2023 ACDA Reading List - Music and Worship

Composer Cedric Dent's text and music asks for the mercy of God as our hearts are tried and proven. As featured on The Aeolians' 2020 recording, this orchestrated original encompasses many modern styles of

"Hear on the night wind Rachel weeping." So eloquent, this choral reflection on sorrow and healing is scored for voices, piano, and cello. The voices are delicately interwoven, alternating chordal with

From the Brandon Boyd Choral Series, this James Hall gospel tune has been adapted for mixed chorus with piano and optional bass and drum set. With elements from traditional gospel and extended jazz-like

Joyful and energetic, this selection is appropriate for any season. The bright triple meter and modal touches add to the spirit of the anthem. The piano accompaniment is supportive while letting the voices

This striking adaptation from scripture foretells a future free from tears, hatred, and injustice and provides a vision of a renewed and redeemed earth: "A New Jerusalem arise, a new creation come alive,