Here's a sparkling rendition of the traditional English carol that is sure to be a holiday concert highlight! The dazzling piano accompaniment frames the piece and the choral harmonies are bright and clear.
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Andre Thomas is a master at the spiritual form, and his skill is clearly evident in this gem! Easy to sing tonally, but with divisi voices, the layers of sound and the constant rhythmic patterns add
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Part of the legacy of the Shaw–Parker Christmas carols, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional French carol is a sonorous and rich choral offering for mixed ensembles in worship and concert
Opening with an expressive solo, this plaintive melody highlights the allegorical original text and creates lyrical and artistic choral phrases. A rich and ever-changing harmonic palette features lush
Textured choral writing glides effortlessly over a graceful piano accompaniment in this elegant setting of the text by Chilean poet and Nobel Prize-winner Pablo Neruda. Artistically done in a romantic
A true classic for tenor-bass choirs, this Shaw–Parker edition features beautiful harmonies in a sensitive setting. Originally arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, it is an enduring
This a cappella arrangement of the traditional Irish hymn is absolutely stunning! Expressive tempi and dynamics, along with ample divisi, offer an exquisite choral sound as well as an artistic challenge.
Here is a little gem that has been recorded by a variety of artists, including The Weavers and Peter, Paul, and Mary. Based on a hymn tune by J.S. Bach, with words by Tom Glazer and Pete Seeger, it conveys
Arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this joyful and exuberant Shaw–Parker setting of the early American hymn tune WATT'S LYRE is crafted for a cappella mixed chorus.
Edgar Allan Poe's fast-flying words are brought to life in this vibrant, high-energy piece. Employing echo singing, chromaticism, and back-and-forth meter changes, this setting is one and a half minutes of
This Nigerian carol will impart a very special dramatic flavor to your holiday concert! Sung a cappella or with optional percussion (conga, bongos, tambourines), it is a remarkable piece, with the original
An absolute classic for tenor-bass choirs, this rousing a cappella arrangement of a traditional English sea shanty features a bass soloist in a call-and-response texture with the choir on several of the
Featuring a tenor soloist in a call-and-response texture on several of the verses, this traditional American sea shanty setting was originally arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale.
As arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this a cappella arrangement of the early American folk hymn is straightforward and engaging. The melodic line is set with simple, intuitive
The traditional French carol has been arranged for a cappella mixed chorus by the Shaw–Parker duo. Easily learned, it possesses a familiar melody and strong voice leading.
This is different! Using a fictional language combined with a powerful English text, this exceptional piece effectively combines narration, rhythmic chanting and whispers, singing, vocal percussion, stomps
Translation: "I am one with the great spirit." Equally suited for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs, this flexible arrangement opens with a Native American flute, the sounds of flowing water, and tuned
Charles Wesley's text set to the hymn tune EXULTATION is arranged here for a cappella mixed chorus. Slow, sweet, and somber, this arrangement passes the melody between voice parts and ends with a strong
A beautiful treatment of the traditional English carol, this a cappella arrangement with oboe is rewarding to sing and fully realizes the drama of the text.
One of the most performed major works in the choral repertoire, Haydn's oratoriois carefully edited and preserved in this Robert Shaw edition. The work depicts the biblical account of the creation of the
This bright and festive a cappella work is set for has become a standard in choral literature for both festival and church choirs. The SSAA and TTBB versions have been adapted by Tim Sarsany.