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From a three-part collection based on poetry by American pioneers, this third piece depicts a barn dance as vocalists circle 'round the instruments, stomp, clap, and perform with general

With its unique title, A Million Notes was inspired by Psalm 136 and celebrates a lifetime of musical service and devotion. Pepper Choplin writes "just for fun, I calculated (and guessed) that in

A familiar text from Lessons and Carols services in a brand new setting. Unexpected tonality shifts and waves of building tempos lead to a final climax of "Deo gracias!" A quintessential Advent addition to

Perfect for the Advent season and beautifully enhanced by handbells, this anthem incorporates the well-known carols Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and Angels from the Realms of Glory

A triptych of pieces for harp (or piano) and SATB divsi chorus using texts by poet Christine Schenk. Her version of the "O Antiphons" provides a means of contemporary reflection on those ancient texts. The

With lively call and response, options for percussion, and repetition to enable quick learning, this energetic arrangement of a traditional Zambian folk song will have your choir and congregation responding

In Sara Teasdale's poem After Love, the opening line "There is no magic any more" establishes the theme of vanishing love. This setting of the poignant text, in the dark key of D-flat major,

This setting of the Latin text offers a fresh take for more advanced treble choirs and women's choirs, with a lavish piano accompaniment supporting unique choral writing. A beautiful program addition for

Agnus Dei is the fifth and final movement of Dr. Thomas' Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy. The text is in English, and the supercharged piano accompaniment supports the traditional

Part of the Jace Saplan Indigenous Composer Series, the text is in Hawaiian and carries a message of love and appreciation. It pairs naturally with the second piece in the series, Mahalo Piha.

Introduce the instruments to your students, and gain a crowd-pleasing concert piece in the process! Upbeat, with melody lines, text and rhythmic patterns ideal for teaching diction and accuracy, this A-B-A

All Await was commissioned by Trinity Presbyterian Church, Berwyn, Pennsylvania, in celebration of the church's 150th anniversary. Nancy Gifford was asked to compose a celebratory piece for this

This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a warm and welcome addition to any concert.

This choral rendition of Proverbs 22:9 begins with a plaintive solo voice and continues unaccompanied with interweaving choral parts for your experienced singers. 

The often-quoted Charles Wesley text is set here using the congregation as a central element of the music. First the phrases they sing are modeled by a soloist (or soprano section,)

The ancient joy-filled word "Alleluia" is paired with contemporary harmony and gently syncopated rhythms that sometimes function as an ostinato. Independent parts weave in and out to create a brilliant

With a text from Psalm 80:2, this a cappella piece is traditionally used on the third Sunday of Advent - the Gaudete or Rejoicing Sunday. The beginning quotes the "Alleluia" from the original chant, and

Beautiful modern a cappella divisi harmonies set this short text in both Latin and English that encourages us all to find the hope within. Sections alternate between serene slow-moving harmonies and quicker

The poem by Heinrich Heine is offered in both German and English. This modern setting alternates between 3/4 and 6/8 meters, drawing us into a story about the sea where both "joy and sorrow dance."

Flute, oboe, and hand drum introduce and accompany this SATB a cappella setting that pairs Newton's traditional text with the tune GREENVILLE, an American melody in flowing 6/8 meter. The vocal parts are

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The second movement, a modern

"Glory and thanks to Jesus give - for God's almighty grace!" Best-selling composer Mark Miller gives Charles Wesley's text a fresh new setting in this dynamic gospel anthem for mixed choirs. Spirited and

This stirring setting of the well-known hymn by Charles Wesley will be meaningful to both choir and congregation. An independent organ accompaniment supports fine choral writing. The last verse soars with a