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Written in response to the gun violence against children, this penultimate movement from "The Unarmed Child" is deeply moving and brings a sense of healing and poignancy in the musical setting.

This proclamation of racial equality and social justice by W.E.B DuBois is set in three distinct movements. The first two movements, I Believe in God and I Believe in Service, are set in a

Felicia Barber's poem is a musical statement of self-discovery and self-love from a Black female perspective and serves as an anthem of dedication to those who were mentors and caretakers in her life. The

"Every time I try to make a difference in the world, I wonder if I'm on. Tell me I am not alone." Upbeat, and able to be performed in a contemporary a cappella style or with the notated piano accompaniment,

"We create tomorrow by learning from today." An inspirational expression of unity and tolerance, teaching moments abound in this a cappella concert work with lush harmonies supporting the depth of its

From the major work "Considering Matthew Shepard," this song of comfort can be sung in a variety of situations such as holiday programs, memorial services, or general concert use. A cappella with eight-part

Set in a rhythmically dynamic contemporary a cappella riff, this original piece muses on the power of curiosity to shape anger into something beautiful, powerful, and even transformative. By turns fierce,

This work offers a resonant, contemporary message combined with powerful writing for treble voices and a featured soloist. A protest anthem that advocates for justice and equality, the choral parts are

Winner of the 2020 Genesis Prize from ACDA, this is a piece about facing the fear to breathe, and the courage to be together once more. With text and music knitted together in a soundscape of layers and

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Native American women are more likely to be abducted, assaulted, and murdered than any other population group, and the perpetrators are rarely charged or convicted. Each verse of this selection  cries

Embracing a sense of belonging and choosing to walk forward together, this original a cappella concert work is centered around finding one's place. Combining traditional choral writing with subtle gospel

Based on a text by Langston Hughes, this piece speaks of the terrible cost of war. A cappella with optional vocal percussion, this concert work is reminiscent of a spiritual while using mixed meter and

From Craig Hella Johnson's important work, this piece is a wonderful feature for soprano soloist and choir. Styled like a folk hymn, this beautiful piece promotes healing and acceptance in a lush a cappella

"Mother Earth". A beautiful take on The Lord's prayer. The poem reminds us that our actions here on our planet Earth have had and will forever have environmental effects. And that we have a common mission

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and

Composed as a tribute to the victims of the global refugee crisis, this piece utilizes modern a cappella harmonies, cluster chords and chant-like melodies to create a gorgeous setting of the Latin text from

Also set as a children's book, this powerful text quite literally sings itself. With a divided bass ostinato and accessible harmonies, this a cappella work is a poignant tool to help young people discover

Based on the tragic story of the "Radium Girls" - young women who were exposed to radium as part of their work in clock factories who eventually died from the exposure. This piece is intended to shine a

Highlighting the actions of Rosa Parks and suffragist Alice Paul, She Stood for Freedom was inspired by everyday people who have employed nonviolent means to stand up for equality and the rights of others.

Inspired by the wild and fragile beauty of the high desert of New Mexico, this original concert work encourages us to give thanks for nature while challenging us to steward it well. Beginning in unison and

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,

Originally composed as a dance theater piece, this sobering work should maintain a strict tempo. Written for a cappella mixed choir, the dense harmonic texture and drastic dynamic shifts help deliver the