Unison/2 pt. or 3 pt.
April
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This simply, lilting melody perfectly captures the spirit of Teasdale’s poem. It provides many opportunities for building musical literacy, tone, and expression. Excellent choice for younger singers or for building musicianship in any choir.
Voicing: Unison & piano
Flying Fish
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This clever, humorous piece features “hello” in multiple languages. The layered ostinati parts make the harmony accesible for developing singers. Your choir will enjoy performing the suggested movements which emphasize the rhythmic qualities of piece.
Voicing: Unison/3 pt. & piano
Fum Fum Fum
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
A new setting for young voices of this well-loved Catalonian carol. The perfect choice for winter holiday concerts. The harmony parts are easy to learn and are in a pleasing register for younger singers. Students will enjoy singing the lyrics in both English and Spanish.
Voicing: Unison/2 pt. & pianoÂ
Giver of Life
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This lyric and inspirational composition with its lovely flute solo will delight singers and audiences alike. A beautifully written unsion piece that gives your chorus a chance to focus on beautiful vowels and bel canto singing.
Voicing: Unison & piano, flute
Holiday Medley
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
A delightful arrangement of “Cornish Wassail”, “The Wassail Song”, “Deck The Hall”, and “We Wish You A Merry Christmas”. A great balance of beautiful part writing, pleasing piano accompaniment, and a even bit of humor. Your choristers and audiences will love this holiday selection.
Voicing: Unison/descant & piano
Moonlight on Snow
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This octavo works well for holiday concerts and throughout the winter concert season. Originally written for Orff accompaniment, this score also includes an accompaniment version for piano with optional glockenspiel. The descant is well-crafted for younger singers. Don’t miss this sure winner!
Voicing: Unison/2- part & piano/Orff instr.
My Heart’s In The Highlands
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
A delightful setting of Robert Burn’s poem, this Celtic-flavored selection is perfect for any two-part choir. It features an exciting Orff instrument and body percussion accompaniment. A great introduction for singing in harmony. This piece is the perfect closer for your concert!
Voicing: Unison/2 pt./ORFF instruments/body perc.
My Little Cat Sits on the Roof
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
A wonderful song that describes the antics of a family pet. The refrain features a three-part chorus of ostinati “meows.” With its cleverly written piano accompaniment, this is delightful teaching piece!
Voicing: Unison/ostinati & piano
Nothing Gold Can Stay
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This lyric setting of Frost’s poem provides many opportunities for building musical literacy with changing tempo, dynamics, and varied musical expression. It encourages a lovely tone and pure vowels with a beautiful marriage of melody and text. Although appropriate for older choirs, this piece is readily accessible for younger voices.
Voicing: Unison/2 pt.
Orion
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This accessible two-part octavo is an energetic re-telling of the mythology of the constellation Orion. Although mostly in unison, it provides a great introduction to harmony. This piece is full of teachable concepts related to rhythm, meter, and musical expression. Sure to be a hit with your young singers!
Voicing: Unison/2 pt. & piano
Oh, My Dog!
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
McKee has captured the essence of life with his beloved pets in this humorous gem of a piece. Your students will love the ostinato part-singing section with the “Hah-oo howling” of the dog. This piece provides a great introduction to part-singing.
Voicing: Unison/2 pt. & piano
See the Birds Fly
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
The beautiful imagery in this piece is perfect for building expressive singing in your choir. You’ll find that it provides multiple opportunities for building musical literacy. The canonic part-singing makes it accessible, but the text is also appropriate for older students who are more inexperienced.
Voicing: Unison/2 pt. & piano
Sing A Song Of America
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This lively, energetic patriotic octavo has a positive, uplifting message. It’s a perfect selection for Veteran’s Day or other patriotic events, as well as general use for school or community programs. The easy two-part writing makes it accessible for developing part-singers.
Voicing: Unison/2 pt. & piano
Riding In The Car on a Rainy Day
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This composition was inspired by the composer’s elementary choir. While enroute to performance evaluations, some of the singers started keeping time and adding rhythms to the sound of the wipers on the bus. A few days later, this song was born. Suggestions for accompanying movements are included.
Voicing: Unison/2 pt. & piano
SSA
Sandy Anna
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
Based on a historical Gullah shanty, this lyrical piece draws from the rich natural harmonies of the song. It captures the spirit of the singers of the ships that traversed the waters of the southeastern coastal region. This piece is the third movement of McKee’s Savannah Suite.
Voicing: SSA & piano
SAB
SATB
Go Where I Send Thee
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
Based on the text of the familiar spiritual, this exciting original setting is a fitting closer for your holiday concert. Features a children’s choir (or soloist) and SATB choir.
Voicing: SATB & piano, bass, & drums w/children’s choir or soprano
Handbell
Good King Wenceslas
by Richard E. McKee | Cosmic Possum Music
This wonderful carol seems a natural for the addition of percussion, mallets, thumb damping and plucking–and that is just what the arranger,Richard McKee,has provided. These techniques are creatively introduced and woven into the fabric of the tune bringing out the medieval character of the melody. Richard encourages choirs to experiment with different percussion instruments to embellish this delightful Christmas offering.
