Sacred Choral Concert Music

Mixed scriptural texts in Latin, German, and Basque are unified into a single and universal musical language in this piece. Spacious vocal architecture, tasteful dissonance, mixed meter, and skilled voice

Rhythmic and syncopated, this driving and energetic portrayal of two angels clamoring over one another to see whose praises are the loudest explores themes of listening and accepting that we are more alike

This arrangement of this Norwegian folk song weaves together threads of tradition and innovation. The ethereal melody is set here for unaccompanied divisi choir and offers a modern take on the beautiful

Beautifully marrying the realms of music and spirituality, this a cappella setting of the traditional Latin text is breathtaking. Featuring a soprano soloist and divisi texture, it is a captivating

While the Latin Ave maris stella text has been set for choirs in many ways, the Spanish composer Eva Ugalde's unique compositional voice shines through here. Beginning with a simple chant, it

A truly inspiring work, this is a wonderful selection for a concert opener, choir festivals, and honor choirs! The Latin text has been set to new music with exuberant character, energy, vitality, and

Engaging triple SATB choirs, this lively 16th-century work is appropriate for collegiate, community, and professional groups and will make a fantastic concert opener!

While short, this fast-paced work with a unique meter is rich with modal inflections and modulations. It is well suited to intermediate high school and college choirs.

A shortened version of Sandstrom's 2003 Gloria for advanced choirs, this is a beautiful soundscape that expresses glory to God. Including extensive divisi, this chant-like setting feels meterless,

An exuberant song of celebration, expression, and praise for all that has been and all that is yet to come! The traditional Latin text comes alive in a modern setting that brings a full palette of harmonic

Previously titled simply Gloria, this single-movement work is a fabulous festival selection for better treble choirs. With the orchestration, it spans a wide range of expression from the ethereal

The artistry and sophisticated techniques of the composer are showcased here in this aspiring work. Ascending vocal lines imitate praises being lifted while rhythm abounds. A challenging work that is worth

This is a stunning new take on the well-loved benediction by Grammy-nominated arranger and former member of Take 6, Cedric Dent. This will be best as a concert closer or a service benediction and is well

This work tells the story of creation and the centrality of God in the beginning of time. The music feels as if it comes from the earth, with grounded and rich harmonies, soaring lines from the clarinet

This exciting setting of the Latin Cantate Domino text explores rhythm and texture as it weaves through various time signatures. Will make for a fantastic concert opener.

Deeply emotional, this work captures the unnatural feeling of a parent losing a child. Challenging, and containing a myriad of soundscapes, this work is very melodic and approachable.

A lovely a cappella work for mixed choir, featuring a beautiful melody and gorgeous harmonizations true to the composer's style. Written as a memorial for a dear friend, it is flowing and forward-moving

Blake Wilson's Ave Maris Stella focuses on the idea of Mary as a source of strength and power. Melodically rich with earthy harmonies and diverse texture, this is a very impressive setting of the

Written in honor of composer Javier Busto, this a cappella work attempts to capture in sound the warmth and blessing of a deep friendship. Typical of Elberdin's chordal Spanish compositional style, this

Light and celebratory, this joyous anthem for double a cappella choir uses rhythmic, ostinato-like vocal lines to support the melodic theme. A sustained middle section provides contrast, capturing the

Written for the 2010 Tolosa (Spain) Choral Contest, this hymn to the Virgin Mary uses full sound and dense harmonies to celebrate Mary's gift to the world. The composer's gift for crafting timeless melodies

Based on a Gregorian chant by the same name, this a cappella work explores the ideas of human joy and angelic singing. Beginning softly, the composer builds texture and sound, moving toward the final climax

Here is a stunning, thoughtful setting of The Lord's Prayer in Afrikaans, which is one of the official languages spoken in South Africa. The composer captures the mystery of the text as contrasts

A truly special and evocative poem by Hildegard von Bingen set masterfully by the composer. The piano acts as a fifth voice with the choir, often representing the "circling" of the mysterious "firey force."