Family Choir Arrangements
Keeping a ward choir together throughout the entire year is a difficult task. So, switching it up occasionally might be an interesting alternative. You might try asking a few families to provide a musical number as a Family Choir for worship services once in a while. Here are a few songs and arrangements suitable for a group of adults and children. Some families are loaded with vocal talent, others not so much. These arrangements have been used successfully for small and large family choir groups, with or without much talent, but with lots of heart and appropriate amounts of practice.
Children (unchanged voices) generally sing in a one octave range from about Middle C up to Treble C. Most songs with a one octave range can be adapted for children to sing in a Family Choir group. Sometimes the verse is too low or too high for the children, but the chorus is just right. Or it could be the other way around. Encourage the children to sing in their best voices and sing along with the adults when the ranges are appropriate, or leave them out, or spotlight them for a few phrases. The children's lighter voices provide a delightful color change in the sound. As the children get older and gain confidence and ear training, encourage them to sing the harmony parts, too.
Children (unchanged voices) generally sing in a one octave range from about Middle C up to Treble C. Most songs with a one octave range can be adapted for children to sing in a Family Choir group. Sometimes the verse is too low or too high for the children, but the chorus is just right. Or it could be the other way around. Encourage the children to sing in their best voices and sing along with the adults when the ranges are appropriate, or leave them out, or spotlight them for a few phrases. The children's lighter voices provide a delightful color change in the sound. As the children get older and gain confidence and ear training, encourage them to sing the harmony parts, too.
Anchored to the Truth
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Choose the Right
2-Part Children and Piano FREE This arrangement may feature 2-Part Children's Chorus or be divided up to suit a Family Choir. |
Choose the Right
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Count Your Many Blessings
2-Part Mixed Chorus (Easy to assign various sections to children's voices) An upbeat hymn about being grateful for your many blessings. |
He Sent His Son
SSATB and Piano (Easy to assign various sections to unison children's voices) Lovely song for any meeting focused on Christ, but expecially goos for Christmas and Easter. |
Faith Hymn Montage
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From Homes of Saints
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Have I Done Any Good?
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I Am a Child of God
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Love at Home
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O Tidings of Comfort and Joy
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The Nativity Song
SATB with Soloists This is a very versatile arrangement for SATB Choir with soloists, duets, trios, and even children. Perfect to use when creating a live Nativity Pageant at your Christmas events or concerts. |
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The Echo Carol
SATB Mixed Choir or Unison Children's Chorus FREE Traditional Christmas Carol with echo part for antiphonal choir of a few voices. |
Abide with Me 'tis Eventide
2-Part Mixed Chorus The Parts in this lovely hymn may be divided or combined to feature different sections of the choir, including children. |
Lord of All
SAB, SATB, SSA (Easy to assign various sections to unison children's voices) Tender Christmas song pleading for all mankind to receive the Lord of All SAB, SATB, and SSA |