Sacred Choral Concert Music

Reminiscent of a folky early American harmonic style, this original a cappella work in Latin from Slovenian composer Bec is upbeat with open harmonies and well-placed rhythmic claps and stomps. Fun to sing,

A fresh and striking offering scored for mixed chorus with piano and optional djembe, this advanced work is appropriate for any concert but especially suited for commencement or any celebration of world

This meaningful text about overcoming mental or physical illness is given an appropriate and expressive setting. High school voices will immediately be attracted to this work.

Giovanni Gabrieli, an Italian composer and organist, was one of the most influential musicians of his time, representing the culmination of the Venetian School. This setting of Psalm 98 is scored for double

In this work that includes two soloists and body percussion, Hildebrandt calls on the styles of African American spirituals and gospel music with careful attention to accurate speech rhythm. Great for high

A number of movements from Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest comfortably stand alone. The Sanctus, movement IV from the work, is scored for divisi mixed chorus with keyboard or

This piece is the sixth movement from Dan Forrest's extended work "Jubilate Deo." Here published separately, the piece calls for mixed chorus, optional treble chorus, and piano, organ, or orchestra. This

Martin Banner is highly respected for the authenticity of his historical editions.  This setting of Dixit Dominus by eighteenth century composer Johann Gottlieb Naumann is quite approachable for high

This Latin motet text taken from portions of Psalm 42 is known greatly through the unaccompanied setting by Palestrina.  Here Peter Anglea sets the descriptive text for mixed voices and piano. 

"Jubilate Deo" by composer Dan Forrest is an eight-movement work for choir and orchestra that presents the universal desire of creation to praise its maker. Uniting cultures and languages, Forrest has

Frank Tichelli is well known for both his choral music and repertoire for instrumental ensembles. Lux Aeterna, a new unaccompanied motet for mixed chorus, is dedicated to the memory

This superb setting of the traditional Latin text from Psalm 100 fairly dances off the page in joy! Singable, natural-sounding mixed meter, a memorable melodic line, and a buoyant feel throughout make this

This lyrical work for mixed chorus with piano can be a meaningful addition to your Passion Sunday or Holy Week observances. The beautifully crafted part-writing underscores a lovely melody

A rhythmic ostinato on "la la la la la" is a compelling element of this jazz-influenced original on the traditional Latin text. Appropriate for better high school and university choirs, it will produce a

The traditional Latin text is treated with reverence and tenderness in this accessible accompanied setting. After a chant-like opening in the male voices, the piano sets the pace as the theme is woven into

What a gorgeous setting for church or school choirs! Superb choral writing and a marvelous piano accompaniment with violin obbligato make this a truly exceptional arrangement of the traditional hymn!

"A holy day has dawned for us..." This original a cappella work, in Latin throughout, employs mixed meter, tasteful dissonance and some divisi, with excellent effect. A good choice for festival choirs at

Award-winning composer Elaine Hagenberg has created an enchanting piece for mixed divisi chorus a cappella. The lyrical melodic material and lush harmonic language are inspired by the poem An Evening

This advanced double-chorus work is one of Bach's six motets. To make it more accessible for modern choirs, Dr. Thomas has lowered the original key by a half step and included an English translation. The

This is a great a cappella piece! Easy-to-feel mixed meters, djembe, and very effective drone chords create a medieval feeling.  When the chant-like section occurs, the effect is absolutely stunning.

This text, adapted here from the book of Ruth, is a tribute to love.  "Entreat me not to leave you, nor to turn back from following after you.  For where you go, I will go." This incredible

This lovely Marian motet by Hungarian composer Gyorgy Orban is scored for mixed chorus with divisi and piano.  With some of the rhythmic and harmonic characteristics found in Orban's writing, the

This exciting interpretation of Charles Anthony Silvestri's famous text explores emotion, and is truly impressive in performance.  The careful time in the choir room will yeild stunning results in

Philippine composer Alejandro Consolacion's setting of The Lord's Prayer is absolutely gorgeous! Set for unaccompanied mixed chorus (divisi) and two solo treble voices, it employs harmonic language