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With an original poem by Sensei Kazuaki Tanahashi in both Japanese and English, this meditative piece uses ideas from Zen practice to focus on the heart and mind through music. Using repetition like a

Impressive and fun to sing, this arrangement of the traditional Venezuelan folk song is a universal anthem for singers around the world. Thick divisi harmonies and rhythmic nonsense syllables help create

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The first movement, i thank

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The third movement, Mariner's

Written in the modern folk style, composer Allen Koepke has provided an inspirational, allegorical text that is sure to delight. The piano lends dramatic support to the finely styled vocal parts. A frequent

Inspired by the sights and sounds of nature in Latin America, the composer reminisces about childhood memories in this festive a cappella arrangement. The text is brought to life by Argentinian folkloric

Ao bao Xiang Hui means "Let us meet at the ceremonial mound." The erhu or violin presents the folk song complete with traditional ornamentation and deliberately marked by tone chimes. The

This a cappella work from the Basque region uses two popular Basque melodies and draws text from Basque folklore. This is a wonderful selection for Christmas concerts but can be performed any time of the

This piece explores the theme of hope through a rich homophonic texture, contrasted with a brief solo section in which individual voices punctuate a dissonant background swirling with brief melodies. Rising

This piece from the set Madrigals for the Seasons conjures up vivid images of autumn: the fading of summer flowers, the colors of the leaves, the browning of the fields. The musical setting is

While the Latin Ave maris stella text has been set for choirs in many ways, the Spanish composer Eva Ugalde's unique compositional voice shines through here. Beginning with a simple chant, it

This setting illustrates a modern yet straightforward setting of a well-known communion text. Voice parts are divided at times and the sopranos have a few places that are challenging tessitura. The interior

Loaded with excitement, this setting taken from Shakespeare’s famous "The Tempest" will have audiences both entertained

This joyful American song speaks of how we will "all rise together" in the morning, reflecting on the idea of leaving the troubles of the world to embark on a better day. The hopeful text and cheerful

"There's a song in the air!" The famous text by Josiah Gilbert Holland is treated with great sensitivity in this superb composition. Lush harmonies and soaring melodies make this an elegant addition to the

In this original choral setting of the spiritual Rockin' Jerusalem, the bells are intended to imitate the sounds of gunshots in a rallying cry for justice. The intensity and depth of this

Written for the Choir of the Church of the Advent in Boston, Massachusetts, this piece was composed for the wedding of John Sterling Lambert and Susan Tighlman Bisson at the Advent on October 12, 2002. The

Gerald Near has set a sublime text by John Donne, providing restrained, elegant music that responds to the text with lyricism, mixed meter, and thoughtful dissonance. The organ part nicely supports the SATB

An exuberant song of celebration, expression, and praise for all that has been and all that is yet to come! The traditional Latin text comes alive in a modern setting that brings a full palette of harmonic

This gorgeous work, dedicated to the memory of Stephen Paulus, is a superb contribution to the repertoire for better a cappella choirs!

From Peter Hilliard comes this dynamic musical offering on a text by 17th-century Welsh metaphysical poet Henry Vaughan. A simple melody is embellished throughout to underscore images from the text, and a

If there was ever a piece that describes a text in song, this is it. Sara Teasdale's descriptive words about the clouds become sound in this exquisite composition.  Accompanied by piano and celesta, a