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Siyahamba: 2-Part Choral Octavo -
Winter Bells: 2-Part Choral Octavo -
Siyahamba: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo -
Follow the Drinking Gourd: 2-Part Choral Octavo -
Winter Bells: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo -
Shona Malanga: 3-Part Mixed, a cappella Choral Octavo -
Follow the Drinking Gourd: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo -
Hear the Bells Ring!: 2-Part Choral Octavo -
Winter Bells: SATB Choral Octavo -
The Rainbow: 2-Part Choral Octavo -
Hear the Bells Ring!: 3-Part Mixed Choral Octavo -
Follow the Drinking Gourd: SATB Choral Octavo -
Count Your Blessings: SATB Choral Octavo -
Kolyadá: SATB a cappella Choral Octavo -
Hear the Bells Ring!: SATB Choral Octavo -
When Words Are Not Enough: SATB Choral Octavo -
Shona Malanga: SSA, a cappella Choral Octavo -
Count Your Blessings: SAB Choral Octavo -
Count Your Blessings: 2-Part Choral Octavo -
Shona Malanga: TTB, a cappella Choral Octavo -
When Words Are Not Enough: 2-Part Choral Octavo -
Cantimus de Amore: SSA Choral Octavo -
Cantimus de Amore: SAB Choral Octavo -
Waterfall: SATB Choral Octavo
About This Collection
Description
PerformancePlus+ Choral gives you access to 66 titles that work for choirs at every level, from 2-part to SATB arrangements. Teachers are drawn to this collection for its strong representation of spirituals and world music, particularly Victor C. Johnson's arrangements of Siyahamba and Greg Gilpin's reimagining of Follow the Drinking Gourd, both available in multiple voicings. Most titles include recorded accompaniments, and the collection leans heavily toward concert and festival repertoire that students actually want to sing.
Highlights
Victor C. Johnson's Siyahamba in 2-part voicing has become the collection's most widely adopted title, with versions available for 3-part mixed ensembles as well. Greg Gilpin's Follow the Drinking Gourd and Hear the Bells Ring! are favorites for directors building diverse, historically grounded programs. Winter Bells by Mykola Leontovych rounds out the top tier, offering accessible seasonal material for both 2-part and mixed ensembles.
Composer Spotlight
Greg Gilpin is an ASCAP award-winning composer and conductor who has led performances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Sydney Opera House. His eight titles in this collection reflect his skill at creating arrangements that are both musically satisfying and accessible to student singers. His Follow the Drinking Gourd is a perennial favorite.
Victor C. Johnson, currently the School Choral Editor for Sing! at Choristers Guild, has over 500 choral works in print. His four arrangements in this collection, led by the phenomenally popular Siyahamba, demonstrate his gift for bringing spirituals and world music to choir students in ways that feel fresh and singable.
Ruth Morris Gray teaches choir at Rosemead High School and holds degrees in both piano performance and music composition from Biola and UC Santa Barbara. Her seven titles span accessible 2-part and SATB arrangements, reflecting her classroom experience and her publication record of over 100 choral compositions.
Vicki Tucker Courtney brings a classical piano background and extensive choral experience to her six titles in this collection. A multiple ASCAP recipient, she has arranged music across choirs, handbells, and solo voice; her a cappella Shona Malanga demonstrates her skill with world music and unaccompanied writing.