unison & two-part

A la claire fontaine
Traditional folk song arr. Sirett
SA & piano, optional flute, oboe, double bass,  Cypress Music CP1446
SSAA & piano, optional flute, oboe, double bass,  Cypress Music CP1938
This French folk song appeared in Canada as early as 1604 when the first French settlement was established in Quebec. A clear spring, a rose, and heart-break. Children love this charming folk-song arrangement and adults relate to the deeper meanings of love and loss.  See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

All Winter Long
SA, piano & flute, Boosey & Hawkes M-051-473441
A gentle, lilting 6/8 metre builds to an exuberant celebration of spring and concluding ‘dance of the sun.’ The evocative poetry is Inuit in origin and a wonderful tribute to First Nation culture. Excellent concert or festival selection for young voices. See score & listen YouTube

J’entends le moulin
Traditional folk song arr. Sirett
SA, piano & violin (optional spoons), Boosey & Hawkes  M-051-478798
A lively arrangement is a favourite French folk-tune full of ‘joie de vivre.’  The turning of the windmill is heard in the exciting piano and violin accompaniment. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Tenor & Bass

After the War
Paul Gross & David Keele arr. Sirett
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1378
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1328
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP  1326
Paul Gross and David Keele wrote the song sung by Sarah Slean for the film “Passchendaele” about a Canadian soldier at Ypres during WWI.  Mark has transformed the song into a wonderful choral composition which would be well suited to Remembrance Day events or any concert about peace. Fl, ob, vl, db, piano version available from the publisher. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

A la claire fontaine
Traditional Québecois folk song arr. Sirett
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP1934
SA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP1446
This wonderful folk song of lost love is now available for lower voices. Fl, ob, db and piano version available from the composer. See score and listen YouTube

new release 2024 The Breath Between
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
SSAA & piano CP 2396
SATB & piano CP 2395
TTBB & piano CP 2397
David Francey’s exquisite folk song, The Breath Between, won the 2024 Juno Award for Best Traditional Roots Album.  An accessible and expressive arrangement of this heartbreaking song of friendship and memories.  See score & listen

new release 2024 Come Rain or Come Shine
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
TBB & piano, Cypress Music  CP 2438
SSA & piano, Cypress Music CP 2439
SATB & piano, Cypress Music CP 2437
This lovely romantic ballad is another hit from the pen of favourite Scots-Canadian songsmith, David Francey.  See score & listen

Cotton Jenny
Gordon Lightfoot arr. Sirett
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP  1790 
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP CP 2246 
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1787
Many singers and audience members will remember this delightful folk song by Lightfoot with the refrain, “The wheels of love go ’round!”  Great fun!  See score & listen ChoralTracks

Dans les chantiers
TBB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes M051-47808-8
A wonderfully boisterous Québecois lumberjack song. This ballad, supported by an inventive piano accompaniment, recounts the trials of a young man in the Canadian woods in winter. See score & listen  YouTube

Dear Old Ireland
TBB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes M051-48095-1
Despite the name, this is a rollicking Canadian lumberjack jig tells the tale of Irish lads, who face hardships in the Canadian woods but long for the Emerald Isle. Lively and full of humour. See score & listen   YouTube  ChoralTracks 

Huron Carol
Traditional carol arr. Sirett
TTBB a cappella Carus 7.518/20 available for digital download
SSAA a cappella Carus 7.518/10 available for digital download
SATB a cappella, Christmas Carols of the World and Weinachtslider aus aller Welt ed. Volker Hempflig, Carus Verlag Carus 3.297/90, also available for digital download 3.297/90
The new choral anthology Christmas carols of the world will enrich the Christmas repertoire for choirs, with lots of exciting choral arrangements of a selection of 85 international Christmas carols.  Composers include John Rutter, John Høybye, Mark Sirett, Wolfram Buchenberg, Matti Hyökki and Fredo Jung. Available separately:  Order See score & listen YouTube Listen to the SATB version

