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The timeless music of John Ness Beck surrounds a penetrating text that recognizes the power within each of us to be "a beacon for the world, a torch that will never die" as we reach out with comfort,

Rollo Dilworth has combined this traditional freedom song - sung as an anthem of protest during the civil rights movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance - with the words of

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to

"A sweet, free thought inside my head as I lay down upon my bed, and I think of how the world could be." The text for this piece was written by a former student of the composer. This hopeful and optimistic

A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states "No notes are as connected as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by their friends. We are one!" A wonderful choice for

The Swahili text of this African-style original is a joyful celebration of peace, set for a cappella voices with shaker and drums (included in the score). Somewhat reminiscent of O Sifuni Mungu, it

This African-style piece is just so much fun, everyone will be singing this on their way home! The text, which includes a combination of English and Swahili, is as joyful as the music. The repetitive melody

Featuring the poem Everyone Sang by Siegfried Sassoon, written shortly after the end of World War I, Armistice 1918 is a celebratory work stemming from themes of victory and revolution.

"In a world full of hate, be a light." These lyrics strike a meaningful chord about our power to affect change in the world. Recorded by Thomas Rhett, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott, Chris Tomlin, and Keith

Following on the heels of his wildly popular Sisi Ni Moja, Jacob Narverud returns with another show-stopping piece in a similar style. With influences from world music and an upbeat rhythmic style,

Here is a little gem that has been recorded by a variety of artists, including The Weavers and Peter, Paul, and Mary. Based on a hymn tune by J.S. Bach, with words by Tom Glazer and Pete Seeger, it conveys

Selected quotes of Mother Teresa are woven together to create a stunning lyric of love and compassion. With melody and harmony weaving above a flowing piano accompaniment and optional violin, the new SATB

"I want a big house, with a big front door wide enough to always fit one more, where everybody's welcome..." Using this powerful metaphor to represent a community where all are welcomed, valued, and cared

Original and creative, this piece provides a musical perspective that is captivating and inspiring. The piano accompaniment wafts above a flowing melody, while the flute or violin provides support and

This is a song of hope - of building a bridge between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Their respective trees, Jaffa Orange in Israel and Olive on Arab lands, reach out their branches as hands across

The text of this work invites the listener to imagine a world without weapons of war where the human experience is defined through the lens of mercy and compassion. The music is peaceful and very

"Can you hear my cries? I am calling out to you." The global community of children speaks together in this dramatic call for a better future that uses worldbeat sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and

An emblem that transcends culture, religion, and era, the flickering candle offers a message of joy, hope, and peace that can reach every human heart. Start with the spark of a single voice on the opening

This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an

An ethereal, deeply moving piece about the conscious decision to choose love. This has an ancient-modern feel, made even more prominent with the interplay between the Latin and English text, and chant-like

This original power ballad speaks of the power of friendships and the family we choose. Love bursts forth as we sing, "You chose me and I chose you."

"Where compassion reigns, only love remains." An original text that calls for slowing down, centering our thoughts, and showing compassion is paired with beautiful part-writing and an optional part for