Adult Choir
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Trees
Text: Joy Kilmer (1886-1918) SATB A Capella Choir Trees explores the quiet beauty, strength, and wonder of the natural world. Kilmer's timeless words reflect on the divine artistry found in creation, inviting listeners to pause and marvel at the simple elegance of a tree. Most suited for a church anthem or community choir. Poems are made by fools like me, But only God can make a tree. |
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Hope Text: Clara Ann Thompson (1869-1949) SATB Choir A Cappella This work explores the enduring strength found in optimism and resilience. Thompson's uplifting text reminds us that even in life's darkest moments, Hope remains a steady light, inspiring courage, comfort, and renewal. Will bring thee gifts, thou’lt value more, Because they cost so dear; The soul that faints not in the storm, Emerges bright and clear. |
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Take Me Out to the Ball Game
SATB A Capella Choir Sing this old time favorite with your high school or community choir. This version includes the original verses along with the refrain we already know. The poem tells of a girl, Katie Casey, in the early 1900s who was asked to go see a play with her love interest but she says "No, I want to go to a baseball game!" In addition to being a fun piece to sing, this could lead in a discussion about gender stereotypes and how Katie Casey went against them. On a Saturday, her young beau called to see if she'd like to go, To see a show but Miss Katie said "no, I'll tell you what you can do;" Take me out to the ball game, Take me out with the crowd Buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack, I don't care if I never get back |
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Holiday (Weezer)
SSAATTBB A Capella Choir From the Blue Album, Holiday is about escaping the every day stressors of life. It will challenge your choir (in a good way!) and delight audiences. Let's go away for a while You and I to a strange and distant land Where they speak no word of truth But we don't understand anyway Holiday, far away, to stay On a holiday, far away Let's go today In a heartbeat |
Children's Choir
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Snow Day!
for unison or 2 part choir This cheerful children's song captures the excitement and wonder of a snowy day. With playful imagery and a sense of anticipation, Snow Day! celebrates the simple joys of winter—the magic of falling snow, unexpected adventures, and the delight of a day filled with imagination and fun. When the snow is falling down floating to the ground I can think of just one thing all the joy that it will bring... ...if we have a snow day today! |
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My City (Ode to Philadelphia)
for 2 part choir This piece was written in collaboration with Settlement Music School's Music Education Pathway Program. 4th & 5th grade students from Bache Martin School in Philadelphia composed lyrics and short musical segments describing what they love about Philadelphia and we combined their ideas to create this piece. Contact me if you would like to do a similar project for your students! |
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The Rainbow Connection
for 2 part choir This accessible 2-part arrangement of The Rainbow Connection captures the song's timeless message of hope, wonder, and believing in the impossible. Gentle harmonies and a flowing accompaniment make it an expressive choice for elementary and developing choirs. Invite your singers and audiences to dream together in this heartfelt addition to any concert program. What's so amazing that keeps up stargazing? And what do we think we might see? Someday we'll find it The rainbow connection The lovers, the dreamers and me |
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