Ten go-to arrangements appropriate for preludes, offertories, postludes, greeting times, prayer times, or whenever a two-minute selection fits the bill.
The beginning and ending fanfare sets the tone for an exciting arrangement by Vicki Tucker Courtney of the well-known French carol, Gloria. A syncopated accompaniment along with the vocal meter change...
A fantastic piece to teach vowels, diction, rhythms, and pitch precision, this English folk song, titled Leatherwing Bat, is fun to sing and impressive to perform. The nonsense syllables represent bir...
Join in Song and Dance - it's Hanukkah! A great way to introduce the meaning of Hanukkah and to celebrate the festival of lights with this Hebrew Hanukkah song arranged by Vicki Tucker Courtney. For e...
Chosen with the teacher's time and ease of teaching in mind, this three-song collection offers a plethora of options from which to choose for teaching emerging singers: solfege or original text, round...
All aboard! Tucker Courtney's arrangement of this bluesy folk song has a wide range of dynamics and accents, imitating the sound of a train. Perfect choice for any concert any time of the year.Also av...
This well-known Palestinian song depicts everyone working together as one towards peace. Vicki Tucker Courtney's arrangement is accessible and affords options to suit the unique needs of the ensemble....
Hanukkah is the holiday time for spinning dreidels, eating latkes, and lighting the menorah. Courtney's arrangement has variations in tempo which range from reverent and stately to joyous and jubilant...
Three-part Mixed (Optional Baritone) Voices with Keyboard and Optional Flute A best-seller as a Two-part Treble work, Vicki Courtney has re-voiced Jubilate Deo! for Three-part Mixed Voices with option...
The six varied rounds in this wonderful collection offer numerous choices for developing ensembles. Rounds develop ensemble, tone and unified vowels through the introduction of the unison melody. Whet...
Who doesn't enjoy a good tale about dragon slaying? This traditional tall tale of a dragon slayer is quite comical, making it a fun story to sing. With the melodic range geared towards the emerging te...
The writing team of Courtney and Frombach really jazz up the story of Daniel in this anthem sure to charm your congregation and delight your young singers. Based upon chapter 6 of the book of Daniel,...
Uses: General, Lent, Youth Scripture: Luke 11:1; Romans 15:4; Psalm 27:11-14 In this prayer anthem, the writers have chosen a unison voicing to achieve clarity of purpose and clearness of message. Bec...
Uses: Trinity Sunday, General Scripture: Isaiah 48:16; Matthew 3:16-17; Luke 3:21-22 A rare example of a teaching piece that is also musically compelling. The mystery of the Trinity is considered inth...
What a beautiful twist on the partner-song style! The lyrics of the traditional French carol are set to endearing new melodies and the familiar chorus of Gloria in excelsis Deo is also included. Fresh...
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 si...
Learn a bit about the holiday and have fun singing this lively ditty, designed especially for two-part groups. No-fuss harmonies appear in the festive 'lai, lai, lai' section and a long-tone counterme...
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 festiva...
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 refle...
This tender song is an eloquent ode to friendship, comparing it to the lovely blooms of nature's most beautiful flowers. Your female singers will treasure every note and word. Pretty and poignant.
With words that speak to the heart and music that inspires, this artful song will be a favorite of the women in your choral group. Lush three-part sonorities allow for stunning chromatic lines.
This ardent love song features elegant poetry that speaks beautifully within the graceful triple meter. Offering many three-part sonorities and a lyrical melody, this tender ballad is a joy for women...
As dew belongs to morning, and stars belong to night this graceful women's choral likens elements of nature to the strength of love. The romantic melody and three-part sonorities are not difficult to...
A poignant original text is beautifully harmonized for women's voices in this tender choral. Gentle dissonances and suspensions, as well as expressive dynamics, lend themselves to an emotive, sensitiv...
Expressive choral writing anchors this poetic text that describes the bonds of attachment between people who care for one another. The optional opening solo offers an opportunity to feature a standout...
Celebrate the wonders of nature and the joys of friendship with this lovely, lilting selection for three-part treble voices. The graceful vocal melody floats over a buoyant piano accompaniment, explor...
Vicki Tucker Courtney has taken this beloved text and set it to a moving and contemplative tune that will speak to choirs and congregations of our generation. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD....
Usable any time of year, this Paul Baloche song can be effective as a call to worship or choral anthem. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score and parts (fl, ob, cl, bn, perc, rhythm, vn 1-2,...
Bert Stratton and Vicki Tucker Courtney have created a modern praise anthem proclaiming God's providence as our Redeemer and salvation. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Duration: ca. 2:30.
