Major Choral Works

Singers travel through Norway in this multimovement work, each movement representing a new geographical location in the composer's homeland. Both the poem and the expressive choral writing capture the

Viewing the stages of womanhood through the Kalevala, a Finnish epic compiled by Elias Lonnrot in the 19th century, this five-movement work is a powerful statement for treble choirs. The texts are

Marked by exceptionally rich and powerfully expressive melody and harmony, this Latin Mass radiates joy, encourages solemnity, assists in lamentation, moves in contemplation, speaks directly to human

This 35-minute work focuses on the theme of the care and love of the earth. Deeply moving poetry is combined with contrasting original musical themes that move from ethereal to exhilarating.

Rooted in the distinctive "Era of Manifestations" period of Shaker history (1837-1847), this multimovement work is based entirely on Shaker texts and tunes and reflects the visionary repertoire written at

Centered around themes of social justice, this extended work invites the choir and audience into a compelling vision of a world rooted in compassion, freedom, inclusivity, and justice. Each of the five

Taking after Benjamin Britten, this collection of seven Christmas carols are settings of English texts from the 15th and 16th centuries for choir with piano or harp accompaniment. Composed following

This work was designed not only to live well in the concert hall, but also to transition into the church sanctuary. The composer's trademark cinematic moments, soaring choral melodies, and impressionistic

Requiem is a powerfully appealing, tender exploration of love and loss. Grounded in tradition while incorporating a present-day harmonic language, two Gregorian chant motives... view details

A collaboration with poet Charles Bennett, this celebratory work explores all that we can learn from the natural world.

Drawing on the soundscapes of Western European and Indian traditions, this impressive piece is centered around a beautiful poem by Indian-American author Neelanjana Banerjee which examines the special

Written for the Skylark Vocal Ensemble in 2021, this a cappella work is set for narrator, SATB soloists, and SATB choir (with optional bones!). Sheehan weaves original works and familiar carols around the

This publication of a new completion of the Mozart Requiem offers a source-critical edition of Mozart's fragmentary Requiem as well as an alternative to the traditional Süssmayr version. It makes it

This seven-movement major work from American composer Margaret Bonds sets W.E.B. Du Bois' Credo text, one of the most iconic civil rights writings, by grouping Du Bois' nine articles into seven

This three-movement suite for tenor-bass choirs is intended to elevate conversations regarding mental health. The composer brings his sense of the dramatic to this powerful score. The first movement,

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

This beautiful work is a setting of the Latin Mass appropriate for both worship and concert use. The text is that of the Ordinary of the Mass excluding the Credo, with the Gloria being divided into four

The traditional Te Deum takes on a fresh perspective in this three-movement work; the full title means "praise to God for music." The first movement pays homage to our Baroque ancestry in its Handelian

Dan Forrest's fourth major work continues in the vein of his previous major works, exploring profound themes of what it is to be human. the breath of life ponders the beauty - yet brevity - of

Using rhymes from Mother Goose, this major work in six short movements is similar to a song cycle. Movements: Hey, Diddle, Diddle!; Starlight, Star Bright; Old King Cole; Georgie Porgie; Sleep, Baby,

This major work presents a complete life cycle based on Native American writings. Each of the 13 movements focuses on a different stage of life, from birth and childhood through manhood and middle age to

Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo tells the extraordinary story of Nujeen Mustafa, a Kurdish teenager with cerebral palsy forced by war to flee her home and embark on an arduous journey to

Written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, this twelve-movement work chronicles the rich life of Tony and his late wife Julie Silvestri and their journey through cancer. Hauntingly beautiful and

Drawing inspiration from 13 of the most influential women in American history, this 11-movement song cycle for mixed voices, piano, and cello chronicles quotes and ideals from women that have most