SATB Music Selections

A traditional field shout, singers will enjoy learning this spiritual presented with care and authenticity. Percussive part writing supports the powerful melody, creating a driving rhythm that will keep

Derived from common Swahili phrases of joy, this celebratory song declares: "Sing my soul, sing my heart. Sing for peace, sing for joy. There is so much love here, yes!" Intended as a concert opener or

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

This gentle arrangement of the well-known 15th-century carol features a soprano or baritone soloist and a melancholy atmosphere. From Carols for Choirs 6.

This unaccompanied piece contrasts a simple unison motif with quick ostinato in the lower voices. The homophonic refrain clearly declaims, "All forces have been steadily employed to complete

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.

Robert Frost's celebrated poem finds a worthy home in this lush musical setting. The melodic lines mirror the travelled road, and the rich divisi harmonies bring a depth and poignancy to the lyrics that

With a fresh, contemporary feel, this selection brings an uplifting message of hope and friendship through times of darkness. With its wide appeal, it is available in several voicings, including the Ember

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

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 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

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.

This traditional spiritual encourages us all to persevere even in times of challenge and adversity. Set in a gospel style with call and response and repeated refrains, this work builds to a climactic chorus

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

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

In his inimitable style, and with sweeping dynamic shifts, Moses Hogan took Go Tell It on the Mountain and created an unforgettable choral work that will both challenge the capable choir and

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;

An SATB adaptation of Ola Gjeilo's Song of the Universal. Walt Whitman's unabashed optimism, exuberance, and unwavering confidence in our deeper humanity is beautifully portrayed through music. For