Inspired by women of China who rose up from the despair of oppression, this a cappella work is an anthem for women's empowerment. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

On a theme of prayers for peace, the melodic material seems reminiscent of music that one would hear in a Jewish morning service, with a melody that the singers and listeners will carry with them

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is dangerously close to a groovy choral vamp! The scoring is for mixed chorus and jazz trio, but it can certainly be performed with just piano. The

A setting of a poem by Nikki Giovanni that focuses on a young person's desire to play first chair. Part of a larger work entitled "Shoe Jazz," this youthful, exuberant, and individualistic piece with a text

Rainier Maria Rilke's poem honoring the elegance of the majestic swan is set sensitively and expressively. Elegantly intertwining the text and subtle musical devices, the voices capture the swan's glide on

Also known as I Bought Me a Cat, this Kentucky mountain folk song is a joy to sing for younger choirs. Ample unison and simple harmonies are complemented by the additive animal noises that are

Celebrating relationships with lasting impact, this piece is an apt tribute or good-bye song that works in a variety of settings. Easily learned, it also features optional instrumentation that is flexible

This is the sixth movement of For a Breath of Ectasy and is scored for SATB chorus, oboe, and string quartet or piano. Using a lush accompaniment and homophonic choral writing, the music

Written in lyric style, this beautiful choral can be used for any occasion. The sentiment of the text "I believe in the sun, even when it's not shining" springs forth with inspiration and sends thoughts

Pairing the American folk tune O Waly Waly with the text of the beloved Corinthians bible verse is truly inspired! The text on love is appropriate in church or school settings and welcome at any

This beloved text from Elizabeth Frye, simply set for choir, features a lyric melody with organ or piano accompaniment and optional string quartet. This is the first movement from the larger work. A

Dive into the richness of the Welsh tradition with this medley of three Welsh folk songs: Land of My Fathers (Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau); All Through the Night (Ar Hyd y Nos) and the Black