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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.

Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis for this expansive and melodic original composition that is perfectly suited to the young chorus. Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar

Though it appears on his celebrated Winter Songs album, this haunting work for treble choirs will be a beautiful addition to your program at any time of year. The setting of an Emily Bronte text features a

"Take my hand, don't let go..." This inspirational selection about the pressures the world throws at us is an empowering and lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. A free SEL

This gorgeous setting of the Ecce Novum Latin text reflects the gentle wonder of the story of Christmas. Found on Ola Gjeilo's album Winter Songs, this lovely choral setting features lyrical voice leading,

Everyday imagery comes to life; pictures of smoke trailing from chimneys up to the sky weave through a charming melody and accompaniment. This is a great selection for choirs learning how to sing in two

This new melody for the How Can I Keep from Singing? text is gentle and thoughtful. The easy lyricism in these phrases will assist your singers in hearing the familiar words in a new way.

A poignant text combines with a captivating melody and sonorities to deliver a truly memorable piece for Christmas or any time of the year. The optional cello provides an additional texture that is very

Based on the idea that "where there is love, God is there", this uplifting original work reminds us that we are the carriers and beacons of love and hope. Written in a modern gospel style with optional

"Good timber does not grow with ease." This sensitive yet sturdy work is set to text by American poet Douglas Malloch which explores the ways in which our life experiences can strengthen us. A contemporary

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

The incomparable Uzee Brown has set this dynamic traditional spiritual for tenor-bass voices. Fantastic vocal lines with expansive ranges are supported by a solid piano accompaniment along with solo

"I am peace, I am purpose, I am power." The steady cadence of this a cappella piece reflects a quiet march that is reinforced with percussion from the djembe and optional heartbeat chest pats. The

First recorded by gospel legend Hezekiah Walker, this message of togetherness and support rings true in a powerful arrangement for treble choir.

One of the classic arrangements of this traditional African American spiritual has now been re-engraved in this updated edition. Carter's a cappella setting has a nice mixture of authenticity and

This lesser-known spiritual has a theme of resilience and home presented chorally in a call and response format. With considerable flexibility for improvisation, inflections and note bending by the chorus,

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

"Give light to my eyes, lest I sleep unto death." This simple, yet profound, text has been translated into Latin and given an exquisite a cappella setting by celebrated English composer Patrick Hawes. There

A 19th-century halyard sea shanty, this piece is a great example of a song sailors would sing, adopting words and phrases heard from various lands they visited. Tastefully arranged for a soloist or a series

Mozart's Requiem in D minor is one of the most well-loved choral-orchestral works from the entire Classical canon. From the Requiem comes the Lacrimosa, originally scored for choir and orchestra.

This happy and rhythmic song paints a picture seen in a child's imagination as they look at a sea bird. The piano acts as a harmonic soloist, participating in the plot while providing vocal support. The

A longtime standard for tenor-bass choirs, this original concert work in neoclassical style with a Latin text and optional string quartet is an excellent teaching piece as well as a very effective

"I won’t give up on you. Don’t give up on me ... We’ll hold each other to the light, and we will see this through." This inspirational anthem of unity, togetherness, and resilience is a

Setting a traditional Latin text, this joyful work by Basque composer Sarasola celebrates the Christmas story. With piano and flute, it remains in just two accessible parts throughout, with a few divisi