CHANGING VOICE CHORAL SHEET MUSIC page
(ideal for middle school choirs)
Features of Limited Range Arrangements:
Just right for changing voices.
| LRA - Just right for changing voice TENORS. |
| LRA - Just right for changing voice BASSES. |
| LRA - Just right for getting more guys in your choir.pdf |
| How to use the Choral Warm-ups (last section on page) to build your boys' sections. |
| LRA - Why multiple keys? |
| LRA - Stop fumbling with your sheet music. |
Limited Range Arrangements for the
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Carol of the Bells - sacred lyrics version
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (C minor - revised 6/19/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C minor - revised 6/19/14).pdf |
Carol of the Bells - secular lyrics version
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (C minor - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C minor - revised 6/19/14).pdf |
O Christmas Tree - sacred lyrics version
Although this song is scored for four parts, using the descant soprano and bass in parallel octaves may not provide a satisfying sonority. Using one or the other is recommended.
Although this song is scored for four parts, using the descant soprano and bass in parallel octaves may not provide a satisfying sonority. Using one or the other is recommended.
| 2 or 3 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (Eb major - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| 2 or 3 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (Eb major - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
O Christmas Tree - secular lyrics version
See note above (sacred lyrics version) regarding voicing.
Also note: Public domain lyrics for this song abound on the internet in both the original German ("O Tannenbaum") and in various English renderings. Feel free to substitute legally obtained lyrics without requesting permission from the arranger. (This applies to lyrics only. The LRA musical arrangement must still be attributed to Robert L. Colaner.)
See note above (sacred lyrics version) regarding voicing.
Also note: Public domain lyrics for this song abound on the internet in both the original German ("O Tannenbaum") and in various English renderings. Feel free to substitute legally obtained lyrics without requesting permission from the arranger. (This applies to lyrics only. The LRA musical arrangement must still be attributed to Robert L. Colaner.)
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (Eb major - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (Eb major - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
O Come All Ye Faithful
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (Eb major - revised 6/13/14).pdf |
Recording: O Come All Ye Faithful
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Choir performing in the school auditorium December 2013.
Be sure to listen to the recordings of our select vocal ensemble farther down the page.
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Choir performing in the school auditorium December 2013.
Be sure to listen to the recordings of our select vocal ensemble farther down the page.
XENIA CHRISTIAN 7th & 8th GR. CHOIR
Notice how strong the boys are when they enter, even without the support of the piano.
This is a result of using LRA sheet music
that allows the boys to sing in a comfortable range where they can produce a robust sound. (This choir rehearses two days per week and is a non-auditioned group.)
Hear recordings of our select vocal ensemble farther down the page.
Notice how strong the boys are when they enter, even without the support of the piano.
This is a result of using LRA sheet music
that allows the boys to sing in a comfortable range where they can produce a robust sound. (This choir rehearses two days per week and is a non-auditioned group.)
Hear recordings of our select vocal ensemble farther down the page.
Silent Night
| 3 or 4 PARTS (FOR BACKING UP A SOLOIST). VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (Bb major - revised 6/13/14).pdf |
We Wish You a Merry Christmas
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 6/16/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (F major - revised 6/16/14).pdf |
What Child Is This?
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (E minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (D minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (E minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. PIANO/MELODY/GUITAR. (D minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS. PIANO/MELODY/GUITAR. (E minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
Limited Range Arrangements for
GENERAL USE
Cantate Domino (from Pitoni)
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (F minor - revised 6/04/14).pdf |
Joshua Fought the Battle of Jericho
A performance of this arrangement (with slight variations) was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
A performance of this arrangement (with slight variations) was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (C minor/B minor - revised 6/14/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C minor/B minor - revised 6/14/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. PIANO/MELODY. (C minor/B minor - revised 2/03/14).pdf |
Kneel at Jesus' Feet
A performance of this arrangement was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
A performance of this arrangement was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
| 3 PARTS with SOLO. FULL SCORE. (C major - revised 4/22/12).pdf |
| 3 PARTS with SOLO. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C major - revised 4/24/12).pdf |
Medley: A Shelter in a Time of Storm/My God Is a Rock
- sacred lyrics version
- sacred lyrics version
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (Db major/Db minor - revised 6/13/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (D major/D minor - revised 6/13/14).pdf |
Recording:
Medley - A Shelter in a Time of Storm/My God Is a Rock
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Select Vocal Ensemble providing an informal outreach concert at the Greene County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center gymnasium, May 2014.
