2023 ACDA Deep Dive Selections

This hauntingly beautiful setting of a tender Slovakian lullaby is a little gem! Each stanza is superbly crafted, with an a cappella verse in English and an included pronunciation guide. "Close your eyes,

This setting is Boykin's interpretation of the popular Christmas Cradle Hymn.

This Latin pop song was written as a message of hope from young people to children to try hard, persevere, and never stop dreaming. This joyous song features a combination of Latin pop, Columbian cumbia,

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

Built around the idea of disparity, this is a beautifully haunting work from Robert Schumann, featuring a prosodic, rhyming translation by William J. Bullock. Utilizing full choral forces, as well as piano

Based on a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, this powerful concert piece expresses words of encouragement for those who seek their dreams, and optimism for those who work without rest for positive change

The first of a set of five sea songs, this exciting original work speaks of a sailor being drawn to the sea like a calling. The colorful imagery of John Masefield's poem comes to life with the help of a

This celebratory song is bursting with positive energy and uplifting lyrics that are perfect for year-end concerts, graduation and moving-up ceremonies, or any kind of award or celebratory occasion. Simple