Sacred Choral Concert Music

A creative and festive piano part helps to lift the eyes in this elegant setting of the beloved text from Psalm 121. The opening section is quasi a cappella with occasional accompanying arpeggios, while the

Justin Miller, the amazing conductor of the Westminster Men's Chorus, launches his choral series with this beautiful work by Richard Burchard. This is a complex piece with multiple divisi, two solo parts

Starting with an opening fanfare, the piece immediately dives into a delightful 11/8 rhythm that both feels natural and is fun. Through rhythmic and key center changes with wonderful harmonic moments and

The angular nature of the asymmetrical rhythms and constantly changing meters brings vibrancy and momentum to this work. Shifting harmonic centers create unpredictability and surprise, and the bold,

A lovely a cappella work for mixed choir, featuring a beautiful melody and gorgeous harmonizations true to the composer's style. Written as a memorial for a dear friend, it is flowing and forward-moving

East meets West in this creative fusion of a traditional Latin text with an ancient-modern feel. An opening chant-like solo blossoms into a rollicking asymmeterical meter with an accented piano part,

The beloved hymn Be Thou My Vision has long been part of our rich musical heritage of hymnody. The text is by St. Dallan Forgaill (6th Century Irish), and the tune is Slane (Traditional Irish),

Scored for soprano solo, SATB chorus, and chamber orchestra or piano, this work is the final movement of Mollicone's Four Sacred Choruses. This exciting movement in 7/8 is written with in a more

A lively and rhythmic setting of this ancient text in Hebrew and English in strophic form. This piece features a soloist with choir, interesting harmonic ideas, wonderful melodic ideas, syncopations and

Tenebrae is a concert work, even though the sacred text focuses on the crucifixion. The ancient liturgy is presented with beauty and emotion. Originally written for advanced male choir now

Set for SATB chorus, SATB soloists, and keyboard with optional orchestra: two flutes, two clarinets, two horns, two bassoons, and strings, this work is accessible and gratifying for high school and

This beautiful a cappella setting of the Agnus Dei Latin text is engaging and compelling. The use of divisi, chord clusters and various harmonic textures creates some gorgeous harmonic moments. Mixed meters

Blake Wilson's Ave Maris Stella focuses on the idea of Mary as a source of strength and power. Melodically rich with earthy harmonies and diverse texture, this is a very impressive setting of the

Written in honor of composer Javier Busto, this a cappella work attempts to capture in sound the warmth and blessing of a deep friendship. Typical of Elberdin's chordal Spanish compositional style, this

The word "alleluia" receives elegant treatment in this beautiful a cappella piece. The bass anchors the music while each of the three upper voices have their turn with melodies. A lovely middle section with

Beginning with two main thematic ideas that are developed throughout the work - a gentle, lilting two-note motive and a lyrical four-note theme that travels throughout the voices - this seven-minute piece

This a cappella work from Swedish composer Marten Jansson and Swedish poet Einar Askestad deals with sorrow and loss. After a forceful, harmonically ambiguous section and a clear break in the music, the

Composer Carolyn Pirtle says "Psalm 150 represents the culmination of the entire book of Psalms. Its exhortation to the entirety of creation to praise God is reflected in this setting through the

Priidite, Poklonimsya (O Come, Let Us Worship) is a work by Sergei Rachmaninoff for unaccompanied SATB Choir. From the "All-Night Vigil," this is the Vocal Score, featuring a pronunciation guide,

Voskres Iz Groba (When Thou Hadst Risen Again) is a work by Sergei Rachmaninoff for unaccompanied SATB Choir. From the "All-Night Vigil," this is the Vocal Score, featuring a pronunciation guide,

Svete Tikhiy (O Gladsome Radiance) is a work by Sergei Rachmaninoff for unaccompanied SATB Choir. From the "All-Night Vigil," this is the Vocal Score, featuring a pronunciation guide, and an