This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with
A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and
William Straub's text implores us to "dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love" in this heartfelt original work. The evocative piano accompaniment adds to and supports the voices. There are many
Composed for the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey, London, on 19 September 2022, Like as the hart is a setting of verses from Psalm 42 for four-part choir with
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This lyrical lullaby can find a place in your Lessons and Carols service or really anytime throughout the season. Christina Rossetti's tender text shines in this a cappella setting with a short optional
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From Spencer Michael Free's poem The Human Touch comes this tender piece that speaks to the healing power of relationships found in touch and song. A dynamic piano part accompanies lush vocal
First recorded by Louis Armstrong, this now classic song is also in the Grammy Hall of Fame. Close jazz harmonies sparkle in this a cappella setting which works for both concert and jazz choirs. The
Lush jazz harmonies and smooth voice leading permeate this arrangement of the legendary song Georgia on My Mind. The state of Georgia officially designated Ray Charles' version as the official
Written in a gospel style, this lyrical second movement extracted from the larger work Credo utilizes a text by W.E.B Du Bois: "Especially do I believe in the Negro Race; in the beauty of its
Are you looking for an exciting and fully engaging piece to get your choirs moving and motivated about singing? This piece features stomping, clapping, and patting to embellish the rhythmic Swahili text. An
Following upon Alexander’s Feast (1736), in 1739 Handel produced a second setting of the Ode to St Cecilia (“Song for St Cecilia’s Day”). At its première it
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Clarity of line and a firm harmonic base make this fugal Renaissance madrigal accessible to your experienced ensembles. From the Amanda Quist Choral Series.
This beautifully moving work was specially commissioned by the Dean and Chapter of Westminster for performance at the Funeral Service of Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II at Westminster Abbey. The text
From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this simple melody inspired by children's songs is a setting of Sara Teasdale's poem "In the End." Showcasing her signature pairing of nihilism
From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this setting of a poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay ends the first half of The Lost Birds. Told from the point of view of the poet, it starts with the
From the Grammy-nominated work The Lost Birds, this selection is a setting of Emily Dickinson's poem "The Saddest Noise, the Sweetest Noise". It begins the story of The Lost Birds in spring:
Here is an elegant a cappella arrangement of this well-known traditional spiritual that combines gentle and evocative harmonies while moving toward a heartfelt statement at the very end. It will work well
This is the stand-alone third movement from the powerful suite You Are Enough, which hopes to open conversations about mental health. With a modern musical-theater quality, it expresses its
Arranged for the vocal group VOCES8, this stunning setting is adapted from the sixth movement of Ades' first string quartet, "Arcadiana." The lyrics are derived from a single line of William Blake's
The arrangement of this African American spiritual is both accessible and gorgeous. A short choral section is used for the introduction, interludes between verses, and at the conclusion, adding cohesion to
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This arrangement of the lesser-known spiritual Long Fare You Well builds on the expressive melody by incorporating fragments of the tune throughout the choral writing and culminates in a glorious
This setting of the traditional spiritual speaks of the need for guidance and trust in the Lord. Scored for choir with a classic walking bass line, much of the divisi writing can be shared across treble and
This poem imploring us to use our lives for the service and beauty of others is set to music in a flowing, lyrical anthem. The choral writing is buoyant while the piano accompaniment provides childlike
Each movement of this work describes aspects of the night in a different location, utilizing the poetry of Carl Sandburg, Robert Frost, and Joaquin Miller. The music portrays the artistic