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Sweelinck's 5-voice (SSATB) Epiphany motet Ab Oriente, published in 1619, is a superb example of his polyphonic fluency and of his vivid response to the imagery of the text, depicting the steady, purposeful

Evocative and moving polyphony paired with a text meditating on mankind's relationship with God.

Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. This sensitive setting uses

With a colorful text by Brian Wren, the mystery of Christ's journey from cradle to cross is explored through shifting time signatures and lovely, intertwining vocal lines. Accompanied by keyboard (piano or

This collection of nine of John Rutter's most popular anthems scored for upper-voices has been carefully compiled to cover a variety of texts and styles. Embracing both sacred and secular material, the

This imaginative setting of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's poem encourages the use of evocative bird and wind noises to capture the text's natural imagery. With a rhythmic a cappella texture, this selection

Henry John Gauntlett's familiar carol text gets a fresh contemporary a cappella setting from Latvian composer Jekabsone. Led by alto and baritone soloists throughout, the choir uses background vocables to

A serene and devotional work to the Virgin Mary in polyphonic style.

This is a gentle and highly attractive setting of the medieval Latin hymn, suitable for church choirs at any communion service or for Lent, Passiontide, or Corpus Christi. With a delicate expressive melody,

An atmospheric and expressive setting of Caliban's dream from Shakespeare's The Tempest, this piece transports the listener to a mysterious, dream-like place. McDowall effectively employs melismas

Inspired by the text of poet E. Pauline Johnson, Sarah Quartel has created an energetic and fun piece for a cappella voices. Melodic elements and counter melodies are shared between the voices in a

Christina Rossetti's poem is perfectly reflected with vivid imagery, beautiful vocal lines, and swirling countermelodies. The choruses set the words "My love is come to me" in a powerful antiphonal texture.

William Blake's poem provides a tender text for this lullaby to the infant Jesus. Alternating between a cappella and accompanied passages with organ, this motet-like original setting swells with the

This gentle, lilting anthem sets verses from the psalms that speak of devotion to and delight in the Lord. Bednall's sophisticated and appealing musical language gives color and expression to the text and

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with the singer being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it includes

Scored for unaccompanied mixed voices, this collection of ten compelling works is a celebration of some of today's most inspirational contemporary women composers. Featuring an eclectic mix of styles and