A mother's dreams and the special bond between mother and daughter are celebrated in this hit single by Martina McBride. This song has a positive message that will reach every heart and a warm choral setting that will be a joy to perform! For SSA Choir.

Cruel Mother for three voices (SSA) a traditional ballad arranged by Sarah Dacey. Duration: 4 minutes Composed: 2008 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook ISMN M 57036 603 3. This is a very old cautionary ballad that like many folk tales has no definite origin there being many different versions from around Europe. I shifted the tonality of the melody from the Cecil Sharp arrangement to something slightly less cheery. First performed by Juice Vocal Ensemble in December 2008 at St. James Piccadilly London.

Looking for a three-part mixed anthem for Mother's Day (festival of the Christian home)? Well this is it. Try it with your youth or adult choir. Or combine them for this special day. It is a lovely text set to the lyrical work of composer Tim Bushong.

Uses: Christmas Concert Marian FestivalsScripture: Luke 2:19This introspective look at the heart of Mary is compelling and moving. The love of a mother for her child mixes with our understanding ofChrist's destiny creating an emotional moment of contemplation for Advent or any Marian emphasis. Incorporate the chamber orchestration for concert or liturgical use.

This song by Judy Collins from 1994 was written for the children of the Bosnian War of the 1990s but has continuing meaning for today's children of conflict. I dream of Peace I dream of flowers on the hill I dream I see my mother smiling When I close my eyes I dream of Peace.

A Pastoral Song-Known as A Pastoral Song this is the third in Franz Joseph Haydn's set of Six Canzonettas. Though bright and cheerful in its setting the lyrics sadly lament that those we love are gone. Available: SSA; PianoTrax CD.

A wonderful set of five folksongs with French lyrics your choir will find these easy to learn and your audience will find them a pleasure to listen to! SSA A Cappella.1. Pitit an moin (My Little Child): When my child asksme to give him milk I give him something good to eat. Sleep little one; your father is gond. Your lonely mother is in miseryâ?¦ Your lonely mother must hurry now.2. Dou manman (Dear Mother): Dear mother do you rememberwhen you hugged me? Every night the good Lord made me fall asleep. Father is leaving with his canoe to fish in the blue sea of Miquelan. The radio has announced a cyclone.3. Vakansâ?? rive (Vacation is Starting): This songtells of the children (Ro and Fanot) flying a kite hiding behind a tree betting marbles eating sugarcane juice looking for firewood walking on stilts and cooking mollusks.4. Papillon vole (Fly Butterfly): Thecarnival has come. Everyone hurries to see the masks. The dance will be starting soon with the first sound of music. We will fly like butterflies.5. Vaval (Carnival): Carnival do not leave us. Our life is hard. We havecome for singing and dancing.

A star was His nightlight His quilt was the sky; And soft sang His mother in case He should cry. This tender setting is a lullaby to the Child in the manger and is equally effective in church or concert performances. Availablefor SATB SAB and 2-Part. Performance Time: Approx. 2:45

Few could have foreseen the widespread and poignant impact of the words from this #1 song from 2000 that tells the story of a young boy looking for shoes that his mother could wear in heaven. Originally recorded by NewSong this contemporary ballad will enchant all who hear!Available separately: SATB SAB SSA and ShowTrax CD. Performance Time: Approx. 4:45