SATB Music Selections

Neither overwhelmingly complex nor tediously simplistic, this a cappella hymn setting is characterized by lush harmonies and plenty of rubato. Perfect for worship, collegiate ensembles, or any choir looking

The 16th-century carol Personent Hodie has never sounded so thrilling! With an original text of peace and hope along with brilliant harmonic colors and rhythmic motifs, this six-minute

This traditional Filipino Christmas carol makes an intriguing multicultural choice for your holiday concerts. Gently set, with either piano or harp accompaniment and optional handbells, it is a beautiful

One of the most popular texts to sing during the Christmas season, this compelling single-movement work breaks from the traditional liturgical text and surprises us with the English statement "For unto Us"

Opening and closing with Debussy's Arabesque No. 1, the artistic piano accompaniment provides a flowing texture that propels the lovely lyrical lines of the choral parts along in this original work. This

From the Taroko and Tayal tribes in Taiwan, these three contrasting and fun-to-sing folk songs are arranged for a cappella mixed choir. The first is a harvest song capturing the sounds of people working in

Written and performed by a popular Cambodian artist, this song about leaving a loved one behind and longing to return to your homeland has a somber history. This a cappella arrangement is cinematic and

Feel the rolling of the waves in the flowing piano accompaniment that lies beneath the lyrical choral lines in this original concert work from Taiwan. The melodic writing is exceptional, and the harmonic

Beautiful modern a cappella divisi harmonies set this short text in both Latin and English that encourages us all to find the hope within. Sections alternate between serene slow-moving harmonies and quicker

G.K. Chesterton's elegant Christmas poem from the late 19th century provides an orderliness and symmetry that is set with a cappella divisi modern harmonies. The combination is poignant and stirring, making

This beautiful Polish carol is a welcome addition to the Willamette Master Chorus Series. Written with optional string quintet accompaniment, it works equally well with piano. A delightful moment occurs

The familiar folk song is revamped so that it feels like a brand-new piece. It is both old and new all at once, and the harmonies are full and lush with the imagery of a slow and steady river.

In this Turkish folk song, a young girl laments her boyfriend who has died, reminiscing about their good times together and expressing the emptiness of material things without love. Sorrowful but beautiful,

The lyrics of Persian poet Hafez are often quoted as proverbs and sayings to be pondered. The musical treatment of this choral adds an intensity and depth to those words. This contemplative piece has a

"Grant us peace" is a phrase that is uttered in Latin at the end of many liturgical songs. The beautiful melody that carries these words evokes the peace it speaks of, making this an outstanding concert

Made popular in performances by the famous choral ensemble Chanticleer, this music is original although its connection to Scottish Celtic music is undeniable and quite intentional. The words have no meaning

Two of our greatest choral artists, Charles Silvestri and David Dickau, have united to celebrate the powerful ability of music to heal, unify, and inspire. The piano accompaniment adds energy and strength

The poem in this motet proclaims the value of living in the moment in colorful ways. Each verse is followed by a Latin phrase that coalesces the thoughts in flowing counterpoint. The middle section plays

This eight-minute work has three distinct sections that flow together without stopping. The Gloria section that opens the work is exuberant and rhythmic. The Miserere middle section is

The traditional Te Deum takes on a fresh perspective in this three-movement work; the full title means "praise to God for music." The first movement pays homage to our Baroque ancestry in its Handelian

This well-known American Civil War tune gets a grand and wonderful treatment with a divisi choral texture, four-hand piano accompaniment, snare drum, and glockenspiel. The story marches through the years of

With the traditional words but a brand-new melody, some sassy rhythms, and loads of fun, you have this holiday festival piece! Written with a four-hand piano accompaniment that absolutely sparkles, this

This is a delightfully entertaining piece to add to any Christmas concert. Beginning seriously with the German carol in hymn style, it soon adds optional bottle band to the yodeling chorus to add a fun

Using rhymes from Mother Goose, this major work in six short movements is similar to a song cycle. Movements: Hey, Diddle, Diddle!; Starlight, Star Bright; Old King Cole; Georgie Porgie; Sleep, Baby,