This a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual was featured at the 2016 TCDA convention in San Antonio, Texas. Accessible to choirs of different skill levels, this exciting setting will be a
This work uses a gorgeous harmonic setting with an engaging text and a circular motif to create movement and energy throughout. There is a short soprano/mezzo soprano solo/duet and some divisi in all voices
This work is based on the D-Day prayer that President Roosevelt delivered to the nation by radio on June 6, 1944 as the invasion of France by Allied troops was underway, and is still very relevant today as
Perfect as a closer for any concert or performance, this homophonic, a cappella setting is rich in harmonic texture and has a lovely and memorable melodic line. "Though you leave here today and your shoes
This exciting setting of the Latin text extracted from the larger Missa Romantica appears in two versions: the first is accompanied as it appears in the larger work; the second is an a cappella version for
The setting of this work expresses the hollowness of longing and intimacy to be with the one you love. This interpretation begins with the single tone that is followed by the two-note motive in the top
The theme of love, so wonderfully expressed in this E.E. Cummings poem, is conveyed subtly and wistfully through this musical setting. Growing in density as the piece progresses, the music captures the
With a theme of hope and peace, this work uses both independent vocal lines and homophonic sections to musically match the text powerfully. "Let our earthly lives point to the truth. Let our song be one of
Featuring a text ascribed to St. Ambrose (340-397), O Lux Beata Trinitas is an a cappella choral work for SATB divisi voices, suitable for concert or contest settings. Your choir and audiences will
An a cappella, accessible, and homophonic setting of this lively American folk song. Describing a journey of workboats in the Great Lakes region, this arrangement lends itself well to cross-curricular
This text from Tennyson is set with striking harmonies that create a real bell-like quality and character throughout the work. The chromaticism, shifting tonalities, and striking dissonances help to make
A lovely setting of the classic for a cappella treble voices. A solo voice singing in English over delightful choral "oohs" from all three voices leads to a second verse sung by the full choir in German and
With only a flute accompaniment, this arrangement sets the wonderful words of the poet Lily Band sometimes as a soundscape, sometimes as a tone poem, and sometimes as just a mood or feeling. The harmonies
Using a wonderful text by Lord Byron, this mostly homophonic setting features some independent lines, mixed meters, and solo sections for soprano, alto, tenor, and bass.
Three of the most well-known South African folk songs have been arranged for mixed choir in a cappella arrangements that are stylistically accurate and exciting to sing! Detailed performance notes include
A driving and rhythmical opening section which returns after a contrasting middle section and traditional harmonies interrupted by unexpected and powerful nontraditional chords are the compelling features
This artistic and interesting setting uses a lovely text by Sara Teasdale that centers on memories of places and people. The music uses multiple meter changes, tempo changes, independent vocal lines, divisi