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.

Anchored to the Truth
2-Part

FREE
Powerful message of testimony for 2-part Mixed Chorus and piano

Faith Hymn Montage
SAB

Thoughtful medley of Hymns of Faith voiced for Mixed SAB chorus and piano or organ

I Am a Child of God
SSATB and soloists

FREE
Originally written for an a cappella family choir, an optional piano accompaniment is
also available

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 Scene at your Christmas events or concerts.

Choose the Right
SAB and SATB

FREE
The double clarinet obligato
brings a lively flourish to this memorable hymn.

From Homes of Saints
Glad Songs Arise
SATB

With the occasional 7/8 bar, this has hymn a jaunty, lilting energy. An additional verse finishes this hymn with a powerful ending.