Already chosen for several all-state choral festivals, this exciting a cappella choral fanfare is the perfect concert opener. The text, in Italian and based on lines from Dante's The Divine Comedy,

Although this is an original work, the words, which simulate a tribal language, give it a world-music feeling. In fact, the chant-like character of the piece almost makes you feel as though you are taking

This work, which celebrates and honors Mother Earth, is written in the Sami yoik tradition. The title word Aejlies which translates to "holy" is used along with yoik syllables to allow the human

Now in a second edition, this a cappella setting of Agnus Dei from the major work "The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass" is rich with lush harmonies that breathe new life into an oft-set text. This work

Al Shlosha D'varim is a lyrical setting of an essential maxim from Jewish morality laws, translated to mean: "The world is sustained by three things: by truth, by justice, and by peace." Available

Beginning with two main thematic ideas that are developed throughout the work - a gentle, lilting two-note motive and a lyrical four-note theme that travels throughout the voices - this seven-minute piece

Composed to teach three essential and specific music and dance styles in the Carribbean music traditions: the Cuban "son," the Puerto Rican "Plena," and the Dominican "Merengue." Accompanied by piano, bass

This magnificent work written by Chiara Margarita Cozzolani, a Benedictine abbess as well as composer, is a Marian antiphon from her 1642 volume of music. Using the most up-to-date scholarship, a beautiful

Written to honor the loss of the children in the Sandy Hook school shooting tragedy, this piece offers comfort through lyrics that express how our lost loved ones will always be with us, like angels. A

This classic Spanish march has been expertly recast in an authentic-sounding edition for younger players. Brass ranges and the instrumentation have been modified while all the charm and energy of the

Composed in 1925 by Spanish composer Jaime Texidor, this attractive, moderately paced paso doble has a proven long-lasting appeal and musicality and is a true classic in concert band repertoire.

Celebrating the inner strength that is unique to each of us, this work identifies the choral music room and the friends we make there as a safe place. We are reminded of the power of music making and the

With a Hebrew text, use of the augmented second interval and melodic formulas common to Hasidic and Middle Eastern music, and the use of traditional folk instruments, this original song has a completely

"The latest sun is sinking fast, my race is almost run..." The beloved American folk hymn from Kirchner's Heavenly Home collection comes to life anew, with soaring descants, countermelodies, and rich

This setting of a profound text by poet William Ayot explores the deep emotions that a person experiences in a lifetime. The music depicts our turmoil, vulnerability and sense of inadequacy, but