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A la nanita nana Traditional Spanish Carol, arranged by Ken Berg
TB Voices and Tenor Solo with Keyboard and Optional Cello
A lovely arrangement of this traditional Spanish carol, dedicated to the Stuart Pepper Middle School in Kentucky. Berg has skillfully combined a solo cello instrument with the TB voices. There is an opportunity at the end to feature a tenor soloist, if desired. A magnificent selection for a holiday concert!
Alegria (Joy)
Traditional Puerto Rican Carol, arranged by Mark Burrows
TTBB Voices and Optional Solo Voice with Keyboard
This lilting Puerto Rican carol for TTBB voices and optional solo tells the Christmas story. With limited divisi in the bass, this carol is very accessible for men’s choirs of all sizes. A great holiday concert addition. Duration: 2:45
Allá en el rancho grande from 5 Latin American Folk Songs Southwestern United States Folk Song, arranged by Bruce Trinkley
TB Voices with Keyboard
This Spanish language song is from the Southwestern United States and is one of the best- known cowboy songs. The Latin American flavor of the piece is greatly enhanced by the subtle harmony of the keyboard part.
TTB Voices a cappella with Cymbals and Pitched Wooden Instruments
Ken Berg provides a fantastic new voicing of the well-known Korean folk song, Arirang. Beautifully arranged for male voices, this piece is meant to be accompanied by pitched wooden instruments and cymbal. High School and above.
Armed Forces — The Pride of America! Choral arrangement by Greg Gilpin, Band arrangement by Larry Clark
TTBB Voices with Keyboard
This is the definitive patriotic armed forces tribute. It features the official songs of all five branches of the Armed Forces, plus The Pledge of Allegiance and The Star-Spangled Banner, with optional audience participation. It even includes parts of Sousa marches as interludes! At under seven minutes' duration, this is ideal for chorus and piano or with concert band! (The U. S. Army song is the original The Caissons Go Rolling Along version.) Reproducible string parts are also included in the set for string orchestra.
Ken Berg has accomplished a truly monumental setting of this hymn tune. The featured French horn and solid piano accompaniment help this arrangement explore the entire range of emotion and passion. High School and above.
Begone, Dull Care! 17th-Century English Air, arranged by Earlene Rentz
TTB Voices with Keyboard
The bright, up-tempo 17th Century Air is skillfully arranged by Earlene Rentz for TB Voices with an optional Tenor 2 part. The vivacious text and buoyant setting will be the perfect antidote to any moping in the male section of the choir. This is another selection that will work well for Festival and Contest programming.
One of the best-sellers in the catalog in three previously available voicings (SATB, 3-part Mixed and 2-part Treble), this Hanukah gem is now available for young male voices. This is definitely a rousing choice to brighten up a Holiday Concert!
Alfred Lord Tennyson’s text brings the sea to life, set dramatically in this accompanied TB choral by David Teas. The contrasting B section serves as a buffer to the crashing waves in the A sections. Written for limited ranges, this piece spans the dynamic spectrum. Junior high and above. Duration: 2:54
Come Away, Sweet Love Early 20th-Century Madrigal, arranged by Donald Moore
TTB Voices a cappella
This early 20th-century madrigal with 17th-century text has been skillfully arranged and edited by Donald Moore for TTB a cappella voices. A great choice for concert or festival, your male singers take on the role of a young man asking his love to leave with him, in case “grief and care betray you.”
Corrido de Macario Romero from 5 Latin American Folk Songs Latin American Folk Song, arranged by Bruce Trinkley
TB Voices and Tenor Solo with Keyboard
The final song in this set of Latin American folk songs for male voices is a rather grim narrative ballad about the exploits and death of a soldier, Macario Romero. As is typical of the Corrido (a narrative, ballad form), the song has many verses climaxing with the five shots that end Romero’s life. This is a chillingly effective setting of a poignant tale.
