SATB Sacred Concert Choral Music

Based on a Gregorian chant by the same name, this a cappella work explores the ideas of human joy and angelic singing. Beginning softly, the composer builds texture and sound, moving toward the final climax

From Piae Cantiones, this setting of Gaudete! is in a progressive style, yet well suited to the medieval melody. Its energy is derived from the accented rhythms and dance-like percussive

John Rutter sets an original text to sublime music that harkens back to his Lord, Make Me An Instrument. With a focus on light, thanks and creation Rutter intersperses phrases of Latin text and

Pairing the American folk tune O Waly Waly with the text of the beloved Corinthians bible verse is truly inspired! The text on love is appropriate in church or school settings and welcome at any

A text from the Book of Common Prayer, as timely today as when it was originally penned in 1662, is particularly engaging in this relaxed and soulful gospel setting. This setting for SATB voices and piano

This curious text depicts a town in southwest England with ties to the Arthurian legends, the Holy Grail, and the story of Joseph of Arimathea. Beautifully crafted, the music soars and weaves, painting the

After an initial setting of the Gloria, a portion of the text from the Prayer of St. Francis ("Where there is doubt, faith. Where there is despair, let there be hope") joins the Gloria text. Musically, the

Written for full brass ensemble, organ, soprano solo, and chorus, this 17-minute single-movement setting of the Gloria explores a wide range of musical writing. The result is an extended work that

Now in a second edition, this unique blend of bluegrass instrumentation and the familiar text of Gloria lends a new - even fun - perspective to the Mass tradition. Newcomers to either the classical or

Written with joyful exuberance, this Gloria setting contains both homophonic writing and interplay between the vocal parts. Add the optional trumpet for even more festivity in concerts or services at any

A shortened version of Sandstrom's 2003 Gloria for advanced choirs, this is a beautiful soundscape that expresses glory to God. Including extensive divisi, this chant-like setting feels meterless,

A lively a cappella setting of the Gloria. While adding to the complexity, independent vocal lines at times and changing meters also add to the charm of this work.

This vigorous seven-minute work is a rhythmic yet lyrical setting of the Latin "Gloria in excelsis" text that will be a highlight of both sacred and secular programs, especially at Christmas. Written for

Commissioned as the finale for the 2015 ACDA High School Honor Choir concert, this gospel-style selection features energetic vocals supported by a driving piano accompaniment. Singers and audiences alike

With the traditional Latin lyrics "Gloria in excelsis Deo," this setting is anything but traditional. Including some chant as well as stomping and clapping throughout, this almost has the feel of a Maori

This exciting setting of the Latin text extracted from the larger Missa Romantica appears in two versions: the first is accompanied as it appears in the larger work; the second is an a cappella version for

This energetic choral work offers an introduction to the traditional Latin text with compound meter and accessible choral parts. Whether chosen for its educational features, its lyric melody, or its