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Inspired by Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Must Climb, this piece reminds us that when we work together, we can be the light in our communities. Up-tempo and easily learned, your singers will

This setting of an original text by poet Rye Lanae Boothe is moving and inspiring. Listeners will feel encouraged to persevere through the weight of life's challenges, for it may be the very soil in which a

"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,

Penned by the songwriting team from Broadway's "Anastasia", "Once on This Island," "Suessical," and "Ragtime," this powerful song is an inspirational original work. With themes of acceptance, pride, hope,

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go

Winner of the 2020 Genesis Prize from the American Choral Directors Association, this innovative work captures the fear and uncertainty of breathing after time apart from singing together in person. Text

At times, we can feel empty struggling with anxiety and fear, but these lyrics by Shantel Sellers inspire us to know that now is the time for hope! Although it can make us feel vulnerable, hope is also

We are constantly bombarded with language and images that challenge us to consider our world from many points of view. While important, perhaps even more important is what do we do with all these

Originally commissioned by the Turtle Creek Choral, messages of encouragement and love are interwoven with sonorous part writing and delicate piano accompaniment. Also available with piano and strings or

With an inspirational text taken from the psalms and quotes from Martin Luther King, this powerful and inspirational setting for young tenors and basses will allow for conversations around change, peace,

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

The first movement from a planned large-scale work titled "The Longest Day of My Life," this work is based on the letter that Deedra Van Ness wrote after the shooting at Santa Fe High School on May 18,

Hoping to inspire reconciliation on a community and individual level, the composer seeks to build a caring community and find unity through this melodic piece. Blending elements of pop and gospel, and

Throughout history, prophets, visionaries, poets, and peacemakers have cried out for justice in our world. Justice must be actively pursued, and this music flows and moves as a metaphor of pursuit.

A contemporary choral work blending elements of pop and traditional choral music, this piece provides an opportunity to prominently feature several soloists. Themes of love and visibility for individuals

Energetic, uplifting, and declarative, this original concert work reminds the listener to live in joy despite hardship and circumstance. Joyful rhythms dance over the piano accompaniment throughout, and an

As we read the Harper text, we hear excitement for the journey ahead tempered by the knowledge of past and present injustices, all leading to the hope of music that will inspire people to build a lasting

Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,

With lyrics by Kahlil Gibran, this selection commissioned by the Love Beyond Borders project serves as an anthem for the beauty and authenticity of self-acceptance. Melodic richness and a homorhythmic

This reimagined interpretation of the classic Bob Dylan song is a perfect choice for choirs looking for socially responsive music. The reharmonization and contrasting musical style will bring new attention

This is a rhythmic, contemporary gospel-style anthem featuring the words of Maya Angelou, charging all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just. Reinforced by a