SATB Music Selections

This rhythmic and energetic setting of the Advent classic expresses longing and the promise of Christmas. The music captures the excitement of the text. Your choir will enjoy singing this unusual and

This compelling a cappella setting of the 13th-century Latin Eucharistic hymn by Thomas Aquinas is appropriate for both worship and concert. A neo-Renaissance motet with 21st-century harmonies, it contains

This brief but deeply moving setting of a traditional Latin Christmas text includes an alternate English text and is appropriate for both school and church choirs. The voices are a cappella and homophonic

This new edition of a medieval Latin Christmas hymn offers options for soloists with a cappella double choir or single choir with organ or instruments. Part of the Duke University Series, there are four

Written by a former director of the School of Music at Howard University, this lovely setting of Psalm 130 may be sung a cappella or lightly accompanied by organ or piano. This gem will be a great addition

This traditional spiritual is sensitively arranged by one of today's prominent African American composers. The setting contains a hint of Lift Every Voice and Sing and is part of the Duke Chapel

This a cappella setting of the traditional carol opens with a spotlight on the tenor section with background choir "oohs." The second stanza is more homophonic, and in the third, the carol is sung

Rich, warm harmonies surround the melody, which passes between voice parts as the piece unfolds. This beautiful a cappella arrangement of the familiar Greensleeves will be a stellar addition to

Very sustained, long legato lines characterize this arrangement of the favorite 14th-century carol. Slow, gently moving meter changes create a almost meterless atmosphere, giving creating an ethereal mood.

Ken Medema's well-known song is given a tour de force a cappella treatment by Kenneth Dake. Requiring eight-part divisi, the choir sings abundant gospel harmonies and doo-wop syllables accompany the

A welcome "big choral" setting of a classic spiritual, this unaccompanied setting has divisi in all parts, a touch of chromaticism that is totally in character, and plenty of variation in texture, tempo,

Matthew Culloton has created a gorgeous setting of the familiar carol scored for SATB divisi voices with soprano solo, a cappella. Beautiful textural and harmonic touches, alternately simple and complex,

Here is a rousing setting for a cappella chorus on the tune Invitation from the shape note collection Southern Harmony of 1835. With an alternate text for the Christmas

Neil Harmon's lovely new music refreshes this timeless Christmas carol text. This anthem is scored for SATB voices with some divisi. The men briefly divide into four parts (with cues for two parts), and the

Mark Patterson has created a lush SATB divisi a cappella setting of this timeless hymn that prompts the listener to pause and gain a new perspective. Close harmonies and atmospheric background moving voices

Matthew Culloton has set this traditional carol for SSATBB a cappella voices. The lilting choral accompaniment evokes pizzicato sounds surrounding the tenor melody in verse one. The other verses are set

Michael Trotta has adapted a 19th century hymn text to create a powerful plea for hope in times of loss or uncertainty. Occasionally referencing Sibelius's Be Still My Soul, it is scored for SATB a

Matthew Culloton has crafted a fresh, sensitive setting of The Holly and the Ivy for SATB divisi a cappella voices. The four stanzas flow gently through shifting tonal regions and nicely varied

This beautiful setting of Silent Night employs the original text with new music scored for SATB a cappella voices and optional descant. Color reigns supreme as the text is almost treated in a

Recently celebrating its 50th year in print, this breathtaking choral essay is simply one of the finest choices for Advent or general services with a text based on Revelations 22. Conceived for a

Matthew Culloton has created a fresh, stunning arrangement of this popular Christmas carol. Though a cappella, the lower three parts sometimes act as accompaniment with neutral syllables, granting

A cappella choirs will enjoy this ethereal arrangement of the traditional Christmas carol. The melody is easily identifiable throughout, and a quiet energy makes it an exciting setting.