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This great Advent anthem from Pepper Choplin is inspiring and very appropriate for the season. The classical feel of the piece is supported by the excellent orchestration. The piece also includes O

After opening with a deeply reflective solo, this offering turns into a boisterous gospel anthem. Independent parts are used in this arrangement, and women's and men's voices both split into three parts.

Crafted by a master of lush a cappella writing, this arrangement of the beloved ancient plainchant opens simply, then gradually thickens through the first verse. A lovely transition on "oohs" evoking a

Omnia sol temperat, "the sun warms everything," comes from a verse of Latin found in Carmina Burana. The composer's English text speaks to the human need to anchor words of love and commitment in

Joy abounds in this creative pairing of Rise Up, Shepherd and Go! Tell It on the Mountain. Starting in a slow 12/8, it quickly shifts gears, settling into a nice gospel groove. Key and

Intriguingly different, this jazzy, bluesy setting of the classic spiritual really does pop with its fun, stylized piano accompaniment. With quite a bit of independence in the vocal lines, it is easy to