Dan Forrest's SATB divisi setting of a poem by the late Jake Adam York is simply stunning! Both the poet and composer were inspired by the old hymn Abide with Me and elements of that

Pulitzer prizewinning composer Shulamit Ran provides a grand statement in praise of the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom, understanding, and learning are highlighted as the means to justice, judgment, and

This rich arrangement of the second movement of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto for wordless a cappella voices was written for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen. Chilcott artfully reimagines a

A traditional 15th-century English text is given a modern setting in this original work for a cappella mixed chorus. Luscious harmonies, legato lines, and homophonic writing bring freshness to ancient

With an original poem by Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi in both Japanese and English, this meditative piece uses ideas from Zen practice to focus on the heart and mind through music. Using repetition like a

From Voctave's album The Spirit of the Season, this Christmas favorite shimmers with contemporary a cappella harmonies. Lush and beautiful divisi textures that work for more advanced choirs or a cappella

An animated, lilting, and dramatic a cappella work, this choral tour de force briefly quotes the hymn Praise to the Lord the Almighty in a fresh and innovative way. It is a truly impressive work

This joyous and rhythmic a cappella setting of St. Augustine's text in a buoyant 7/8 meter is brimming with vitality and energy. The contrasting middle section offers expansive lines and lush harmonies

Impressive and fun to sing, this arrangement of the traditional Venezuelan folk song is a universal anthem for singers around the world. Thick divisi harmonies and rhythmic nonsense syllables help create

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The first movement, i thank

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The third movement, Mariner's

This profound work is set to a stunning 16th century love poem, which translates "You are the Love of my Soul." A deeply emotive composition, the work contains a rich harmonic language and lucid vocal

"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

Ao bao Xiang Hui means "Let us meet at the ceremonial mound." The erhu or violin presents the folk song complete with traditional ornamentation and deliberately marked by tone chimes. The

This a cappella work from the Basque region uses two popular Basque melodies and draws text from Basque folklore. This is a wonderful selection for Christmas concerts but can be performed any time of the

This work is a powerful and compelling account of the descent into war and its terrible consequences. Writen by Welsh composer, Karl Jenkins, the piece is dedicated to victims of the Kosovo crisis. Like

Featuring the poem Everyone Sang by Siegfried Sassoon, written shortly after the end of World War I, Armistice 1918 is a celebratory work stemming from themes of victory and revolution.

Extracted from the cantata "The Great Lakes," this epilogue paints a beautiful picture of William Wilfred Campbell's poetry. Beginning with a flute solo, continuing with flowing accompaniment, and ending

This work is a fresh setting of the Requiem Mass. The work, for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, takes its name from the poem by Elaine Goodale Eastman, incorporated as the fourth movement. Compositionally,

This piece explores the theme of hope through a rich homophonic texture, contrasted with a brief solo section in which individual voices punctuate a dissonant background swirling with brief melodies. Rising

Respected film composer Hans Zimmer's wordless tribute to those who lost their lives or were affected by the 2012 shooting in Aurora, Colorado. A stunning addition to the repertoire for advanced choirs.