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This festival setting of the traditional carol is a stunner! The opening and closing sections are set in mixed meter, bringing a fresh quality to the familiar. A contrasting middle section offers a tranquil and mysterious harmonic tone before returning to the original feel that culminates in an exuberant ending.

Hark!

SATB Octavo

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Traditional Latin phrases are interspersed with lines of English text in this rhythmic and exciting sacred work for more advanced tenor-bass choirs in high school and beyond. Layered vocal writing with closer modern harmonies is punctuated with a driving piano accompaniment that heightens the syncopated rhythms and mixed-meter setting. Sing it at Christmas or throughout the year.

Hodie

TTBB Octavo

An empowering text encourages us to use our voices with courage and intention. Exploring themes of self-doubt and identity, this rhythmic piece with speech-driven lyrics is sure to connect with younger singers. With conservative ranges and optional cued notes, it is an ideal choice for concert programming at any time of year.

A Powerful Voice

SAB Octavo

The poem urges us to be jubilant and glad while the music is designed to brighten our day. A flowing piano accompaniment and a violin obbligato add special punctuation to the message.

Sing to Me

A perennial festival favorite, particularly for younger choirs, the arranger catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic and delightful fashion.

Nine Hundred Miles

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with snow." With multiple voicings, it can work well for any choir from middle school or older and is a perfect choice for graduations or any event when you want to inspire.

Hold Fast to Dreams

"Sing to me! Something of sunlight and bloom..." An uplifting text by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set to charming music in this wonderful piece with melodic interest in all parts and conservative ranges. Ramsey's sensitive, skillful writing makes for tender moments that truly evoke the meaning of the text. Now available for mixed voices, this has long been a favorite with festival choirs in the two-part version.

This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful memories of a lost loved one who will never be forgotten. The lyrical lines and antiphonal singing between the parts symbolize the lingering memories while a depth of sorrow and emotion is conveyed in the lush choral harmonies and stirring piano accompaniment. The Korean text is written in a transliteration that makes it accessible to choirs.

Evocation

Sara Teasdale's poem of thanks inspired this beautiful, melodic setting for a cappella choir. A quiet opening builds into a gorgeous, resounding climax before coming to a more reflective, thankful close. The piece could provide a tender, thoughtful ending to a concert, or be part of a theme of thanksgiving.

Grace Before Sleep

A perennial festival favorite, this tender Appalachian folk melody is given an artistic setting and wonderful piano accompaniment all the while maintaining the traditional folk flavor of the song. Not to be missed!

Bright Morning Stars

In this emotional and lyrical piece for advanced ensembles, the tragic sadness of losing a loved one combines with the vibrant vitality of spring. The four-hand piano accompaniment and the melodies of the flute and oboe (or traditional Korean daegeum and piri) add to the pictorial and folk-like expression of the poem.

Golden Field

SATB Octavo divisi or SSAATTBB w/ Piano Four Hands, Flute & Oboe

Perfect for graduations, celebrations, or any time of year, this feel-good selection is written in a popular song style with an electrifying piano accompaniment. The text embodies themes of hope, unity, singing together and creating cherished memories, while the vocal writing features modern syncopations and powerful harmonies.

This Day

Perfect for tenor-bass choirs of all ages, this sentimental ballad creatively combines two rose poems from George Winkler and Walter de la Mare. Thoughtful ranges and cued notes paired with lyrical vocal writing and a lovely accompaniment for piano and optional cello make this piece accessible and beautiful.

Roses I Give to You

TTB Octavo opt. Cello

Inspirational lyrics explore themes of trying new things, taking chances, and living life to the fullest. Ideal for younger singers stretching their wings both musically and ideologically, this fresh concert work brings in contemporary style with speech-driven lines and accessible vocal writing. You can even feature three soloists or solo groups in the final stanza. Consider this for graduations and final concerts.

Turning the Pages

SSA Octavo

James Joyce's well-known poem is beautifully set to music in this lovely lullaby for treble choirs with piano and optional harp. A stunning showcase piece for concerts or festivals, the choral writing is lush and the piano accompaniment is grandiose. The optional harp part is available as a download from the publisher.

Sleep Now

SSAA Octavo

A celebratory, highly rhythmic composition. The Swahili title means "We are one" - meaning all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design, and the singers dramatically deliver the message.

Sisi ni moja

Beautiful, lush choral harmonies, soaring melodies, and a supportive piano accompaniment that offers constant motion and contrast to the choral parts set off an imaginative text that tells of the "celestial child" in the stars. This accessible and beautifully crafted piece will be a superb addition to any choral library. A choral classic!

Lunar Lullaby

"Every door you enter, you find a piece of something inside you never knew." Character-building texts of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and self-worth are set beautifully to music that is accessible to choirs of any level. It features unison melodies that are excellent opportunities to build your choir's legato tone along with part-writing that is quick to learn and satisfying to sing. An optional guitar accompaniment is available as a free download from the publisher.

The Little Creek

SATB Octavo opt. Guitar Accompaniment

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and syncopated vocal lines that highlight the text come together to create a meaningful piece that will be long remembered. Exceptional! The djembe part is available as a download from the publisher.

Hands Are Knockin'

With an original rainy-day text, this engaging piece is oh so fun to perform and definitely worth the challenge. Sound effects, body percussion, and varied rhythmic articulations imitate a rainstorm and will keep your singers on their toes while enchanting the audience. Unique and exciting!

Rain, Rain!

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