Best Choral Songbooks of 2026

This classical music piano book offers a collection of 60 different piano masterpieces composed by Mozart, Chopin, Beethoven, Bach, Schubert, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninoff, Debussy, and more. Ranging from intermediate to advanced level, it is a perfect fit for those who have mastered simple classical piano pieces and are looking for the next challenge. What makes this book unique is the inclusion of piano music from over 30 different composers, including some lesser-known pieces by popular composers. Overall, this book is a great addition to any pianist's collection, offering a diverse range of classical piano music.

This book is a collection of 50 easy piano arrangements of popular praise and worship songs that are sung in churches worldwide. The arrangements, by leading Christian music arranger Carol Tornquist, are perfect for both piano solos and sing-alongs. The book includes complete lyrics and basic chord symbols. Some of the titles included are "How Great Is Our God," "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)," and "You Are My All in All." Overall, this book is a great resource for pianists who want to play contemporary Christian music in a simple way.

The John Williams Piano Anthology is a collection of over 40 piano solo arrangements of beloved themes by the renowned composer John Williams. From the iconic Star Wars Main Theme to the hauntingly beautiful Schindler's List, this book has something for every piano player. Other notable themes include Jurassic Park, Jaws, and Harry Potter. The arrangements are challenging yet accessible, making it a great addition to any pianist's repertoire. Overall, this book is a must-have for any John Williams fan or piano player looking to expand their repertoire.

Find Your Own Singing Voice is a comprehensive guide for anyone who wants to learn how to sing or improve their singing skills. The book offers practical techniques and tips to help readers find their unique voice, expand their vocal range, and keep their voice healthy. It explains the process of analyzing a song and provides insights into the elements of good singing posture. What makes this book unique is that it is accessible to anyone, regardless of their prior knowledge of music theory or experience with stage performances. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone who wants to enjoy singing more and more.

This book, GP683 - Scales Skills Level 3 from the Neil A. Kjos Piano Library, provides an organized system for the study of scales, arpeggios, chords, and finger exercises. It is an essential tool for piano students who want to gain greater finger strength and flexibility, as well as increased fluency and accuracy in performance. The book's eleven graded levels ensure steady progress, and each level reviews and incorporates exercises from previous levels, helping students develop a solid technical foundation. This book is a great resource for any piano student looking to improve their technical skills.

The book "Vocal Warm-Ups: 200 Exercises for Chorus and Solo Singers" by Klaus Heizmann is a valuable resource for any choral conductor or soloist looking for new ideas to warm up the voice. The collection offers practical, varied, challenging, relaxing, and stimulating exercises that not only warm up the voice but also help to relax the body, train the ear, and develop an awareness of dynamics and rhythm. The exercises are clearly labeled, intelligently set out, well-designed, and extremely useful. Overall, this book is an excellent "tool-of-the-trade" for anyone involved in singing and is a must-have addition to any vocal and singing book collection.

Sing at First Sight, Bk 1: Foundations in Choral Sight-Singing is a comprehensive curriculum designed for all choirs to improve their sight-singing skills. The book contains six units, each with four lessons that introduce new music reading concepts, reinforce them with rhythm and pitch exercises, and conclude with review games and evaluation questions. The "Getting Ready" pages provide music fundamentals and an optional "Before We Begin" chapter is available for choirs who have never read music before. From whole notes to sixteenth-note patterns, key signatures, and tempo markings, this book covers it all. Spending a few minutes a day with this book will lead to great success for any choir. Overall, this book is an excellent tool for choirs looking to enhance their sight-singing abilities.

The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers is a groundbreaking collection of choral compositions for SATB accompanied by piano or organ, as well as unaccompanied pieces. This anthology includes works from the 16th century to the present day, providing an extensive introduction to a genre of choral music that has been historically underrepresented. The book aims to improve representation in the historical canon and to showcase the music of some of the best names in choral music today. Written by Marques L. A. Garrett, an accomplished conductor, educator, and composer, this book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in choral music.

The Vocalize! 1: 45 Accompanied Vocal Warm-Ups That Teach Technique, Book & Enhanced CD is a valuable resource for choral and solo singers of any age. The book is organized in 11 categories, with each exercise designed to reinforce fundamental vocal concepts. The supportive piano accompaniments and progressive modulations on the enclosed recording make it perfect for ensemble rehearsals, studio lessons, or at-home practice. The added bonus of PDFs on the enhanced CD provide extracted vocal lines on reproducible singer pages. The comb binding creates a lay-flat book that is perfect for study and performance. Overall, this instructional book is a must-have for anyone looking to improve their vocal technique and is a unique addition to any music book collection.

The Dear Evan Hansen: Vocal Selections is a must-have for fans of the award-winning Broadway musical. Featuring a score by Benj Pasek and Justin Paul, the folio includes 13 songs from the soundtrack, arranged for voice with piano accompaniment. The book showcases the lyrics and chords for each song, making it easy for aspiring singers and musicians to play along. With its advanced ticket sales surpassing $20 million and soundtrack debut at #8 on the Top 200 Album Billboard chart, Dear Evan Hansen is on track to be one of the most successful Broadway musicals of all time. This book is a great addition to any musical or film songbook collection.