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Originally written as the slow movement of a string quartet, this musical treasure was singled out by conductor Arturo Toscanini, who asked Barber for a string orchestra arrangement. It was played on a

This is an a cappella setting of Psalm 23, set in Hebrew. Composer Judith Shatin  wrote this piece in 1995 and dedicated it to the memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

This seven-and-a-half-minute composition is restless and unbridled like a child who fusses and pouts when not wanting to be restrained. And it is optimistic like a child is naive, until the final warning

Recorded by the New York Concert Singers and premiered at the Lincoln Center tree lighting by Project Youth Chorus and the Muppets, this sweet a cappella setting is a simple and warm salute to the December

"A sweet, free thought inside my head as I lay down upon my bed, and I think of how the world could be." The text for this piece was written by a former student of the composer. This hopeful and optimistic

This classic patriotic song has been arranged many times but never in such an expansive and dramatic way. Ryan Nowlin has arranged this for Grade 3 concert band and Intermediate to advanced High School

Originally written for orchestra at the request of Percy Grainger, this work features a single pitch drone throughout the piece. While the work suggests a distinctive Eastern charm, there is no programmatic

This sturdy arrangement is based on a spiritual folk song that appeared in a number of American hymnals beginning in the mid 19th century. Angels Hovering 'Round appears in The Revivalist hymnal of

Broadway arranger and conductor David Chase brings his broad musical talents to this exciting and wonderfully creative arrangement of the traditional French carol, written for Judith Clurman's Essential

Opening with a lush, a cappella vocal jazz setting, this piece moves into an accompanied jazz ballad style with a truly reimagined harmony. The perfect setting for new beginnings, graduations and, of

A pair of short songs for two-part choir and piano - the first is a lullaby entitled Sweet, Come Away, and the second, When Laura Smiles, is a lively serenade. These two songs set

Often performed in madrigal dinners and holiday gatherings, this traditional English carol brings the feel of the Renaissance. Originally arranged for and performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale, it is a

This arrangement of a Yiddish Hanukkah song written in 1921 describes a father chanting the blessings over the menorah. Reverent and moving, this piece will be a welcome addition to any concert.

This majestic chorus from Bach's Christmas Oratorio is appropriate as a concert selection or as an anthem for Christmas Day. Sing this either a cappella or accompanied and bring a joyful message to your

Legendary composer Kirke Mechem sets the Hebrew text that reminds us to "entertain strangers, for thereby some have entertained angels." This inspirational text for SATB a cappella choir is accessible for

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

This traditional Catalan carol tells the story of nature delighting in the birth of the Christmas child. Arranged for and performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale, this a cappella arrangement for mixed chorus

With a Portuguese text and rhythms in the popular Brazilian groove known as Capoeira, this song of celebration begins with all voice parts emulating rhythm instruments utilizing elements of contemporary a