Sacred Choral Concert Music

For advanced choirs, this two-movement work begins with a setting of the Ave Maria in Latin with refreshing modern harmonies. The second setting is in English and is more dissonant, with a haunting

Written in the style of an a cappella spiritual, Rose Aspinall's text shines in a rhythmic setting that your choir will love to sing. Feature two of your soloists along with your whole choir in full harmony

This fifth and final movement of the larger work Vidimus Stellam is based on the Epiphany text, "We have seen his star in the East." The organ begins quietly as if in awe, with the same material

Created for the choir of the American Church in Paris. The ancient Latin text is sung as a refrain by the choir: "Ave Maria, dulcissima Maria, vera spes et vita!" The soprano soloist intersperses an

A new musical setting of an exquisite text by Thomas Campion. While not overtly religious, the text inspires us in its spirituality, hope, and faith to believe in a power greater than ourselves. The musical

A setting of a composite text by the composer which combines passages from a variety of sources: the Requiem service, the Mass, and from a hymn attributed to the Benedictine theologian Maurus. The images of

This eight-part a cappella setting uses exciting choral writing and changes of key and tempo to create the perfect marriage between music and text. This very satisfying arrangement has the feel of a

Looking for something completely different with a traditional Latin text? Explore three different choral textures in this unique composition for mixed or treble choirs. An opening section of homophony

Pie Jesu is an excerpt from Kim Andre Arnesen's beautiful and inspiring Requiem. The accompanied version presents this lyrical movement exactly as it appears in the major work, with

Known for his sensitive arrangements of great texts, composer Brinsmead utilizes a Latin text from Hildegard von Bingen for an upbeat setting worthy of being called Spiritus. Layered melodies give

With a lively folk music-influenced piano accompaniment, soaring vocal lines, and an uplifting hope-filled message, this piece overflows with exuberance and joy from start to finish. The text from Richard

This is a folk hymn from Estonia, with a text using a South Estonian dialect. The text enters the gospel passage of Jesus' words to "let the children come to me". The arrangement intentionally seeks to

With driving rhythms and mixed meters, this is an exuberant setting of a traditional Latin text that will delight and challenge. Sure to become a choral classic!

"O clap your hands, all ye people. Lift up your voice, sing alleluia!" The opening fanfare-like section is complemented by a contrasting legato middle section before returning to the joyous opening

Influenced by his Lithuanian roots, the composer sets this traditional Latin text in a very compelling and exciting way. Alternating slow homophonic sections combine with contrasting faster polyphonic

This arrangement, based on the original autographed edition, introduces everyone to a little known classical gem by Michael Haydn, the younger brother of Joseph Haydn. With either piano or ensemble

This is a stunning new take on the well-loved benediction by Grammy-nominated arranger and former member of Take 6, Cedric Dent. This will be best as a concert closer or a service benediction and is well

Martin Banner is highly respected for the authenticity of his historical editions.  This setting of Dixit Dominus by eighteenth century composer Johann Gottlieb Naumann is quite approachable for high

This Latin motet text taken from portions of Psalm 42 is known greatly through the unaccompanied setting by Palestrina.  Here Peter Anglea sets the descriptive text for mixed voices and piano. 

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.