Acts 7

"The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is almost run..." The beloved American folk hymn from Kirchner's Heavenly Home collection comes to life anew, with soaring descants, countermelodies, and rich

Charles Wesley's text set to the hymn tune EXULTATION is arranged here for a cappella mixed chorus. Slow, sweet, and somber, this arrangement passes the melody between voice parts and ends with a strong

A collection of three early American folk hymns: Hallelujah, a six-part a cappella setting of the Sacred Harp tune; Angel Band, an eight-part a cappella setting of the beloved William

Rich melodic lines and fragments form the basis for a delicious counterpoint in this traditional folk hymn arrangement. The harmonies are at once modern and tasteful, with elements of tone-painting and

Arranged for performance by the BYU University Singers, this rhythmic and celebratory work makes a fantastic concert or service opener. The deeply-rooted hymn tune is presented in a traditional homophonic

This haunting arrangement of the famous Appalachian folk hymn is deeply moving, and employs a solo mezzo-soprano against a backdrop of mixed voices, a cappella. A powerful work for Lenten, general, or

The second movement from Averitt's collection of four American shape note folk songs and hymns. This upbeat rendition of the American folk hymn features a dynamic four hand piano accompaniment that sets a

An example of early American hymnody, Billings' hymn tune and text are well known as a canon. This a cappella arrangement from the Shaw–Parker library is unique, as it begins with a simple harmony