2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

This arrangement has become one of the most popular titles in the BHS catalog. Adam Reimnitz's treatment is laid-back and paints the lyric beautifully mixing barbershop with a sleepy blues tempo. Suitable for the contest stage as well as a great addition to any show set this chart is a must-have for your barbershop repertoire.

Commissioned by Jefferson Johnson and now part of his male chorus series here is another excellent arrangement by Stacey V. Gibbs. An ideal choice for fine high school or college men's choirs.

Performed at the 2005 ACDA National Convention this original is filled with rhythmic and energetic verve.

Selected for the new Music of the Americas Multicultural Series from North Dakota State University this zesty piece hails from Mexico. The encouraging message is that &ldquo

This 1959 Paul Anka hit was recently covered by singing sensation Michael Bublé. Guys of all ages will have a great time with this new arrangement.

This magnificent showcase for mens voices by Joseph Martin to a text by Will Everett is a message of heroism peace and love for the ages. Commissioned and premiered by the Harlingen High School Varsity Mens Choir at the 2015 Texas Music EducatorsConvention this is an excellent selection for mens honor choirs and all-states. Also available in a mixed setting.

Commissioned for the University of South Carolina Men's Chorus Kevin Memley has beautifully revoiced the SATB setting released in 2014 (JG2445). Kevin's original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit - it is a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. For high school or college choirs. Medium difficulty.

With a poetic text written by a young poet this work perfectly captures the vulnerability of growing up with beautiful imagery of a roof as steady sheltering inclusive and warm - things all people need but especially the young. With rich harmonies arching phrases and violin obbligato this is a stunning work for concert and festival programming.

From the popular Coen Brothers movie O Brother Where Art Thou? featuring George Clooney this vintage Carter Stanley song from the '50s was performed in the movie by the Soggy Bottom Boys. Great fun for mixed and male choirs arranged by Kirby-Shaw for tenor and two bass voices.

Here's a fabulously entertaining medley of tunes from Gilbert and Sullivan's Pirates of Penzance. The humor and fun was already there but Johnie Dean's arrangement kicks it up several notches. This will be a favorite for high school community and college men's choirs.

This is a breathtaking and emotional new work composed by Stephen Schwartz for the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus conducted by Timothy Seelig. Inspired by the heartfelt words of the It Gets Better Project Testimony speaks to anyone who has ever felt out of place. A powerful work of affirmation and inclusion! Also available for SATB (set in different key). Duration: ca. 7:30.

Selected for the Georgia Music Educator's Association High School All State Men's Chorus in 2016 Richard Burchard has composed a sensitive and touching melody to this famous 19th century text. The harmonies match not only the text but Richard's style of warmth. There is no divisi in this piece it is consistently 4 part men - great for high school. Medium difficulty.