*Note: Literature selection will depend on the dynamics of the specific group. These include number of singers, voice parts, and skill level. The following list includes repertoire for a variety of situations.
Title: Bells of Rhymney (SATB)
Arranger: Jimmy Joyce
Composer: Pete Seeger
Publisher: Aberdeen Music, Inc.
Inventory No.: 45-21036
This piece would suit an advanced high school group. The sparse accompaniment provides little harmonic support. This piece would benefit a group working to fine-tune their intonation. Rhythmic precision and diction are especially important. The piece has historical significance that could be incorporated into rehearsal instruction.
Title: Think On Me (SATB or SAB)
Arranger: Greg Gilpin
Composer: Alicia Ann Scott
Publisher: Shawnee Press
Inventory No.: 3301499
This piece would be suitable for a middle-level or more advanced high school choir. The unaccompanied section provides an opportunity for unaccompanied singing. Phrasing, expression, and interpretation would be points of emphasis in this piece.
Title: Kyrie Eleison (SATB)
Arranger: Charles C. Hirt
Composer: Franz Joseph Haydn
Publisher: Alfred Music Publishing
Inventory No.: AP.WBCH93307
This piece would be suitable for a fairly large high school choral ensemble. The Latin text promotes round, unified vowel production. The broad vocal ranges demand proper singing technique and breath support. Dynamics are also key.
Title: Zigeunerleben (SATB)
Editor: Abraham Kaplan
Composer: Robert Schumann
Author: Emanuel Geibel
Publisher: Walton Music
Inventory No.: HL 08500857
This piece would be suitable for a middle level (or more advanced) high school choir. Uniform textures offer tonal support. It can be sung in either German or English. Students are given opportunities to practice dynamics and round vowel production. Short soprano, alto, tenor, and bass solos provide opportunities to showcase individual students.
Title: Sure On This Shining Night (SATB)
Composer: Samuel Barber
Publisher: G. Schirmer
Inventory No.: HL 50308930
This would be suitable for a fairly advanced high school choir. Intonation, phrasing, breath support, and expression are key elements.
Title: City Called Heaven (SATB)
Arrangers: Josephine Poelinitz and Henry Leck
Publisher: Colla Voce
Inventory No.: 1841709
This piece would be suitable for any level of SATB high school choir. It features an expressive male or female solo, set against gospel style choral singing. Students would gain exposure to the gospel/spiritual style. Students have the opportunity to focus on vowel production, blend, balance, and style.
Title: Russian Picnic (SATB)
Composer: H Enders
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Inventory No.: HL 50302510
This piece would be suitable for a middle-level to advanced high school choir. Students can experience the Russian folk influence in the text and melody. The song presents harmonic and melodic challenges, but is highly entertaining to hear and sing. There is an opportunity for a tenor solo. Students can work on diction, “Russian” vowels, and singing with support and energy.
Title: Who Will Be a Witness? (SAB)
Arranger: Donald Moore
Publisher: Alfred Publishing
Inventory No.: AP 27097
This piece is suitable for a developing high school choir. Students can gain experience singing in basic harmony and practice syncopated rhythms. The melodic simplicity allows focus on good vocal technique. Dynamics and vowels are also points of emphasis.
Title: The Water is Wide (SAB)
Arranger: Audrey Snyder
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Inventory No.: HL 08703258
This piece is suitable for a beginning-level or developing high school choir. The smooth melodies promote legato singing, breath support, and unified vowels. It would benefit groups who have limited experience singing in parts, because each line is very melodic. This could help develop expressive elements.
Title: Ave Verum Corpus (SATB)
Arranger: J Muller
Composer: W.A. Mozart
Publisher: G Schirmer
Inventory No.: HL 50295870
This piece is suitable for a middle-level (or more advanced) high school choir. The Latin text promotes pure, unified vowels. Students can practice legato singing, staggered breathing, and fluid dynamic contrast. Legato lines promote good singing technique.
Warm-up/Sight-singing Resources:
The Jenson Sight Singing Courses (Vol. I & II) by David Bauguess
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Inventory No.: HL 47819029
Sing On Sight (Level 2) by Audrey Snyder
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Inventory No.: HL 8749441
Voice Builders for Better Choirs by Emily Crocker
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Inventory No.: HL 8743260
The Rhythm Reader II by Audrey Snyder
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Inventory No.: 970223
Quickstarts Choral Warm-Ups by Gordon Tjernlund and Joyce Ellers
Publisher: Hal Leonard
Inventory No.: HL 40217014
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