The text of this work invites the listener to imagine a world without weapons of war where the human experience is defined through the lens of mercy and compassion. The music is peaceful and very
Walt Whitman's Song of the Open Road is the basis for this expansive and melodic original composition that is perfectly suited to the young chorus. Limited range melodies and chordal harmonies soar
An expressive, lyrical work for SAB voices, optional solo, C instrument and piano, this has a text taken from "Lines to an Indian Air" by Percy Bysshe Shelley. A very lovely choral piece for serious
Dan Davison's gift for writing for developing voices is exemplified through this driving original based on the Biblical story of Elijah. The music is filled with articulations such as staccatos, tenutos,
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich
With texts written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a reunion of musician friends in Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. An expressive
From Piae Cantiones, this setting of Gaudete! is in a progressive style, yet well suited to the medieval melody. Its energy is derived from the accented rhythms and dance-like percussive
Vivaldi's masterwork for solo voices, mixed chorus and keyboard reduction. This Walton edition includes extensive editorial notes on score revisions and Baroque performance practice. Orchestral parts are
This tremendously fun arrangement of a South African greeting song exclaims, "Iyo hlonolofatsa, Ka lebitso la ntate," which translates as, "Bless everything in the name of the Father." Featuring a soloist,
The richness of the Christmas carol tradition is handsomely displayed in this collection of 164 carols from all sections of the Western hemisphere. You'll find the season's most beloved songs in
A longtime standard for tenor-bass choirs, this original concert work in neoclassical style with a Latin text and optional string quartet is an excellent teaching piece as well as a very effective
Upon reading Edward Esch's poem Light and Gold, composer Eric Whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. He asked the celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri to
Modimo is a song of praise and celebration from South Africa. Improvised percussion and a traditional Sesotho melody make for a grounded and deep sound your singers will immediately connect with. A
A meditation on the mystery and wonder of music, this Estonian tone poem is a little gem for a cappella choirs. With gorgeous harmonies that intensify the text, this will resonate deeply with your singers.
Written in isiZulu, this work is a message to the world that it is only through love that we can conquer the barriers that stand between us. Beautiful and accessible, this is a moving work especially
Set to the Latin Pulchra es amica mea text from Song of Solomon, this a cappella work is inspired by the beauty of the aurora borealis as seen by the composer in his native Norway.
This energetic Latin-style piece is a great opener, closer or encore number! Melodic and fun, with Spanish lyrics, handclaps, finger snaps and other body percussion, it's a party fixin' to happen! (With
Christina's Rossetti's mysterious poem is wrapped in a soundscape of smoothly soaring vocal lines that are supported with an undulating piano accompaniment and optional string quartet. Though this piece is
This expressive, lush choral work by Eric Whitacre combines an enigmatic text and expansive chordal harmonies into a sublime musical statement of release and quiet resolve. With a text by celebrated
Norman Luboff's arrangement of this lovely Austrian carol has become a Christmas classic that deserves a place in every choral library.