Spartiti per coro

This chorus is full of opera buffa fizz, with all the rhythmic verve and melodic charm for which Donizetti was prized. A wonderful arrangement for children's chorus which should be approached with ple...

If freckles were lovely and day was night.' In this fun, rhythmic piece for two-part treble choir with piano, the idea of 'what if?' is contemplated. In the end, though, it's decided that things are p...

Weaving together the melodies and texts of three Korean folk songs, Stephen Hatfield has created a seven-minute suite that suggests two contrasting moods of romantic longing - one full of vigor and ac...

The poem used in this work was included in a poetry anthology compiled to comfort the children of New York City after the events of September 11, 2001. In this choral setting, which closely follows th...

Written as a commemorative for Scotland's Holocaust Memorial Day, composer Ken Johnston has created a moving work for treble voices.The text is a plea for hope and peace, and that all fear be past. Du...

Niska Banja is a folksong and dance popular throughout Yugoslavia and Central Europe. The vocal parts are arranged almost exactly as they would be sung authentically.

Capturing the excitement and enthusiasm of the three intrepid seafarers heading out into the wind and waves for some moonlit fishing, Benjamin Kornelis has set this famous childrn's poem. The text wil...

This meditation on stillness begins with gentle guidance in quieting the mind, continuing to lead the soul toward serenity and light, with the assurance that true knowledge is not to be found in the e...

A gentle, lilting waltz for unison choir, treble solo and piano. The angel being addressed is reassured that he/she has done well in her attempt to find the Beloved. Written for the Anima Young Singer...

This short and, at first glance flippant, glance at divinity is really a thoughtful assertion that definitions and concepts of divinity fall short of the reality, which is beyond human understanding....

Based on a poem by Lewis Carroll, this charming work for unison treble voices with limited ranges is suitable for even the younger singers. The music captures the essence of the Carroll text, with its...

Based on Benjamin Britten's opera A Midsummer Night's Dream,Op. 64, this 15-minute choral suite was arranged and adapted by Lee Kesselman, and he has remained true to Britten's original score, with so...

This piece portrays nature as a magical, living entity. While the vocal lines are generally supported by the piano, during the middle section they perform independently as the piano accompaniment adds...

Written as a celebration of a wedding anniversary, David Brunner has set this beautiful Rumi text with highly impressionistic harmonies and frequently shifting key centres. The text is full of beautif...

Written for the Cincinnati Children's Choir, this simple and haunting melody by Nick Page is written using an original, Impressionistic piano accompaniment that will allow young singers many opportuni...

Written in honor of Mandy Miller and her singers in Lochgelly, Scotland, this lovely unison piece serves as a tribute to all children who display joy, warmth and pride when singing. Although an origin...

Composed in strophic form, this work is a celebration of the many ways through which we experience beauty in our lives. From sight and sound to art and song, beauty surrounds us and enriches our world...

Setting the beautiful poetry of Sara Teasdale, composer Jonathan Jensen has set a simple yet elegant carol for 2-part choir. Expanding from a simple unison beginning to a beautiful 2-part counter poin...

Eugene Field's poetry is full of fanciful imagery of trolls and elves toiling in caverns deep in the forest. David Poole depicts these creatures with angular, chromatic lines that portray the quirkine...

Set in a laid-back calypso style, this playful and imaginative work taps into a child's age-old wish for a pet, but not just ANY pet! With whimsical lyrics and an irresistible rhythmic groove, younger...

This beautiful text tells a lovely story of a simple snowfall. Imagine the glow of the moon permeating the darkness of a chilly winter evening. From beginning to end, this is winter's invitation to ou...

Composer Betty Bertaux selected the poetry of 11 year old musician and dancer Elizabeth Porter Eachus for the Fairfax Children's Chorus 2012 project, The Poetry of Music: Shall We Dance? With a piano...

Inspired by a poem written by Nick Page's father and his father's belief in humanity's capacity for greatness, Nick has crafted a song of love, healing and hope. Although written for 2 parts, this pie...

Notes from the composer:Kuwa Furaha is a song about joy. While working with children from Africa, I was reminded of the simple ways that children can find joy. It might be in a stick, in a smile, in a...