SATB Music Selections

A common theme among spirituals is "the great judgment day" and the idea of hope for a better future. Incorporating quotes from Great Day as well as original verses with a stylish gospel piano

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

"I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal

Rhythmic and dramatic, this exciting piece is the perfect way to open your holiday concert. The traditional Latin text is given a perfectly crafted modern setting with optional body percussion and driving

From the Torres Strait Islands, this traditional folk song is built on a simple melody that adds more harmonic texture with each repetition. This arrangement is a cappella with authentic world percussion

This versatile patriotic work is easy to prepare and suitable for many occasions. Effectively pairing America, the Beautiful with an original melody and text in a partner song setting,

This stunning carol tapestry includes threads of The Coventry Carol; What Child Is This; Noel Nouvelet and original thematic material along with new words. With conservative

Following up on his stunning Lunar Lullaby, Narverud returns with another original lullaby, this time evoking a tranquil lakeside setting. The piece inspires musical sensitivity with lush harmonies

"Truth and Virtue" - the text consists of ancient secular Latin motivational quotes and phrases; the musical setting is accessible with plenty of unison and two-part textures and comfortable ranges. Modern

Highly rhythmic in both accompaniment and voices with independent vocal lines, this work simply radiates energy with a message of hope and empowerment: "To the stars through difficulties, look upward, move

With options for bass, percussion, body percussion, and a cappella singing, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual from the Georgia Sea Islands is easy to learn and an absolute joy to sing. This

This fantastic stylized arrangement will appeal to choirs at many levels. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano

Inspiring and uplifting! This setting of John Magee Jr.'s text works as a closer, festival piece, or for graduations. With accessible ranges and a buoyant piano accompaniment, developing mixed and treble

This stunningly expressive work was commissioned by a number of high school choir programs forced to cancel concerts due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Inspiring and reflective, the rich harmonies capture both a

This lyrical setting blends the beloved Silent Night tune and text with a captivating new tune, featuring an optional oboe obbligato that gives a unique color to the piece. The result is a fresh

This twist on the medieval French melody is a great way to introduce singers to compound meter, syncopation, and dissonance while working with a familiar melody. Alternating between the Latin and English

This Jewish prayer for peace for the next year is presented in a masterful setting. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported by a