This lovely setting of Millay's touching poem requires a flexible tempo with plenty of gentle rubato to give the effect of a poem being spoken by an accomplished orator. Great teaching piece for working on
A challenging upbeat setting for a cappella men's choir, contemporary in feel with a driving rhythm helped by claves and djembe. This interesting and fun piece is perfect for festivals!
This warm and sentimental concert work features two soloists who also duet at the beginning and end, with a middle section that swells with joy. Including only the lyric "Alleluia," this piece allows the
With a chant-like modern a cappella texture, this piece includes a simple text and beautiful phrasing that allows ensembles to focus on their ensemble blend. A warm and emotive piece.
A powerful and artistic work with a nice mix of open and close harmonies and dynamic rhythms scored for four-part tenor/bass ensemble. Using the famous Dylan Thomas poem, this piece expresses the feeling of
Embracing the hope that dreams may someday become a reality, this musical setting is actively stirring, with stunning harmonic and melodic moments. It seeks to capture that internal ecstasy and
This poignant setting of a poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence captures the sadness and sense of longing for lost childhood and innocence.
A very peaceful and reflective setting of this traditional prayer. Divisi and some independence in lines are scattered throughout the work in all voices. Translation is provided.
This arrangement of the traditional Appalachian folk song is beautifully supported by its piano accompaniment. Perfect for both established and developing tenor-bass choirs, this lyrical selection also
This interpretation of the text suggests feelings of serenity and innocence. The opening motive of this Gregorian hymn is introduced by the tenors, freely and lyrically sung, and reappears throughout the
The text of an Old English carol and a melody from Willam Ballet's Lute Book are joined together with alternating English and Latin text in this breathtaking arrangement. Set in the minor mode with
The traditional Irish prayer set in a very nontraditional way. Starting with a single statement of the melody above the pedal tones in the bass and tenor, this work grows in intensity as the phrase splits
This a cappella arrangement of an Antonio Scandello madrigal is wonderful literature for study, especially in this accessible edition. Largely homophonic, with pronunciation and translation guides given,
This moving selection features a smoothly flowing harmonic texture that courses throughout the piece. Warm and enveloping, The Song You Loved will be the song you love singing, whether it be for
Middle school choral director Melissa Roth Young have captured the spirit of this jaunty sea chantey for TB voices and hammered dulcimer. It is often challenging to find works for less-experienced middle
This piece features a combination of ancient chant, written by Hildegard von Bingen, and original contemporary chant that offers many different performance possibilities. Performance notes are provided.
Engaging melodic and harmonic ideas in a prayer-like setting bring new life to this psalm text. Set for a cappella voices, this largely homophonic setting uses enough modern harmonies to keep it interesting
An outstanding and challenging setting of the Christina Rossetti text, this selection crafted for The Aeolians flows with lush choral divisi harmonies that shimmer with delicious dissonance and some
Featuring a baritone solo, this piece in mixed meter has a Renaissance feel that expands into a divisi texture, including modern rhythms and sections of kneeling, floor patting, and stomping. In Latin
Here is an upbeat and fun song that uses a prayer text from Ghana translated into English. Syncopated rhythms that repeat throughout make this a perfect choice for any choir. Opportunities for optional
One of Schubert's early works, penned in 1816 while he was only 19, this work hearkens back to an earlier time. The running eighth notes in the piano accompaniment with triadic harmonies in the upper hand
Written for a composition competition, this work describes the four voices that shape the course of a day: Aya, the morning voice; Obee, the voice of noon; Oh, the voice of evening; Diya, the night voice.
A stunning winter feature for an accomplished women's choir. This original composition opens with an optional solo moving into a three- and then four-part voicing. Long flowing vocal lines, lush harmonies