Opening with a section of plainchant, this setting of the traditional Latin text most known in the Mozart or Byrd versions shimmers with modern a cappella harmonies. Cluster cadences and expressive vocal
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"O light born of light." This traditional Latin text shimmers in a stunning a cappella setting with thoughtful voice leading and cluster harmonies. Accessible enough for concert or service use, it will make
In an upbeat setting of a hymn text by 17th-century English poet George Herbert, irregular meters, syncopation, and dancing melodic shapes are employed to amplify the jubilant mood of the text.
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Based on Gregorian chant, this ninth-century antiphon is given new life as an urgent plea for peace. A sense of powerlessness and desperation is reflected in the use of free and mixed meter, while
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Engaging triple SATB choirs, this lively 16th-century work is appropriate for collegiate, community, and professional groups and will make a fantastic concert opener!
This expressive setting combines two lines on the subject of peace from the Ordinary of the Latin Mass. From The Oxford Book of Choral Music by Black Composers.
This brief but deeply moving setting of a traditional Latin Christmas text includes an alternate English text and is appropriate for both school and church choirs. The voices are a cappella and homophonic
Lauridsen's Ave Verum Corpus for choir, string orchestra or organ, with finger cymbals joins a catalog of works that are performed throughout the world. The traditional Latin text is expressed witn
A gorgeous setting of the popular text from the Requiem Mass. The homophonic writing and the voice-leading make it accessible to advanced and professional ensembles.
This challenging anthem uses Latin phrases to convey the theme of peace. A short section in English, "Lord, grant us peace," gives way to a return of the opening text, "Pax, Domine." Appropriate for general
Victor Herbert's renowned text receives a novel and effective musical setting in this SATB a cappella choral fanfare. Stirring and energetic, it conceives each phrase of the text in its own right, employing
This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a warm and welcome addition to any concert.
This calm and contemplative work expresses a sudden clarity of purpose in life's journey. Lancelot Andrewes and William Wordsworth's text frames this work that is appropriate for any time of the year, but
This warm and sentimental concert work features two soloists who also duet at the beginning and end, with a middle section that swells with joy. Including only the lyric "Alleluia," this piece allows the
This wondrously beautiful and inviting music embodies the magic and wonder of the Nativity. Based on ancient chant, the modern a cappella harmonies move and explore sonorities that bring colorful dimension
A call to the creative spirit in all of us, the initial haunting chant invocation leads to a lively mixed-meter section that layers and builds throughout the piece. The concise text is in Latin, accessible