J.S. Bach's hauntingly beautiful Air is an expressive masterpiece of the Baroque era. This edition focuses on opportunities for melodic embellishment, incorporating ornamentation, melodic and rhythmic

A setting of a South African hymn in the isiZulu language. Written for solo and choir, the solo sections may be sung by a small group. Djembes may be included for concert performances, and body movement is

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

With a text from Psalm 80:2, this a cappella piece is traditionally used on the third Sunday of Advent - the Gaudete or Rejoicing Sunday. The beginning quotes the "Alleluia" from the original chant, and

The friction between professed ideals and painful reality that Langston Hughes captured in his poem Let America Be America Again is also the foundation of this piece. Emma Lazarus' words, which are

Robert Applebaum offers three versions each of the three settings from the much "beloved" Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon. Each title features printed matter containing a Hebrew transliteration guide, the

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

Drawn from the works of 17th- and 18th-century masters, this collection offers characteristic pieces in a variety of forms from the English, German, and French baroque traditions. Edited to provide

This selection beautifully sets a text by the poet Rumi. The accompaniment is reminiscent of bird calls while the choir soars above with beautifully written lines. This is part of the National Collegiate

This setting of one of Petrarch's sonnets alternates homophonic chorale texture with melody and supporting vocal accompaniment. The lyrical quality of the writing lends itself to a beautiful sonic

This setting enables young singers to respond to current events and will make a great festival opener!

An ethereal, deeply moving piece about the conscious decision to choose love. This has an ancient-modern feel, made even more prominent with the interplay between the Latin and English text, and chant-like

"I am a cloud in the heaven's height, the stars are lit for my delight, tireless and changeful, swift and free, I cast my shadow on hill and sea..." This lovely setting of Sara Teasdale's poem skillfully

With the feeling of a medieval procession, this uplifting and uptempo a cappella arrangement for Advent is a great addition to any music library. Wonderful melodic lines, beautiful harmonies and the

Crossing the Bar, one of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's most famous poems, is set as a journey. This journey begins at sunset in a minor mode and finishes in the relative major after having crossed the

A high-energy treatment of the famous Tennyson poem, this beautiful setting for tenor-bass choirs may be included as a part of a trilogy of Tennyson poems.

Meaning "give us peace, Lord," this sublime setting is a great work for advanced and professional tenor-bass choirs. The chant-like textures are balanced with chordal dissonances, making for a very

"Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf." This simple text by Rabindranath Tagore comes to life with wonderful musical lines, exquisite harmonies, interesting

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