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Set with rich harmonic chords and a sophisticated touch, this traditional Scottish–Irish folksong is a wonderful choice as a closing song to say good-bye. The a cappella harmonies and notated

Robert Fuller Murray's text about the importance of music and song is given a full-fledged contemporary a cappella setting that both concert choirs and a cappella groups will enjoy. Utilizing vocal

The ancient joy-filled word "Alleluia" is paired with contemporary harmony and gently syncopated rhythms that sometimes function as an ostinato. Independent parts weave in and out to create a brilliant

Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus -

Contemporary harmonies, energetic counterpoint, and a wide range of dynamics bring lines from Thomas Fuller and Thomas Drake to life in this selection from Jean Berger's A Song of the Seasons. The

This artful unaccompanied setting of Away in a Manger opens with a gentle original "away" theme that connects the verses and leads to a satisfying close. The carol sections are full of rich

This a cappella setting of one of America's best-loved folk tunes is breathtakingly beautiful! While all parts encounter some divisi, close attention to voice-leading alleviates any difficulties in these

This robust treatment of a favorite folk song has a hint of gospel in its harmonies and piano accompaniment. It features a full choral sound with short divisi passages. Premiered by the Virginia Music

"Nature's first green is gold, her hardest hue to hold. Her early leaf's a flow'r; but only so an hour." Robert Frost's insightful words, dwelling on the inevitability that nothing lasts forever, come into

"I know a bank where the wild thyme blows, where oxlips and the nodding violet grows." The image-rich text of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream has inspired this expressive setting that is

A text from the Requiem mass receives a uniquely expressive setting by this South Korean composer. With colorful chromaticism and subtle tempo and dynamic nuances throughout, it presents many educational

"O cool is the valley now and there, love, we will go for many a choir is singing now where love did sometime go." The lovely sentiments from James Joyce's Chamber Music reach greater heights of emotion

Intriguingly different, this jazzy, bluesy setting of the classic spiritual really does pop with its fun, stylized piano accompaniment. With quite a bit of independence in the vocal lines, it is easy to

Omnia sol temperat, "the sun warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin found in Carmina Burana. The composer's English text speaks to the human need to anchor words of love and commitment in

This richly conceived setting of the William Butler Yeats poem is an impressive concert or contest selection with easily managed divisi in three of the four parts. Based on a traditional Irish tune, this

Carefully crafted vocal lines combine in lush harmony in this easy and effective introduction into modern a cappella singing. A beautiful text paired with an artistic setting gives the perfect opportunity

"A pennyworth of mirth is worth a pound of sorrow. Sadness and gladness succeed each other. Joys never come in pairs. Troubles never come singly." A timeless Jean Berger setting of English, Dutch, and

"Awake the voice, awake the string...what sweeter music can we bring?" Join a classic Robert Herrick Christmas poem and the inspired music of Jean Berger, and you have the makings of a superb addition to

A true testament to his strength and skill as a composer, Andre Thomas' gospel-style Mass combines the power of love and joy with the beauty and sophistication of top-tier choral music. The gospel style of

Two contrasting selections from Berger's Of Love are scored for full mixed choir with the original piano accompaniment. Rich, contemporary sounds with varied choral textures result in a

Agnus Dei is the fifth and final movement of Dr. Thomas' Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy. The text is in English, and the supercharged piano accompaniment supports the traditional

Kyrie is the first movement of Thomas' gospel-style Mass, displaying some of the most vibrant, captivating, and deeply inspired writing of his long, impressive career. Perform alone or with

"And we'll all go together, to pick wild mountain thyme all around the bloomin' heather." Your audience will be sure to recognize this popular Irish folk song that's been recorded by The Chieftains, The