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Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to

Described as "brilliant" and "heartfelt," this is the final movement of Craig Hella Johnson's epic work "Considering Matthew Shepard," a tribute to the young gay man who has become an American icon and a

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this movement stands alone as a call to justice. With the drive of the snare drum, the blow of the bugle, and the declamatory choral writing, the

The text of this powerful choral work is addressed to anyone facing struggles and it presents an honest affirmation that those struggles are real. Rather than deny the existence of problems or pain, the

Written for The Crossing by their resident composer, this innovative work utilizes improvised tone clusters, striking harmonies, and a variety of textures to convey being bound by labor. The final selection

Commissioned by the professional choir EXIGENCE and using the famous Maya Angelou text The Caged Bird, here is a concert setting that explores various tonalities and will challenge even the

Celebrate the beautifully unique "sisters" in your life with this joyous and exuberant piece. Empowering lyrics and energetic part-writing characterize this song about standing together in unity. Perform

Presenting a message of inclusivity and acceptance, this delicate piece was given new life by a performance from music activist and conductor Alexander Lloyd Blake's award-winning ensemble, Tonality.

The profound work Considering Matthew Shepard has been moving audiences around the world with its compelling message of love and acceptance. An abbreviated version of the larger work, this

Commissioned by Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare for a cappella choir and narrator, this powerful setting of W.E.B. DuBois' Credo text is for all those who wait for justice. Worthy of any fine

This proclamation of racial equality and social justice by W.E.B DuBois is set in three distinct movements. The first two movements, I Believe in God and I Believe in Service, are set in a

Felicia Barber's poem is a musical statement of self-discovery and self-love from a Black female perspective and serves as an anthem of dedication to those who were mentors and caretakers in her life. The

From Craig Hella Johnson's important work, this movement for treble chorus with three soprano soloists was inspired by a deer that had been lying by the fence near Matthew when he was found, near death:

From the major work "Considering Matthew Shepard," this song of comfort can be sung in a variety of situations such as holiday programs, memorial services, or general concert use. A cappella with eight-part

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go

Winner of the 2020 Genesis Prize from ACDA, this is a piece about facing the fear to breathe, and the courage to be together once more. With text and music knitted together in a soundscape of layers and

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Building primarily on a base of the Battle Hymn of the Republic with sections of Lift Every Voice and Sing and My Country 'Tis of Thee, this arrangement is a montage that calls

The fifth and final movement of "A Vision Unfolding," this piece stands alone as a strong statement for social justice. The oft-set poem by Langston Hughes is given new light with soaring melodic lines,

Composed in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th Amendment guaranteeing and protecting women's constitutional right to vote. With satirical lyrics, liberation and empowerment are the

Remembering a time when life was full of promise and dreaming was an activity filled with hope, a tenor soloist carries this stirring piece from Craig Hella Johnson's major work. With a contemporary

A mix of spoken word and choral singing, the fourth movement of "A Vision Unfolding" is a call to act justly and live in unity. Optional snare drum and trumpet further heighten the plea in Shanelle