Sacred Choral Concert Music

"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.

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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