SATB Music Selections

A beautiful setting of the traditional spiritual, this treble arrangement employs a cascading harmonic figure that expands from unison all the way to a perfect fourth. The rocking feel of the piece embodies

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Four rhythmic ostinatos underscore the lilting melody in this work scored for a cappella mixed choir and solo or small group. Speaking to the hope found in each child that's born, this piece reminds each of

Originally composed as a dance theater piece, this sobering work should maintain a strict tempo. Written for a cappella mixed choir, the dense harmonic texture and drastic dynamic shifts help deliver the

Inspired by women of China who rose up from the despair of oppression, this a cappella work is an anthem for women's empowerment. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Also set as a children's book, this powerful text quite literally sings itself. With a divided bass ostinato and accessible harmonies, this a cappella work is a poignant tool to help young people discover

As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks of the precious gifts of life and loved ones. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

Arguably the best-known Nguni anti-apartheid struggle song, this has become an anthem in South Africa against all forms of injustice. This arrangement allows choirs to sing against the needless violence

With the option to sing either the English or the Polish text, this delicate and festive arrangement of the traditional Polish carol is useful in a variety of concert settings or services. It features both

Reflecting on the more ethereal qualities of the Christmas narrative, this introspective a cappella work marvels at the significance of the star, both literally and metaphorically. Extracted from a larger

Singers travel through Norway in this multimovement work, each movement representing a new geographical location in the composer's homeland. Both the poem and the expressive choral writing capture the

Clapping, shouting, and intricate rhythmic singing combine in this exciting concert work. In the contemporary a cappella style, but also meant for larger concert choirs exploring this style as well as a

Dancing rhythms and joyful harmonies set this folk story of a harvesting competition between Basque farmer friends. The rapid alterations between 6/8 and 3/4 create a rambunctious and very enthusiastic

Choosing to be grateful through the various seasons of life can allow us to transcend our circumstances. The compelling text by poet Loren Broaddus uses nature imagery to examine these themes of gratitude.

Based on traditional Scottish folk poetry and tunes, this choral cycle of three songs traces a love story of one who must ultimately leave his beloved Scottish homeland. Set here for mixed divisi choir with

As recorded by the Latvian Voices, this is a very fresh and modern take on a traditional Latvian folk song. With themes of power, strength, and luck, this tremendously fun setting sounds impressive with its

Opening as a slow and symbolic prayer asking God for strength to stand against injustice and wrongdoing, this isiZulu song is a reimagining of the popular traditional Tshwane church song Ke na le

Embrace this fun-to-sing bluegrass arrangement of the old gospel song for mixed or tenor-bass choirs. It may be performed with piano and fiddle or with a full bluegrass band – the fiddle part is

The traditional English carol is given a fresh treatment with percussion in a Central American Latin feel. With new lyrics and melodic lines added to the original carol, mixed meter and infectious rhythms

This festive original setting of the traditional Latin text captures the essence of joyful admiration of God. Both solemn and majestic, pensive and jubilant, the a cappella sonorities expressed and explored

Originally conceived as an instrumental piece, this expression of memories of past relationships and difficult experiences evolved into a soulful work for soloist, guitar, improvised cajon, and divisi

"Echoes of peace. Echoes of love. Echoes of hope. We are echoes." This dynamic original work explores a variety of textures in a contemporary a cappella setting created by overlapping echoes of vocal lines

Rhythmic and syncopated, this driving and energetic portrayal of two angels clamoring over one another to see whose praises are the loudest explores themes of listening and accepting that we are more alike