This is a lovely and accessible SATB divisi Christmas madrigal. The soprano recorder obbligato adds appealing color to the complementary a cappella choral texture and the vocal parts are well within all singers’ abilities.
Available to Purchase From: Hinshaw or J.W. Pepper
For SATB and piano A. E. Housman’s secular text ‘Loveliest of trees’ is a reflection of the beauty of nature from the perspective of a young person. The charming setting in 3/4 features gentle and sturdy arpeggios in the left hand of the piano balanced with accessible choral lines, which rock back and forth through modal and nostalgic harmonies.
Available to Purchase From: Oxford University Press or J.W. Pepper
For those of you who are middle school teachers, this setting of the traditional American folk song is for you. Here we have a three-part mixed voicing accompanied by piano. Try it during American Music Month or to close a spring concert.
Available to Purchase From: Hinshaw or J.W. Pepper