Exodus 5

William Blake's poem is one that is often analyzed because of the symbolism in his words. In the same way that the sunflower follows in search of the sun, so do we search for meaning in life. The music

The Latin title means "sing," and that is exactly what this piece does with great joy and enthusiasm. For the advanced high school or college choir, this dynamic number is primarily in English but

This original Christmas piece contains those lush, jazzy harmonic colors that warm our hearts and has lyrics that capture the essence of all that is good about the Christmas season!

From the amazing arranger for Pentatonix comes this creative and satisfying arrangement of the Irish folk song. Using the traditional melody and scored for tenor/bass choir, this work is truly

In the SSAA voicing, this piece went viral when the Colorado All-State Treble Choir sang from the balconies in a hotel lobby! This a cappella arrangement of the folk hymn made popular in the movie "O

Starting with an opening fanfare, the piece immediately dives into a delightful 11/8 rhythm that both feels natural and is fun. Through rhythmic and key center changes with wonderful harmonic moments and

In this nuanced piece for experienced ensembles, the audience is invited to "hear my voice pierce the ceiling of the waves" as expressed by close harmonies and artistic text painting. Taken from the Book of

A sprightly and refreshing piece, this fits perfectly in any program about spring, nature, or singing itself. It reminds us that, although often overlooked, there were many fine women composers active in

Jubilate is not only a joyful and rhythmically interesting piece, it is also one of the most versatile. Best performed antiphonally, it has two choir parts that echo and answer one another and can

Written for the inauguration of a new college president, the opening fanfare immediately catches your attention.  Vijay Singh is a well-deserving, celebrated composer.  His words and music convey

This famous Mendelssohn choral piece has been carefully edited, and while it has German text throughout, it also includes an excellent new translation by Joyce Warman. Based on Psalm 78, Mendelssohn's

Written as a symphony for unaccompanied voices, George Lynn composed Sacred Symphony No. 1 in four movements (1958), of which Sing Unto the Lord a New Song is the third movement. Scored for

Commissioned by the Westminster Chorus for the 2019 ACDA National Conference, this arrangement for tenor-bass choir is rich and moving. Interweaving lines abound, and within this spiritual setting they add

This is a piece of history! Hall Johnson, the son and grandson of slaves, came to national prominence in Hollywood with the Hall Johnson Choir performing and singing in feature films. The Westminster Choir

Tenebrae is a concert work, even though the sacred text focuses on the crucifixion. The ancient liturgy is presented with beauty and emotion. Originally written for advanced male choir now

This setting of the beloved poem by Sara Teasdale features wide ranges and soaring vocal lines for your advanced ensemble. Beginning gently, the texture continues to expand to an emotional zenith and ends

This a cappella setting includes a soprano solo voice that begins the piece alone, and ends it over the choir's soft voices. A very tonal setting that permits the dissonances to occur naturally as voices

The words are simple - they will cry peace where there is no peace - but the setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The repetitions make sense as the words move on to "joy" and "love," and you

The words are simple - "They will cry peace where there is no peace" - but the setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The repetitions make sense as the words move on to "joy" and "love," and you