Auld Lang Syne (Medium/Advanced. SATB.)
A traditional harmonic sound introduces this song, while the second half explores reharmonized vistas as a new way to bring in the New Year. These two harmonic sections alternate, ending with the traditional harmony. All lyrics are in their original Scottish language with a translation sheet provided for each order. Translation by Arthur Porter. With piano accompaniment.
Easter Song (Medium/Advanced. Choral SATB or String Quartet.)
This song sets to music Mary Artemis Lathbury's beautiful poem of the same title. The poem covers a range
of moods, also expressed by the music, in celebration of Easter. Lathbury, the poet laureate of Chautauqua
and daughter of a Methodist minister, taught art and French at the Newbury Academy in Vermont and New York.
The melody of this uplifting song is carried by various parts of the chorus. With piano accompaniment.
Avadim Hayinu (Medium. Choral SATB or String quartet.)
We Were Slaves (title in English). This traditional Passover song celebrates the fact that, after a long
past of enslavement, the Jewish people are now free. Our new arrangement captures the mood and texture of the
song like no other. Includes optional piano accompaniment, plus chord symbols.
Dayenu (Medium. Choral SATB or String quartet.)
It's Enough for Me (title in English). Gratitude is the expression of this traditional Passover song.
This arrangement has a light feel and uses some call and response techniques. Includes optional piano
accompaniment.
Al Naharot Bavel (Medium. Choral SATB or String quartet.)
By the Rivers of Babylon (title in English). This song tells the story of those who stopped by the
rivers of Babylon, wondering how long they must live in and move to foreign lands. Reharmonized chords
give our arrangement a modern twist, sure to surprise and delight seasoned listeners. Includes optional
piano accompaniment, plus chord symbols.
Ma Nishtana (Medium. Choral SATB or String quartet.)
How is This Night Different? (title in English). This song is sometimes called The Four Questions.
The melody begins by featuring each section of the chorus, then it is carried by the sopranos and later
by the tenors. The second section of the song is reharmonized to give a subtle jazz flavor to the song.
Includes optional piano accompaniment, plus chord symbols.
Echad Mi Yode'a (Medium/Advanced. Choral SATB or String quartet.)
Who Knows One? (title in English). A question repeats throughout this song, using sequential numbers
along the lines of the 12 Days of Christmas, to recognize the important aspects of Passover. The rhythms
in this arrangement enhance the element of fun and capture the essence of this popular folk song with key
changes adding to the excitement. Includes optional piano accompaniment, plus chord symbols.
Songs of Patriots (Traditional. Medium. Piano/Vocal, Guitar/Vocal, Accordion/Vocal.)
Play and sing the songs that trace America's history through the centuries! Through extensive research in America's archives, we found many songs popular in their day that somehow slipped through the cracks. And we did our best to use the oldest version of each song.