In the Early Morning Rain
Gordon Lightfoot arr. Sirett, TBB & piano, optional guitar, bass & violin, Cypress Music CP 2102 
SATB & piano, Cypress Music CP 2101
SSA & piano, Cypress Music CP 2243
This classic song by Canadian icon, Gordon Lightfoot, expresses the homesickness he often felt as a traveling folk artist.  It has been covered by Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Eva Cassidy and many others.  See score & listen  

Mary Ann
Traditional folk song arr. Sirett
TTBB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes HL 48019915
One of the most beautiful of all maritime love songs masterfully set for older teens or adult voices. Simple canonic writing and warm harmonies supported by an evocative rolling piano accompanist build to the final verse. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Maybe
Robbie Smith arr. M. Sirett, TTB & piano, Cypress Music CP 1976 
SSA & piano, Cypress Music CP 1978
SATB & piano, Cypress Music CP 1971
The beautiful lyrics and music by Nova Scotia singer and songwriter, Robbie Smith, are especially appropriate for Remembrance, AnZac, Memorial Day observations.  Maybe war will teach us something–teach us how to live in peace.  Peace will come, peace will come;  peace will come in time.  All the guns and marching drums, fade to silence in time.  The poignant text is partnered with an expressive tune.  See score & hear

qitiraliq 
TTBB & percussion, Boosey & Hawkes 48019901
An imaginative and haunting soundscape that portrays an Inuit hunting expedition in the Arctic:  the cold, moon, ice, snow, and the northern lights are captured in special vocal effects. Commissioned and premiered by the Amabile Men’s Chorus, London ON, Carol Beynon and Ken Fleet, directors.  A challenging and rewarding work.  See score & listen YouTube

Red-Winged Blackbird
David Francey arr. M. Sirett, Cypress Choral Music
TBB & piano CP2084
SSA & piano CP2083
SATB & piano CP2082
One of the best-loved songs by Scottish-Canadian folk artist, David Francey, rejoices in the arrival of the red-winged blackbird, the harbinger of spring.  This charming song is now available for either SATB, SSA, TBB choirs.  See score & listen

Sparrow
Raylene Rankin & Susan Crowe arr. Sirett
TTBB & piano, violin or flute, CP 1890
SSA & piano, violin or flute, CP 1607
SATB & piano, violin or flute, CP 1610
This beautiful winter song is the creation of the Canada’s beloved Raylene Rankin and Susan Crowe.  The text expresses the concern for the environment and would be an ideal number for winter concerts or Earth Day. See score & listen YouTube  

new release 2025 The Skating Rink
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
TTBB & piano – CP 2458
SSAA & piano – CP 2457
SATB & piano – CP 2456
In The Skating Rink, David Francey paints the poignant scene of winter, one that is deeply familiar and undeniably Canadian.  David writes, ‘The songs on (the CD) Skating Rink are drawn from various stages of my life. Most were finally written down at the kitchen table where, if you look out the window, you can see the lights of the skating rink throwing at least a small part of the world into sharp relief.’  These accessible arrangements are suitable for youth and community choirs and a great selection for winter concerts.  See & listen

Skippers & Mates
Robbie Smith arr. M. Sirett, TBB a cappella, Cypress Choral Music CP2007
or SATB a cappella, Cypress Choral Music CP2006
This rollicking sea shanty is by Robbie Smith, beloved Nova Scotia singer and songwriter.  This high energy, boisterous and toe-tappin’ ode to the sea builds to a an exciting conclusion complete with body percussion.  See score & listen

new release 2024 Torn Screen Door
SAB a cappella Cypress Choral CP 2085
SSA a cappella Cypress Choral CP 2083
TBB a cappella Cypress Choral  CP 2084
David Francey, a Scottish-born Canadian, has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland he moved to Canada when he was twelve, working as a carpenter, in rail yards and the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry and setting his words to melody.  In his 40s he turned to the stage to sing his songs in public. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was an instant hit in Canada. Since then, he has released eleven albums, and has won three Juno Awards.  See & listen

