Concert Openers
Domine Deus by David Caldarella
SATB divisi; View Score
Amanda Quist Recommendation: Challenging, but sonically stunning piece.
Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing by J. Rosamond Johnson; arr. by Zanaida Robles
Soprano Soloist, Mixed Chorus and Piano; View Score
Caron Daley Recommendation: This arrangement is really inspiring and a great addition to any concert program!
Sing, My Child by Sarah Quartel
SATB, SSAA, TTBB; View Score
Amanda Quist Recommendation: Works well in a variety of settings, great processional.
Tambourines to Glory by Undine Smith Moore
Mixed Chorus; View Score (limited info)
Amanda Quist Recommendation: Amazing setting from a Langston Hughes play
When Music Sounds by Connor J. Koppin
SATB, TTBB; View Score
Matt Hill Recommendation: You will love this dramatic and expressive celebration of music! Opportunities about for teaching healthy forte singing as well as sustained lyrical line. Great any time of year, it is especially satisfying in the Fall semester, as it sounds impressive while being relatively easy to learn.
Ye Shall Have a Song by Adolphus Hailstork
SATB; View Score
Caron Daley Recommendation: Uplifting concert opener or closer. Not difficult with several unison lines for upper/lower voices. Exciting accompaniment features your keyboard collaborator!
Concert Closers
As by Stevie Wonder; arr. by Tim Brent
SATB; View Score
John Stafford Recommendation: Great chart that could be an opener or closer to a setlist! If you have soloists that can sing in a pop or R&B style, this would be a good feature for them.
The Fire Dance of Luna by Darius Lim
SSA, SSAA, SATB; View Score
Nathan Dame Recommendation: Fantastic for advanced mixed choir!
He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands arr. by Cedric Dent
SATB divisi; View Score
Caron Daley Recommendation: A playful and pop-like arrangement of this wonderful traditional spiritual. Great for collegiate, adult, and professional choirs.
Never Let Go by Rob Dietz; Text by Stephanie Dietz
SSAATTBB with Body Percussion; View Score
Rob Dietz Recommendation: Works as a great opener or closer. Great for ensembles that want to explore a pop sound in a more traditional choral setting.
Revolting Children (from “Matilda the Musical”) by Tim Minchin; arr. by Mac Huff
SATB, SAB, Two-part; View Score
Kelsey Burkett Recommendation: Capitalizing on the Netflix release of the film version of “Matilda: The Musical”, young singers will jump at the chance to perform this piece. A great opportunity to teach mixed meter in a fun and percussive way to young singers, “Revolting Children” is a crowd pleaser!
Will The Circle Be Unbroken Traditional Appalachian Song; arr. by J. David Moore; Text by Cathy Winter, Betsy Rose & Marcia Taylor
SATB; View Score
Joy Hirokawa Recommendation: Fun arrangement of this traditional song!
