PerformancePlus+ Choral

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.

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.