SATB Music Selections

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

With plenty of rhythmic energy and dynamic contrast, this lively arrangement of the traditional spiritual by one of the top names in the choral world is sure to be a concert highlight for your mixed or

A new twist on a timeless carol, this setting of Christina Rossetti's poem features Holst's original melody and harmonization along with new connective material between the verses and beautiful cluster

A strong unifying text from Colleen Carhuff states "No notes are as connected as the souls that sing them, and no soul is happier than when surrounded by their friends. We are one!" A wonderful choice for

The impact of the wind is felt in this poem by Anne Bronte. The musical texture moves along with a contemporary a cappella feel that imitates the flowing motion of the wind. Upbeat and joyful, the harmonies

This setting of the evocative Sara Teasdale poem tells a story about how experiencing nature and music can inspire deep love and happiness. Soaring vocal lines combined with rich, dissonant harmonies and a

This festival setting of the traditional carol is a stunner! The opening and closing sections are set in mixed meter, bringing a fresh quality to the familiar. A contrasting middle section offers a tranquil

Made popular by the award-winning group Sweet Honey in the Rock, this South African folk song was shared with the arranger by the group using the text that they had learned from an indigenous South African.

A fascinating mix of English and Arabic text reinforces the universal message to open our minds, hearts, and hands to each other. The lively piano accompaniment, notated djembe percussion part, and

The classic American folk song Home on the Range has been reimagined as a gentle, peaceful lullaby for choir and piano. Narverud incorporates American pastoral sounds with lush contemporary

A celebratory, highly rhythmic composition. The Swahili title means "We are one" - meaning all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design,

Four hands on the keyboard give great drive to this very rhythmic, exciting and dramatic piece with a Sara Teasdale text. Chord clusters, close harmonies, and divisi in each voice part add to the depth and

A lively contemporary gospel-style piano accompaniment sets the feeling for this positive piece that is bound to be an audience pleaser. Tuneful upbeat melodies layer and create accessible harmonies that

This descriptive and imaginative Teasdale poem comes to life in this art-song-like setting for treble choirs. Cluster chords, colorful harmonies, and theatrical influence set the stage for a dramatic

Looking for something completely different with a traditional Latin text? Explore three different choral textures in this unique composition for mixed or treble choirs. An opening section of homophony

This highly dramatic traditional South African song is a true musical gem, presented a cappella at a slower tempo. Arranged by two South African composers who are experts in this genre, the arrangement is a

Arnesen's beautifully expressive piece is set to a poem by the famous hymn writer Isaac Watts. Featured on the 2013 St. Olaf Christmas concert broadcast from Norway, this hymn is perfect for Christmas or

"In every heart there is a place that shows us who we are." The opening phrase presents the challenge that unfolds in this significant song: bringing our inner voice to expression. Bound to be the highlight

Extracted from Kim Andre Arnesen's "Magnificat," this luscious setting opens with a hauntingly gorgeous soprano solo. Undulating choral rhythms and sublime a cappella moments make this a piece not to be

A perennial festival favorite, this tender Appalachian folk melody is given an artistic setting and wonderful piano accompaniment all the while maintaining the traditional folk flavor of the song. Not to be

Following in the footsteps of the all-time bestselling treble arrangement, this sensitive setting of the Sara Teasdale poem features a flowing piano accompaniment that supports the tender love song. Adding

The familiar African saying, "It takes a village to raise a child," is appropriately set to tribal-sounding music in this marvelous cross-cultural feature. A great closer, this piece is a proven audience

This unique a cappella work captures the drama of the survival of the Sudanese people during the famine of the 1980s. "Ease my spirit, ease my soul, please free my hands from this barren soil. Ease my