Mark 10

Anthemic and timeless, this stirring original piece is both a celebration of the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage in the U.S. and a call for further action on behalf of women's rights. Ronald W.

Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this original a cappella piece is great fun and quick to learn. Written in Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa, it includes a phonetic

A lovely lyrical melody and inspirational text grace this original work with many teaching moments. Ample unison writing and opportunities for all parts to sing the melody as well as creative harmonic lines

Joyfully calling out the wonders of collaboration and creativity that make up our musical lives, this opener is a great choice for young choirs! Classically styled, it has wonderful teaching moments and

A lively contemporary gospel-style piano accompaniment sets the feeling for this positive piece that is bound to be an audience pleaser. Tuneful upbeat melodies layer and create accessible harmonies that

This unique a cappella work captures the drama of the survival of the Sudanese people during the famine of the 1980s. "Ease my spirit, ease my soul, please free my hands from this barren soil. Ease my

Abounding with energy and optimism, this contemporary concert work setting of James Weldon Johnson's text evokes hope and youthful exuberance. With speech-driven rhythms, a driving piano accompaniment, and

A delightful treble piece that poignantly suggests that as a tree grows, so do we. "Stretch your arms, and spread your leaves. What will you be?" A perfect piece to celebrate and commemorate the growth of

"I lift my lamp. Come live your dream at last." Adapted from Emma Lazarus' text from The New Colossus that graces the Statue of Liberty, this is a powerful statement of inclusivity. This artistic

Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', the composer returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano part and speech-driven rhythms

This Hebrew folk song is set in an easy, tasteful lyrical arrangement with a flowing piano accompaniment and flute obbligato. Sing in the original Hebrew or with the singable English lyrics included. The

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with

This highly dramatic traditional South African song is a true musical gem, presented a cappella at a slower tempo. Arranged by two South African composers who are experts in this genre, the arrangement is a

Ella Wheeler Wilcox's text encourages us that if we are patient and persistent, everything will turn out all right. This gentle setting has contemporary speech-driven rhythms and a piano part that provides

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience

Kenyan composer Teddy Kalanda Harrison and his group Them Mushrooms received worldwide recognition with their platinum-certified recording of this piece. With a fun percussion accompaniment, Jacob Narverud