Middle school can be a difficult time in the life of a student, often filled with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt. The composer explored this topic with middle school students in a songwriting

This piece is well suited for accomplished children's choirs. Particularly well suited for a theme that focuses on peace. Well-written, well crafted and a great addition to the repertoire.

Gerard Manley Hopkins' poem is a discourse on the longing for peace; a concept challenging to find amidst war in our world. The musical setting portrays a sense of longing with shifting rhythms, restless

A wonderful setting of portions of the Beatitudes, with an 8-part choir in English alternating with a solo quintet in Latin. Assisted only by percussion, the spirited beginning and ending are bookends for a

Here is a song of hope for the future of America.  Pinning that hope on young people, their voices, and the songs they sing, this is a piece that everyone of all ages will listen to. 

A shofar-like clarinet obbligato and flowing piano accompaniment surround this choral plea for peace. Beautiful voice leading in each part, along with the traditional Hebrew text, make this a worthy piece

Juxtaposing words in Hebrew with modern English translations of 13th century Muslim poet Rumi, this work calls out against violence and invites the listener to an abstract place without war. Unique!

An uplifting, 6/8 gospel feel propels this original to soaring heights. Phrases were offered by school children and the composer crafted and connected them into a significant statement. Just when you think

The ethereal nature of the Samuel Francis Smith poem is perfectly paired with masterful text painting until the two become one in spirit and understanding. The move from earth to heaven is flawless. The

There is a desire among children from all countries and all walks of life to be aware and listen carefully to those around us and who are different than us. This song, commissioned by the International

Poignant and sensitive, this setting of the traditional Latin "peace, grant us peace" is replete with emotion. The beautiful melody is sung in unison throughout, while short sections of harmony complement

Rollo Dilworth has combined this traditional freedom song - sung as an anthem of protest during the civil rights movement to spread the message of faith, determination and perseverance - with the words of

Music mirrors text in this artistic setting of three essential Latin words that are sure to provide comfort and solace to all those who live in this often turbulent world of ours. Lyrical choral lines

This well-written arrangement is a wonderful festival piece for middle school choirs. A nice introduction to singing in Latin, the easy-to-teach piece includes a pronunciation guide and translation for the

This powerful anthem is the last piece written by American arranger, composer, and conductor Robert DeCormier, just one month prior to his passing. The a cappella work effectively uses different choral

The Foundation for Small Voices advocates for school music programs in many ways. Proceeds from sheet music sales of this piece by co-founder Jim Papoulis go directly to the Music Changes the World project.

Michael Trotta has adapted a 19th century hymn text to create a powerful plea for hope in times of loss or uncertainty. Occasionally referencing Sibelius's Be Still My Soul, it is scored for SATB a

"I ask for one day where I don't have to hear about pain, or life that's lost. I ask for one day where whispers of hope are alive inside my heart." These words, written by 12 year old Claire Latimer for a

This is a song of hope - of building a bridge between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Their respective trees, Jaffa Orange in Israel and Olive on Arab lands, reach out their branches as hands across

With a theme of hope and peace, this work uses both independent vocal lines and homophonic sections to musically match the text powerfully. "Let our earthly lives point to the truth. Let our song be one of

A bold, powerful song of unification in times of strife - with a text that compels us all to be citizens of the world, this work is perfect for performances at any time of year.