A lilting melodic line, lots of unison and simply harmonized vocals, and an effective piano part combine to create a very beautiful and accessible setting of a Langston Hughes poem. 

This joyful text celebrates the beauty found all around us in everyday life. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic percussion line, the buoyant 7/8 meter of the opening drives the piece forward.

This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto, "Friendship through singing." The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direction

Commissioned for the 2015 National Conference of the American Choral Directors Association, this work reflects on the journeys and adventures to be found in the wide open spaces within ourselves and in the

Inspired by the text of poet E. Pauline Johnson, Sarah Quartel has created an energetic and fun piece for a cappella voices. Melodic elements and counter melodies are shared between the voices in a

Here is a lyric beauty for treble or mixed voices, with lovely legato lines, a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text. "In my song there's a race through a wild green meadow, the sunshine so bright in

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it includes

This is a lively reimagining of the 19th-century American folk hymn that opens with a solo verse then proceeds with a soaring top melody supported by the rhythmic vocal accompaniment of the lower voices,

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

Inspired by the Hawaiian story The Bowl of Light, Sarah Quartel has crafted an uplifting piece exploring the light that radiates from each person to create a sense of community. This pop-like

This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice

This original concert work perfectly conveys the magic and excitement of winter, conjuring images of warmth by the fireside while the weather outside closes in. This is a beautiful selection for any winter

"One little bird on a branch sits fanning amber wings to the passersby. Two little birds in flight are threading webs of gold in an endless sky..." This delightful piece will make your a cappella treble

This traditional Scottish song is often sung as a farewell at the end of a festive gathering. These a cappella arrangements are very straightforward and singable, featuring close harmonies, Scotch snap

Beginning with a mystical, ethereal feel with a haunting optional cello line, this piece opens with lyrical choral lines singing over a baby and promising heavenly protection and care. The mood then shifts

I Will Be With You sets a reflective text by the composer with a message of enduring solace. Lush harmonies with predominantly homophonic passagework coupled with flowing and cascading lines in

This beautiful setting of Ralph Waldo Emerson's famous text celebrates the universal presence of song, which can be found in places of beauty but also darkness. With soaring melodies and a flowing

Sara Teasdale's poem about the Three Kings is brought to life in this haunting, folk-like carol.

Emily Dickinson's familiar poem abounds with symbolism as the hope of a bird is brought to life. The musical setting utilizes a fluttering accompaniment, interesting harmonies, and a flowing melodic line

This is an homage to the island of Omey in County Galway, Ireland, done in a modern Celtic and contemporary a cappella style. With background harmonies that weave and flow around the melody, the vocal

This setting of fragments of text by Sappho, translated by Arthur Sanders Way and A.S. Kline, uses cross-rhythms, syncopation, and flowing melodic lines to create a sense of restless longing.

This is a traditional Canadian carol with a text by Saint Jean de Brebeuf, a 17th-century French missionary who worked primarily with the Huron people. Following an ethereal beginning with dissonant,

A cappella and concert choirs will enjoy this contemporary a cappella-style concert work! With pop-inspired rhythms and harmonies and the option to feature soloists, the vocables in the harmony parts are

An original text creatively set, delivering a positive message about the joy of singing and the unity of sharing life with others. Scored for piano and SSA voices, the lyric quality of this composition is