It seems as if these two texts were meant to be together and Vicki Tucker Courtney has done a stellar job of dovetailing them. Two praise and worship classics in one setting make for an anthem full of...
Herb Frombach's pleading text invokes the Father to give a divine touch all His children. Vicki Tucker Courtney's melody incorporates O WALY WALY and makes for a seamless marriage of text and music. F...
Una delle prime ballate americane conosciute, questa canzone folk canta di Timothy Myrick, morto per il morso di un serpente velenoso. Sebbene la versione originale fosse molto sentita, è stata traman...
Celebrate the power of music with this joyful work that's easily learned and effective in performance! Plenty-a-singin' in-a my heart, plenty-a-music down in-a my soul. Available for SATB and SAB. Per...
A delightful setting of this worship song is so singable and engaging. The optional flute obbligato (included in the anthem) gives it an added flair. Available separately: SATB, ChoirTrax CD. Score an...
A modern-day praise anthem, this work by Bert Stratton and Vicki Tucker Courtney will find a place in a blended or traditional service. The encouraging text coupled with the energetic melody will gene...
Uses: General, Thanksgiving Scripture: Psalm 140, James 1:17 This specially commissioned piece is a canticle of thanks and a gentle reminder of the many blessings of God's almighty hand. A memorableme...
This original is crafted to emulate a folk song ballad. Sung with legato phrases, the simple musical elegance sets the sad love story. The optional well-crafted flute part adds to the folk quality and...
John Parker and Vicki Tucker Courtney have created haunting harmonies and an Edgar Allen Poe inspired text with The Raven Watches Me. Let the singer beware! This minor-keyed mysteriously melodic chora...
This inspirational text is beautifully set for SATB voices. Moving seamlessly between unison and four-part singing, the text is painted with gentle strokes of melodic and harmonic nuances and is a won...
Uses: Communion Scripture: Psalm 133; Mark 14:22-25 Here is essential repertoire for the choir as it ministers through music during communion. Beautiful melody joins with inspired words to truly captu...
Uses: General, youth, praise team, Reformation Scripture: Matthew 7:25-26 This new retro-styled anthem speaks to foundational truths and even incorporates a classic hymn text. Alive with rhythmic vigo...
Uses: General, Unity Sunday Scripture: Psalm 27; Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18; Philippians 3:17-4:1; Luke 13:31-35 A patina of authenticity covers this arrangement featuring material from the southern folkh...
Uses: General, Palm Sunday Scripture: Psalm 98:4; Psalm 100; Luke 35-38 This versatile anthem sparkles with joy and life. A usable two-octave handbell part adds to programming flexibility and thedrivi...
Blizzard! is an expressive choral depicting a coming snowstorm! Sung in a brisk 6/8 meter with articulation, dynamic contrast, and a very expressive piano accompaniment, the listener easily imagines t...
Uses: Thanksgiving, General Scripture: Psalm 3:8; Ephesians 1:3 Let thanksgiving ring in every heart with this gospel styled song for choirs of every size. Fun to play and sing, this lilting sermon in...
Uses: Easter, General, Youth, Praise Team Scripture: Ephesians 2:4; 1 Peter 4:8; Habakkuk 3:17-19; I Corinthians 4:10 Two of our most treasured contemporary praise songs are joined in this pleasingoct...
Uses: Palm Sunday Scripture: Luke 19:28-40; Luke 19:41-44; Matthew 21:1-11 Here is a utilitarian set, perfectly designed to be the 'bookends' for your Palm Sunday services. Using the hymntune 'Plainfi...
Uses: Lent, Holy Week, Good Friday Scripture: Luke 9:23; John 19:17; Matthew 16:24 To bear the cross of Christ in our world is a challenge straight from Scripture and speaks to the heart of ourfellows...
Uses: General, Thanksgiving, Stewardship Scripture: James 1:7; II Timothy 1:9; Psalm 103; Exodus 15 A tasteful mixture of contemporary with traditional characterizes this quickly learned arrangementid...
Uses: General, Missions, Concert Scripture: Matthew 5:16 From the opening, freely sung solo to the rhythmic drive of an electrifying chorus, this is a 'feel good' anthem. Affirming the joywe receive f...
Uses: Easter, Eastertide, Spiritual Scripture: Matthew 28:5-10; Mark 16:9 Set in a joyful gospel style, this a cappella wonder is a spirited addition to the Easter repertory. Syncopated rhythmspunctua...
