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.
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.
The Parts in this lovely hymn may be divided or combined to feature different sections of the choir, including children.
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.
This arrangement may feature 2-Part Children's Chorus or be divided up to suit a Family Choir.
Choose the Right SAB and SATB FREE
The double clarinet obligato brings a lively flourish to this memorable hymn.
The double clarinet obligato brings a lively flourish to this memorable hymn.
Count Your Many Blessings 2-Part Mixed Chorus
An upbeat hymn about being grateful for your many blessings. (Easy to assign various sections to children's voices)
An upbeat hymn about being grateful for your many blessings. (Easy to assign various sections to children's voices)
Faith Hymn Montage SAB
Thoughtful medley of Hymns of Faith voiced for Mixed SAB chorus and piano or organ
Thoughtful medley of Hymns of Faith voiced for Mixed SAB chorus and piano or organ
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.
With the occasional 7/8 bar, this has hymn a jaunty, lilting energy. An additional verse finishes this hymn with a powerful ending.
Have I Done Any Good? - SAB
Easy to assign various sections to unison children's voices) Upbeat arrangement of this hymn of service voiced for Mixed SAB Chorus and piano
Easy to assign various sections to unison children's voices) Upbeat arrangement of this hymn of service voiced for Mixed SAB Chorus and piano
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
Originally written for an a cappella family choir, an optional piano accompaniment is also available
Love at Home SSATB and soloists FREE
Perfect for a family choir and soloists or a church choir. Includes the option to sing it unaccompanied
Perfect for a family choir and soloists or a church choir. Includes the option to sing it unaccompanied
Lord of All SAB, SATB, SSA
Tender Christmas song pleading for all mankind to receive the Lord of All. SAB, SATB, and 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
(Easy to assign various sections to unison children's voices)
O Tidings of Comfort and Joy SATB
Medley of a French and an English Christmas carol voiced for Mixed SATB Chorus and piano
Medley of a French and an English Christmas carol voiced for Mixed SATB Chorus and piano
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.
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.
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.
Traditional Christmas Carol with echo part for antiphonal choir of a few voices.