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Bright and full-bodied, this selection celebrates bold, fierce singing and the power of singing with one another. The lead voice gestures and moves to express the story, and the ensemble stomps and claps to create a complex, joyous, and raucous pulse. Add the optional percussion and double bass for even more impact.

Bellow

SSAA Octavo divisi, or SSAAA

Set to a Sara Teasdale text, this lyrical selection is written in the style of a balladeer guitarist. Scored for two-part treble voices with brief divisi, it's accessible to younger ensembles yet rewarding for advanced treble choirs, making it an uplifting choice for spring concerts.

May Night

Two-Part Octavo or SA

Editors Choice Year

This gospel-inspired opening to "A Vision Unfolding" provides a powerful introduction to themes of justice, equality, and unity. Robert Bode's text asks for God to reach down with justice in times of tribulation and calls us to reach out to those who may be struggling. A memorable melody acts as a mantra, inspiring others to heed the call of justice.

Reach Down, Lord

SATB Octavo

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Originally composed for string quartet in 1922, Andante festivo was rescored by the composer in 1938 for string orchestra with timpani. The work emphasizes the warmth and rich sonority of the string orchestra, reflecting a hymnlike ceremonial quality. Broad lyrical phrases explore a wide range of dynamic contrast, phrasing, bow distribution, and orchestral color.

Andante Festivo

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Speaking to the need for acceptance and understanding of others, this original work tells the story of a girl who retreats to nature in order to find peace. A single melody evolves from an anxious spiral to calm serenity as the character journeys through life.

Breathe

SSA Octavo

Great for high school and collegiate choirs, this beautiful setting of a biblical Latin text is a statement of our role in keeping peace. A cappella polyphony reminiscent of historical motets provides a welcome challenge for part independence.

Servabis pacem

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A set of five short pieces that share a common theme of peace. The first four are based on traditional American folk songs and spirituals. The last movement is original music. The movements are: I've Got Peace Like a River; The Dove, She Is a Pretty Bird; From the Hills I Gather Courage; Study War No More and In the Spirit of Peace (We Stand Together).

The Dove and Other Songs of Peace

String Quartet

Set to the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar, this thought-provoking piece delves into the complexities of life and the wisdom gained through experience. Beautiful harmonies and an optional flute obbligato make this piece truly captivating.

The Lesson

SATB Octavo w/ opt. Flute

Fun and energetic, this arrangement of the Appalachian folk song is written with accessibility in mind. The fiddle part is integral to the piece, adding great color and character, while the piano part propels the piece forward and imitates the sound of a string band. Body percussion is included in the middle section for extra rhythmic excitement.

Shady Grove

SAB Octavo w/ Violin

With text by Coty Raven Morris, this piece reflects on the pressure young people face to plan their futures too soon and encourages finding joy in the present. A curriculum guide by Coty Raven Morris and Colleen McNickle with lesson plans and extension activities is available as a free PDF download.

When I Grow Up

Brimming with energy, this rhythmically charged work captures the thrill of the unknown and the pull of inevitable change. Starting with a foreboding feel, dissonant harmonies give way to rhythmic ostinatos that build in dynamic intensity along with a pounding bass drum. Full of contrast and excitement, this is sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.

From the Underground

SATB Octavo divisi

A traditional nursery rhyme from Myanmar, this is the first text a child may learn as an introduction to the Burmese language. A curriculum guide authored by Coty Raven Morris and Colleen McNickle with lesson plans and extension activities is available as a free PDF download.

Mama Wawa

Three-Part Mixed Octavo

Lovely melodic lines over equally lovely harmonic textures which include some cluster harmonies paired with passages about love make this a memorable work for both the singers and the audience. The flowing piano accompaniment adds much to the musical texture and timbre of the work. A curriculum guide authored by Coty Raven Morris and Colleen McNickle with lesson plans and extension activities is available as a free PDF download.

My Very Own

Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love, and grace - a world where we have the courage to champion the inherent dignity and value of all people, a world where we will be done with all the ways we deny a person's worth. Spoken word is incorporated throughout, heightening the intensity of the performance, and giving a sense of immediacy to the challenge for the choir and audience to work together for justice, equity, and wholeness.

Soon We Will Be Done

Gentle contemporary styling in an a cappella setting gives this a feel reminiscent of The King's Singers. A beautiful text speaks of longing for love and security. "So stay with me, held in my arms. Like branches of a tree, they'll shelter you for many years." A curriculum guide authored by Coty Raven Morris and Colleen McNickle with lesson plans and extension activities is available as a free PDF download.

When the Earth Stands Still

The text of this powerful choral work is addressed to anyone facing struggles and it presents an honest affirmation that those struggles are real. Rather than deny the existence of problems or pain, the listener is encouraged to "lean into" the hardship, to name it-and to thereby reduce its power. Textually and musically, the listener is presented with the metaphor of a tree-being whipped by the wind but built to bend in that wind, and ultimately withstand the pressure-filled gales. The power of community is also affirmed, as the listener is encouraged to walk alongside and to bend along with their neighbor.

Bend

Rhythmic and exciting, this arrangement of a favorite spiritual is ideal for developing choirs as a concert or festival highlight. Ostinato patterns and layered harmonies make it easy to learn and to hold your parts, and the smaller ranges are perfect for younger voices. The piano part supports the rhythmic groove and helps bring energy and drive to the setting.

Elijah Rock

Written to mark America's 250th birthday, this vibrant work sets the words of Franklin, Roosevelt, and Lincoln in an engaging show-style setting. A narrated opening over a driving piano groove leads to a steady build of energy, making it a flexible and memorable choice to culminate a program.

It's a Republic

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to the emotional intensity of this beautiful contemporary ballad that asks the listener to look at people as more than their individual characteristics.

All of Me

This bluesy setting requires three treble soloists with power and confidence. The choral backgrounds are deliberately sparse imitating guitar, light organ, and banjo until a climactic group shout. The music is driving and relentless as the singers are determined to be "ready to go" into the kingdom of God. The characters in this unique and compelling work are mother, sister, brother, neighbor, preacher, and finally, self, which reminds us that all of us will all face this journey, so we had best live right and shout "Hallelujah" when our turn comes.

Death Came A-Knockin'

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