume Lagedale and Skating, this Christmas song celebrates the season's joy with children and animals. It is fun and quick to prepare for high school and beyond. In easy Estonian with pronunciation guide, or English.

Arranger: Ken Berg

The sentiment of this work reminds us to look all around for examples of love and beauty. Acting as a benediction or prayer, Live Long and Prosper will make a thoughtful concert or service closer for mixed choirs of varying abilities.

Composer: Jeffery L. Ames

A truly beautiful and haunting arrangement of this well loved spiritual which permits the accomplished high school choir to give it full expression. Moderately difficult.

Arranger: Alf Houkom

Christina Rossetti's iconic poem has been set to a haunting tune by David von Kampen. Uncomplicated in its construction, but rich and moving in its sound, this will be an especially good fit for church choirs. From the Jo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: Christina Rossetti

A beautiful and uplifting love song that addresses the universal subject of loss. Accessibly written for mixed choirs with a supportive and flowing piano accompaniment. A good choice for high school and community choirs.

Composer: Susan LaBarr

With its nod to Big Band music, this piece jumps with joy! The use of call and response in this setting offers plenty of educational opportunities. The energy builds, leading up to a big finish! Duration: ca. 3:25.

Composer: Ken Berg

This setting of the enthusiastically received three-part version is based on the same peaceful, but haunting, Native Indian theme fused with one of our most beloved songs. Accessible for choirs of all sizes and levels, this piece is an excellent teaching and performing selection.

Arranger: James E. Green

An imaginative poem inspired this beautiful work, well suited for mature high school choirs and beyond. Marked Passionately, the straight four-part setting with occasional divisi allows for choirs to excel, making it a perfect centerpiece for any concert. Duration: ca. 5:05.

Composer: David C. Dickau

Set to the Latin "Pulchra es amica mea" text from Song of Solomon, this easy-to-prepare composition is a great selection for high school, church and community choirs. With music inspired by the aurora borealis atmospheric lights, this song will render a most impressive performance

Composer: Ola Gjeilo

A dynamic new arrangement of this well-loved carol for choir, organ, and optional brass and percussion. Perfect for church services and Christmas concerts.

Arranger: Patrick Hawes

For more ambitious choirs who would like to emulate the sound of Anonymous 4, this pieces uses chant-like singing and beautiful polyphonic vocal writing that emphasizes the purity of the voice through the evocative Latin text by Hildegard von Bingen.

Composer: Hildegard von Bingen

This is an evocative setting of the traditional O Little Town of Bethlehem carol text with earthy percussion and modal tonality. Truly beautiful and highly interesting with simple and effective vocal writing. This will be a unique addition to your Christmas program in concert or church. Can be performed with keyboard or with keyboard and harp.

Composer: R. Daniel Holt

Richly melodic and flowing, O Notte brings the poetry of Michelangelo and Ruckert to life. "O night...you are longing and what stills it." The text makes this a good choice for a concert closer, and the accessible ranges, supportive accompaniment, and artistry of the vocal writing lend this work to high school, university, and community choirs.Recording Choir: Oklahoma State University Chorale; Z. Randall Stroope, conductor

Composer: Z. Randall Stroope