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Rameau followed in the French Baroque tradition of composers Du Mont, Lully, Charpentier, and Delalande, setting non- or para-liturgical texts for his contribution to this genre.  Four grand

In the SSAA voicing, this piece went viral when the Colorado All-State Treble Choir sang from the balconies in a hotel lobby! This a cappella arrangement of the folk hymn made popular in the movie "O

Commissioned for the 2019 ACDA National Conference, this text by an English poet and soldier in 1920 is set to engaging music that could not be more joyful or more spirited. After a fascinating a cappella

In this nuanced piece for experienced ensembles, the audience is invited to "hear my voice pierce the ceiling of the waves" as expressed by close harmonies and artistic text painting. Taken from the Book of

The music of Dvorak seems to be gaining in popularity and we are proud to have a Dvorak series in our catalog. The "evening blessing" paints a picture of rural Czechoslovakia, a girl writing love songs, a

This could be the most beautiful piece yet written by Richard Burchard. It certainly deserves a standing equal to the other great settings of this text over the years. Opening with just the chant line the

The fabulous thing about this piece is that it adheres to an Irish flavor while still giving us the thick and sonorous harmonies we expect from Richard Burchard. A wonderful concert closer, it pulls at the

Written for the inauguration of a new college president, the opening fanfare immediately catches your attention.  Vijay Singh is a well-deserving, celebrated composer.  His words and music convey

This famous Mendelssohn choral piece has been carefully edited, and while it has German text throughout, it also includes an excellent new translation by Joyce Warman. Based on Psalm 78, Mendelssohn's

This much-loved Schubert song has been musically enhanced with a new English translation, arranged for mixed voices with a new clarinet obbligato. The original German is provided and in either language it

This piece is unusual in that the choir is accompanied by a solo cello.  Yet, that is precisely part of the piece's charm. The cello is so descriptive, sometimes providing the foundation, other times

The elegant text by Byron finds a gentle harp accompaniment and lush choral textures in this new setting. Flowing, singable lines and rich harmonies make the piece accessible to choirs and audiences

This setting of the beloved poem by Sara Teasdale features wide ranges and soaring vocal lines for your advanced ensemble. Beginning gently, the texture continues to expand to an emotional zenith and ends

The words are simple - "They will cry peace where there is no peace" - but the setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The repetitions make sense as the words move on to "joy" and "love," and you

The words are simple - they will cry peace where there is no peace - but the setting of the music is rhythmic and dynamic. The repetitions make sense as the words move on to "joy" and "love," and you

They are the words to the famous English carol you expect, but the music is a pleasant surprise. The rolling piano part is reminiscent of a harp and sets the dance in motion. The vocal lines are buoyant and

Written for the University of Kentucky Men's Chorus for the 2018 ACDA Southern Division Conference, this is a striking piece for tenor-base choir. The Latin text from Romans is a vibrant description of

This witty setting seeks to answer the age-old question, what shall we do with that drunken sailor, anyway? For unaccompanied divisi chorus - with plenty of rhythmic activity, complementary vocal