SATB Sacred Concert Choral Music

With melodic interest in all parts, and no divisi, choirs of all sizes will enjoy this special Ave Maria. Mixed meters, expanded harmonic language and some dissonance help to make the piece unique.

Now available in a TTBB voicing, this authentic arrangement of the classic motet gives men's and mixed choirs the opportunity to perform this important piece by one of the most important composers of the

In this stunning choral tapestry, the beloved Latin text is set with lush harmonies, vivid tonal colors and wonderful dynamic contrasts. It is an absolutely gorgeous soundscape for better a cappella choirs.

In this edition of the time-honored Renaissance classic, stressed syllables have been underlined and bar lines and time signatures are grouped according to the natural metric and syllabic stress of the

Text in Latin.

Charles Gounod's beloved Ave Maria, based on a prelude from J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier, is now available for developing choirs! The melody passes through all the voice parts,

This haunting melody from the Italian Renaissance has been recorded most recently by Charlotte Church and Andrea Bocelli. Patrick Liebergen's setting features straightforward vocal lines, a supportive piano

This breathtaking 20th-century work has been made famous by international performances of the San Francisco-based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the alternatum plainsong, the composition is

Inspired by the simple verse structure of the traditional Latin prayer text, the melody line glides over the gentle wavelike motion of the piano accompaniment. The violin obbligato adds another lyrical

Matsushita’s Ave Maria is a very intimate short unaccompanied piece of true inward devotion. An experienced composer, Matsushita has chosen a tonal musical language for this homophonic piece. His

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

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

This interpretation of the text suggests feelings of serenity and innocence. The opening motive of this Gregorian hymn is introduced by the tenors, freely and lyrically sung, and reappears throughout the

With Grieg's characteristic lyrical style and Romantic chromaticism, this unaccompanied work is written with mostly homophonic textures. Grieg's setting of this sacred Latin text occasionally divides into

With long phrases and lush harmonies, this a cappella anthem is colorful and well conceived. The vocal parts divide and there is some mixed meter. Subtle and effective!

Kevin Memley has risen to be recognized as one of the finest craftsmen in the choral arts. His reputation is strengthened with this gorgeous setting of the Ave Maris Stella (Hail Mary, Star of the Sea)

A favorite Nova Scotia Latin canticle with a simple harmonic arrangement solo for tenor or unison tenor section.