Cry Havoc! The Battle (No. 2 from A War Song Trilogy) D. Farrell Smith
TBB Voices with Keyboard
As the second part of a trilogy, David Farrell Smith introduces us to the theme that the spirit of a warrior is many times bound to the promise of love awaiting his return. Regardless of the conflict, history is replete with stories that highlight the faith of love, the fire of battle, and the hope of return. Inspired by the interactions of men and women as they embraced loved ones on either side of the journey, Smith began his epic with "Far Away My Love Has Gone," a song for treble voices. "Cry Havoc!" is the second offering in the set, written for male voices. The concluding movement is "The Voyage" for SATB voices. These work well individually, but are very moving when presented as a group.
A Gentleman's Christmas Latin American Folk Song, arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram
T(T)B Voices with Keyboard
A perfect medley for the gents of the choir, this set presents Go Tell It on the Mountain, Christ Was born on Christmas Day and Good Christian Men, Rejoice with a nicely laid-back, 12/8 feel that will be very easy on the ears. This is a great selection for a Holiday program. Though mostly in two parts, there is a brief tenor divisi at the end.
From the opening fanfare and throughout the varied textural layers of Karl Dent’s Gloria in Excelsis Deo, this powerful unaccompanied setting of a traditional Latin text will show off your men’s choir in any concert setting.
This gorgeous love poem by Edmund Waller is set to music by D. Farrell Smith. In strophic (verse-repeating) form with beautiful harmonies, it is a great choice for choirs with limited range tenors. The flowing accompaniment elegantly supports the vocal parts and phrases throughout. Appropriate for concert or festival programming. High school and above. Duration: 4:12
Here We Come A-Wassailing
Traditional English Carols, arranged by Dave & Jean Perry
TBB Voices, a cappella, with Optional Keyboard
Don’t let the title fool you! This well-known carol also contains themes from God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen, Christmas is Coming, and Deck the Hall, providing your men’s choir with a delightful carol medley. Masterfully arranged by Dave and Jean Perry, the piano accompaniment is optional depending on the needs of the ensemble.
Hurling Down the Pine
Lumber Camp Folk Song, arranged by Tim Winebrenner
TB Voices with Keyboard
This spirited lumberjack song for TB voices is sure to be a hit with all the boys in your choir. Composer Tim Winebrenner tells the story of life in a lumber camp in this limited range and age-appropriate choral. A great beginning-of-the-year or festival concert piece. Junior high and above. Duration: 1:56
It Chanced When I Was Walking Irish Folk Song, arranged by Bruce Trinkley
TBB Voices (Solo Tenor Voice) with Keyboard
This delightful Irish folk song has been skillfully arranged for TBB voices by Bruce Trinkley, and is well-suited for ensembles of any size. There is also an opportunity for a featured soloist. High School and above.
It Was a Lover and His Lass
Thomas Morley, arranged by Russell Robinson
TB Voices, a cappella, with Optional Keyboard
Russell Robinson’s arrangement of a well-known Morley madrigals in the key of F allows ease of singing for the tenor-bass choir. The optional keyboard part adds vitality to the text while emphasizing and supporting the vocal parts. Pure fun!
TB Voices with Keyboard and Optional Trumpet and Castanets
From the first note of Vicki Tucker Courtney's La Fiesta Brava, you are drawn into the bullfight! The story of the bullfight is explored with the support of piano and trumpet accompaniment in this great selection for TB voices. Junior High School and above.
The Lorelei German Folk Song, arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram
TBB Voices with Keyboard
Lorelei is a popular German folk song recounting the story of the fatal shipwreck-causing Siren. It has been well-set here for TBB voices by Ruth Elaine Schram, with an engaging text. High School and above.
For TB choir and piano, Make Space for Life to Live offers compelling, expansive melodies interwoven with a piano accompaniment, making subtle allusions to the main theme. Its mesmerizing text is sure to resonate with singer and audience member alike. Appropriate for concert or festival use throughout the year. Also available for SA voices (CM9274) and three-part mixed voices (CM9289).
