New Music Selections

With text from the traditional Latin Mass, this modern a cappella work captures the feeling of a rushing current throughout. Layers of ostinatos and vocal effects along with some simple body percussion

Simply set, this beautiful and poignant text by Paul Laurence Dunbar tells of the healing effects of music and how our own music making can spread joy. The warm strophic chordal texture and stirring

Exploring the sounds of the Hindustani classical tradition, this original work sets a dohe (couplet) about patience by the Indian mystic poet Kabir. This lyrical piece flows with a soothing quality and

An ambient a cappella opening gives way to an accompanied texture for mixed choir with full divisi in this setting of Sara Teasdale's text. The metaphor of the ocean's tide symbolizes life's ups and downs;

Set in a contemporary a cappella style, Heather Lane's text sparkles with scat-syllable vocables and an interesting vocal line that passes through the upper and lower voices as the parts imitate and respond

Part of a set of four Welsh psalms, this third movement stands alone, written to honor and celebrate King Charles III. Grahame Davies' text is presented primarily in English with the Welsh lyrics in italics

Matthew Stepanic's romantic and ultimately tragic text, inspired by Octavio Paz's poem A Boy and a Girl famously set by Eric Whitacre, is beautifully set for a cappella mixed choir. Described by

Emily Dickinson's familiar poem abounds with symbolism as the hope of a bird is brought to life. The musical setting utilizes a fluttering accompaniment, interesting harmonies, and a flowing melodic line

Christina Rossetti's poem is blended with a relaxed contemporary a cappella jazzy musical style in this unique concert work. Growing from three- to six-part harmony, the swing rhythms and style made famous

Christina Rossetti's poem is perfectly reflected with vivid imagery, beautiful vocal lines, and swirling countermelodies. The choruses set the words "My love is come to me" in a powerful antiphonal texture.

Representing a rich diversity of styles, this impressive collection of 12 original choral works and adaptations from the classical canon all feature SATB mixed voices and solo cello. Each selection can

Higgins' setting of this popular folk song opens simply and then moves along with gradually increasing contrapuntal interest. The lovely arpeggiated piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal

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 setting of fragments of text by Sappho, translated by Arthur Sanders Way and A.S. Kline, uses cross-rhythms, syncopation, and flowing melodic lines to create a sense of restless longing.

Extracted from Quartel's Snow Angel, an evocative five-movement choral work, this opening movement functions well as a stand-alone concert piece for treble choirs. Ethereal and angelic, the musical