SATB Music Selections

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

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

"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

This work is based on a traditional children's song from Korea combined with an original tune. The composer preserves the simplicity of the song by using only four notes woven canonically. Technical but

This a cappella work from the Basque region uses two popular Basque melodies and draws text from Basque folklore. This is a wonderful selection for Christmas concerts but can be performed any time of the

The great American hymn The Lone, Wild Bird serves as the basis for this arrangement. The work begins with a plaintive alto solo and gradually builds by layering voices. Sensitive arranging and

Written as an homage, Robert Bode's text reminds us that, although the future is uncertain, each of our paths is built upon the myriad experiences we have known and all the people who have affected us. This

This arrangement of a traditional Spanish carol uses a rhumba rhythm and features a soloist throughout while the choir lays the percussive accompaniment that establishes the style so well. Background

Setting Elizabeth Allen's haiku, this dynamic choral work pulsates with rousing rhythms and intricate ostinati, echoing the call to stand up for justice. Part of the song cycle Voices Without

"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

Hear the sounds of a playful kitten chasing a mouse in this unique and engaging original concert work from Taiwan. Playful ostinatos in the lower voices support a delicate melody in the upper voices

Impressive and fun to sing, this arrangement of the traditional Venezuelan folk song is a universal anthem for singers around the world. Thick divisi harmonies and rhythmic nonsense syllables help create

The impact of the wind is felt in this poem by Anne Bronte. The musical texture moves along with a contemporary a cappella feel that imitates the flowing motion of the wind. Upbeat and joyful, the harmonies

This fiery setting of an Ella Wheeler Wilcox poem is an inspirational choice for your treble or mixed choir. The accompaniment both supports and complements the textual painting within the poetry, and the

In this innovative work, the choir paints the bucolic scene with vocal illustrations: buzzing like bees, singing quasi-overtones, and emulating wind sounds. Otherwise a cappella harmonies are supplemented

This arrangement of this Norwegian folk song weaves together threads of tradition and innovation. The ethereal melody is set here for unaccompanied divisi choir and offers a modern take on the beautiful

Faced with the grim reminder of death during the height of the pandemic, this original work based on the Biblical narrative of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse from the Latin Vulgate grapples with death

Beautifully marrying the realms of music and spirituality, this a cappella setting of the traditional Latin text is breathtaking. Featuring a soprano soloist and divisi texture, it is a captivating

The secular Latin text paints a picture of the rising sun and its related imagery of hope. Lovely and uplifting, the text is set with excellence in this sonorous a cappella work for advanced choirs.