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Sara Teasdale's text is artfully set in for treble choir with a flowing piano accompaniment that brings a dramatic and artistic character to this original work. The texture offers rhythmic variety as the

Generally known as Balulalow, this text has been famously set by many composers, most notably Benjamin Britten in his Ceremony of Carols. This fresh setting offers modern a cappella

A classical masterwork, this spirited, upbeat concert work uses a Latin setting of a verse from Psalm 70. It features soprano and alto soloists who alternate with a full choral texture and can be

This dynamic piece features evocative text, penned by Bengali poet Rabindranath Tagore, is drawn from his collection of poems titled "Fruit Gatherings," published in 1916. It paints vivid imagery of

A beautiful setting of the traditional spiritual, this treble arrangement employs a cascading harmonic figure that expands from unison all the way to a perfect fourth. The rocking feel of the piece embodies

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Four rhythmic ostinatos underscore the lilting melody in this work scored for a cappella mixed choir and solo or small group. Speaking to the hope found in each child that's born, this piece reminds each of

Originally composed as a dance theater piece, this sobering work should maintain a strict tempo. Written for a cappella mixed choir, the dense harmonic texture and drastic dynamic shifts help deliver the

Inspired by women of China who rose up from the despair of oppression, this a cappella work is an anthem for women's empowerment. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Also set as a children's book, this powerful text quite literally sings itself. With a divided bass ostinato and accessible harmonies, this a cappella work is a poignant tool to help young people discover

As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks of the precious gifts of life and loved ones. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Feel the rhythm, embrace the joy, and let your spirits soar with this vibrant rendition of a gospel standard. Perfect for both sacred and secular occasions, this upbeat concert gospel arrangement will

Inspired by the open letter penned by the Future of Life Institute warning against the advancement of AI, this innovative work artfully weaves together a spirit of human optimism with a foreboding sense of

This bone-chilling waltz will leave audiences looking over their shoulders! Singers will love the opportunity to lean into the eerie world of Dolly in this achievable and darkly entertaining work. A perfect

Lightning strikes in the dark of night! A house in the Italian countryside appears and disappears in an instant. Take your audience and singers on a spellbinding journey that is as relentless as a building

Choirs are launched into the vast unknown in this impressive and dramatic concert work. Carl John Bostelmann's poem is brought to life with driving rhythms, rapidly layered vocal entrances, and thoughtful

This heartfelt song's text is taken from the poetry of Sister M. Thérèse, a Salvitorian nun and writer in the 40s and 50s. The message being expressed is one of mortality, empowering us to

With lyrics by the composer, this sensitive ballad expresses the importance of finding peace and strength even during the darkest times. Accessible ranges and part writing, in addition to a universal

Sara Teasdale's love poem is beautifully set in a lilting, dreamlike texture that gradually unfolds from two-part to four-part divisi. Winner of the 2023 ACDA Utah Composition Competition, treble choirs

Based on the Japanese art of kintsukuroi, filling cracked pieces of pottery with gold, this work encourages us to see the beauty in the flaws of others.

Titled with a Somali word used in Kenyan refugee camps, this piece touches upon a refugee's dream of resettlement as well as experiences of despair and struggle. A repetitive four-note motif and interplay