A Cappella Choral Concert Selections

Arranged for a cappella tenor-bass voices, this traditional sea shanty uses a baritone soloist to tell the woes of being on a ship and a choral response telling the sailor to "leave her." Perfect for high

Fun and energetic, this gospel-style a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual is easy to learn and dynamic to perform. There's plenty of repetition and very little divisi, making this

This extremely powerful and moving piece conveys a text of sorrow and pleading and will be a great challenge for university and community choirs.

A fresh take on Ezekiel Saw de Wheel, this a cappella piece features rhythmic ostinatos, a soprano solo, and powerful harmonic moments.

Paul Laurence Dunbar's poem is just as relevant now as when it was written in 1896. Rhythmic ostinatos in this a cappella setting with a notated djembe part heighten the intensity of the historic text that

An accessible setting of the traditional Irish tune, this a cappella arrangement is warm and inviting, serving as the perfect closer for a performance.

A traditional nursery rhyme from Myanmar, this is the first text a child may learn as an introduction to the Burmese language. An IPA transcription, translation, and pronunciation guide are included to aid

Featuring a soprano solo, rhythmic ostinatos, and powerful sustained chords, this fresh setting of the traditional spiritual is sure to keep audiences at the edge of their seats!

Clustered cadences, impactful pauses, and a glistening soprano solo characterize this a cappella piece about the stewardship of nature. A beautiful, contemplative addition to a nature-themed concert.

Though "alleluia" is the only word in this entire piece, there is much interest in the dissonant yet beautiful harmonies, the shifting meters, and the driving rhythm. The perfect opener or closer for your

"Work is love made visible." Based on poetry that blends Christianity and Sufism (Islamic mysticism), the text is adapted from a chapter of The Prophet by Lebanese-American author Kahlil Gibran. It

A powerful arrangement of this traditional spiritual, the intensely rhythmic setting makes it a great closer for advanced high school and older choirs. Dedicated to Eric Garner and George Floyd.

In this original choral setting of the spiritual Rockin' Jerusalem, the bells are intended to imitate the sounds of gunshots in a rallying cry for justice. The intensity and depth of this

This work features a soprano solo while the ensemble supports with lush harmonies. With text drawn from the Requiem Mass, this setting is a rewarding challenge for experienced choirs.

This setting of one of Petrarch's sonnets alternates homophonic chorale texture with melody and supporting vocal accompaniment. The lyrical quality of the writing lends itself to a beautiful sonic

This unaccompanied piece contrasts a simple unison motif with quick ostinato in the lower voices. The homophonic refrain clearly declaims, "All forces have been steadily employed to complete

This lovely setting of a message of love and peace is in an accessible a cappella format suitable for any mixed ensemble. It can be used in both sacred and school settings, with an original text that will

This is a richly harmonic setting of a Christina Rossetti poem about holding on to the memories of one who has departed.

An exquisite setting of Percy Shelley's famous poem written for the vocal group Apollo5. The accessible dissonances enhance the beauty for both the choir and the listener.

This selection is a song of determination that encourages the listener to stand up to the pressures of racism and oppression.

The first Marguerite Brooks Commission for the National Collegiate Choral Association, this piece combines poems by Emily Dickinson and John Keats which speak beautifully to the subject of hope. The choral

This a cappella setting of the iconic American protest song associated so strongly with the civil rights movement is both reflective and optimistic. This is a highly expressive arrangement with an

An expressive original text that speaks to the healing presence of hope in our lives. Including a solo in a free, soulful style soaring overhead, the musical setting begins reflectively and then builds to a

This beautiful a cappella arrangement was commissioned by Cantus for their album A Harvest Home. Written as a companion piece to the setting of Simple Gifts, this arrangement sounds traditionally