CHANGING VOICE CHORAL SHEET MUSIC page
(ideal for middle school choirs)
free downloads published as
Limited Range Arrangements
Also check out www.LimitedRangeArrangements.com.
At right: An archival score of Heinrich Schütz' setting of Psalm 105
Scroll down for a Limited Range Arrangement
of this beautiful piece, as well
as a performance by the Xenia Christian 7th/8th Grade Vocal Ensemble (audio only)
Scroll down for a Limited Range Arrangement
of this beautiful piece, as well
as a performance by the Xenia Christian 7th/8th Grade Vocal Ensemble (audio only)
When selecting your free downloads of Limited Range Arrangements (below), look for these 6 "just right" features.
| LRA Feature #1 - Just right for changing voice TENORS. |
| LRA Feature #2 - Just right for changing voice BASSES. |
| LRA Feature #3 - Just right for adding more guys to your choir |
| LRA Feature #4 - Just the right Choral Warm-ups (last section on page) to build your boys' sections. |
| LRA Feature #5 - Just the right key. Choose from multiple keys to protect young voices. |
| LRA Feature #6 - Just enough paper. Stop fumbling with your sheet music. |
Limited Range Arrangements for the
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS
Carol of the Bells - sacred lyrics version
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (C minor - revised 6/19/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C minor - revised 6/19/14).pdf |
Carol of the Bells - secular lyrics version
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (C minor - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. 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.
| 2 or 3 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (Eb major - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| 2 or 3 PARTS MIXED. 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.)
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (Eb major - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (Eb major - revised 6/17/14).pdf |
O Come All Ye Faithful
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. 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 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 MIXED (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 MIXED. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 6/16/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (F major - revised 6/16/14).pdf |
What Child Is This?
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (E minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (D minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (E minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. PIANO/MELODY/GUITAR. (D minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED. PIANO/MELODY/GUITAR. (E minor - revised 6/09/14).pdf |
Limited Range Arrangements for
GENERAL USE
Cantate Domino (from Pitoni)
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. a cappella. (F minor - revised 4/16/15).pdf |
Recording: Cantate Domino (from Pitoni)
Limited Range Arrangement of Pitoni's "Cantate Domino" by a group of 7th & 8th graders warming up at the Greene County Juvenile Detention Center gymnasium on May 22, 2015.
Greensleeves (coming soon)
I Will Arise - sacred lyrics version (a.k.a. Come Ye Sinners)
A performance of the SSA version of this arrangement was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/20/15).pdf |
| 3 PARTS SSA. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/20/15).pdf |
| 3 PARTS SSA. PIANO/VOCAL. (D minor - revised 6/20/15).pdf |
| 3 PART SSA. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (D minor - revised 6/20/15).pdf |
I Will Arise - secular lyrics version
A performance of the SSA sacred lyrics version of this arrangement was awarded an "Outstanding" (a.k.a."Superior") rating at an NAfME-affiliated adjudicated event.
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/20/15).pdf |
Recording: I Will Arise
Limited Range Arrangement of verse 3 & chorus of "I Will Arise" (SATB - sacred lyrics version) performed by a group of 7th & 8th graders warming up in the lobby of the Xenia Christian School auditorium on May 22, 2015.
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.
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (C minor/B minor - revised 6/14/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (C minor/B minor - revised 6/14/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. 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.
| 3 PARTS MIXED with DESCANT/SOLO. FULL SCORE. (C major - revised 4/22/12).pdf |
| 3 PARTS MIXED with DESCANT/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
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (Db major/Db minor - revised 6/13/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. 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 MIXED. FULL SCORE. (D minor - revised 6/20/1.pdf |
| (higher key) 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (C# minor - revised 6/20/15.pdf |
Psalm 105 (from H. Schütz)
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 MIXED. FULL SCORE. (Modal - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (Modal - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. PIANO/MELODY. (Modal - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Recording: Psalm 105 (from H. Schütz)
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.
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 1/16/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. VOCAL PARTS ONLY. (F major - revised 1/16/14).pdf |
| 3 or 4 PARTS MIXED. 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.
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.
| 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 MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (C major - revised 1/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Battle Hymn of the Republic
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (E major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 1/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Star Spangled Banner
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (D major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Swing Low, Sweet Chariot
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (D major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (Eb major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: Three-Fold Amen
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (F major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
Warm-up: When the Saints Go Marching In
| 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (B major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |
| (higher key) 2, 3, or 4 PARTS MIXED, BOM. FULL SCORE. (C major - revised 2/05/14).pdf |