SATB Sacred Concert Choral Music

"The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is almost run..." The beloved American folk hymn from Kirchner's Heavenly Home collection comes to life anew, with soaring descants, countermelodies, and rich

A very peaceful and reflective setting of this traditional prayer. Divisi and some independence in lines are scattered throughout the work in all voices. Translation is provided.

This sturdy arrangement is based on a spiritual folk song that appeared in a number of American hymnals beginning in the mid 19th century. Angels Hovering 'Round appears in The Revivalist hymnal of

This work for unaccompanied mixed voices and two soloists is a setting of a traditional Holocaust melody for a moving tribute to those who perished. A powerful and dramatic selection for remembrance and

This arrangement of Ani Ma'amin employs an old Jewish folk melody. It is said that during the Holocaust of WWII, Jewish prisoners in German concentration camps sang this song as they were being

The rich harmonies in this a cappella prayer are expressive and intimate. With carefully prepared dissonances and thoughtful voice leading throughout, it is well within the reach of many ensembles and is

Whether performed on risers, as a processional, or encircling the audience, this celebratory fanfare is the perfect opening number for concert or festival and is appropriate for use throughout the school

"The tree of life my soul hath seen, laden with fruit and always green: the trees of nature fruitless be compared with Christ the apple tree." This inspirational, powerful, and spirit-filled text works in

Although Rosephanye Powell often selects sacred texts for her music, it is the uniqueness of her writing style that enables it to serve both in worship and concert. Ascribe to the Lord, one of her

Written for a service of Compline, this celebratory anthem uses fragments of plainchant to create imagery depicting the descending golden light of dawn; it ends with pleas for the despair of night to

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

This setting of Hildegard of Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to the mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle section is surrounded by contrasting

One can hear the influence of centuries of past compositions in this newer setting of Mary's exalted prayer within the Christian faith. The character of the music feels soothing and familiar, yet there are

Setting of this popular text for SATB divisi chorus unaccompanied. Marked as “Adagio, molto espressivo,” the work features a rich, full harmonic palette, with unique melodic motifs on the word

Beautifully marrying the realms of music and spirituality, this a cappella setting of the traditional Latin text is breathtaking. Featuring a soprano soloist and divisi texture, it is a captivating

A modern a cappella setting of the traditional Latin text is infused with whispered sections of the "Hail Mary" prayer in English and Spanish that layer with the lush choral harmonies. Mostly polyphonic,

The melodious individual lines paired with the musica ficta added to this edition by the editor bring out the haunting quality of this relatively simple setting woven around subtle hints of the original

Composed in 1842 during Liszt's most active period of touring, the sweet tunefulness of the main melody contrasts with moments of solemnity and drama at other times. Plainchant is recalled in his frequent