Alternating between 3/4 and 6/8 time signatures, Robinson has created a fresh twist on this holiday classic. Several brief character solos offer lots of low-pressure opportunities to stand out, and the

A flowing refrain unifies this highly flexible anthem. Sing it simply, add the descant, add color with the violin, alternate cantor verses with assembly, and you have a beautiful piece that can be effective

One of Hahn's more successful French art songs for solo voice, this lyrical piece from 1916 is freshly set in three-part harmony for treble choirs with piano accompaniment. In a neo-Baroque style, the

From a three-part collection based on poetry by American pioneers, this third piece depicts a barn dance as vocalists circle 'round the instruments, stomp, clap, and perform with general

With its unique title, A Million Notes was inspired by Psalm 136 and celebrates a lifetime of musical service and devotion. Pepper Choplin writes "just for fun, I calculated (and guessed) that in

Based on a traditional Brazilian song for Dia dos Reis (Day of the Kings, i.e. Epiphany) that accompanies the folk celebration known as Queima da Lapinha in which people disassemble their Nativity scenes

Here's a sparkling rendition of the traditional English carol that is sure to be a holiday concert highlight! The dazzling piano accompaniment frames the piece and the choral harmonies are bright and clear.

In this stunning work, sweeping melodic lines and at times unexpected harmonies envelop a text from Rainer Maria Rilke translated into English. Beautifully depicting the text, the lines allow for the rise

The resoluteness of this original tune is a perfect fit for a Charles Wesley hymn recounting the story of Isaac and Abraham, evoking unswerving faith amid the test of sacrifice. The varied a cappella choral

A familiar text from Lessons and Carols services in a brand new setting. Unexpected tonality shifts and waves of building tempos lead to a final climax of "Deo gracias!" A quintessential Advent addition to

Gabriela Martínez's poetry about the loss of her beloved is crafted into a lilting a cappella number with lush harmonies. Resolving dissonance and a soprano solo further bring the poem's meaning to

Perfect for the Advent season and beautifully enhanced by handbells, this anthem incorporates the well-known carols Let All Mortal Flesh Keep Silence and Angels from the Realms of Glory

A triptych of pieces for harp (or piano) and SATB divsi chorus using texts by poet Christine Schenk. Her version of the "O Antiphons" provides a means of contemporary reflection on those ancient texts. The

With lively call and response, options for percussion, and repetition to enable quick learning, this energetic arrangement of a traditional Zambian folk song will have your choir and congregation responding

In Sara Teasdale's poem After Love, the opening line "There is no magic any more" establishes the theme of vanishing love. This setting of the poignant text, in the dark key of D-flat major,

This setting of the Latin text offers a fresh take for more advanced treble choirs and women's choirs, with a lavish piano accompaniment supporting unique choral writing. A beautiful program addition for

Agnus Dei is the fifth movement from Narverud's Misse de Cinque Terre, but stands on its own as a unique setting of this traditional Latin text. The work is inspired by five Italian

A haunting chromatic melody attaches itself to this text pleading for God's mercy. The lower voices are shrouded by the angelic upper voices throughout. Halfway through the piece, the minor mode transforms

This selection combines the traditional with 21st century expression and looks to the eternal with hope and glorious musical vision. Lovely soaring lines in each vocal part create a beautiful choral

Originally written for the Phoenix Chorale in 2010, this shortened version of Ola Gjeilo's Agnus Dei embraces its peaceful and introspective spirit. The full divisi texture and Latin text are great

Agnus Dei is the fifth and final movement of Dr. Thomas' Mass: A Celebration of Love and Joy. The text is in English, and the supercharged piano accompaniment supports the traditional

A mythological song about two heavenly steeds of a god's sons, this selection is a calm, meditative rendering that is almost mystical. The Latvian modality permeates the song with an eloquent tension