Un Canadien Errant
Traditional Québecois folk song arr. Sirett
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 119
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 108
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 109
One of Canada’s best-loved folk songs; the emotional and heartbreaking story of a young rebel who is banished from his homeland following the failed rebellion of 1837.  This poignant and dramatic setting that has often been used for Canada Day Unisong Festival at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Two orchestrations available from the composer a) Fl, ob, vl, db and piano b) Full orchestra. See score & listen YouTube

We’ll Rant and We’ll Roar
Traditional Newfoundland folk song arr. Sirett
TBB & piano, Boosey & Hawkes M-051-47771-5
A rousing and humorous rendition of one of rollicking sea shanties from Newfoundland. Suitable for teen and adult male ensembles, this was written for the Cantabile Young Men. A great concert finale. See score & listen Listen YouTube  

SATB secular

After the War
Paul Gross & David Keele arr. Sirett
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1328
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP  1326
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1378
Paul Gross and David Keele wrote the song sung by Sarah Slean for the film “Passchendaele” about a Canadian soldier at Ypres during WWI.  Mark has transformed the song into a wonderful choral composition which would be well suited to Remembrance Day events or any concert about peace. Fl, ob, vl, db, piano version available from the publisher. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks 

Berceuse Acadienne
Traditional Acadian folk song arr. Sirett
SATB a cappella, Boosey and Hawkes M051-4801992-8.
One of the most beautiful melodies from the Acadian region of Canada’s east coast, and from Louisiana, is exquisitely arranged for a cappella voices.  This gorgeous lullaby is suitable for teens and adult choirs, and is also appropriate as a Christmas lullaby. See score & listen YouTube 

new release 2024 The Breath Between
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
SSAA & piano CP 2396
SATB & piano CP 2395
TTBB & piano CP 2397
David Francey’s exquisite folk song, The Breath Between, won the 2024 Juno Award for Best Traditional Roots Album.  An accessible and expressive arrangement of this heartbreaking song of friendship and memories.  See score & listen

Citadel Hill
Traditional Nova Scotian folk song arr. Sirett
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1245
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1335 
Mark is a master of writing approachable choral music…a breeze for the director and a joy for the singers.  This is another of his charming Canadian folk song arrangements. Fl, ob, vl, db and piano version available from the composer. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

new release 2024 Come Rain or Come Shine
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
SATB & piano, Cypress Music CP 2437
TBB & piano, Cypress Music  CP 2438
SSA & piano, Cypress Music CP 2439
This lovely romantic ballad is another hit from the pen of favourite Scots-Canadian songsmith, David Francey.  See score & listen

Cotton Jenny
Gordon Lightfoot arr. Sirett
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1787
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP  1790 
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP CP 2246 
Many singers and audience members will remember this delightful folk song by Lightfoot with the refrain, “The wheels of love go ’round!”  Great fun!  See score & listen ChoralTracks

Danse, Mon Moine
SAB, piano, violin & spoons, Cypress Music CP 2231
This lively folk song is based on a game of words and a favourite in French Canada. In colonial Quebec, the name “moine /monk” is given to a small top that the child spins with a cord and as it spins. The young people tease the ‘monk’ with various gifts to entice him to ‘dance.’ See score & listen

D’ou viens-tu, bergère?
Traditional carol arr. Sirett
SATB a cappella,  ‘An American Christmas’ ed. Jerry Rubino, Oxford University Press. An a cappella version of one of Canada’s best-loved carols.  It is now available for separately as a digital download.  Performed by Chanticleer for its 2018 Christmas tour See score Listen to Chanticleer: YouTube  

Farewell
SATB, violin & piano, E.C. Schirmer Music (ECS Publishing) 6582
This work was commissioned by the Ottawa Regional Youth Choir, Barbara Clark, director. The text was written by young Canadian poet, Stephanie Boileau—colourful, atmospheric and dramatic writing evokes the story of a mermaid, the sea and lost love. See score & listen   YouTube

In the Early Morning Rain
Gordon Lightfoot arr. Sirett, SATB & piano, optional guitar, bass & violin, Cypress Music CP 2101
SSA & piano, Cypress Music CP 2243
TBB & piano, Cypress Music CP 2102 
This classic song by Canadian icon, Gordon Lightfoot, expresses the homesickness he often felt as a traveling folk artist.  It has been covered by Bob Dylan, Judy Collins, Eva Cassidy and many others.  See score & listen  

