Sacred Choral Concert Music

This early American hymn, born in a time of crisis, is still relevant in our times. Opening with a flowing artistic piano accompaniment which continues throughout, optional solo lines build and open up into

From the larger work "Requiem Novum," this comforting selection offers a moment of peace and reflection. Recorded by the VOCES8 Foundation Choir, this is a study of excellence in part-writing, with its

This beautiful motet by William Byrd epitomizes his mature style, characterized by warm harmonic language, variation of musical texture, and effortless counterpoint. Transcribed from the 1589 Cantiones

The composer's signature fluid style is on beautiful display in this Latin concert work for mixed choir with piano and oboe accompaniment. Originally designed to be paired with Iam Sol Recedit,

A shortened version of Sandstrom's 2003 Gloria for advanced choirs, this is a beautiful soundscape that expresses glory to God. Including extensive divisi, this chant-like setting feels meterless,

Written nearly 2000 years ago, this ancient biblical text in Latin offers a unique way of understanding love. Rich divisi choral harmonies underlay a beautiful chant-like melodic structure in a way that is

An exuberant song of celebration, expression, and praise for all that has been and all that is yet to come! The traditional Latin text comes alive in a modern setting that brings a full palette of harmonic

This is a lyrical and beautiful work with Latin and either Polish or English text. Using the text from one of the Beatitudes, "Blessed are the merciful," this is a calm and expressive selection for treble

This original work is a beautiful selection with dense melodic lines and colorful harmonies. Perfect for concert or festival, it begins slowly and expands to its joyous middle section, ending on a warm

A lovely lyrical selection for treble choir based on Bach's "Siciliano" flute sonata. With just three simple Latin words, the text is easily mastered so that the tone, phrasing, and expression shine

This energetic original concert work makes for an ideal opening festival number for younger choirs. The meter shifts back and forth between 3/4 and 6/8 to give a nice sense of movement and drive, while the

This warm and sentimental concert work features two soloists who also duet at the beginning and end, with a middle section that swells with joy. Including only the lyric "Alleluia," this piece allows the

This selection for advanced tenor-bass choirs soars with enthusiasm and determination to its joyous conclusion, "Gaudium immensum! Amen!"

This Italian Baroque masterwork is an eight-minute work for mixed choir with a quartet of SATB soloists featured throughout. Largely polyphonic, it explores dramatic Baroque phrasing, articulation, and

A popular Sacred Harp gathering song is arranged with notated stylistic features of the shape-note singing tradition in an energetic, fun-to-sing setting, complete with foot stomps! The comfortable ranges

With the traditional Latin lyrics "Gloria in excelsis Deo," this setting is anything but traditional. Including some chant as well as stomping and clapping throughout, this almost has the feel of a Maori

Give your younger students a taste of real classical music with this terrific festival opening selection arranged just for them. Feature a trio of soloists or a small group along with distinctive choral

This is an innovative, striking setting of the Magnificat text that is well suited to both liturgical and concert performance. The work celebrates the strength, character, and intelligence of teenage girls

If the original version of the Hallelujah Chorus is a bit daunting for your choir, then this is the version for you! It's a step lower, quite a bit shorter, and treated with the utmost musical care

G.F. Handel's iconic Hallelujah Chorus is an annual tradition for thousands of choirs around the world. Here is the standard version in all its glory for SATB choir with a piano or organ part

This piece from Missa Abreviada, CPM 112, has been edited for choir with solo quartet and piano accompaniment. Beginning slowly, the piece moves into a spirited fugal setting of the traditional Latin