SATB Music Selections

This Yiddish folk song expressing loss and longing was sung in the ghetto of Vilna, Lithuania during World War II. Each verse is colored with inspired rhythmic features and treated with a different vocal

From the Seder ha-Kunteres - volumes of prayers, hymns, and poems from the historic Jewish community in Avignon, France - this Hebrew text celebrates birth, praise, life, and welcoming a new member into the

From the Lithuanian ghetto established by the Nazis during the Second World War, this beautiful melody is arranged with the quiet intensity this song requires. A flowing and soaring piano accompaniment

With a text uncovered in the Jewish Museum of Prague, this is a literal celebration of life. Set in English, this choral arrangement brims with lyricism, a colorful harmonic palette, and a sense of

"The whole world is a very narrow bridge and the main thing is not to be afraid at all." Set in the original Hebrew, with dramatic rhythmic intensity, this setting of an 18th-century text by Rebbe

Translated literally as "good sign" (siman tov) and "good luck" (mazel tov), this upbeat folk melody comes from the Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern Europe in the late 19th century. Often

Here is a vibrant and jazz-influenced setting of the celebratory culmination of the Book of Psalms. The text is a combination of Hebrew and English phrases as it describes the various instruments of the

Setting the powerful Hebrew text by the prophet Amos, this piece is lively and full of optimism. Contemporary harmonies, optional handclaps, and a rhythmic ostinato set the joyous tone of the work. "But let

The traditional Hebrew Hanukkah melody, also known as Rock of Ages, is given a modern facelift in this fresh arrangement. Contemporary harmonies and some rhythmic adjustments in the vocal lines are

A spirited musical retelling of a timeless Jewish folktale about the consequences of gossip. This colorful setting pairs the fable sung in Yiddish with a spoken narration of the story in English to be

Similar in style to a Schubert lied, this Yiddish text and melody has European roots from Jewish communities scattered there. Lyrical melodies partner with a descriptive piano accompaniment to express the

Sung in Hebrew with a traditional Jewish tune, this musical arrangement is haunting and profound. The text, from the 13 Principles of Faith, is a statement of faith and hope. The violin part is not an

Writing a new melody to the Jewish Shabbat prayer Modium Anachnu Lach and combining it with the 19th-century hymn Now Thank We All Our God, here we have a fresh new expression of

Composed during the Holocaust and often sung at Holocaust memorial services, this haunting piece has been arranged for SATB choir and cello. The cello establishes a mournful tone while the choir sings

Combining the traditions of Orthodox Jewish music with the counterculture of the 1960s, Rabbi Shlomo Carlebach created Jewish folk revival music including this, his most famous melody. Beginning with a slow

This work uses the text of Psalm 19 in both Hebrew and English. The music blossoms organically from the opening cantorial solo to the final triumphant "Amen" using complex counterpoint along

Here is a very important Yiddish folk song arrangement that was nearly wiped from the earth during the Holocaust. Rothmuller has produced a very classical arrangement using dissonance and vocal

Vocal lines begin in unison and gently unfold into simple harmony in this beautiful, straightforward arrangement of the Israeli national anthem. A supportive piano and optional violin or flute part add to

A setting of a portion of the Hebrew prayer Al HaNissim (On the Miracles), recited on the Jewish festival of Chanukah. The prayer is an expression of gratitude for God's intervention on behalf of the Jews

Three Pieces for Chanukah is not so much a set of arrangements of familiar words and tunes as it is a set of original compositions based on them. The first piece, Oh, Chanukah/Y'meit

Three Pieces for Chanukah is not so much a set of arrangements of familiar words and tunes as it is a set of original compositions based on them. The second setting features a jazz-influenced,

Three Pieces for Chanukah is not so much a set of arrangements of familiar words and tunes as it is a set of original compositions based on them. The mood of the third setting is extremely upbeat;