SATB Music Selections

In the midst of pain, of war, of brokenness... we choose love. We choose community. What better way to share this message than through powerful song...  and that's exactly what you'll find here. This

Langston Hughes' powerful poem addresses the issues of racism, division, poverty, and greed, and Dilworth's inclusion of the African American spiritual I've Been in the Storm So Long

The consummate concert closer! "A sound of hope, a sound of peace, a sound that celebrates and speaks what we believe. A sound of love, a sound so strong. It's amazing what is given when we share a song.

An original song, written in the style of a gospel spiritual, that incorporates universal themes of hope, change, humankind, and peace. A catchy melody and singable harmonies deliver an important message

This beautiful new piece from Tom Trenney offers a unique and diverse musical setting of a powerful prayer for light, love and unity. An organic piano accompaniment knits the harmonic and thematic sections

Subtle shifts in dynamics and tempo frame this serene a cappella setting of the Latin Dona nobis pacem. Alternating between Latin and English, this accessible setting features cluster chords,

Tyler Clementi put a face on the consequences of cruelty. Through the Tyler Clementi Foundation, tens of thousands of youth and adults have been inspired to speak out and stand up in the face of bullying,

Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem is a discourse on the longing for peace; a concept challenging to find amidst war in our world. The musical setting portrays a sense of longing with shifting rhythms, restless

A wonderful setting of portions of the Beatitudes, with an 8-part choir in English alternating with a solo quintet in Latin. Assisted only by percussion, the spirited beginning and ending are bookends for a

A shofar-like clarinet obbligato and flowing piano accompaniment surround this choral plea for peace. Beautiful voice leading in each part, along with the traditional Hebrew text, make this a worthy piece

An uplifting, 6/8 gospel feel propels this original to soaring heights. Phrases were offered by school children and the composer crafted and connected them into a significant statement. Just when you think

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The

Rollo Dilworth has combined this traditional freedom song - sung as an anthem of protest during the civil rights movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance - with the words of

This powerful anthem is the last piece written by American arranger, composer, and conductor Robert DeCormier, just one month prior to his passing. The a cappella work effectively uses different choral

Michael Trotta has adapted a 19th century hymn text to create a powerful plea for hope in times of loss or uncertainty. Occasionally referencing Sibelius's Be Still My Soul, it is scored for SATB a

The Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways. Proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece by co-founder Jim Papoulis go directly to the Music Changes the World project.

This is a song of hope - of building a bridge between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Their respective trees, Jaffa Orange in Israel and Olive on Arab lands, reach out their branches as hands across

With a theme of hope and peace, this work uses both independent vocal lines and homophonic sections to musically match the text powerfully. "Let our earthly lives point to the truth. Let our song be one of

With Langston Hughes' famous poetry at the forefront, the composer has created a gorgeous and tender work that truly brings light to a darkened world. The piece was composed as a memorial to a family, and

This fervent Hebrew prayer for peace is richly set to original music for treble or mixed choirs with piano and optional violin. A touching and reverent work for sacred services and concerts.

A 19th-century spiritual re-consecrated by Pete Seeger and The Weavers as the best known anthem for the American Civil Rights movement of the 1960s. Arranged to be sung on the march, this version begins

This work is set to the text O God of Love, O King of Peace by English poet Henry Williams Baker. In this setting, the timeless text is painted using rich harmonies and a prayerful melody which is