Instrumentation : SSAATTBB a cappella Swedish Traditional Content : Kikapust Choral Series - Levels of Difficulty: * Straightforward arrangements which will prove readily accessible to the average SATB choir; ** These arrangements will present one or two difficulties but are easily within the grasp of the average SATB cho ir; *** Indicates a slightly more complex level of arrangement, which will require an experienced SATB choir of fairly accomplished singers; **** This category of titles requires an experienced choir and will prove more demanding. Duration : 3 min

American Traditional-The ?VOCES8 singles? series includes songs for which the group is particularly well known in choral arrangements produced specifically for VOCES8. This beautiful folk song was commissioned as part of our fifth anniversary celebrations in 2012 and was included in our EP ?In the Beginning? and on our US concert tour. It has always been a fun challenge to perform with gorgeous flowing lines and a great opening solo for the bass. Our annual visit to sing for friends in the Shenandoah Valley is never complete without a rendition of this arrangement; performing it at Abbey Road Studios (the film can be found on YouTube) was also an unforgettableexperience.

Here is a spiritual that will please your choir and the audience alike! This festival arrangement stresses the rhythms and asks you to express the dynamics to bring out the contrasts of this fun arrangement! Keen attention in the rehearsal work may be required but it is well worth it. For worship good high school and beyond. Duration: ca. 2:20.

This little-known African-American spiritual has a good high school or university choir in mind. In this arrangement about Mary and her baby the bass line rocks through the piece making this a great upbeat selection for your Christmas program! Duration: ca. 3:20.