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Depicting a journey to the Bethlehem stable where Jesus was born, this lilting original carol features both the lower and upper voices separately before joining together in glorious harmony. The third verse

Based on primary source material, this dynamic arrangement of the traditional spiritual brings great gospel flavor in the chosen harmonies and excellent piano accompaniment. Upbeat and powerful, you can add

Requiem is a powerfully appealing, tender exploration of love and loss. Grounded in tradition while incorporating a present-day harmonic language, two Gregorian chant motives... view details

This popular contemporary Christmas song receives a fresh treatment in this arrangement. An ethereal sound is set by the use of chord clusters and an aleatoric section. The melody is then introduced by a

You haven't heard Joy to the World like this before! This traditional Irish music experience pairs the well-known carol with a recently composed Irish slide, and the result is an explosion of joy

Here is a delicate and unaccompanied setting of In Paradisum with an option to repeat the text in English. Smooth phrases match a good setting of the text that will challenge your chamber

The well-loved ancient chant is transported into the 21st century in this masterful setting, slowly unfolding layer after layer of beauty, and gradually adding vocal polyphony over an ethereal piano

"To sit and dream ... all you who are dreamers, too. Help me make our world anew. I reach out my hands to you." These transformative words penned by Langston Hughes beckon us to reach toward the dreams of a

Featured at the 2018 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light over darkness. The message in the

This native Irish piece dates back to the 12th century. Its short verses focus on the scenes surrounding the birth of the Messiah heralded by the prophets as a gift from God "to end all strife." The

William Blake's poem provides a tender text for this lullaby to the infant Jesus. Alternating between a cappella and accompanied passages with organ, this motet-like original setting swells with the

Composed for the Choral Scholars of University College Dublin and the Irish Chamber Orchestra, this piece evokes the sheer joy of Christmas. The texture bubbles up and spills over with something reminiscent

Asymmetrical and mixed meter with twinkling eighth-note patterns in the accompaniment set the stage in this epic concert work about the stars. The text by Martha Lavinia Hoffman speaks of a longing to

This traditional hymn is one of the signature songs of Brigham Young University's a cappella group BYU Vocal Point. Adapted to be a joint performance for mixed chorus with symphony orchestra, it features a

Pulsating rhythms in the accompaniment (piano or orchestra) underpin this energetic arrangement of a traditional spiritual. The voice parts progress from a forthright rendition of the familiar tune at the

The profound work Considering Matthew Shepard has been moving audiences around the world with its compelling message of love and acceptance. An abbreviated version of the larger work, this

A gentle instrumental introduction sets the stage for this setting of the classic Christmas carol, continuing under the familiar text with a quiet intensity as it builds to the strong statement of purpose:

A number of movements from Requiem for the Living by Dan Forrest comfortably stand alone. The Sanctus, movement IV from the work, is scored for divisi mixed chorus with keyboard or

Written in 1962 during the Cuban Missile Crisis, this meaningful classic is a plea for peace and an affectionate portrait of the spirit of Christmas. The arranger brings a sense of cinematic scope and

Explore the majesty, mystery, and wonder of the Nativity with this five-movement work for choir, soprano, bass, and orchestra which tells the story of the Nativity according to the Gospel of Luke. Within

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

"We sing out the truth against hunger and hate. We sing out for justice before it's too late!" A socially responsive text from Charles Anthony Silvestri is given a dramatic setting for mixed or treble