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Belle Mama (Call Mama) for four voices

This simple but gorgeous round is incredibly easy to learn because the words are repetitive. It works best in four parts and makes a great warm-up.

The origin of this tune is not certainly, but seems most likely to be from Cameroon.

You’re welcome to copy this sheet.


By the Waters of Babylon for three voices

This is one of our favourite rounds of all time. The harmonies it creates are absolutely beautiful. It was written by English composer Philip Hayes in the 1700s, but is more well-known from Don McLean’s 1971 album “American Pie”.



When I Sing for four voices

This delightful round in four parts creates a beautifully dense major harmony. You can further sub-divide it into eight parts, with a new part joining each bar, but what you gain in complexity, you lose in harmony. Give it a try!



Alleluia Gracia Deo for three voices

This is a nice little round that’s easy to learn and good for range building because it covers an octave and a minor third, so your low-voice singers will be stretched a bit at the top and vice versa.



Jubilate Deo

This easy round was composed by German composer Michael Praetorius of ‘Viva La Musica’ fame. You can sing it in up to six parts, starCng each bar.


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simple rounds for your choir - Total Choir Resources · Belle Mama (Call Mama) for four voices This simple but gorgeous round is incredibly easy to learn because the words are repetitive