A Cappella Concert & Festival Choral Selections

"One little bird on a branch sits fanning amber wings to the passersby. Two little birds in flight are threading webs of gold in an endless sky..." This delightful piece will make your a cappella treble

Sarah Quartel's own inspiring text about the empowerment of singing is set to a catchy melody with imitative scat singing and a driving hand drum accompaniment. This piece has all the hallmarks of her

This joyful text celebrates the beauty found all around us in everyday life. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic percussion line, the buoyant 7/8 meter of the opening drives the piece forward.

This is a lively reimagining of the 19th-century American folk hymn that opens with a solo verse then proceeds with a soaring top melody supported by the rhythmic vocal accompaniment of the lower voices,

Inspired by the text of poet E. Pauline Johnson, Sarah Quartel has created an energetic and fun piece for a cappella voices. Melodic elements and counter melodies are shared between the voices in a

Elaine Hagenberg's exquisite a cappella setting of a text by American poet Edith Franklin Wyatt speaks of companionship and the joys of sharing it as we travel along the road of life. Gorgeous harmonies,

This setting of a traditional Gaelic prayer is poignant and heartfelt, with sustained lines and a full, rich choral sound. Gentle shifts in harmony between various combinations of voices and the use of

Lively and engaging, this arrangement of an Acadian folksong features the quintessential elements of the tradition: podorythmie (seated foot-tapping), diddlage (mouth music), and the spoons. With playful

In a vibrant cross-cultural celebration, this original work is composed in raga jog, an Indian classical melodic framework that incorporates both major and minor. Repeated riff-like vocalizations

This traditional Scottish song is often sung as a farewell at the end of a festive gathering. These a cappella arrangements are very straightforward and singable, featuring close harmonies, Scotch snap

In this gentle lullaby, poet Charles Bennett reflects upon the promise held in the dreams of a sleeping child, a life that has just begun. The choir opens and closes the carol and provides a rich cushion of

Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and

This selection sets the traditional South American Spanish text to original music. Fun to sing with optional claves and clapping, this piece will be the hit of any concert!

This is an homage to the island of Omey in County Galway, Ireland, done in a modern Celtic and contemporary a cappella style. With background harmonies that weave and flow around the melody, the vocal

A gorgeous setting of the well-known English prayer text. Available in a variety of voicings, this blessing is a wonderful way to conclude a service or performance.