High School

Claire Leeke, High School R&R Chair

Famine Song

SATB Choir, unaccompanied (also available SSAA)

arr. Matthew Culloton

SBMP575

This is not a new piece necessarily, but it was new to me when I ordered it for my kids last year. The text tells the story of the survival of the Sudanese people during the famine of the 1980s. Your students will love the haunting melody and beautiful, yet accessible harmonies. It does require two strong and passionate female soloists, so if you have a couple of singers you would like to show-off, this would fit the bill!

Through the Dark

SATB Choir and Piano

Andrea Ramsey

Pavane P1371

The text for this piece is selected from the writings of Helen Keller. Ramsey’s writing beautifully captures the meaning and power of the text. It contains a little bit of everything: rhythmically driven mixed meter sections followed by long, lush, sustained chords. This will be a piece that both you and your students will connect with on a musical and emotional level.

Ukuthula

SATB Choir + Soloist, unaccompanied (also available SSAA)

arr. Andre van der Merwe

S-369

This African prayer for peace was sung by choirs all around the world last year as a part of World Day of Peace. The lyrics are loosely translated as, “In this world of sin, the blood of Jesus brings peace, redemption, praise, faith, victory and comfort.” It would be a very poignant and powerful addition to any concert program.

Vocal Transformation For Secondary School Choirs

by: Christine Bass

I’ve finally discovered this resource for myself and it is excellent! Christine Bass, a former high school director herself, provides you effective exercises to encourage a free, healthy and mature sound with your young singers.