Celebrate South Africa with Modimo arranged by Michael Barrett
This post marks Inspired Choir’s first ever Reader Request Post! Modimo arranged by Michael Barrett is a celebration of traditional…
An Introduction to Sea Shanties with Martin Schröder’s arrangement of Randy Dandy O
I caved. I programed a sea shanty. Randy Dandy O. Why have I been holding back? Well, in general, sea…
Bass Voices | Choral Repertoire | Mixed Voices | SAB | SATB | SSA | Treble Voices | TTB
Celebrate Mozart with Patrick M. Liebergen’s arrangement of Viva! from Il Re Pastore
Every once in a while you have to insert a Classical “bop” into your program. For me, Mozart’s Viva! from…
Repertoire by Voicing | SATB | SSA | TTB
An Introduction to Scottish Choral Music with Michael McGlynn’s Fionnghuala
The singers of our Bass Ensemble love a good challenge. When I asked them at the end of last year…
Choral Repertoire | SA | SATB | TB | Two-Part
Finding the Fire with When I Grow Up by Connor Koppin
Ask a kid what they want to be when they grow up, and they’ll likely have a list of professions…
Choral Repertoire | SATB | SSAA | TTBB
Appreciating Indian Classical Frameworks with Reena Esmail’s TāReKiTa
Last year, one of my choral music education students introduced me to Reena Esmail’s work for choirs and I immediately…
Choral Repertoire | SATB | SSA | TTB
When Emotion Meets Power: An In-Depth Guide to Philip Silvey’s Flying Solo
If you are looking for a touching and inspiring piece with beautiful harmonies and killer emotional release, Philip E. Silvey’s…
An Introduction to Bluegrass via Susan Labarr’s The River
In a choral world filled with bass choir music about girls, sailing, and drinking, Susan Labarr’s The River with lyrics…