Major Sacred Choral Works

Chilcott takes on a landmark of the choral repertory, the Christmas oratorio, with this majestic work. Words from St. Luke and St. Matthew are intertwined with 16th-19th-century poetry to create a retelling

This dramatic choral work sets a text by David Warner that artfully weaves together multiple witnessing stories of Christ's resurrection into a single narrative. Wilberg employs an effective array of

A brilliant collaborative effort between long-time colleagues Tim Sharp, Executive Director of American Choral Directors Association, and highly-respected composer and arranger Wes Ramsay, Come Away to the

This piece is a transcription of a composition originally conceived for choir and large orchestra commissioned by the Knabenkantorei Basel. The text which stems from the liturgical chants

The first complete setting of the Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom composed in the Slavic idiom reminiscent of Tchaikovsky, Gretchaninoff, and Rachmaninoff. This work is a first-rate

A work for choir, brass quintet, organ, timpani, and cymbals, this setting of the Gloria delivers a tapestry of melodic richness and rhythmic energy. A strong sense of architecture guides the listener

This Urtext edition of Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise ("Lobgesang") ten-movement cantata includes an introduction in English and German. The original German-language libretto is based on texts from

This is a 35 minute, 5 movement work for chorus and orchestra encompassing ancient chant, shimmering light, unconditional love, heavenly joy, and deep peace.  Performances require the rental of one of

This seven-movement, 40-minute work for choir, soprano and bass soli, and orchestra delivers a tapestry of melodic richness to powerfully portray the anticipation of the wonder and mystery of the birth of a

Written specifically for a Carnegie Hall debut, here is a superb choice for schools, community choirs and church choirs looking for a contemporary major work. It can be performed using either or full or

Premiered and recorded by the acclaimed VOCES8, this gorgeous five-movement setting of the Magnificat is scored for SATB divisi voices and soprano solo with piano, chamber orchestra, or full orchestra. The

This eight-movement Christmas work is scored for SATB voices and organ, with optional brass ensemble and timpani. Textures and tempos vary by movement, including two a cappella movements, before drawing to

This larger work is entirely based upon hymn tunes and texts found in the first five editions of a shape-note hymnal entitled Genuine Church Music. This cantata is divided into four movements: Welcome; Old

The Barenreiter urtext edition of Handel's masterwork is impeccably clean and authentic to Handel's original manuscripts. Available in English and German editions, it is a popular choice with European

The Watkins Shaw 1992 edition is a clear, scholarly treatment of Handel's timeless work, with extensive performance notes and marvelous appendices that give depth and substance to choral performances

This edition provides a fresh perspective on Handel's time-honored oratorio. Designed to be compatible with the well-regarded Schirmer/Spicker edition, it includes notational and editorial error

"The Messiah" is without equal in its universal appeal. The standard G. Schirmer edition continues to bring this masterwork to singers and instrumentalists year after year.  

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's version of Handel's well-known oratorio. This edition is edited by August Eberhard Mueller and Johann Friedrich Rochlitz. The orchestration is scored for SSATB soloists, SATB

The liturgical Mass text of Missa Brasileira is set to typical Brazilian rhythms and styles and builds a bridge between European spiritual choral music and the rhythmic intensity of South America.

This beautiful work is a setting of the Latin Mass appropriate for both worship and concert use. The text is that of the Ordinary of the Mass excluding the Credo, with the Gloria being divided into four

This is an uplifting and celebratory setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The choir may be accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or any one of the ensemble instruments in combination with organ, opening up

This a cappella work was designed for short worship services and was written without complexity, expressing the possibilities of rhythmic and melodic changes but always respecting the classical concept of