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Andre Thomas is a master at the spiritual form, and his skill is clearly evident in this gem! Easy to sing tonally, but with divisi voices, the layers of sound and the constant rhythmic patterns add

Opening with an expressive solo, this plaintive melody highlights the allegorical original text and creates lyrical and artistic choral phrases. A rich and ever-changing harmonic palette features lush

Textured choral writing glides effortlessly over a graceful piano accompaniment in this elegant setting of the text by Chilean poet and Nobel Prize-winner Pablo Neruda. Artistically done in a romantic

This Nigerian carol will impart a very special dramatic flavor to your holiday concert! Sung a cappella or with optional percussion (conga, bongos, tambourines), it is a remarkable piece, with the original

As arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this a cappella arrangement of the early American folk hymn is straightforward and engaging. The melodic line is set with simple, intuitive

This is different! Using a fictional language combined with a powerful English text, this exceptional piece effectively combines narration, rhythmic chanting and whispers, singing, vocal percussion, stomps

Translation: "I am one with the great spirit." Equally suited for mixed, treble, or tenor-bass choirs, this flexible arrangement opens with a Native American flute, the sounds of flowing water, and tuned

Charles Wesley's text set to the hymn tune EXULTATION is arranged here for a cappella mixed chorus. Slow, sweet, and somber, this arrangement passes the melody between voice parts and ends with a strong

Adapted from one of Dvorak's Moravian Duets, this piece adds a new English language text to the familiar melody. Subtle modal shifts and a unique formal structure give the work interest and value,

An expressive, through-composed setting of a traditional Celtic blessing. An appropriate choice for a concert closer, benediction, signature encore, or year-end send-off.

Simply accompanied by either piano or guitar, this enduring Shaw–Parker arrangement of Stephen Foster's tender song of love and loss is a choral staple for tenor-bass choirs.

This powerful anthem is the last piece written by American arranger, composer, and conductor Robert DeCormier, just one month prior to his passing. The a cappella work effectively uses different choral

Arranged for and famously recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this traditional spiritual setting possesses all the characteristics you'd expect of a Shaw–Parker choral classic. 

"O let me fly to Mount Zion, Lord!" This bright, uplifting spiritual has become a standard in the choral repertoire for divisi a cappella mixed choirs, and is a perennial favorite for festival performances.

The traditional Latin "eternal light" text is brought to life in this a cappella work. With plenty of room for rubato and dynamic expression, this piece employs a variety of choral textures with an approach

One of the enduring selections from the Shaw–Parker collaboration, this dynamic spiritual is still widely performed in concert and festival settings nationwide. The baritone solo is indeed

This lovely a cappella lullaby doubles as a Nativity carol that may be programmed for Christmas or at any time of year. Simple and sincere, traditional choral writing leads singers through a warm

One of the finest carol offerings of all time, this anthem is everything we expect from a Shaw–Parker arrangement. Perfect as a concert processional, sacred Advent selection, or holiday concert