Maybe
Robbie Smith arr. M. Sirett, SATB & piano, Cypress Music CP 1971
TTB & piano, Cypress Music CP 1976 
SSA & piano, Cypress Music CP 1978
The beautiful lyrics and music by Nova Scotia singer and songwriter, Robbie Smith, are especially appropriate for Remembrance, AnZac, Memorial Day observations.  Maybe war will teach us something–teach us how to live in peace.  Peace will come, peace will come;  peace will come in time.  All the guns and marching drums, fade to silence in time.  The poignant text is partnered with an expressive tune.  See score & hear

Les Raftsmen
Traditional arr. Sirett
SA(T)B & piano, Song Stream 2: An American Journey: 10 Songs for Youth Choirs, compiled and edited by Bob Chilcott and Peter Hunt, Oxford University Press
This vigorous lumberjack song, complete with body percussion, will delight younger singers and choirs needing SAB repertoire.   This accessible folk song arrangement was written for Oxford University Press especially for choirs with few tenors and basses. YouTube YouTube

O Earth, Loving Mother
SATB a cappella Hal Leonard HL 319887
This work, on words by one of Canada’s most treasured poets, Archibald Lampman, underscores the urgent need for us all to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of mother earth, which gives us life and sustains us. This is a beautiful work for any concert lifting up earth day, the environment, socially conscience themes or plant and animal life.  See score & listen

Ononyatakaka
SATB, hand drum, sticks, shaker, Cypress KH 082 
Inspired by Mohawk culture, this work is a bold, rhythmic etude that represents sounds echoing off rock cliffs. The percussion instruments provide interesting cross rhythms to the vocal lines. A middle contrasting section is atmospheric. Very dramatic and energetic work especially good for teen singers and older singers. See score & listen YouTube ChoralTracks

Onokenoga
SATB & percussion, Boosey & Hawkes 48019902
This dramatic soundscape retells the tragic Mohawk legend of two young lovers.  Commissioned for Central Bucks High School-West Chamber Choir, Pennsylvania, Dr. Joseph Ohrt, director and premiered at the Toronto Centre for the Performing Arts in May, 2006. See score & listen YouTube 

Red-Winged Blackbird
David Francey arr. Sirett, Cypress Choral Music
SATB & piano CP2082
TBB & piano CP2084
SSA & piano CP2083
One of the best-loved songs by Scottish-Canadian folk artist, David Francey, rejoices in the arrival of the red-winged blackbird as the harbinger of spring.  This charming song is now available for either SATB, SSA, TBB choirs.  See score & listen

Sparrow
Raylene Rankin & Susan Crowe arr. Sirett
SATB & piano, violin or flute, Cypress Choral Music CP 1610
SSA & piano, violin or flute, Cypress Choral Music CP 1607
TTBB and piano, violin or flute, Cypress Choral Music CP 1890
This beautiful winter song is the creation of the Canada’s beloved Raylene Rankin and Susan Crowe.  The text expresses the concern for the environment and would be an ideal number for winter concerts or Earth Day. See score & listen YouTube  

new release 2025 The Skating Rink
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
SATB & piano – CP 2456
TTBB & piano – CP 2458
SSAA & piano – CP 2457 
In The Skating Rink, David Francey paints the poignant scene of winter, one that is deeply familiar and undeniably Canadian.  David writes, ‘The songs on (the CD) Skating Rink are drawn from various stages of my life. Most were finally written down at the kitchen table where, if you look out the window, you can see the lights of the skating rink throwing at least a small part of the world into sharp relief.’  These accessible arrangements are suitable for youth and community choirs and a great selection for winter concerts.  See & listen

new release 2024 Torn Screen Door
SAB a cappella Cypress Choral CP 2085
SSA a cappella Cypress Choral CP 2083
TBB a cappella Cypress Choral  CP 2084
David Francey, a Scottish-born Canadian, has become known as “one of Canada’s most revered folk poets and singers” (Toronto Star). Born in Ayrshire, Scotland he moved to Canada when he was twelve, working as a carpenter, in rail yards and the Yukon bush, all the while writing poetry and setting his words to melody.  In his 40s he turned to the stage to sing his songs in public. His first album Torn Screen Door came out in 1999 and was an instant hit in Canada. Since then, he has released eleven albums, and has won three Juno Awards.  See & listen

