SATB Music Selections

With text from the traditional Latin Mass, this modern a cappella work captures the feeling of a rushing current throughout. Layers of ostinatos and vocal effects along with some simple body percussion

This beloved text finds a fresh new presentation in this modern a cappella carol setting. Using effective textural changes and syncopation, it has the feel of a contemporary worship song with the structure

Breathing new life into a Christmas classic, this arrangement features playful rhythmic alterations between 3/4 and 6/8 meter. The syncopated vocal lines are underpinned by a supportive, bouncy piano

Depicting a journey to the Bethlehem stable where Jesus was born, this lilting original carol features both the lower and upper voices separately before joining together in glorious harmony. The third verse

With newly composed text from Wendat poet Andree Levesque Sioui, this reimagined arrangement of the Huron Carol is retitled to honor its origins and invites us to learn from the past while working

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

Exploring the sounds of the Hindustani classical tradition, this original work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality and

An ambient a cappella opening gives way to an accompanied texture for mixed choir with full divisi in this setting of Sara Teasdale's text. The metaphor of the ocean's tide symbolizes life's ups and downs;

Set in a contemporary a cappella style, Heather Lane's text sparkles with scat-syllable vocables and an interesting vocal line that passes through the upper and lower voices as the parts imitate and respond

Very fun to sing, this optimistic piece is characterized by catchy, singable melodies and a syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal and piano writing. The text celebrates the lifelong relationships created

Emily Dickinson's familiar poem abounds with symbolism as the hope of a bird is brought to life. The musical setting utilizes a fluttering accompaniment, interesting harmonies, and a flowing melodic line

This thoughtful a cappella setting of the traditional text flows between swells of emotion and warm chromatic inflections in the Latin refrains. A soprano solo is present through much of the setting, and

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

With a text by American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson, this compelling musical setting speaks to the way the power of song can help to overcome dark times. The powerful text is

Christina Rossetti's poem is perfectly reflected with vivid imagery, beautiful vocal lines, and swirling countermelodies. The choruses set the words "My love is come to me" in a powerful antiphonal texture.

This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice

An easy and original setting of the well-known Rossetti text, with a very memorable tune. Set for mixed, treble or unison choirs with piano accompaniment; additional instrumental parts for flute and harp

This lovely setting of the O'Shaughnessy text builds slowly through its whimsical melodic development. Accompanied by a beautiful piano part, the movement in the choral lines leads to a triumphant and

This adaptation of Emily Dickinson's poem is set as a poignant ballad with heartfelt melodies and a pop-style piano accompaniment. The song reflects on the pain of being separated from loved ones during the

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and

This uplifting and affirmatory piece sets a text by the composer inspired by the reflections of the Northwest Girlchoir on what their choir means to them. A gradual building of choral texture creates an

This atmospheric setting of words from Shakespeare's As You Like It is sprightly and uplifting, with singers being asked to perform with "a bit of frost and a knowing smile." Musically it includes

This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto, "Friendship through singing." The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direction

This moving, traditional Irish blessing is set to music of great simplicity and beauty. Chilcott perfectly captures the warmth and sincerity of the text and weaves a memorable melody which he clothes in