A tremendously fun arrangement by South African musicians Michael Barrett and Mbuso Ndlovu. This celebratory isiZulu song is a quick learn that will pay dividends for audiences and choirs! Add percussion,
This fun, playful, folk song tells the story of a family of sly foxes. Written for treble voices of all ages, this energetic, engaging, and playful arrangement, complete with instrumental section with body
The healing power of time is beautifully represented in this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus. Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words "healing heart" and cluster chord ostinatos show us how, with
This work song portrays the conditions in which African Americans found themselves living and working during the Reconstruction era in the post-Civil War South. This incredibly dynamic work is written in a
"What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given,
This dazzling work is a celebration of the isiXhosa language of South Africa. It uses the various click sounds found in the Xhosa language to a stunning effect. The language will be a challenge to most
Eslon Hindundu of Namibia has beautifully arranged this song from his country for choir and soloists. Sounding both otherworldly and peaceful, this interesting work has great appeal for a wide variety of
From two very important composers of our time, the lyrics in this monumental work challenge ideas of racism and discrimination, while the music combines jazz and traditional choral techniques. No
This arrangement of the beloved 18th-century spiritual fuses folk and jazz ideas to create a unique and fresh new version of the work. Scored for mixed voices and soloist, this work for advanced groups will
This work expresses the concerns that all people - particularly parents - have for bringing up the younger generation in this trying world. The combination of the English lyrics with their Swahili
This invitation for a rendezvous on the sea beneath the stars is colored by a spiraling piano accompaniment and largely homophonic vocal lines. The setting makes the most of Chausson's music in this lovely
Majestic scenes from Ola Gjeilo's native Norway inspired Charles Silvestri's text for this contemporary tone poem. The words and music are fused in a poignant, lyrical way to convey the intense beauty of
The pastoral melody and harmonies help to usher in the deep peace of a Christmas, or any time when or where we pause to listen. A beautiful, accessible work that is appropriate for both church services and
"Perhaps it does not begin. Perhaps it is always. ... Perhaps this day the light begins in us." Jan Richardson's rich and universal text is set with an equally compelling and musically sensitive setting