Exodus 5

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

The first of several suites of Christmas carols, Suite 1 contains O Come, All Ye Faithful; Silent Night; Go Tell It on the Mountain and The First Noel. Suitable

The second in this series of carol suites, Suite 2 contains I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day; Carol of the Bells (instrumental); Kling, Glocken, Kling and Ding, Dong, Merrily on

Mozart's lyric and energetic writing prevails in this handsome selection. Originally accompanied by orchestra, this edition uses piano and clarinet which work wonderfully. The piece salutes the soul and the

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

The elegant text by Byron finds a gentle harp accompaniment and lush choral textures in this new setting. Flowing, singable lines and rich harmonies make the piece accessible to choirs and audiences

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

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

They are the words to the famous English carol you expect, but the music is a pleasant surprise. The rolling piano part is reminiscent of a harp and sets the dance in motion. The vocal lines are buoyant and

Dvorak is well known for his folk song settings, but this lullaby is his own tune - and his earthy roots emerge from the melody of this secular part song. A great selection for more advanced ensembles.

This witty setting seeks to answer the age-old question, what shall we do with that drunken sailor, anyway? For unaccompanied divisi chorus - with plenty of rhythmic activity, complementary vocal

Stephen Bock's poignant text asks where a loved one has gone now that death has come. With its rising motives, this setting for unaccompanied mixed divisi chorus and two soloists beautifully captures the

This new setting of a text by 13th-century Persian poet Rumi sings of the healing powers of singing itself. The lyrical solo violin and rolling piano accompaniment conjure the sounds of the sea. Suitable

This piece begins and ends with unresolved harmonies characterizing the unanswered question of the title. Opening a cappella, the piano joins the voices, and the haunting lyricism of the text is portrayed

This setting is a stirring rendition of Sara Teasdale's poem. Stunning chords with delicate dissonances emerge in phrase after phrase. The words beautifully share an expression of love that the music