"A sweet, free thought inside my head as I lay down upon my bed, and I think of how the world could be." The text for this piece was written by a former student of the composer. This hopeful and optimistic
Combining the traditions of Orthodox Jewish music with the counterculture of the 1960s, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach created Jewish folk revival music including this, his most famous melody. Beginning with a slow
This classic African American folksong has a mesmerizing quality that will captivate singers and listeners, with an easy give-and-take between the voices and a relaxed groove that SAB choirs will enjoy and
Add some flourish to your next concert by programming this jubilant original featuring a macaronic text of Latin and English. Some accessible mixed meter adventures are sprinkled throughout this dynamic
Incredibly haunting setting of this William Blake text from "Auguries of Innocence". The distinctive minor quality creates an air of mystery and introspection and serves the bittersweet sentiment of the
This adventurous spiritual arrangement is a great confidence builder for developing choirs. With a stylistic nod to Dilworth, this gospel-tinged arrangement is powerful and dramatic, with interesting
"I choose the mountain with all its stress and strain because only by climbing can I rise above the plain." This dynamic setting of Howard Simon’s powerful poem explores the strength of the human
Written to honor Rollo Dilworth, whose feel and insight for choral gospel music is reverent and accessible to all, this composition incorporates lyrical quotes from some of Rollo's great arrangements,
Paralleling the voyages we make through life with those of a river flowing to the sea, this poignant original work creates a thoughtful and meaningful atmosphere using lovely harmonies with a wonderful text
Full of life and energy, this work in Spanish and English expresses the plea of Mexican children to the rest of the world to listen to their cry for help. The percussion and bass parts (included in the
With a tune based on the beautiful English ballad Pretty Polly, Woody Guthrie's lyrics describe the challenges facing migrant workers in North America as well as their dignity. The choral writing
Once the gospel swing gets started, it just never lets up in this powerful selection that is a dynamic musical statement for today's choirs. Its 9/8 meter coupled with an expressive, hopeful text is
On a theme of prayers for peace, the melodic material seems reminiscent of music that one would hear in a Jewish morning service, with a melody that the singers and listeners will carry with them
Contemporary harmonies, cool syncopations in the vocal parts, and a rhythmically supportive accompaniment grace Victor C. Johnson's high energy setting of this favorite spiritual. This work is a marvelous
This arrangement of the traditional Swahili folk song exudes joy! Featuring call and responses with soloists and different vocal sections, every part has an opportunity to shine. Creative layering and
Young singers can discover the sights and sounds of the Scottish Hebrides and an ancient chant sung by the people of that remote location. This setting includes original music that frames the chant and