This expansive and reflective setting of the Beatitudes is influenced by Eastern Orthodox choral traditions. The use of a sonorous tone brings out the voices as they move through the homophonic texture. The
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This piece is based on an intriguing text by Malcolm Guite that explores the many emotions that were present on that first Easter day. A challenging setting for the advanced church choir.
A cappella voices sing a challenging but lovely setting of a beautiful text by Rumi in this anthem for SATB voices. All will be inspired by this uplifting plea to be a servant of pure love. This anthem will
The composer uses an adaptation of the traditional African American spiritual text but provides new music which is at once introspective, thankful, and triumphant. The slow tempo allows for much expression
Matthew Culloton has crafted a fresh, sensitive setting of The Holly and the Ivy for SATB divisi a cappella voices. The four stanzas flow gently through shifting tonal regions and nicely varied
A reissue of a contrapuntal choral anthem by one of the most prominent of African American composers. The text is based on Isaiah 52:7-8 (King James translation), which is a Christmas text but also may be
Written for The Wartburg Choir in celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, I Still Possess juxtaposes a vernacular quote of Martin Luther ("…whatever I have placed in God's
This beautiful a cappella motet is extracted from Mr. Trotta's major work Seven Last Words. It is lush in its harmonies and suitable for both church and school use. Choirs will enjoy singing this
Ken Medema's well-known song is given a tour de force a cappella treatment by Kenneth Dake. Requiring eight-part divisi, the choir sings abundant gospel harmonies and doo-wop syllables accompany the
In this sprightly setting of a 15th century text, Matthew Culloton has created a lively SATB a cappella carol that alternates between short English and Latin phrases. Shifting quite naturally between 6/8
A substantial setting of the Phos Hilaron text, a lamp-lighting hymn of the ancient church. Particularly appropriate for Evensong or Vespers, this anthem was commissioned for the choirs of the
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
Bridging ancient and modern, this arrangement of an historic English Christmas carol re-invigorates it with a highly expressive contemporary harmonic palette. The choral texture is a cappella with quite a
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
An SATB divisi a cappella setting of the beloved traditional spiritual, Peace Like a River, this piece exhibits one of composer Craig Carnahan's trademarks: an ability to be fresh and creative