With a Hebrew text, use of the augmented second interval and melodic formulas common to Hasidic and Middle Eastern music, and the use of traditional folk instruments, this original song has a completely
This breathtaking 20th-century work has been made famous by international performances of the San Francisco-based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the alternatum plainsong, the composition is
Jointly commissioned by a consortium of choruses to benefit the programs and services of Chorus America, this socially conscience work merges a Christina Rossetti text with words from choir students in
Using this famous movement from the timeless holiday ballet "The Nutcracker," Jeff Funk has created a marvelous choral arrangement for school choirs! This a cappella showcase is a unique holiday hit!
From the motion picture "Selma," this inspirational song speaks of hope and looks to the future for healing in the midst of great division. This gospel-like setting offers comfort to the community and
This stunning piece is based on a simple poem by Robert Richardson, inscribed on the headstone of the daughter of Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain), who died in her youth. Appropriate for any memorial
This is an old Quaker hymn dating back to the 1800s in the United States. References to the persecution of Friends may be heard in the lyrics, yet faith and courage prevail. This arrangement emphasizes the
The humorous poem by Lewis Carroll from Through the Looking Glass is brought to life with wit and marvelous choral effects in this unique and charming piece. The innovative use of a variety of
This third movement of The Ecstatic Songs cycle incorporates musical material and melodic gestures that seem familiar to those of the previous movements as well as the reappearance of the solo
Sara Teasdale's poem There Will Be Rest frames this stunning piece for mixed divisi choirs. Soaring choral phrases conjure up images of "stars shining, rooftops covered with snow, crystal peace ...
Although primarily known as an opera composer, Galuppi contributed a steady output of sacred music. In this edition, the original figured bass has been fully realized in the piano accompaniment, but the
This strikingly beautiful arrangement of the traditional 17th-century Scottish folk song features a tenor solo surrounded by a luminous and shimmering a cappella choral texture. The familiar English text
The tragedy at The Pulse nightclub in 2016 changed Orlando, the nation and the world overnight. A few months later, this anthem was performed by the Orange County All-County High School Chorus. It is not a
This new composition explores the power of the sea-wayfarer goddess Selene and her power to harness the moon's influence over the tides. It uses a very contemporary a cappella texture, vocal glissandos, and
"Sorida" is a term of greeting in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, similar to "shalom" in Hebrew or "jambo" in Swahili. This massive original work features six percussion instruments, layered divisi vocal
Choirs will love re-creating the warm harmonies and soulful vocals of Pentatonix's Take Me Home, with its hymn-like cadences and steady finger snaps. A wonderful and accessible a cappella choice
The traditional spirituals Down by the Riverside and Wade in the Water are joined with the original Take Me to the Water to create a gospel-style choral that packs a triple punch!
Harry Belafonte cowrote and recorded this feel-good Jamaican-style piece which is based on the idea that humanity is derived from the three basic elements: fire, water and earth. Set in simple 5/4 meter,