Matthew 4

A charming piece from the children's collection A Trip to the Zoo. A keyboard-accompanied round with original lyrics and four very independent parts. Intended for children's ensembles, performance

This is the sixth movement of For a Breath of Ectasy and is scored for SATB chorus, oboe, and string quartet or piano. Using a lush accompaniment and homophonic choral writing, the music

Text from a Gaelic prayer is beautifully set in this lyrical concert work. The flowing piano accompaniment and moments of unexpected harmony make this piece engaging yet accessible to high school and

Drawn from the works of 17th- and 18th-century masters, this collection offers characteristic pieces in a variety of forms from the English, German, and French baroque traditions. Edited to provide

The text of this powerful choral work is addressed to anyone facing struggles and it presents an honest affirmation that those struggles are real. Rather than deny the existence of problems or pain, the

Flowing, smooth, melodic writing creates an understated elegance which reflects the simplicity of the text. The legato unison line introduced originally is treated in canon in the middle section, and

"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

A very accessible setting of this classic spiritual, this is wonderful for those just starting to learn part-singing. Useful for both school and church settings.

Due South is one in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. Stephen Chatman's choral settings are broad in scope and tone;

From Due South, one in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. This movement is the short opening of this suite of five

From Due South, one in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. This second movement takes its sweet time tantalizing the

From the larger work Due South, this movement almost feels like a hymn. A love song in every respect, the long flowing phrases and interplay between the voices as they sing "Love, O Love, my rising

Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text begins in unison. This verse structure is followed by a refrain and a canon between the two voices on the text, "The

This band arrangement of No. 8 from the Op. 122 organ pieces by Johannes Brahms is, for all intents and purposes, made by the arranger to sound like a big pipe organ plus timpani. Great for band concerts at

This selection is a lovely lyrical treatment of a deeply moving and emotional poem by Tennyson. This piece may be used as part of a three-movement set of Tennyson poems or on its own.

This first movement from For a Breath of Ecstasy has accessible choral parts and a very active accompaniment to open, representing the "my thoughts" part of the text. A contrasting middle section

A lovely piece for women's choir with oboe obbligato. The text is taken from Barter, the first in a set of Pulitzer Prize-winning poems from American poet Sara Teasdale. Despite the poet's history

After a calm start in this fourth movement from For a Breath of Ecstasy, a rhythmic motive begins in the bass clef of the accompaniment and intensifies as the singers enter with the first statement

In this fourth movement from For a Breath of Ecstasy, the instrumental introduction leads to a completely a cappella setting of this Sara Teasdale text. This movement is slow, lyrical and hymn

This final movement from For a Breath of Ecstasy begins rhythmically as the first movement did. In fact, the writing touches on moods and motives in many of the other six movements, although the

Displaying Handel's amazing versatility as a composer, this album includes a masterful Chaconne and a haunting, expressive Sarabande (with two fascinating variations), as well as two of