In this traditional Armenian folk lullaby, a mother seeks to lull her restless son to sleep with the aid of a singing nightingale. The gentle lyrical lines sing so beautifully, featuring first the upper
Serving as an unofficial anthem, this beloved Korean folk song is creatively set by one of Korea's top female composers. This arrangement begins with beautiful, flowing unison vocal lines and simple
Seeking to bridge the ancient Latin phrases from the Protestant Reformation with contemporary chord progressions and harmonic suspensions here is a delicate and chant like piece in the new Richard Bjella
Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass
One of Canada's most treasured poets, Archibald Lampman writes of the urgent need for us all to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of Mother Earth. This socially conscious text is set for mixed
This highly artistic work is a particularly good choice for winter programs. The melody is shared and passed between voices, and the piano supports it all with sounds of snow and wind in steady rhythms.
If you say the name, you're prompted to learn the story. Promote inclusivity and awareness with Say Her Name, written specifically to highlight elements of the Kwanzaa ceremony. Featuring body
Touching on the subject of depression and mental health in an artful and meaningful way, this piece uses musical devices to represent feelings. Using only a few words, the notes swim through the deep waters
Created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown, this piece was performed by more than 17,000 singers from around the world in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 6. The soft...
In a vibrant cross-cultural celebration, this original work is composed in raga jog, an Indian classical melodic framework that incorporates both major and minor. Repeated riff-like vocalizations
Often considered to be one of the first great American female composers, Amy Beach's art songs are stylistically similar to those of other late-Romantic European composers. Here we have two solo art songs
In a masterful blend of early musical style with modern melody and harmonies, this beautiful setting of the traditional text shines with elegant simplicity. A rubato piano opening leads to a unison
Sarah Quartel's own inspiring text about the empowerment of singing is set to a catchy melody with imitative scat singing and a driving hand drum accompaniment. This piece has all the hallmarks of her
From poet Linda Studley comes an empowering text: "We are the ones who take the chance, who sing the song, who step the dance, who dare to try...." Treble choirs will revel in this setting of the text which