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Similar in style to Gibbs' arrangements of Now Let Me Fly and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot, this stunning arrangement highlights the conviction of the traditional spiritual through rich choral textures and a solid rhythmic drive. With slow cadence and a minor key that expresses the longing for better days, it allows more advanced treble choirs to explore the historical context with musical sensitivity.

I Know I Been Changed

SSAA Octavo divisi

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A reimagined setting of this iconic hymn, the tune known as the "Queen of Chorales" is given a free-flowing rhythm, a reharmonized melody, and an adapted version of Philipp Nicolai's text for contemporary audiences. Arranged for mixed divisi a cappella choirs, it is an awe-inspiring work for more capable choirs for concerts or services.

O Morning Star

SATB Octavo divisi

Both contemplative and celebratory, this original concert work for treble choirs features an English translation of the French poem Hymne au soleil (Hymn to the Sun) by Casimir Delavigne. Through tough times, we can persevere and eventually shine brighter than ever before, like the sun. An inspiring and artistic work!

The Reborn Sun

SSA Octavo

Here's an exciting work that will make a great concert opener! Mostly in 7/8 meter, it will give a nice but achievable challenge to your chorus. A good selection for honor choirs and festivals! "Let everything that hath breath praise the Lord!"

Praise Ye the Lord

SATB Octavo

Based on the idea that "where there is love, God is there", this uplifting original work reminds us that we are the carriers and beacons of love and hope. Written in a modern gospel style with optional rhythm section that stays mostly in three parts throughout, this is an energetic and engaging selection for treble choirs.

God Is There

SSA Octavo or SSA(A)

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 many pictures of the beautiful story.

The Glastonbury Thorn

SATB Octavo or SSATB

This energetic Latin-style piece is a great opener, closer or encore number! Melodic and fun, with Spanish lyrics, handclaps, finger snaps and other body percussion, it's a party fixin' to happen! (With four-hand piano).

Ritmo

Upon reading Edward Esch's poem Light and Gold, composer Eric Whitacre was immediately struck by its genuine, elegant simplicity. He asked the celebrated American poet Charles Anthony Silvestri to translate it into Latin for this seminal work for mixed choir a cappella. A simple approach was essential to the success of the work, and Whitacre waited patiently for the tight harmonies to shimmer and glow, weaving a rich choral tapestry of light and the soft singing of angels for the newborn child. A Christmas text, but the effect is timeless.

Lux Aurumque

Fasten your seatbelts for this showstopper! From Haiti, this piece is an excellent festival selection for advanced choirs. It tells a tale of three drums in playful competition through a text by Louis Marie Celestin that's really about teamwork. The rhythms are handled with ease, repeated patterns help quick learning, and there is a complete pronunciation guide for the Haitian language.

Twa Tanbou

This vigorous work based on Psalm 98 employs alternating 3/4 and 6/8 meter with excellent effect. The frequent changes of meter, percussive quality of the accompaniment, and nontraditional chord structure show the influence of Spanish music on the composer. The piece is short and quickly learned, with lots of excitement to make it a good opener.

Shout for Joy

From two very important composers of our time, the lyrics in this monumental work challenge ideas of racism and discrimination, while the music combines jazz and traditional choral techniques. No Color offers choirs the chance to declare that no color can come between us.

No Color

The text for Dreamweaver is based on parts of the well-known Norwegian medieval folk poem, Draumkvedet, an epic ballad that has a lot in common with Dante's The Divine Comedy. The protagonist, Olav Asteson, falls asleep on Christmas Eve and sleeps for thirteen days. He wakes up and rides to church to describe his dreams to the congregation about his brave, beautiful, terrifying, and ultimately redeeming journey through the afterlife. For this composition, the poem has been adapted into a playful interpretation in English penned by Charles Anthony Silvestri. Seven movements, for mixed chorus, soprano soloist, piano, and string orchestra 8/6/4/4/2.

Dreamweaver

SATB Vocal Score

This gorgeous setting of the Ecce Novum Latin text reflects the gentle wonder of the story of Christmas. Found on Ola Gjeilo's album Winter Songs, this lovely choral setting features lyrical voice leading, extended phrases and a flowing texture. The piano accompaniment gives a spinning repetition that provides movement, and the optional string quartet provides achingly beautiful connective material to create an ambient feel. Wonderful!

Ecce Novum

One of Hahn's more successful French art songs for solo voice, this lyrical piece from 1916 is freshly set in three-part harmony for treble choirs with piano accompaniment. In a neo-Baroque style, the accompaniment lays a continuo-like foundation for the choral lines to display the beauty and sensitivity of the melody and the harmonic writing.

A Chloris

Engaging and exciting, this work sets a celebratory sacred text with syncopated rhythms and pentatonic modal writing.  Utilizing overlapping musical ideas and featuring a strong rhythmic drive, your audience is sure to be captivated by this concert showstopper!

Jubilate Deo

With the option to sing either the English or the Polish text, this delicate and festive arrangement of the traditional Polish carol is useful in a variety of concert settings or services. It features both the upper and lower voices in separate verses before they join together in full harmony. The memorable melody is accompanied by a march feeling that accompanies the Magi on their famous journey.

Wise Men of the World

"Take my hand, don't let go..." This inspirational selection about the pressures the world throws at us is an empowering and lyrical work that will inspire singers and audiences. A free SEL (Social-Emotional Learning) PDF guide is also available.

Does the World Say?

Beautifully set for concert choirs, this arrangement of Carnelia's solo song captures the dramatic and expressive elements of the melody and text. The lush accompaniment for piano or optional string quartet adds another layer to the sense of yearning portrayed in the lyrics. It's an excellent lyrical choice for honor choirs and concert performances.

Flight

Relatable to choirs of all ages, this composition features an encouraging text of renewal and hope. A brilliant blend of gently flowing and rhythmic, introspective and empowering, this heartwarming treble feature offers singers and listeners a time to pause, reflect, and embrace the opportunity to begin anew.

Begin Again

SA Octavo or SSA

"Perhaps it does not begin. Perhaps it is always. ... Perhaps this day the light begins in us." Jan Richardson's rich and universal text is set with an equally compelling and musically sensitive setting that connects with singers of all ages. Approachable vocal lines and a supportive, steady accompaniment ensure ease of learning and allow for meaningful performances.

Where the Light Begins

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