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Perfect for holiday concerts or any time of year, this original a cappella piece is great fun and quick to learn. Written in Kiswahili, in the Maasai idiom in East Africa, it includes a phonetic

A joyful melody conveys the contemplative text while a fluid piano accompaniment adds color and drama to this enchanting work. Singers of all ages will appreciate this charming addition to their repertoire.

Loaded with excitement, this setting taken from Shakespeare’s famous "The Tempest" will have audiences both entertained

"There's a song in the air!" The famous text by Josiah Gilbert Holland is treated with great sensitivity in this superb composition. Lush harmonies and soaring melodies make this an elegant addition to the

Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem suggests that the bird of hope not soar too high or sing too loud. Taking heed, the composer created much downward movement in the piano accompaniment, while allowing the singers

Drawing on our shared humanity, this original work from new composer Peterson encourages us to confront the isolationism that's becoming prevalent in our world due to so many crises, fears, and uncertainty

This gorgeous work, dedicated to the memory of Stephen Paulus, is a superb contribution to the repertoire for better a cappella choirs!

This lovely piece pairs two beloved poems by Rossetti with a traditional Irish melody and offers many presentation possibilities. It can be performed with piano accompaniment or with strings and harp. The

William Straub's text implores us to "dance for beauty, dance for laughter, dance for love" in this heartfelt original work. The evocative piano accompaniment adds to and supports the voices. There are many

Your tenor-bass choir will love to sing this rollicking sea shanty! Strong harmonic progressions in the piano accompaniment give this traditional song a modern feel, and solo and unison sections make this a

This is a very modern and vibrant arrangement of the timeless spiritual which features a spectacular opening and a rousing ending that will challenge your singers and electrify the audience. There is some

Extracted from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not to be

This beautiful memorial recalls beautiful memories of a lost loved one who will never be forgotten. The lyrical lines and antiphonal singing between the parts symbolize the lingering memories while a depth

A great closer, this arrangement of the well-known spiritual uses traditional harmonies but adds rhythms and a barbershop feel to create a more modern vibe. With a soloist and occasionally a solo trio,

This animated arrangement of a traditional Irish folk song is very accessible to changing voices, and particular attention is paid to appropriate ranges for singers in any stage of their voice change. A

Abounding with energy and optimism, this contemporary concert work setting of James Weldon Johnson's text evokes hope and youthful exuberance. With speech-driven rhythms, a driving piano accompaniment, and

This setting is destined to take its place as one of the great arrangements of this classic spiritual. Highly rhythmic and ever energetic, with layered ostinatos and blues influences, it will be a great

Narverud's original text expresses the thought that while the weight of the cares of this world is very heavy, we can shine our light into the world to bring hope. Translated into Latin, this text is set

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and

Following in the footsteps of his popular Hands Are Knockin', the composer returns with another original containing a positive and uplifting message. With a fun piano part and speech-driven rhythms

Rhythmic and dramatic, this exciting piece is the perfect way to open your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving

This very accessible piece pairs a beautifully written vocal and piano score with the Langston Hughes poem that warns us to "Hold fast to dreams... for when dreams go, life is a barren field frozen with

With a slower introductory section, this a cappella arrangement of the beloved traditional spiritual really picks up in tempo and intensity. With carefully crafted choral parts, the ranges are limited and