Editors' Choice Sheet Music

Arguably the best-known Nguni anti-apartheid struggle song, this has become an anthem in South Africa against all forms of injustice. This arrangement allows choirs to sing against the needless violence

Henry van Dyke's text about the nature of time passing is creatively set in this a cappella work with percussion. The rhythms in the percussion represent a clockwork rhythm that gives way to a heartbeat as

As recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very fresh and modern take on a traditional Latvian folk song. With themes of power, strength, and luck, this tremendously fun setting sounds impressive with its

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

Feature a few soloists in this rhythmic a cappella setting of an 18th-century sea shanty that your tenor-bass choirs will love! Its historical use as a working song for short bursts of energy is evident in

This festive original setting of the traditional Latin text captures the essence of joyful admiration of God. Both solemn and majestic, pensive and jubilant, the a cappella sonorities expressed and explored

"Echoes of peace. Echoes of love. Echoes of hope. We are echoes." This dynamic original work explores a variety of textures in a contemporary a cappella setting created by overlapping echoes of vocal lines

A true classic, Luboff's lush and distinctive a cappella arrangement of the traditional Bahamian spiritual is a standard in the choral performance repertoire. The treble version has been adapted by James E.

Inspired by the tranquility of nature in Norway's fall season, this choral work based on the composer's solo piano piece by the same name is a peaceful meditation on the wonder of the earth's changing

A veteran seafarer gives advice to a young new recruit in this traditional Scottish sea shanty. This robust arrangement possesses solid harmonies and is eminently singable and fun, similar to the style of

Rich melodic lines and fragments form the basis for a delicious counterpoint in this traditional folk hymn arrangement. The harmonies are at once modern and tasteful, with elements of tone-painting and

A lovely and straightforward setting of the Irish carol, this arrangement is written with beautiful technique and integrity. While lovely for church use, it is also well suited for community choirs and

A beautiful poem written by Charles Anthony Silvestri during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic is set here to evocative music, capturing feelings of isolation and longing - particularly longing for voices

A truly inspiring work, this is a wonderful selection for a concert opener, choir festivals, and honor choirs! The Latin text has been set to new music with exuberant character, energy, vitality, and

A statement of faith through the voice of the enslaved, this straightforward and effective setting will resonate with treble choirs at varying levels.

"Hheshe" is a greeting in the isiZulu language of South Africa. It celebrates and embraces life and the blessing of seeing one another every day. Tremendously fun and festive!

These two traditional Sesotho songs fit beautifully together with sacred texts and call-and-response techniques between the soloists and the choir. Varying in tempo, Tshela Moya is slower with a

This tender Norwegian folk melody has been set in a wonderful a cappella setting for divisi chioir and given a new English text by Charley Anthony Silvestri. Octave doublings and softly echoing choral

Here's a traditional isiZulu celebratory song expressing thankfulness to God for walking beside us. A soloist is present throughout most of the call-and-response arrangement, and the choral harmonies vary

In a style that is equal parts contemporary and historic, this unique concert work employs a variety of vocal styles, including contemporary a cappella, overtone singing, vocal jazz, and shape note/sacred

Traditionally sung to celebrate a victory by a group of winners in a competition, this South African "bragging" song is tons of fun to sing. In five parts throughout, with the first sopranos taking the call

Based on a traditional Hawaiian chant with original music, this rousing work for advanced treble choirs brings all the drama of a volcanic eruption normally associated with destruction. But in Hawaiian

In this stunning work, sweeping melodic lines and at times unexpected harmonies envelop a text from Rainer Maria Rilke translated into English. Beautifully depicting the text, the lines allow for the rise

This popular South African song is an isiZulu hymn with a very simple text. The emphasis on the syllable "shu" creates a percussive sound which, along with the syncopated melody lines and rhythmic vitality,