This traditional song from Puerto Rico is usually sung at Christmastime. A group of singers would knock on the door of a neighbor or friend's house and ask them to open the door so that they can come in and

The fourth movement from Missa Brevis No. 2 that was commissioned by the Valdosta State University Chamber Singers. This work incorporates ideas and idioms prevalent in American folk and popular music,

A dynamic a cappella world music selection featuring a call and response solo, optional improvised percussion and movement, and a divided choir option. The song is a traditional South African celebratory

Written as a celebration of singing for racial and social justice, this up-tempo setting is a terrific way for your choir to experience a gospel feel. This powerful work draws its text from the Langston

This lively, inventive setting by Benjamin Harlan of the 19th century French carol Angels We Have Heard on High features interesting choral textures, a great keyboard accompaniment, and 7/8 meter.

This well-written arrangement is a wonderful festival piece for middle school choirs. A nice introduction to singing in Latin, the easy-to-teach piece includes a pronunciation guide and translation for the

A Lithuanian sutartine, a multipart folk song, is the basis of this creative arrangement. Beginning with foot stomps and hand claps, an energy is established immediately. The tune is an enchanting folk song

This gorgeous setting of the Ecce Novum Latin text reflects the gentle wonder of the story of Christmas. Found on Ola Gjeilo's album Winter Songs, this lovely choral setting features lyrical voice leading,

The Christina Rossetti text which beautifully personifies the concept of memory sometimes coming back to you in dreams is paired with a lovely choral texture and a sensitive piano accompaniment that will

Blending western tonality with Taiwanese elements, a poignant melody begins with a touch a sadness but is followed by a flowing texture portraying pictures on the water. The beautiful Taiwanese text is

Building on the popularity of Norwegian choral music, this traditional folk dancing tune utilizes "Tralling", which is a style of Norwegian folk singing that uses improvised vocal syllables inspired by

With Langston Hughes' famous poetry at the forefront, the composer has created a gorgeous and tender work that truly brings light to a darkened world. The piece was composed as a memorial to a family, and

This lesser-known spiritual has a theme of resilience and home presented chorally in a call and response format. With considerable flexibility for improvisation, inflections and note bending by the chorus,

This choral excerpt is drawn from the last of four movements of Mendelssohn's setting of Psalm 115 (Opus 31). Largely homophonic, with some contrapuntal sections and a driving piano accompaniment. Both

Mixing the ancient chant text with modern harmonic language, this artfully crafted arrangement is quite moving and prayerful in spirit. Mostly homophonic with long flowing phrases, this is a great piece for

An extended introduction hints at the excitement to come with melodic fragments and original material that erupt into a rhythmic and driving setting of this well-loved Spiritual. Fun to sing, with

Sanctus, the third movement from Kook's larger work, is an exuberant a cappella piece with frequent key and meter changes. It is framed in a dynamic 5/4 time signature with a layering of voices that provide

A popular South African song of praise, the texture is dominated by three soloists who portray leadership roles in the community. Layering choral parts develop the harmonic structure, while free

The angular nature of the asymmetrical rhythms and constantly changing meters brings vibrancy and momentum to this work. Shifting harmonic centers create unpredictability and surprise, and the bold,

"In every heart there is a place that shows us who we are." The opening phrase presents the challenge that unfolds in this significant song: bringing our inner voice to expression. Bound to be the highlight

Tuck in a history lesson with this charismatic number from the Broadway smash "Hamilton" that has King George lamenting England's "breakup" with a young America. This song is a departure from the mostly rap