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This piece is a biting and soulful commentary on the horrifying ordinariness of mass shootings in America. Syncopated rhythms and soaring lyrical lines subtly show, rather than tell, the experience of

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

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

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.

Written in response to the gun violence against children, this penultimate movement from "The Unarmed Child" is deeply moving and brings a sense of healing and poignancy in the musical setting.

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

Coty Raven Morris' powerful poetry is set to harmonically rich music, pairing together perfectly to share this impactful message. With accessible percussion, this piece for the advanced a cappella mixed

"Every time I try to make a difference in the world, I wonder if I'm on. Tell me I am not alone." Upbeat, and able to be performed in a contemporary a cappella style or with the notated piano accompaniment,

"We create tomorrow by learning from today." An inspirational expression of unity and tolerance, teaching moments abound in this a cappella concert work with lush harmonies supporting the depth of its

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

Set in a rhythmically dynamic contemporary a cappella riff, this original piece muses on the power of curiosity to shape anger into something beautiful, powerful, and even transformative. By turns fierce,

Celebrating the life and legacy of civil rights icon John Lewis, this gospel-style song calls us to action: to work for justice and make the world a better place for all. Easy to learn, hard to forget, this

The second movement from Where We Find Ourselves, this piece is about the manipulation of hair and the conformity or nonconformity of following hair "rules." This selection is built on

This work offers a resonant, contemporary message combined with powerful writing for treble voices and a featured soloist. A protest anthem that advocates for justice and equality, the choral parts are

Winner of the 2020 Genesis Prize from the American Choral Directors Association, this innovative work captures the fear and uncertainty of breathing after time apart from singing together in person. Text

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

Inspired by the open letter penned by the Future of Life Institute warning against the advancement of AI, this innovative work artfully weaves together a spirit of human optimism with a foreboding sense of

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

Native American women are more likely to be abducted, assaulted, and murdered than any other population group, and the perpetrators are rarely charged or convicted. Each verse of this selection  cries

"I'm the feet that march for justice, I'm the hands that can help a friend. I'm the heart that beats for kindness, I'm the words that can heal and mend." Using compelling metaphorical language and a