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Psalm 137 was an inspiration for many composers including Saint-Saëns, who set the text four times. This setting features alto solo, mixed chorus, piano, and English text. The first version, composed

This new edition of Bach's masterpiece reflects Mendelssohn's unique vision of the work and includes a forward in German and English. The work is now presented in its reduced form with the revised part for

Completed in the last summer of Schubert's life, this Missa Solemnis was first performed posthumously in 1829 under the baton of the composer's brother Ferdinand. Though the occasion for composition cannot

The impact of the wind is felt in this poem by Anne Bronte. The musical texture moves along with a contemporary a cappella feel that imitates the flowing motion of the wind. Upbeat and joyful, the harmonies

Felicia Barber's poem is a musical statement of self-discovery and self-love from a Black female perspective and serves as an anthem of dedication to those who were mentors and caretakers in her life. The

In Southern Philippine culture, legend tells of the lion/dragon Arimaonga living in the skies and playfully swallowing the moon. The tradition of the Maranao people was to force the creature to release

G.K. Chesterton's elegant Christmas poem from the late 19th century provides an orderliness and symmetry that is set with a cappella divisi modern harmonies. The combination is poignant and stirring, making

From the Seder ha-Kunteres - volumes of prayers, hymns, and poems from the historic Jewish community in Avignon, France - this Hebrew text celebrates birth, praise, life, and welcoming a new member into the

Emily Dickinson's poetry finds a natural fit in this contemporary a cappella concert setting for mixed divisi choirs. The gentle melodic text nestled beneath layers of percussive arpeggios flirts with major

Lilting in 6/8, this a cappella Christmas carol may have soft organ accompaniment. A gem for concert or service. 

Willan wrote three settings of the classic Eucharistic text. This setting, one of his finest, is written in the key of g minor, evoking the world-famous Ave Verum of William Byrd. The rich harmony

These four motets create a fresh approach to well-known ancient texts. They may be sung either as a complete set or individually within a carol service or other liturgical setting. Virga Jesse

Six a cappella carols with modern texts by Andrew Hawes are in this collection. The Infant; The Shepherds and The Magi follow the structure of verse and chorus and are upbeat and full of

Langston Hughes' oft-set text is given a fresh lyrical setting in this commission for the American Choral Directors Association. With a flowing piano accompaniment, sweeping melodic lines, lush harmonies,

"Where Quiet plays alone, sits and dreams, falls asleep." Sara Teasdale's poem shimmers in this plaintive a cappella setting for mixed choirs that artistically conveys the text and its personification of

Stylized and dynamic, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual features a soprano soloist and a healthy challenge for your mixed divisi choir. A superb choice for more advanced choirs for

This fiery setting of an Ella Wheeler Wilcox poem is an inspirational choice for your treble or mixed choir. The accompaniment both supports and complements the textual painting within the poetry, and the

In this innovative work, the choir paints the bucolic scene with vocal illustrations: buzzing like bees, singing quasi-overtones, and emulating wind sounds. Otherwise a cappella harmonies are supplemented

Tender harmonies and a folk-like delivery characterize this piece that captures a quiet moment of love in the stillness of sleep.

Based on a folk song discovered by the composer while visiting Norway, this arrangement offers flexibility in voicing options and accompaniment for various ensembles. The text, translated from Norwegian

This extended single-movement work is an evocative composition inspired by the impact of isolation and tragedy on society and individuals. The third movement of Beethoven's F Major String Quartet, Op. 135,

This arrangement of this Norwegian folk song weaves together threads of tradition and innovation. The ethereal melody is set here for unaccompanied divisi choir and offers a modern take on the beautiful

This haunting and soulful treatment of the well-known American folk melody includes instrumental echoes of the spiritual Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child which adds further depth of

In this heartfelt prayer for peace, contemporary and traditional styles blend seamlessly as the choir asks first to receive shalom, then offers shalom to the listener, to friends and family, to those we