SATB Music Selections

Rich, warm harmonies envelop this traditional spiritual in an accessible texture that highlights the text in a plea for a promising future. Standard homophonic part writing and easily read rhythms make this

A traditional field shout, singers will enjoy learning this spiritual presented with care and authenticity. Percussive part writing supports the powerful melody, creating a driving rhythm that will keep

Here is a traditional Lakota lullaby sung by mothers to their young boys. The Lakota language has become nearly extinct, but composer/arranger Linthicum-Blackhorse has made it his life's work to bring the

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go

This up-tempo piece features body percussion, movement, a baritone solo, and an active piano part. The text celebrates all those who experience the rhythm of life, and the rhythmic energy and joy of the

This piece speaks of new beginnings and the hope that accompanies them. Perfect for any graduation or celebration of moving on, or as a tribute to a departing friend, the sensitive part-writing and

This traditional huayno from the Andes region is arranged here with the constitutive elements of the original folk song in mind. Andean percussion and pan pipes, or siku, along with

Here is a setting of four spirituals: Do Lord; Walk Together Children; A City Called Heaven and Ol' Time Religion arranged for SATB choir, solos, brass quintet, and

Here is a lively and energetic selection from Bulgaria. With an asymmetrical meter and some nice cluster chords, this traditional folk song also includes hand clapping for a rhythmic piece that is both

Written as a tribute for a loved one's wedding, this passionate text from the Song of Solomon is captured beautifully in the music.

This selection is about a transgender woman's dream in which she feels that no matter her struggles, everything will be okay. With inspirational lyrics, "I will not let fear become my beacon," this piece is

This three-movement suite for tenor-bass choirs is intended to elevate conversations regarding mental health. The composer brings his sense of the dramatic to this powerful score. The first movement,

This beautiful setting of the traditional Latin text features divisi a cappella harmonies in a mix of ancient and modern, making this a fresh selection for more advanced ensembles.

A fiery text by Robert Bode, an optional descant piano, and a fierce musical setting are the ingredients for this memorable tour de force for your choir.

This song of happiness and celebration of the human experience is set in a minor key. The harmonic language acknowledges that we can't have joy without recognizing its opposite. The undertones point out

Drawing inspiration from the unrelenting chimes and their soul-stirring message of hope, here is a powerful setting of the Longfellow poem. Mixing ancient chant with contemporary musical stylings, this is a

Created to be sung in the original Xhosa language, this traditional South African folk song has been authentically arranged by the director of the Pretoria Youth Choir. An IPA pronunciation guide along with

Premiered at the National ACDA Conference in Kansas City, this work combines the different aesthetics of drought politics, dance hall dub, and youthful drive to create something that is at once as ordered

Capturing the wonder, joy and optimism of winter with words and music of possibility and the energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression, here she

Winner of the prestigious 2018 Brehm Prize in Choral Composition at the University of Michigan, here is a Walt Whitman text that seems to float in the air like the stars the text refers to. Subtle

The Pretoria Youth Choir from South Africa under their director Lhente-Mari Pitout has traveled the world spreading the joy of traditional South African music. Now this music finds a new home with the

Robert Bode's text infuses this original song with a message of music advocacy and appreciation. The rhythmic piano accompaniment sets up a nice groove in the compound meter for the choral parts to stretch

This traditional Irish carol possesses folk-like melodic turns of phrase that suggest modal qualities. The tune has an easy flowing grace marked by elegant lyricism. This arrangement complements the tune

Loaded with offbeat rhythms and broad dynamic contrasts, here is an unabashed vocal painting of this thought-provoking poem by Susan Bowker. Classical choral writing is combined with a contemporary text and