SATB Music Selections

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

Arranged for a cappella voices with soprano soloist, this African American spiritual is well worth the challenge. The varied choral texture alternates lively counterpoint with homorhythmic sections. The

This is a popular Indonesian folk song about the game of tug of war from the island of Maluku in the Moluccas. It is a call to live in togetherness, even though there are differences that attract each

This lush, award-winning work with soprano solo hauntingly sets Amy Lowell's "Listening" text in a harmonically lush manner. The piano accompaniment and French horn solo work in partnership with the choral

This Pakpaknese folk song from North Sumatra, Indonesia is commonly performed at wedding celebrations, opening ceremonies, and cultural events in the region, often accompanied by traditional dancing. By

Grammy-nominated for Best Engineered Classical Album, Tuvayhun has a moving text by Charles Anthony Silvestri. This innovative 80-minute major work is based on the Beatitudes, with a message of inclusion,

This upbeat a cappella piece is truly a celebration. Including vocal percussion throughout, the dynamic rhythms, contrasting sections, interplay between the vocal lines and the text "Therefore, let's enjoy

The highly imaginative text defines our identities as many things, some quite whimsical. It concludes with the idea that "we are anything that is possible." This is guaranteed both to add interest to 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

This traditional Latvian song appears to be all about horses - horses eager to run - and run they do; however, it is really a mythological song about heavenly affairs and two gray steeds with their golden

A Lithuanian sutartine, a multipart folk song, is the basis of this creative arrangement. Beginning with foot stomps and hand claps, an energy is established immediately. The tune is an enchanting folk song

One of The King's Singers top songs, this Albert Hammond folk classic in a brilliant arrangement by Peter Knight will give advanced ensembles a diction workout! Train noises, melodic fragments and vocal

One in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. This choral setting is broad in both scope and tone; the tone painting evokes the

Morena Faceira is based on two different folk songs from the state of Sao Paulo in southeastern Brazil. The first song simply describes a beautiful and charming brunette woman; in the second

"Sure on this shining night of starmade shadows round, kindness must watch for me this side the ground..." In this third movement of his song cycle Nocturnes, Morten Lauridsen's flowing music

This innovative a cappella work by Anders Edenroth provides a poetic and philosophical perspective on the transparent matter so essential to the survival of every living creature. This composition goes

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

Composed as the title theme to the BBC television series "The Vicar of Dibley," this is an anthem of warmth and tranquil beauty. Featuring a brief soprano solo, lovely melodies enhance each verse of this

This charming a cappella setting of the familiar carol has a bright, rhythmic ostinato pattern that moves between the sections of the choir. The Christmas story is told from the perspective of shepherds

Nyon Nyon is an exploration of the effects that can be produced with the human voice. Original words achieve a variety of colors mixed and matched throughout the ensemble to produce a diverse sonic

This breathtaking 20th-century work has been made famous by international performances of the San Francisco-based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the alternatum plainsong, the composition is

With texts written by Hila Plitmann and inspired by a reunion of musician friends in Germany, each song in this suite is a poetic postcard that captures every lush, romantic moment in full. An expressive