The Sharon Gratto Global Music Series is dedicated to providing historical context to multicultural and folk music. This arrangement of the classic tune attributed to Huddie Ledbetter is accompanied by a

"I am you are me...." This innovative original uses a clever text and pop-style music to create an environment of togetherness among members of the choir. Community - that's what it's all about. Each vocal

One of a series of three carols, each capturing the big-band swing sound. The choral writing is both intelligent and musical, with nicely placed syncopations and rests to create a real bounce. The big-band

This American folk song from the time of the building of the railroads is familiar, brawny and humorous. The arrangement, which includes body percussion, is enjoyable and the story comical, making it a

This arrangement of a familiar Christmas classic begins with a chant-like opening. The carol emerges in a strong statement from the treble voices; the tenor-bass voices enter soon thereafter to add

Already a haunting melody, this setting is even more captivating with the addition of the oboe obbligato. If possible, the use of harp instead of piano furthers the mystic sonorities. This is a stunning

Commissioned by Manhattan Concert Productions and premiered at Carnegie Hall, this is a selection that celebrates the beauty of life. A delightful and interesting melody paired with the Teasdale text makes

This simple yet meaningful work pairs the familiar text Dona Nobis Pacem with a gentle cascading melodic idea. In the middle of the song, an aleatoric rendering of the text in numerous languages

Referred to as the "aleatoric Silent Night," this is a breakthrough arrangement that is easily learned with dynamic effect. After singing the well-known carol as we all know it, it blossoms into

This Zulu lullaby is tastefully arranged for a cappella treble voices. One can almost smell the grasses on the plains and feel the earth with this song. Tender and gentle, its greatest feature is how well

Never have Shakespeare's words been set more simply and truthfully with a message that is positive, healthy, and uplifiting, and music that carries the text effortlessly. An excellent spring concert

Written by the poet at the age of five, the profundity behind her thoughts is the first impressive moment of this work. The first melodic line holds the weight of the question while the second melody dances