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The Noble Art of Music sets two Martin Luther quotations as a bright, uplifting choral fanfare celebrating the joy of singing. Commissioned by the San Francisco Choral Artists, it unfolds in clear panels—urgent, then stately, before opening into a broad final statement—making a crisp, welcoming opener for almost any program. “As long as we live, there is never enough singing.” At a glance SATB • a cappella • c. 2′ Difficulty: moderate For strong HS, university, community choirs

The Noble Art of Music

SATB Octavo

Tumbalalayka is a rhythmic, harmonically rich setting of the beloved Yiddish folksong. The voices imitate the strumming of the balalaika in this classic riddle-courtship song—by turns playful and tender. Performed regularly by choirs around the world. It is included on French vocal quartet Quatour Aesthesis’ 2022 CD O Do Not Move. At a glance • WACDA 2026 Reading Session selection • SATB a cappella • 2’30” • Yiddish • Moderate difficulty • For strong HS, university, community choirs

Tumbalalayka

Neapolitan Carol evokes the starry night in Bethlehem, as three travelers from afar arrive to pay homage to the newborn child. Sung in the original Neapolitan, the arrangement also includes an optional English text by the composer. At a glance: SATB • piano • c. 2’15” Difficulty: easy-moderate For HS, university, community choirs Neapolitan pronunciation recording included

Neapolitan Carol

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Psalm 117 (Halelu et Adonai) is a compact, ecstatic setting of the shortest psalm—a direct call for all peoples to praise—building to an exuberant “Halleluya!” The Hebrew text is provided in transliteration, with IPA in the front matter for easy rehearsal. At a glance SSA • piano • c. 2′ Language: Hebrew (w/transliteration + IPA) Difficulty: easy–moderate Great as an opener, encore, or set-starter

Psalm 117

SSA Octavo

Premiered in June 2018 by San Francisco Choral Artists, “Fare Ye Well My Darlin'” is a tender, dramatic arrangement of an American folksong, perhaps dating from the Civil War. A soldier bids farewell to his beloved as he leaves for war. Will he ever return?
 
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Difficulty: moderate
 
For strong univiersity, community, or pro choirs
 
Commissioned by the San Francisco Choral Artists in 2018

Fare Ye Well, My Darlin'

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