2023 ACDA Reading List Selections

Taken from Will Todd's larger work, Songs of Peace, this beautiful fourth movement stands alone as a gorgeous piece for two-part treble choirs. The Latin text sparkles in a contemporary

This simple setting of the well-known poem from George Herbert's The Temple features sweeping melodies and an extended organ introduction. The melody is taken up first by upper voices, then full

This popular Hungarian folk song, rich melodically and rhythmically, will work well with a variety of ages. An English translation is included. 

The simple invocation in this anthem makes it suitable as a call to worship or introit as well as for specific observances such as confirmation or baptism. A gentle texture with organ accompaniment gives

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,

"Take my hand, don't let go..." This inspirational selection about the pressures the world throws at us is an empowering and lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. A free SEL

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,

This anthem was written for a women's conference at Princeton Theological Seminary. The text sings of the role of women in the church, acknowledging both difficult and joyful experiences. The piece may be

Celebrate the joy of music making and singing with this elegant concert work. It's consistently lyrical and legato, with peaks and valleys built into the dynamics to heighten emotions and capture joy. The

"Give us hope and we'll show you the way." This popular piece is celebrating its 20th anniversary with this edition. Identical in each voicing to the original editions - but now, more of the royalties are

Brimming with pop energy, catchy hooks, and a modern, punchy backing track, this song will be a favorite for concert and show choirs. Built on the theme of developing much-needed harmony in our world and

This is a new edition of Moore's beautiful anthem originally published in 1979. The heartfelt poetry of Howard A. Walter is creatively set in an art-song style with the baritones primarily singing the

This is a traditional Korean children's song based on nature. Jamjari means "dragonfly" and kkongkkong is an expression that means "to freeze, to stop in place." Children in South Korea

This choral adaptation of J.S. Bach's "Suite No. 3 in B minor" is brief - only 36 measures long - but it is a lyrical showcase for developing choirs. Your ensemble will sound sophisticated and elegant when

Joyful and energetic, this selection is appropriate for any season. The bright triple meter and modal touches add to the spirit of the anthem. The piano accompaniment is supportive while letting the voices

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

"When I was down and out, love lifted me!" There has perhaps never been a time when love was needed more than now. This simple message, wrapped with a solid gospel feel and fun-to-sing harmonies in the

"Close to ones here today, close to ones that we lost on the way, 'cause the dreams bring back the memories, and the memories bring back you." With lyrics that really resonate with anyone who has felt loss,

This vibrant setting of a poem by George Parsons Lathrop describes how music underpins all earthly life. An active piano part provides an energetic undercurrent to compelling vocal lines, with the voices

Perfect for young ensembles who are just learning the contemporary a cappella pop style, this approachable arrangement of the BTS hit is clearly notated and easy to learn. With a written-out beatboxing

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