True North
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music CP 1575
This is a stirring work to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation, commissioned by the Orpheus Choir of Toronto directed by Robert Cooper. See score & listen YouTube 

Un Canadien errant
Traditional Québecois folk song arr. Sirett
SATB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 108
SSA & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 109
TTBB & piano, Cypress Choral Music KH 119
One of Canada’s best-loved folk songs; the emotional and heartbreaking story of a young rebel who is banished from his homeland following the failed rebellion of 1837.  This poignant and dramatic setting that has often been used for Canada Day Unisong Festival at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. Two orchestrations available from the composer a) Fl, ob, vl, db and piano b) Full orchestra. See score & listen YouTube

Voices of Earth
SATB, piano & violin, Boosey and Hawkes M051479603
This tone poem, by Canadian poet Archibald Lampman, begins and ends gently, but rises to a striking moment which describing “the roar of the sea’s surge, the might of thunder breaking”. Appropriate for an advanced high school, college or community chorus. Commissioned by the Dartmouth Concert Association for the award-winning Halifax Camerata, Jeff Joudrey, conductor. See score & listen YouTube Listen

Watane
SSA & percussion, easily adapted to SATB, Boosey & Hawkes M051-4473434 
A soundscape inspired by aboriginal culture. Non-traditional vocal sounds, fragments of Iroquois-inspired chant, bird calls, and varied percussion help evoke the atmosphere of the Eastern woodlands. The work has been performed at ACDA national and regional conventions, World Symposium on Choral music, and international festivals. See score & listen  YouTube or YouTube

SATB holiday & winter

D’ou viens-tu, bergère?
Traditional carol arr. Sirett
SATB a cappella,  ‘An American Christmas’ ed. Jerry Rubino, Oxford University Press. This is an a cappella version of one of Canada’s best-loved carols.  It is now available for separately as a digital download.  Performed by Chanticleer for its 2018 Christmas tour See score Listen to Chanticleer: YouTube  

Huron Carol
Traditional carol arr. Sirett
SATB a cappella, Christmas Carols of the World and Weinachtslider aus aller Welt ed. Volker Hempflig, Carus Verlag Carus 3.297/90
SSAA a cappella Carus 7.518/10
TTBB a cappella Carus 7.518/20
The new choral anthology Christmas carols of the world will enrich the Christmas repertoire for choirs, with lots of exciting choral arrangements of a selection of 85 international Christmas carols.  Composers include John Rutter, John Høybye, Mark Sirett, Wolfram Buchenberg, Matti Hyökki and Fredo Jung. Available separately as digital download:  Order See score & listen YouTube 

Sparrow
Raylene Rankin & Susan Crowe arr. Sirett
TTBB & piano, violin or flute, CP 1890
SATB & piano, violin or flute, CP 1610
SSA & piano, violin or flute, CP 1607
This beautiful winter song is the creation of the Canada’s beloved Raylene Rankin and Susan Crowe.  The text expresses the concern for the environment and would be an ideal number for winter concerts or Earth Day. See score & listen YouTube  

new release 2025 The Skating Rink
David Francey arr. M. Sirett
SATB & piano – CP 2456
TTBB & piano – CP 2458
SSAA & piano – CP 2457 
In The Skating Rink, David Francey paints the poignant scene of winter, one that is deeply familiar and undeniably Canadian.  David writes, ‘The songs on (the CD) Skating Rink are drawn from various stages of my life. Most were finally written down at the kitchen table where, if you look out the window, you can see the lights of the skating rink throwing at least a small part of the world into sharp relief.’  These accessible arrangements are suitable for youth and community choirs and a great selection for winter concerts.  See & listen