Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this original a cappella piece is great fun and quick to learn. Written in Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa, it includes a phonetic
With a theme of unity and standing together, this exceptional work will have special appeal to treble ensembles as well as multigenerational choirs.
"There's a song in the air!" The famous text by Josiah Gilbert Holland is treated with great sensitivity in this superb composition. Lush harmonies and soaring melodies make this an elegant addition to the
This hilarious Scottish folksong is brought to life via a spirited music style for treble voices. The text is highlighted when the singers are given special opportunities to illuminate significant words,
A powerful march for treble choirs, this piece was inspired by women's activism during the first decades of the 20th century. "Bread and Roses" was a political slogan that appeared initially in a speech by
Drawing on our shared humanity, this original work from new composer Peterson encourages us to confront the isolationism that's becoming prevalent in our world due to so many crises, fears, and uncertainty
A perennial festival favorite, this tender Appalachian folk melody is given an artistic setting and wonderful piano accompaniment all the while maintaining the traditional folk flavor of the song. Not to be
This tender setting of the American folk hymn from the Sacred Harp opens with a plaintive solo and light guitar or piano accompaniment before blossoming into a full divisi choral setting. Notated grace
This gorgeous work, dedicated to the memory of Stephen Paulus, is a superb contribution to the repertoire for better a cappella choirs!
A lively contemporary gospel-style piano accompaniment sets the feeling for this positive piece that is bound to be an audience pleaser. Tuneful upbeat melodies layer and create accessible harmonies that
Text adapted from Francis Quarles's A Good Night is set for treble choir with unique vocal lines and a charming piano accompaniment. Lyrical and beautiful, this gentle lullaby is a lovely addition
William Straub's text implores us to "dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love" in this heartfelt original work. The evocative piano accompaniment adds to and supports the voices. There are many
"The Dawn’s awake! The dawn of a thousand dreams and thrills and music singing in the hills. A paen of eternal spring voices the new awakening." With a fiery, optimistic text from Otto Bohanan, this
As with daybreak, this piece innocently begins with one melody in unison; then, as in a round, a second melody appears, then a third, and finally blossoming into four parts. A robust piano accompaniment
Written for a cappella mixed choir and soloist(s), this arrangement of the traditional spiritual is set with an authentic rhythmic feel that showcases the harmonic texture. It's a great choice for concerts
This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful memories of a lost loved one who will never be forgotten. The lyrical lines and antiphonal singing between the parts symbolize the lingering memories while a depth
Combining melodic and rhythmic fragments from island cultures throughout the Pacific, this exciting work for tenor-bass choirs uses a Latin text and a variety of two-, three- and four-part harmonic textures
A great closer, this arrangement of the well-known spiritual uses traditional harmonies but adds rhythms and a barbershop feel to create a more modern vibe. With a soloist and occasionally a solo trio,
With a well-known text by Sara Teasdale, the tempo of the music ebbs and flows to match the lyrical journey. Dramatic vocal lines with a modest piano accompaniment make this an elegant addition to any
Abounding with energy and optimism, this contemporary concert work setting of James Weldon Johnson's text evokes hope and youthful exuberance. With speech-driven rhythms, a driving piano accompaniment, and
This setting is destined to take its place as one of the great arrangements of this classic spiritual. Highly rhythmic and ever energetic, with layered ostinatos and blues influences, it will be a great