This opening chorus from Smetana's most beloved folk opera is filled with the popular spirit, sounds and rhythms of Czech folk music. The effervescence of the music and the camaraderie of the villagers -

From the Gounod opera "Faust." Here, young Valentin's heartfelt prayer abounds with conflicting emotions, offering singers an opportunity to consider the devotional yet enthusiastic text and operatic style

Composed in 1965 for the Cathedral of Chichester in Sussex, England, this massive choral statement in three movements was conceived when Leonard Bernstein was at the height of his musical skills. It

Composed around 1760, Die Auferstehung und Himmelfahrt Jesu is one of Telemann's last large-scale vocal works. The libretto, by Karl Wilhelm Ramler, recounts the Biblical events from the

For treble chorus and piano. This cantata features 16 highly varied folk song settings bound together in seasonal groupings to take the listener on an engaging journey through the year from spring to

Brahms' signature work was his most ambitious and marked a turning point in the composer's career. It is believed to have been composed in memory of Robert Schumann or possibly the passing of Brahms'

Vivaldi's most recognized choral work is a superb example of the Italian Baroque and is accessible for any capable mixed choir. The Kalmus edition offers the vocal score and a complete set of orchestral

This multi-movement work for chorus, soprano solo and orchestra (piano reduction) is a staple in the choral/orchestral repertoire.

A stirring chorale prelude in Smith's grandiose style that even offers optional audience participation. Great fanfares help to make this a real crowd pleaser!

From Handel's first English masterwork, "Acis and Galatea," this lively chorus offers singers valuable experience in working with and performing Baroque melismas. The music is cheerful and colorful,

Mozart's Missa in C K. 317, erroneously dubbed the "Coronation Mass," is among the most popular and most often performed works in this genre.

The Messiah is regarded as the epitome of sacred music and in German-speaking countries it is also one of the most often performed works in the genre. The version of the Messiah which is most often