Mi mamá me aconsejaba and Nesta rua from 5 Latin American Folk Songs Mexican and Brazilian Folk Songs, arranged by Bruce Trinkley
TB Voices with Keyboard
The first two of a set of five popular folk songs from Latin America, this choral includes a song from Mexico followed by a Portuguese folk song from Brazil. The music is expertly adapted for young male voices accompanied by a beautifully designed keyboard part. This is wonderful material for the gentleman in the choir.
My True Love's Hair English and South Appalachian Folk Songs, arranged by Earlene Rentz
TB Voices with Keyboard
This unusually skillful blending of two well-known folk songs, Scarborough Fair and Black is the Color of My True Love’s Hair makes a fine and appropriate selection for the young men of the choir. It will be very useful in Festival and many concert situations.
Vicki Courtney has created a perfect picture, painted by Herb Frombach, describing the thrill of a night ride enjoyed by horse and horseman. Suitable for any concert or festival, this selection will be a favorite of chorus and audience alike.
Tenor-bass choirs will sing in the holiday season with Noel, Sing We Noel by Thomas Juneau! The triumphant, joyful, Schubert-esque accompaniment only adds to the lilting melody and the festive text.
One of Those Southern Winters Vicki Tucker Courtney
T(T)B Voices with Keyboard
A clever novelty number that, with its witty original text by John Parker and easy shuffle, is sure to bring a smile to the face of choir and audience alike. The premise, that we all long for a very brief assault of winter weather, will be appealing to folks on both sides of the Mason-Dixon Line!
Herb Frombach explores the mysteries and wonder of ancestry and family trees in this text set by Vicki Tucker Courtney for TBB voices. From the perspective of a young man, the realization that “he's [his ancestor] now a part of me" makes a connection that resonates within us all.
Railroad American Folk Songs, arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram
T(T)B Voices with Keyboard
A swinging setting of two classic American Folk Songs, I’ve Been Workin’ on the Railroad and Someone’s in the Kitchen with Dinah, this octavo is a delightfully fresh presentation of familiar material. It will make a great program item for any concert, in either of the two versions offered (T[T]B or SATB Voices).
Remember Your Story (Yapi Kapi)
Vicki Tucker Courtney
TBB Voices with Keyboard and Optional Soprano Recorder & Percussion
Yapi Kapi means “remember your story” in the language of the Lakota Native American. Your TBB choir will sound fabulous singing this ceremonial story penned by Vicki Tucker Courtney. With optional recorder and percussion, this choral has excellent ranges for choirs of all sizes. Junior high and above. Duration: 2:32
A Sailor's Life Traditional, arranged by Gary E. Parks
TBB Voices with Keyboard
Gary and Cathryne Parks work together to bring a rollicking sea chantey to life for TBB voices. The descriptive text of the elements of a sailor's life paints a full picture of not just the challenges and joys, but of the loneliness as well. A great choice for your concert program.
Salaam Aleikum
Traditional African Folk Song, arranged by Laura Farnell
Unison (T1) or TB, TT, or TTB Voices a cappella with Optional Keyboard and/or Percussion
This fabulous men’s piece can fit any size group. Written for unison, TB, TT, or TTB, a cappella with optional keyboard and percussion, your boys will love singing “Peace be with you” in traditional African style. The exuberantly spoken “Ho-yahs!” throughout the piece provide a break from singing Salaam Aleikum, the African text. Sure to be a crowd-pleaser at any concert or festival. Junior high and above. Duration: 3:02
Mark Patterson has made a stunningly beautiful setting of this famous romantic poem by the great 19th Century English poet, William Wordsworth. With ranges well-tailored to young male singers, this sensitive piece will be a big hit with the gentlemen of the choir.
