Psalm.46

This opening chorus from Smetana's most beloved folk opera is filled with the popular spirit, sounds and rhythms of Czech folk music. The effervescence of the music and the camaraderie of the villagers -

Meaning "Blessed are those who hunger," Beati Qui Esuriunt contrasts a peaceful, chant-like introduction and coda with an energetically rhythmic middle section that illustrates how our longings and

The first word of Psalm 119 is both the first and last word of this music- "Blessed." A cappella and solemn, this piece cannot and should not be rushed. It is relaxed, free and prayerful, and all those who

From Three Motets for Unaccompanied Choirs, this work for SSATBB voices is a strong contest/festival selection for mature choirs.

Clare Grundman pays a musical tribute to one of the greatest composers and musical personalities of our time with this colorful medley that offers student musicians a wonderful opportunity to enter the

Scott Lounsbury's poem is full of whirling images, imaginative turns of phrase and a rhythmic insistency that doesn't stop! David Brunner has set his text with urgency, playfulness, electricity and rhythmic

This lively arrangement is based on a sturdy American hymn tune with a text by Reginald Heber. The accompaniment provides a solid base and colorful riffs while the tune is presented in unison, canon, and

This suite for SATB voices includes: The Best of All Possible Worlds; Candide's Lament; It Must Be So; Make Our Garden Grow and Oh, Happy We.

Composed as a commemorative work exploring themes of loss, particularly remembering the children who perished in the Aberfan tragedy in 1966 which buried a school full of children along with 28 adults. The

Comprised of nine medieval English carols which retain their Middle English texts and a Latin plainsong processional and recessional, this Benjamin Britten work is a continually popular standard in the

Composed in 1965 for the Cathedral of Chichester in Sussex, England, this massive choral statement in three movements was conceived when Leonard Bernstein was at the height of his musical skills. It

Here are five "hymns" to the spirit of life. Calling on "modern" poetry, and certainly using the modern harmonic language that Mechem is so well known for, each movement is an answer to the previous

Originally written for oboe and strings in four movements: Introduzione, Allegro, Siciliana and Allegro Giusto. A standard work in the oboe repertoire.

New edition and engraving with detailed notes on the music. Includes ossias from the 1948 manuscript.