SATB Music Selections

The great American hymn The Lone, Wild Bird serves as the basis for this arrangement. The work begins with a plaintive alto solo and gradually builds by layering voices. Sensitive arranging and

The uplifting strength of music carries us skyward like a dove. This lovely setting of the poem by Caroline L. Goodenough is centered on the transition to the afterlife. It's an accessible work suitable for

This rhythmic and energetic setting of the Advent classic expresses longing and the promise of Christmas. The music captures the excitement of the text. Your choir will enjoy singing this unusual and

Based on the tune CRADLE SONG, this wordless carol features a lush orchestration while the choir ebbs and flows harmonically. One of the featured carols in the VOCES8 album A Choral Christmas.

This sorrowful and introspective setting of the powerful spiritual opens with a cappella voices and soloist. The blues-inspired piano accompaniment supports the improvisation of the soloist throughout as

This popular traditional folk song is combined with the spiritual Deep River to create a deeply moving presentation. The piece begins simply with a solo alto line, then the texture builds slowly as

This four-movement suite of traditional carols includes Once in Royal David's City; Sing We Now of Christmas; Still, Still, Still and Angels We Have Heard on

This compelling a cappella setting of the 13th-century Latin Eucharistic hymn by Thomas Aquinas is appropriate for both worship and concert. A neo-Renaissance motet with 21st-century harmonies, it contains

This brief but deeply moving setting of a traditional Latin Christmas text includes an alternate English text and is appropriate for both school and church choirs. The voices are a cappella and homophonic

Commonly used as symbolism in Christian texts, river imagery inspired this pairing of It is Well (When Peace Like a River) and Shall We Gather at the River. Together they combine to

This new edition of a medieval Latin Christmas hymn offers options for soloists with a cappella double choir or single choir with organ or instruments. Part of the Duke University Series, there are four

Written by a former director of the School of Music at Howard University, this lovely setting of Psalm 130 may be sung a cappella or lightly accompanied by organ or piano. This gem will be a great addition

This traditional spiritual is sensitively arranged by one of today's prominent African American composers. The setting contains a hint of Lift Every Voice and Sing and is part of the Duke Chapel

"When Christmas morn is dawning, help me to see the child in the manger, a mirror, God, of Thee." A beautiful melody aptly conveys the charming text and reflects German and Swedish folk influences. The

Beginning softly and atmospherically, this lovely setting radiates joy and peace. Building with a march-like quality, it explodes with majesty before ending in the quiet spirit of the opening.  Perform