SA | SSA | SSAA Catalog - Michael John Trotta

SA | SSA | SSAA Music Catalog of Composer Michael John Trotta

Discover expressive treble choral sheet music for SA, SSA, and SSAA choirs. This collection features compositions crafted specifically for the unique vocal ranges of children’s choirs, high school treble ensembles, and professional women’s choruses. From accessible two-part pieces to rich, multi-part a cappella festival works, find music that fosters vocal growth and artistic excellence. Explore score previews and audio tracks to find the perfect piece for your treble ensemble.

I Would Live In Your Love

Beautiful a cappella harmonies on a Latin text from Psalm 19 are a wonderful way to develop part independence and musical sensitivity. Opening on a simple unison note, the harmonies build in accessible counterpoint before a contrasting homophonic middle section. Lyrical and expressive, this piece is suitable for concerts, festivals, and services.

If I Could Light One Candle

Justitiae Domine

Do Not Ask Me To Leave You

Melodic lines, moments of dissonance, and a memorable setting of the refrain “Wherever you go, I will go” make this setting of the “Song of Ruth” a wonderful choice for your ensemble. Moving, poignant, and expressive.

You Are My Refuge

You Are My Refuge - Virtual Choir - This stunningly expressive 3-minute a cappella work was commissioned for high school choir programs forced to cancel concerts due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Inspiring and reflective, the rich harmonies capture a sense of both poignancy and hope.

She’ll Be Comin Round the Mountain

She'll Be Comin Round the Mountain A fun, fresh take on the beloved children's song. The simple voice leading and easy harmonies make this a very accessible piece for any 2-Part choir. Accompanied by a light and syncopated piano part, this is a r [...]

I Sing My Song

A simple and touching piece that can either be sung in unison or with an optional 2nd part. This is a great selection for any children's choir, using easy to learn melodies and a great music-themed message. "I sing my song, my song for all, my song for me and you."

If I Can Sing, I Will Be Free

This stirring testament to the power of music, Sara Teasdale's text is set to a captivating melody, careful use of suspensions, and an optional violin and cello obbligato. "For with my singing, I can make a refuge for my spirits sake." Breathtaking.

Stay With Us (Peace Be With You)

Stay With Us (Peace Be With You) is elegant in its simplicity and perfectly provides opportunities for artistic performance with limited rehearsal time.

Set Me As a Seal

Elegant simplicity is the hallmark of this stunning setting of a favorite text, "for love is as strong as death."

Dusk from I Will Sing to the Stars

Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text begins in unison. This verse structure is followed by a refrain and a canon between the two voices on the text, "the air is blue and sweet." The contrasting middle section allows the voices to become the focal point on the text, "let me sing like birds, sing before night." The third movement of the three-movement work, "I Will Sing to the Stars."

Peace from I Will Sing to the Stars

Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text is set completely for unaccompanied voices. The text, "Peace flows into me…," is introduced on a single note, gently expanding to a fuller sonority. The next section features a straightforward declamation of the text, followed by a rhythmic ostinato that lays a foundation for legato vocal lines in the upper voices. The piece then concludes on the single note from which it began. The second movement of the three-movement work, "I Will Sing to the Stars."

Joy from I Will Sing to the Stars

Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text opens with a sort of call and response between the voices. The music then transitions to a contrasting key and a stark contrast featuring the chorus alone. The beginning them is heard again to conclude the piece with the repeated text, "I love, I am loved." The first movement of the three-movement work, "I Will Sing to the Stars."

The Frosted Pane

Slow and delicate, this piece uses fine vocal writing to paint a picture of winter beauty.

Sanctus

The final installment of the Missa Brevis for SA voices, this work features opportunities for unison singing and the development of independent part singing. With conservative ranges, inherit in the text are opportunities to focus on pure vowels and opportunities to work on text accentuation. An elegant addition to any concert/festival program.

Love’s Pure Light, Silent Night

Love's Pure Light Silent Night This lyrical setting blends the beloved tune and text with a captivating new tune sung by the descant. The result is a fresh look at an old favorite in the capable hands of Michael John Trotta. The added oboe gives a unique color to the piece. Fresh and captivating. Commissioned in honor of the 200th anniversary of the music by FBC San Antonio, this setting blends the beloved tune and text with a captivating new tune sung by the descant.

Agnus Dei

Agnus Dei - Following his successful settings of Kyrie and Gloria for treble voices, Dr. Trotta delivers a third movement from the Missa Brevis with Agnus Dei. Each setting has been carefully crafted for emerging treble singers to provide educational opportunities for range extension, musical phrasing and attention to syllabic stress. Agnus Dei, set with piano or harp accompaniment and optional flute obbligato, features a partner song setting with two lyrical melodies in the minor mode. A wonderful choice for concerts, festivals or sacred services.

Omnia Vincit Amor

This energetic original work for tenor-bass choirs is a testament that "Love conquers all, therefore let us surrender to love!" In Latin, with pronunciation guide and translation included, this festival work may be performed a cappella or with the optional piano accompaniment, presenting flexibility and educational opportunity for teaching blend and musicality.

Winter’s Cold

Winter's Cold - The contrast between the cold of winter and the warm rays of light found in nature at this time of year, make this ideal for emerging choirs looking for secular seasonal repertoire. Conservative vocal ranges, cued optional notes, text painting, and a canonic second part all add to the accessibility of this piece.

The Lord is My Shepherd

A delightfully captivating original setting of this beloved text, the flowing accompaniment perfectly compliments the legato vocal lines.

Do Not Stand At My Grave And Weep

This reassuring text, simply set for choir features a lyric melody that is perfect for the choir with limited rehearsal time. Set with Organ or Piano accompaniment and optional string quartet. Movement I from the large work Light Shines in the Darkness.

A Heart for Any Fate