Composer Carolyn Pirtle says "Psalm 150 represents the culmination of the entire book of Psalms. Its exhortation to the entirety of creation to praise God is reflected in this setting through the

Written in answer to a call for connection in troubled times, this song is about persistence, community, and moving ahead. "One foot in front of the other" is a metaphor for determination and forward

This rousing setting of G.K. Chesterton's text for tenor-bass choirs opens with a haunting unison melody and the text, "I come to autumn, where all the leaves are gold!" The French horn part makes this work

A spiritual song from the Luo people of Kenya, this arrangement is highly accessible and authentic. With or without percussion, it has simple harmonies, plenty of repetition, conservative vocal ranges, and

A whimsical, catchy piece, this is a fantastical story that alternates between comical moments and the profundity of youthful imagination. The hocketed harmonies and scale patterns are an opportunity for

Simply set, this beautiful and poignant text by Paul Laurence Dunbar tells of the healing effects of music and how our own music making can spread joy. The warm strophic chordal texture and stirring

A stunning four-hand-accompanied setting of the George Herbert/Ralph Vaughan Williams classic. The masculine energy of Vaughan Williams' song of praise makes it particularly adaptable to men's choir. You

This classic Ralph Vaughan Williams selection from Songs of Travel is now available in a choral setting for either treble or tenor-bass voices. A flowing piano part supports an opening unison

It is impossible not to be inspired by this soul-stirring gospel original. The accompaniment is rock solid, and the choral parts are incredibly gutsy, with dramatic dynamic swells and accents that will

In a mixed-meter setting for full divisi choir, this selection uses the traditional Benjamin Britten text in a fresh, modern way. A unique selection for more advanced ensembles.

Few songs ever composed have had the breadth of appeal as this iconic text and melody. The cry for "peace on earth" is undoubtedly a timeless one, and this setting unites vocalists and

Let It Matter is an urgent call to deep listening across cultural divides, crafted with grit, tenacity and passion. Its pithy, emotionally layered lyrics are punctuated with edgy internal rhymes

A traditional memorial text with spiritual roots has been adapted by the composer in a setting that is simple and honest. With an unadorned melody set in a beautiful musical language with open, transparent

Robert Bode's text infuses this original song with a message of music advocacy and appreciation. The rhythmic piano accompaniment sets up a nice groove in the compound meter for the choral parts to stretch

Li'l David, written for double treble chorus, is a wonderful and challenging work for advanced treble choirs. The way the two SSA choirs play off of one another is mesmerizing, natural, and

"Warm summer sun, shine kindly here..." These stunning words by Mark Twain have been set here in a highly melodic and memorable work. This setting offers both homophonic choral writing and counterpoint,

In this fragment from Christina Rossetti's poem Mirage, the poet commands her breaking heart to "lie still and break," the grief of a lost love changing her life and the world forever. This

The joyful, cascading introduction begins from a unison note, setting the tone for this setting of the famous Teasdale poem. Like a heartbeat, the rhythmic call and response between treble and tenor-bass is

Close harmonies, free tonality, long flowing phrases, and a cappella singing are facets of this setting for the Sara Teasdale poem Barter. A challenging but musically rewarding work for an advanced

This life-affirming text from Sara Teasdale is treated to satisfying development and flowing, lyrical vocal and piano lines. All voices are affirmed and engaged equally, and what begins as a relatively