Sinner Man Traditional African-American Spiritual, arranged by David Eddleman
TBB Voices with Keyboard
Fast and furious describes the setting of this spiritual arranged by David Eddleman. Starts on fire and stays exciting. Great number for the TBB chorus! Suitable for any concert or festival.
The Star-Spangled Banner
John Stafford Smith, arranged by Jody Noblett
2013 Texas All-State Men's Choir
TBB Voices a cappella
Originally arranged for the Texas All-State Men’s Choir, this well-crafted edition ensures success in performance for any tenor-bass choir or small ensemble. The national anthem has never sounded better!
Stars and Hills No. 1 from Three Basque Christmas Carols Traditional Basque Christmas Carol, arranged by Ken Berg
TTB Voices with Keyboard
The first carol in Ken Berg’s set of Three Basque Christmas Carols, this one is set for TTB Voices. The characteristic aggressiveness of Basque folk music makes this piece particularly suitable for young men and the percussion instruments add an effective note to the march-like flavor of the music. Be sure to emphasize the strong rhythmic drive and stark contrasts of this unusual selection.
Streets of Laredo Traditional Ballad, arranged by Ruth Elaine Schram
TBB Voices with Keyboard
Ruth Schram's arrangement of this traditional ballad opens with a solo voice describing the scene in this Texas town. When the rest of the TBB chorus joins in, they benefit from the full, rich part writing. A great selection for the male chorus!
The Sword of Bunker Hill Bernard Covert & William Wallace, arranged by Matthew Armstrong
TTB Voices with Keyboard
Originally written during the Civil War era by William Wallace and Bernard Covert, the text references one of the famous battles of the Revolutionary War, and a souvenir taken during that war. This beautiful arrangement by Matthew Armstrong for TTB voices features an optional solo section for both Tenor and Baritone. This majestic work will show of the skill of your male singers.
Thulalila Lele Traditional African Song, arranged by John Englert
TBB Voices a cappella with optional Keyboard and Djembe
Thulalila Lele is a traditional African song with text translating to: "What have we done to deserve this life and what will we have to say about it when the time comes?" This work is widely performed by Zambia’s own Zambian A Cappella Group, and sounds best when accompanied only by simple percussion such as a Djembe drum.
Una tarde fresquita de Mayo from 5 Latin American Folk Songs Latin American Folk Song, arranged by Bruce Trinkley
TBB Voices with Keyboard
The third item in this set of Latin American gems is a more recent song, thought to have its origin near the end of the 19th century. This version is set for three-part male ensemble, with a harmonically and rhythmically delightful keyboard part.
We Are Coming, Father Abraham Luther Emerson & James Gibbons, arranged by Matthew Armstrong
TB Voices with Keyboard
Armstrong delivers a stirring arrangement of this well known work of Emerson and Gibbons. The poem was written in response to a call from President Lincoln and has been set by at least eight different composers, including Stephen Foster. A robust selection!
We Three Kings John H. Hopkins, arranged by Russell Robinson
TBB Voices with Keyboard
This traditional carol is well suited to its jazz-flavored 5/4 setting in the style of Dave Brubeck’s classic jazz tune Take Five. A sure hit for your next Christmas concert.
What Shall We Do With A Drunken Sailor Traditional Sea Chanty, arranged by Gary Parks
TB (Optional Baritone) Voices with Keyboard
Gary Parks' treatment of this sea chantey has all of the excitement you would expect. When the crew begins to offer suggestions of how to treat the misbehaving sailor, the music becomes freer, demanding more expressive singing. A great selection for the TB chorus.
What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?
Traditional Christmas Spiritual, arranged by Andrea Ramsey
TTBB Voices and Unison or Solo or Small Group Sections with Keyboard
Andrea Ramsey’s arrangement of this traditional Christmas spiritual is a guaranteed success with men’s choirs everywhere. With very accessible ranges, solo opportunities and a “swinging” piano accompaniment, your TTBB choir will sound stunning during your holiday concert or in festival performance. High school and above. Duration: 2:48
