SATB Music Selections

Neither overwhelmingly complex nor tediously simplistic, this a cappella hymn setting is characterized by lush harmonies and plenty of rubato. Perfect for worship, collegiate ensembles, or any choir looking

The clever interplay between the vocal lines is really fun! A solid, swingin' interpretation of the traditional spiritual with a funky, bluesy piano accompaniment, this will be very impressive in

Joyful and exuberant, this original carol for a cappella mixed choir features bell-like singing, canonic writing, and a sprightly tempo. It's an exciting and fresh choice for Christmas services and holiday

The 16th-century carol Personent Hodie has never sounded so thrilling! With an original text of peace and hope along with brilliant harmonic colors and rhythmic motifs, this six-minute

This traditional Filipino Christmas carol makes an intriguing multicultural choice for your holiday concerts. Gently set, with either piano or harp accompaniment and optional handbells, it is a beautiful

One of the most popular texts to sing during the Christmas season, this compelling single-movement work breaks from the traditional liturgical text and surprises us with the English statement "For unto Us"

Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines of the choral parts along in this original work. This

From the Taroko and Tayal tribes in Taiwan, these three contrasting and fun-to-sing folk songs are arranged for a cappella mixed choir. The first is a harvest song capturing the sounds of people working in

Hear the sounds of a playful kitten chasing a mouse in this unique and engaging original concert work from Taiwan. Playful ostinatos in the lower voices support a delicate melody in the upper voices

Lovely lyrical melodic lines are paired with Sara Teasdale's text that celebrates the beauty of life. Available in a variety of voicings, it is an ideal piece to develop tone, phrasing, and artistry in

"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

Written and performed by a popular Cambodian artist, this song about leaving a loved one behind and longing to return to your homeland has a somber history. This a cappella arrangement is cinematic and

Shakespeare's oft-set text provides the perfect framework for this original madrigal-like a cappella work. In a lilting 6/8, the strophic setting with a simple harmonic texture provides a solid work to help

Feel the rolling of the waves in the flowing piano accompaniment that lies beneath the lyrical choral lines in this original concert work from Taiwan. The melodic writing is exceptional, and the harmonic

Beautiful modern a cappella divisi harmonies set this short text in both Latin and English that encourages us all to find the hope within. Sections alternate between serene slow-moving harmonies and quicker

G.K. Chesterton's elegant Christmas poem from the late 19th century provides an orderliness and symmetry that is set with a cappella divisi modern harmonies. The combination is poignant and stirring, making

Presenting a message of inclusivity and acceptance, this delicate piece was given new life by a performance from music activist and conductor Alexander Lloyd Blake's award-winning ensemble, Tonality.

This setting of Emily Dickison's poetry was the Winner of the North Dakota State University Edwin Fissinger Choral Composition for 2022, laid out in a fluid, hymn style, highlighted by subtle tonal

This colorful and dramatic piece shares the plight of the dragonfly using onomatopoetic sounds to accompany the story.

The poem by William Wordsworth is set in alternating strophes for upper and lower voices. The end combines the voices in this soothing meditation on the depth of solitude.

The second of two Hawaiian pieces launching the Jace Saplan Indigenous Composer Series, this is a medley of The Queen's Jubilee and Aloha Oe. The text is in Hawaiian except for "one fond

"Though you bind it to the blowing wind and you buckle it to the moon, the night will slip away like a sorrow or a tune." The poetry of Eleanor Farjeon is so evocative, and this setting is an excellent

Your singers will have a blast as they negotiate their way through this quickly-paced song with only solfege syllables for text! Full of fun and teaching opportunities, this creative original is the

The Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a