SATB Music Selections

Coty Raven Morris' powerful poetry is set to harmonically rich music, pairing together perfectly to share this impactful message. With accessible percussion, this piece for the advanced a cappella mixed

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

Derived from common Swahili phrases of joy, this celebratory song declares: "Sing my soul, sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert opener or

Robert Frost's celebrated poem finds a worthy home in this lush musical setting. The melodic lines mirror the travelled road, and the rich divisi harmonies bring a depth and poignancy to the lyrics that

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

Lush harmonic textures are the framework for this beautiful, ethereal piece for mixed choirs. Cluster chords and effectively used dissonances help to evoke the vastness and mystery of space while

A traditional Basque carol from the 13th century, also referred to as Gabriel's Message. Explore this textured arrangement of the poetic text and lilting choral lines, which works especially well

An exciting, unique arrangement of this wonderful African American spiritual, rich in texture and vibrancy and sure to invigorate any holiday concert! With or without the rap section, and supported by piano

Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship

Here's a supercharged gospel-style setting of a traditional Quaker text - a marvelous new look at a timeless American poem. This one has it all - a wide-open solo for your best gospel singer, an

This popular Kenyan love song with a lively melody has been arranged for SATB choir and percussion, with a solo opportunity for any voice. When performing this delightful a cappella work, make sure your

Here's an invigorating cross-cultural number that will make everyone want to dance! It's a joyful Israeli dance song, incorporating the popular round Toembai. With Hebrew text, lots of "tra la la

As a concert closer, signature piece, encore or graduation song, this a cappella original is a little gem!  "Days come, days go.  We try to take the time to let love grow.  Don't ignore the

This powerful message is about mustering the courage to leap from one stage of life into the next. Melodic lines are juxtaposed with a lively piano accompaniment creating bold expressiveness and strong

A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and optional percussion (triangle, tambourine and drum) infuse the traditional Advent carol with such unrelenting energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing!

This arrangement captures the mystery and nuance of the bittersweet poem Wake Me a Song by American poet Abram Joseph Ryan. Nuances, text painting, and rich harmonic ideas paired with

The Lion and the Mouse joins The Boy Who Cried Wolf and The Tortoise and the Hare to complete Darmon Meader's jazz-infused Aesop's Fables trilogy. This charming a

Selected as a finalist in the 2017 Ithaca College Choral Composition Contest, this piece is, at its core, a lush and inspirational anthem to music. Not to be overlooked for the developing mixed choir.

This powerful, flowing a cappella work in Latin opens with a beautiful unison chant and closes with a quiet "Amen." It is infused with interesting and varied harmonies, changing meter, and dramatic

This a cappella setting of words of assurance from the English mystic Julian of Norwich is as relevant today as ever. Sustained, independent vocal lines create lovely harmonies, and the powerful lyrics make

"Somewhere I have never traveled is the place I want to be." Thomas H. Troeger's thought-provoking text is presented in an a cappella setting for mixed or treble choirs. This piece showcases the opportunity

This work is an energetic reimagining of timeless text and tune from the 12th-century poet, composer, and philosopher Hildegard of Bingen. The marriage of the Caritas Abunda chant with a text taken

Through the text, the singers are encouraged to examine the numerous aspects and challenges of their lives with positivity, and to always "dance your dance." Always moving forward, with the feel of one beat

Alfred Lord Tennyson's inspiring and beloved text receives a tender setting for mixed divisi choirs. Ray's innovative use of text painting, coupled with lush harmonies and supported by an artistic piano