From celebrated Indian composer A.R. Rahman, who has composed over 100 film scores in the past 15 years including the Academy Award-winning song Jai Ho, comes a piece written for the Tamil film
This Iranian folk song in the original Farsi language includes a translation and an easy-to-understand pronunciation guide with a link to a spoken version offered as a supplement. The first verse is sung by
With a multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic work conveys a singular force for change. Combining texts from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew 5:15 with original lyrics, the
Drawing primarily from the soundscape of a gently sweeping Mixolydian mode, this piece is designed to remind the listener of the distant past and its connection to our present. With additional options for
Choirs of all abilities will embrace singing this powerful and intense contemporary setting using the Day of Wrath text. The powerful melodic statements and lyrical part-writing contrast
Building on the heritage of the great arrangements of Jester Hairston and Moses Hogan, Rollo Dilworth has created his own unique approach to the traditional spiritual. Through layering of motivic material
With a text by Louisa May Alcott, lilting melodies, and subtle suspensions, this original setting captures the essence of a soothing lullaby. A lyrical and emotionally sensitive selection with a flowing
This accessible gospel-style arrangement of the beloved spiritual is fun to sing. The wheel imagery is emphasized with cyclical melodic passages throughout. The piano part is perfectly stylized, and the
This arrangement moves! Rhythmic drive, vocal energy, and articulate piano lines distinguish this setting from others, and your choir will really sound impressive when they sink their teeth into it!
With a text of timeless beauty and wisdom, Roger's a cappella setting is sure to become a contemporary classic. Perfect for contest!
Joyful syncopations propel us forward in this accessible concert or festival selection for developing choirs. A contemporary feel freshens up the traditional Latin text in a piece that your students will
This fresh arrangement of the wonderfully rich African American spiritual is accessible to mixed choirs of all sizes and abilities. With layering from tenor, bass, then alto, this culminates with the
This classic French chanson is skillfully arranged for three-part mixed choirs. Independent vocal lines, staccato and legato phrasing, and the a cappella setting provide wonderful learning opportunities for
Hear the steady sound of the mill wheel in this brisk setting of the French Canadian folk song, which uses alternate French and English text. "I hear the windmill, tick-a tick-a tack-a..." Use the
This exciting Hungarian-Romani folk song, originally arranged for Chanticleer, has been masterfully adapted in this arrangement which includes shouts, calls, claps, and spoken sounds in the tradition of
Born as a game, this clever piece uses imitating sounds and nonsense vocables to form words with no real meaning. It begins with four solo voices in canon over a humming harmonic accompaniment by the choir.
Floating melodic lines and resonant harmonies combine, lending an ethereal quality to this artistic piece that allows the imagination to soar. Leonora Speyer's evocative text explores our relationship to
Sara Teasdale's poem There Will Be Rest frames this stunning piece for mixed divisi choirs. Soaring choral phrases conjure up images of "stars shining, rooftops covered with snow, crystal peace ...
Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship
This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a solid choice for developing choirs. The flexible voicings may be performed a cappella or with the piano accompaniment for extra support. The