Luke 15

Based on a traditional Brazilian song for Dia dos Reis (Day of the Kings, i.e. Epiphany) that accompanies the folk celebration known as Queima da Lapinha in which people disassemble their Nativity scenes

A beautiful and moving setting of the Rainer Maria Rilke poem in German, this original a cappella concert work uses the full range of tonal color painting, creating a work worthy of the very best choirs.

The music and lyrics to the hymn Abide with Me; Tis Eventide were influenced by the American Civil War. Both composer and lyricist held positions in the military and experienced firsthand the loss

Deeply emotional, this work captures the unnatural feeling of a parent losing a child. Challenging, and containing a myriad of soundscapes, this work is very melodic and approachable.

Pulitzer prizewinning composer Shulamit Ran provides a grand statement in praise of the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom, understanding, and learning are highlighted as the means to justice, judgment, and

The Salve Regina, also known as the Hail Holy Queen, is a Marian hymn and one of four Marian antiphons sung at different seasons within the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. The

This rich arrangement of the second movement of Rachmaninov's Second Piano Concerto for wordless a cappella voices was written for Harry Christophers and The Sixteen. Chilcott artfully reimagines a

This Sufi song is based on a poem by Sufi mystic, poet, and philosopher Ibn 'Arabi on the nature of love: "I believe in the religion of love, wherever love is found." The chantlike melody incorporates

Gabriela Martínez's poetry about the loss of her beloved is crafted into a lilting a cappella number with lush harmonies. Resolving dissonance and a soprano solo further bring the poem's meaning to

Ae Fond Kiss is an arrangement of the Scottish song Hi horo's na horo eile to which Robert Burns' poem of unrequited love was set.  Ae Fond Kiss and its

Based on Hildegard of Bingen's traditional chant and inspired by her agile and hypnotic lines, this piece emulates its text about the wind. Xylophone obbligato, finger cymbals, and tambourine heighten the

Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of

This lovely setting of Millay's touching poem requires a flexible tempo with plenty of gentle rubato to give the effect of a poem being spoken by an accomplished orator. Great teaching piece for working on

With an original poem by Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi in both Japanese and English, this meditative piece uses ideas from Zen practice to focus on the heart and mind through music. Using repetition like a

Agnus Dei is the fifth movement from Narverud's Misse de Cinque Terre, but stands on its own as a unique setting of this traditional Latin text. The work is inspired by five Italian

This beautiful setting of the traditional Latin text features divisi a cappella harmonies in a mix of ancient and modern, making this a fresh selection for more advanced ensembles.

Originally written for the Phoenix Chorale in 2010, this shortened version of Ola Gjeilo's Agnus Dei embraces its peaceful and introspective spirit. The full divisi texture and Latin text are great

This a cappella setting of the Latin "Agnus Dei" text, dedicated to the Phoenix Chorale, Phoenix, Arizona, is absolutely gorgeous, full of beautiful tonal colors and textures.  A magnificent work by

William Blake's poem is one that is often analyzed because of the symbolism in his words. In the same way that the sunflower follows in search of the sun, so do we search for meaning in life. The music