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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

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

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 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

Beati Omnes  is a stunning a cappella setting of text from Psalms 127 and 128. Weaving beautiful melody together with rich harmonies, composer Ivo Antognini creates a work of complex textures

Here is an exuberant a cappella number that's loaded with African atmosphere! The traditional Zambian words are sung throughout with such a buoyant, rhythmic feel that you are transported into the center of

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

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

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

This moving arrangement of a beloved spiritual speaks with authenticity. With deep rich harmonies and extended ranges, it will challenge and satisfy the mature ensemble. 

This exceptional work has been appearing on many state and regional festival lists since its publication in 2006, and deservedly so. This setting of Dies Irae isolates a portion of the text and

A classical masterwork, this spirited, upbeat concert work uses a Latin setting of a verse from Psalm 70. It features soprano and alto soloists who alternate with a full choral texture and can be

This a cappella setting of Matthew 18 in Spanish has attracted a lot of attention, and has already seen considerable festival activity. The English translation of the text is also shown: "Where two or three

This work from the pen of Johann Michael Haydn - brother of Franz Joseph-  is another example of a newly discovered piece for mixed voices that may be performed with piano accompaniment or two

An exciting a cappella work with divisi, characterized by driving rhythms, dense harmonies, and multiple rhythmic ideas that weave in out of the mixed and changing meters with a different and uncommon

This energetic original concert work makes for an ideal opening festival number for younger choirs. The meter shifts back and forth between 3/4 and 6/8 to give a nice sense of movement and drive, while the

A setting of the text by James Weldon Johnson, this lyrical concert work celebrates the gift of music: "With glad defiance in my throat, I pierce the darkness with a note, and sing."

A new and unique setting of the traditional spiritual that is both exciting and energetic. The accompaniment provides an interesting contrast to the choral parts with a very different note grouping and

Here's a dynamic a cappella arrangement of this favorite Christmas spiritual that more advanced choirs will certainly enjoy! Rhythmic and energetic, the divisi harmonies sound exactly like they should in a