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

Setting words by Chief Dan George, this optimistic work reminds us that there is still beauty to be found in times of trouble and that difficult days will not last forever. This sensitive setting uses

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

This original composition sets the composer's own text celebrating freedom of expression and the music within each of us. Accompanied by hand drum and piano, the piece is an exciting and engaging sing

"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

Lyric melodies and rising sequences reflect the uplifting message of this text by Victor Hugo. While mostly set in English, a passage from the original French text is set to the same lyric melody before

This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an

This warm and heartfelt setting of words by the composer celebrates human personal growth, comparing this to the change of season from winter to spring. A rocking piano part underpins the eminently singable

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 setting of an evocative hymn text by Thomas Troeger is for divisi choir and organ. Drawn from an Epiphany reading, the anthem explores the theme of the triumph of light over darkness. The organ opens

This evocative five-movement choral work explores themes of love, rebirth, and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them, yearning to make a difference in

This well-known Irish carol is given fresh treatment characterized in part by its charming and sparkling piano accompaniment. The middle section offers an opportunity for both the choir and pianist to shine