SATB Music Selections

"Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms..." The text dates back as far as 1818 and speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life in this exciting and contemporary setting

This sweet and simple lullaby by Billy Joel on his River of Dreams album is now offered in a stunning arrangement from the King's Singers. The SATTBB is the original version, and the SATB and TTBB simplify

In this arrangement of a 19th-century song about love and war during the Irish Rebellion of 1798, a separate ensemble alternately sings the role of Ireland and the role of the Maiden. The parts for guitar

Sara Teasdale's lyric poem looks to the stars for serenity and promise, and this handsome setting is superbly crafted by noted composer Frank Ticheli. Tasteful harmonic suspensions and rich choral textures

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.

Better a cappella choirs will enjoy this contemporary motet on the classic Latin text. Rich harmonic colors and expressive dynamics pay fitting tribute to the sacred mystery of this place made by God.

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

This contemporary a cappella concert setting of E.E. Cummings' poem is refreshingly different. Short solo lines weave throughout the vocal texture while everyone else sings backing syllables. Originally

Translated from the words of the Lord's Prayer, this epic song from the award-winning video game franchise Civilization was the first composition from a video game to be nominated for, and win, a Grammy.

Here's a novelty piece that will steal the show! Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is set for a cappella voices with some creative vocables, style, and a touch of humor. The TTTBB arrangement is the actual

Scored for a cappella divisi mixed chorus, the driving ostinato found in the bass and baritone voices along with the stratification of textures create a most engaging composition. Layered vocal lines make

First written as the bright, opening movement of Heavenly Home: Three American Songs, this enduring gospel favorite is set with a straightforward first verse and chorus. The next two verses combine

Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich

This fresh setting of an endearing folk song recently added an SATB voicing to it's offerings. The vocal lines are gorgeous and only enhanced by the well-crafted piano accompaniment. Your choir will enjoy

After opening with a deeply reflective solo, this offering turns into a boisterous gospel anthem. Independent parts are used in this arrangement, and women's and men's voices both split into three parts.

With poetry by Pauline Barda, this gorgeous a cappella piece for SATB divsi choir is both expressive and plaintive. With soprano soli and a short feature for bass flute, the texture creates sublime harmony

"Sorida" is a term of greeting in the Shona language of Zimbabwe, similar to "shalom" in Hebrew or "jambo" in Swahili. This massive original work features six percussion instruments, layered divisi vocal

This spirited setting of the traditional song is arranged with some divisi and features a spectacular ending that tenor-bass ensembles will thoroughly enjoy!

This text, adapted here from the book of Ruth, is a tribute to love.  "Entreat me not to leave you, nor to turn back from following after you.  For where you go, I will go." This incredible

Written as a result of a mission trip, this work is sure to uplift ensemble and audience alike. The a cappella setting is worthy of festival consideration as well as a sacred concert selection for your

Molly Ijames has done a wonderful job with this setting of the pop holiday classic! For a cappella voices (with optional piano reduction), it brings out all the beautiful sparkle of the jazzy harmonies.

The solemn majesty of this Russian sacred favorite is set here with four voicings. The fact that the text consists of a single psalm verse, followed by "Alleluia," makes singing this piece in the original