A dramatic rubato solo paves the way for the basses to lay down their walking line under the minor-key theme of this familiar spiritual, initially sung by the women. And when the tenors add their rhyt...
Classic choral writing and a dramatic piano accompaniment create a pensive moment in your concert program. Each temporary dissonance gracefully resolves in this well-crafted arrangement of the English...
An optional flute obbligato and auxiliary percussion instruments add to the lilting charm of this original work. Solid choral writing.
Innovative and fresh. The text is a free-form listing of the many functions of an active imagination. The music is intense, with enunciated phrases passed through the choir.
The poetry in this piece inspires greatness for those who are embarking on their next journey in life. Masterfully composed to achieve a powerful sound and epic effect with ease. Program this song at...
This song of remembrance celebrates a profound relationship and mourns its end. While the piece is not difficult to sing, groups that fully express the mature text and master the musical lines will ac...
Inspired by Matthew 24:30-31 and Revelation 19:11-16, this rollicking, gospel celebration by Bert Stratton with music by Vicki Courtney reminds us that Jesus will return again and take us to a joyous,...
This classic affirmation of praise is the quintessential statement for Palm Sunday. Vicki Courtney sets this standard with festive organ and handbells for a brilliant presentation. There is a respect...
This choral is a pleasing mixture of old and new material gathered around the timeless themes of grace and mercy. There is also a communion text for use during Lord's Supper commemorations. The winsom...
This authentic Thai folk song is sung at annual Loy Krathong festivals while floating candles illuminate the water. The original English text of this enchanting two-part arrangement allows you to teac...
The roar of the sea comes to life in this dramatic original work that tells the fateful story of the ship Good Charlotte. A fantastic choice for developing male choirs! Performance Time: Approx. 2:30.
This is an excellent selection for your TB choir. The men's parts weave like ocean waves, meeting in harmony and then dividing again. Set to a masculine, yet poetic, text comparing the ocean to a rest...
Always expressive and sometimes dramatic, this handsome gem tells a romantic love story as penned by famous African American poet, Paul Laurence Dunbar. Rich with musicality to bring out the softer si...
10 exquisite text settings for male voices of any age, featuring classic poetry written entirely by male wordsmiths. This unique book offers each piece in both treble and bass clefs, high and low keys...
10 exquisite settings for female voices of any age, featuring texts by female poets. This unique book offers each piece in both high and low keys. Equally appropriate for the mature recital singer and...
What a wonderful taste for the performer and the listener! One might expect the Mozart and the Chopin variations, but who would anticipate George Shearing up next followed by rag and bebop interpretat...
Hanukkah is the time for spinning dreidels, eating latkes, and lighting the menorah. Courtney's arrangement has variations in tempo, from reverent and stately to joyous and jubilant. The addition of t...
Vicki Tucker Courtney has kept this beloved Dvorak melody unadorned in her wonderful and accessible arrangement, now for T(T)B choirs. Expansive melodies coupled with tender text make this a beautiful...
Vicki Tucker Courtney, known for her successful writing for emerging tenor bass ensembles, has done it again with Her Love is Perfection to Me. Lilting, tender, and with longing, the text by John Park...
Rounds are fantastic for learning to sing in harmony and these five original rounds are both varied and fun! A selection of texts and tonalities offers a plethora of positive singing experiences for e...
Uses: General, Epiphany Scripture: I Thessalonians 5:5; Ephesians 5:8-17 The moon reflects the light of the sun and so we reflect the light of the Son of God. Drawing on New Testament Scriptures, this...
Four letters from the Hebrew alphabet that appear on the dreidel. Together they form an acronym for the phrase, 'A great miracle happened there.' Separately, they determine a player's fate in the fest...
Incorporating three treasured sacred holiday songs this little gem of an anthem will be the perfect teaching tool as well as a very effective presentation piece for your Christmas programming. This ge...
Uses: Christmas A perfect holiday processional, this new original piece incorporates the sound of bells into the text and music. Light percussion completes the package. Available: 2 part treble opt. f...
Tuneful and bright, this German carol arrangement is a joy for winter concerts. Sing lightly to achieve vocal flexibility and a consistent lilt. Each delightful bell-like phrase may be sung in English...
Optional harpsichord, hand drum, triangle, and 2 flutes will enhance, but are not required to realize, the Renaissance sound of this recognizable French carol. A nice change of pace for holiday perfor...
Combining the ever popular Carol of the Bells with new melodic material, A Joyous Carol of the Bells is sure to bring joy in every holiday concert! For treble choirs, this a cappella gem is accessible...