The Salve Regina, also known as the Hail Holy Queen, is a Marian hymn and one of four Marian antiphons sung at different seasons within the liturgical calendar of the Catholic Church. The

A setting of a South African hymn in the isiZulu language. Written for solo and choir, the solo sections may be sung by a small group. Djembes may be included for concert performances, and body movement is

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this third movement stands alone as a strong, socially responsive statement of identity and unity. Optional solos and a lyrical violin part add to

With a text from Psalm 80:2, this a cappella piece is traditionally used on the third Sunday of Advent - the Gaudete or Rejoicing Sunday. The beginning quotes the "Alleluia" from the original chant, and

Robert Applebaum offers three versions each of the three settings from the much "beloved" Song of Songs, or Song of Solomon. Each title features printed matter containing a Hebrew transliteration guide, the

This is the sixth movement of For a Breath of Ectasy and is scored for SATB chorus, oboe, and string quartet or piano. Using a lush accompaniment and homophonic choral writing, the music

Commissioned for Choral Arts Northwest this piece is primarily contrapuntal in texture, with a tonal language that features a certain level of dissonance within a diatonic modal context. There is a textual

Extracted from the five-movement work "A Vision Unfolding," this movement stands alone as a call to justice. With the drive of the snare drum, the blow of the bugle, and the declamatory choral writing, the

In this original choral setting of the spiritual Rockin' Jerusalem, the bells are intended to imitate the sounds of gunshots in a rallying cry for justice. The intensity and depth of this

The text of this powerful choral work is addressed to anyone facing struggles and it presents an honest affirmation that those struggles are real. Rather than deny the existence of problems or pain, the

This setting of one of Petrarch's sonnets alternates homophonic chorale texture with melody and supporting vocal accompaniment. The lyrical quality of the writing lends itself to a beautiful sonic

This setting enables young singers to respond to current events and will make a great festival opener!

An ethereal, deeply moving piece about the conscious decision to choose love. This has an ancient-modern feel, made even more prominent with the interplay between the Latin and English text, and chant-like

Flowing, smooth, melodic writing creates an understated elegance which reflects the simplicity of the text. The legato unison line introduced originally is treated in canon in the middle section, and

Fun and energetic, this gospel-style a cappella arrangement of the traditional spiritual is easy to learn and dynamic to perform. There's plenty of repetition and very little divisi, making this

"I am a cloud in the heaven's height, the stars are lit for my delight, tireless and changeful, swift and free, I cast my shadow on hill and sea..." This lovely setting of Sara Teasdale's poem skillfully

"Where compassion reigns, only love remains." An original text that calls for slowing down, centering our thoughts, and showing compassion is paired with beautiful part-writing and an optional part for

Crossing the Bar, one of Alfred, Lord Tennyson's most famous poems, is set as a journey. This journey begins at sunset in a minor mode and finishes in the relative major after having crossed the

"Let your life lightly dance on the edges of Time like dew on the tip of a leaf." This simple text by Rabindranath Tagore comes to life with wonderful musical lines, exquisite harmonies, interesting