Luke 21

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

Described as "brilliant" and "heartfelt," this is the final movement of Craig Hella Johnson's epic work "Considering Matthew Shepard," a tribute to the young gay man who has become an American icon and a

This piece is a biting and soulful commentary on the horrifying ordinariness of mass shootings in America. Syncopated rhythms and soaring lyrical lines subtly show, rather than tell, the experience of

Inspired by Amanda Gorman's poem The Hill We Must Climb, this piece reminds us that when we work together, we can be the light in our communities. Up-tempo and easily learned, your singers will

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this movement stands alone as a call to justice. With the drive of the snare drum, the blow of the bugle, and the declamatory choral writing, the

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

Beginning gently and building steadily, this accessible piece carries a message of resilience and determination appropriate for a concert or worship service.

This setting of an original text by poet Rye Lanae Boothe is moving and inspiring. Listeners will feel encouraged to persevere through the weight of life's challenges, for it may be the very soil in which a

Joni Mitchell's iconic hit is arranged in a way that is equally playful and reflective. The piano and shaker heighten the emotional effect, supporting the smooth choral parts as they explore the serious

Written for The Crossing by their resident composer, this innovative work utilizes improvised tone clusters, striking harmonies, and a variety of textures to convey being bound by labor. The final selection

Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay

Commissioned by the professional choir EXIGENCE and using the famous Maya Angelou text The Caged Bird, here is a concert setting that explores various tonalities and will challenge even the

"If I could turn back time, I would not let you die, and you'd live that life of hope." This important and moving piece was written as a musical response to the sudden loss of a student by suicide. Several

Inspired by the composer's daughter Carmine, this inspiring arrangement will be a favorite for choirs and audiences alike. It features an opportunity for students to rap their own affirmations and encourage

This powerful and passionate ballad the Witch sings to her daughter in Sondheim's masterpiece "Into the Woods" is set here for the concert stage. It is a tour de force when performed with piano, but when

Presenting a message of inclusivity and acceptance, this delicate piece was given new life by a performance from music activist and conductor Alexander Lloyd Blake's award-winning ensemble, Tonality.

The composer set the words of three Black American writers of different generations (Zora Neale Hurston, James Baldwin, Claudia Rankine), to be sung by a mostly white ensemble for largely white audiences,

Written in response to the gun violence against children, this penultimate movement from "The Unarmed Child" is deeply moving and brings a sense of healing and poignancy in the musical setting.

The profound work Considering Matthew Shepard has been moving audiences around the world with its compelling message of love and acceptance. An abbreviated version of the larger work, this

Commissioned by Craig Hella Johnson and Conspirare for a cappella choir and narrator, this powerful setting of W.E.B. DuBois' Credo text is for all those who wait for justice. Worthy of any fine

This proclamation of racial equality and social justice by W.E.B DuBois is set in three distinct movements. The first two movements, I Believe in God and I Believe in Service, are set in a

This seven-movement major work from American composer Margaret Bonds sets W.E.B. Du Bois' Credo text, one of the most iconic civil rights writings, by grouping Du Bois' nine articles into seven

Felicia Barber's poem is a musical statement of self-discovery and self-love from a Black female perspective and serves as an anthem of dedication to those who were mentors and caretakers in her life. The

Coty Raven Morris' powerful poetry is set to harmonically rich music, pairing together perfectly to share this impactful message. With accessible percussion, this piece for the advanced a cappella mixed