Note the crisply accurate a cappella singing at the beginning and again at the end of the piece. Improved intonation is a benefit of LRA sheet music with accessible ranges for boys.
Medley - A Shelter in a Time of Storm/My God Is a Rock
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Select Vocal Ensemble providing an informal outreach concert at the Greene County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center gymnasium, May 2014.
Note the crisply accurate a cappella singing at the beginning and again at the end of the piece. Improved intonation is a benefit of LRA sheet music with accessible ranges for boys.
My God Is a Rock - multicultural lyrics version
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (C# minor - revised 6/16/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/16/14).pdf |
Psalm 105 (from H. Schuetz)
A performance of this arrangement (with slight variations) was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
A performance of this arrangement (with slight variations) was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (Modal - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (Modal - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. PIANO/MELODY. (Modal - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Recording: Psalm 105 (from H. Schuetz)
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Select Vocal Ensemble providing an informal community outreach concert at the Greene County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center gymnasium, May 2013.
The first verse is sung in German, and the entire selection is sung a cappella. As noted above, improved intonation is a hallmark of LRA sheet music.
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Select Vocal Ensemble providing an informal community outreach concert at the Greene County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center gymnasium, May 2013.
The first verse is sung in German, and the entire selection is sung a cappella. As noted above, improved intonation is a hallmark of LRA sheet music.
Ride the Chariot
A performance of this arrangement was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
A performance of this arrangement was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
| 3 or 4 PARTS. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 1/16/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (F major - revised 1/16/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS. PIANO/MELODY/GUITAR. (F major - revised 1/16/14).pdf |
Recording: Ride the Chariot
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Select Vocal Ensemble providing an informal community outreach concert at the Greene County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center gymnasium, May 2013.
The a cappella ending (01:12) is another example of how middle school singers acquire improved intonation skills due in large part to the age-appropriate ranges in LRA sheet music.
Xenia Christian School 7th & 8th Grade Select Vocal Ensemble providing an informal community outreach concert at the Greene County (Ohio) Juvenile Detention Center gymnasium, May 2013.
The a cappella ending (01:12) is another example of how middle school singers acquire improved intonation skills due in large part to the age-appropriate ranges in LRA sheet music.
This Little Child - sacred lyrics version
Not to be misconstrued as having a Christmas theme, this song was inspired by "Sunrise, Sunset"
from Fiddler on the Roof.
| 2 PARTS TREBLE CLEF/BASS CLEF. FULL SCORE. (C minor - revised 6/18/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2 PARTS TREBLE CLEF/BASS CLEF. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/18/14).pdf |
| 2 PARTS TREBLE CLEF/BASS CLEF. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C minor - revised 6/18/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2 PARTS TREBLE CLEF/BASS CLEF. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (D minor - revised 6/18/14).pdf |
This Little Child - secular lyrics version
See note on the sacred lyrics version above.
See note on the sacred lyrics version above.
| 2 PARTS. TREBLE/BASS. FULL SCORE. (C minor - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2 PARTS TREBLE/BASS. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| 2 PARTS TREBLE/BASS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C minor - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2 PARTS TREBLE/BASS. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (D minor - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
Limited Range Arrangements of
WARM-UPS for the CHORAL DEVELOPMENT of BOYS
"BOM" in a file name means that the basses can and should learn to sing the melody
in their own octave before attempting the scored bass part.
The file below summarizes a seminar presented at the OMEA professional development conference in Columbus, Ohio in February 2014. It covers optimal use of LIMITED RANGE ARRANGEMENTS, and in particular the use of the choral warm-ups below. (This is identical to the file with a similar name in the Features section above.)
| How to use the LRA Choral Warm-ups to grow and improve your boys' sections. |
Warm-up: America
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (C major - revised 1/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Battle Hymn of the Republic
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (E major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 1/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Star Spangled Banner
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (D major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (D major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (Eb major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Three-Fold Amen
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: When the Saints Go Marching In
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (B major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS, BOM. FULL SCORE. (C major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
