Sacred Choral Concert Music

This piece has a dance-like feel and lilt to it, both in the lyric writing and the switching between a duple and triple feel in the 6/8 meter.

This famous Mendelssohn choral piece has been carefully edited, and while it has German text throughout, it also includes an excellent new translation by Joyce Warman. Based on Psalm 78, Mendelssohn's

Shout Glory lives up to its name, with a rip-roarin' accompaniment and highly energetic choral writing! Whether your featured soloist sings the notes as written, or has improvisational skills, this

The final movement from a set of four contrasting memorial dances for unaccompanied mixed chorus. The text, from Psalm 30, is set to a sprightly gigue. Written for double SATB choir, the textures are light

Inspired by William Byrd’s Kyrie from his Mass for Four Voices, this work creates beautiful atmospheric music reminiscent of the Renaissance but with a new perspective including shifting

Written in the winter of 2018, this piece is an homage to Palestrina inspired by Missa Papae Marcelli. The opening begins with straight imitation in all six parts and moves to flowing polyphonic

"O what are all my sufferings here compared to life above?" This Charles Wesley text is set to a sturdy tune by William Walker, compiler of shape-note books such as Southern Harmony. It celebrates our

A driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration that begins with a stately expression of "Cantate Domino!" Mixed meter helps create energy, which is contrasted with a lyrical

It is the text that deserves your attention first. "The Benedictine Blessing" stands as a unique approach in its prayer requests. The musical setting was lauded by the lyricist, and brings a further

Exquisite a cappella writing with a classic Latin text, this work, the "place of sacred mystery," is rich with harmonic colors. A motet in a classic setting, this work is appropriate in both concert and

An arrangement of a well-known hymn by John Adam Granade. The arching vocal lines are accompanied by a rhythmic, undulating piano part which portrays the rivers the hymn describes. There is also a version

This two-part setting of the Latin text opens with a simple poignant melody, then divides into independent voice parts before moving into a contrasting middle section. With a flowing, supportive piano

A joyous and buoyant work from Dutch Renaissance composer Jan Sweelink, this edition moves the work to a slightly lower key and includes performance suggestions from the editor. A fantastic work for

This work tells the story of creation and the centrality of God in the beginning of time. The music feels as if it comes from the earth, with grounded and rich harmonies, soaring lines from the clarinet

A new edition of Mendelssohn's Laudate Pueri that includes both the chorus-Laudate Pueri and the trio Beati omnes. This edition offers a clean score for choir and keyboard with a

This lively sacred concert opener has a syncopated rhythmic feel that is truly uplifting! The four-hand piano accompaniment is essential to creating the desired effect. "O sing to the Lord, you saints of

This exciting setting of the Latin Cantate Domino text explores rhythm and texture as it weaves through various time signatures. Will make for a fantastic concert opener.

Izar Ederrak is the story, in the Basque language, of a beautiful shining star surrounded by eight angels, one of whom is "lovesick" for the star. The story comes to life for a cappella voices

Featuring alternating English, Basque, and Latin text, this thrilling setting proclaims the joy of singing to God. Already much-loved around the world due to performances at the 2011 World Choral Symposium

Deeply emotional, this work captures the unnatural feeling of a parent losing a child. Challenging, and containing a myriad of soundscapes, this work is very melodic and approachable.

This setting of Hildegard of Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to the mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle section is surrounded by contrasting

There's nothing traditional about this setting of the familiar Latin text! A modern feel with a powerful minor key progression creates a piece that has both high performance value and educational merit.