Songs that Celebrate Music

As recorded by Sweet Honey in the Rock, this extraordinary a cappella piece speaks of the precious gifts of life and loved ones. Newly updated by a scholarly committee dedicated to Dr. Barnwell's works,

With energetic vocal lines, a driving accompaniment, and optional percussion (or body percussion), this piece challenges us to listen to the rhythm all around us. There is rhythm in nature, in our daily

This lovely setting of the O'Shaughnessy text builds slowly through its whimsical melodic development. Accompanied by a beautiful piano part, the movement in the choral lines leads to a triumphant and

A celebration of the power of music, this work is a sonorous setting of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's well-known poem. A rhythmic, energetic accompaniment, an a cappella middle section, and optional

Jubilation fills the air in this superb a cappella concert work for treble voices. Exciting melodic motives are passed from section to section, and skillful vocal writing aids in introducing independent

This well-known Italian madrigal by Orazio Vecchi is offered in two voicings, enabling singers to be successful while staying true to the style of the period.

"Eneza upendo uendako, umoja ni upendo" translates to "Spread love everywhere you go, unity is love." This piece celebrates the hopeful sentiments of unity and love through both Swahili and English lyrics

This piece sets a text exploring how singing can be shaped through gesture, "inspiration, wit, and will." With minimal divisi, the vocal parts explore ranges from low to high in rich harmony,

Set to the poem Everyone Sang written by Siegfried Sassoon at the end of World War I, this uplifting piece opens with accompaniment patterns intended to imitate the flight of birds, followed by

Based on a poem by Ralph Waldo Emerson, this piece opens with a short flute introduction of music floating across the sky. In contrast, the text goes on to say that music is heard not only in places of

Walt Whitman's poem I Hear America Singing (from Leaves of Grass), with its many references to men singing at their work, seems best suited to the direct and forceful character of your experienced

An assuring text from master poet Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can take refuge in singing. Ever sensitive to the text, Walker crafts word painting throughout with shimmering piano

This original pop-style ballad has strong themes of unity and the power of singing together to overcome the divisions in our world. Featuring solo lines all the way through, the two versions available are

This reflective musical setting brings Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s text to life. Featuring a cascading a cappella introduction, this approachable work is an ideal way to celebrate the power that

A collaboration between choral icons Joseph Martin and Mark Hayes produced this inspirational concert work that would be a great opener. The music-themed text is a powerful advocate for our art form, and

Here's an exciting piece for your middle school or developing high school tenor-bass choir. The lyrics and energizing meter changes make this a perfect selection for your festival opening or closing song.

In what has become a viral YouTube virtual choir sensation, the Podd brothers have carefully crafted an exceptionally artistic arrangement of this classic song that has a contemporary vibe. A flowing piano

"For when I sing, ten thousand voices follow and fill the world with hopeful melody." With a rich choral fabric supported by a brilliant piano part, this piece embodies the positive message of the power of

From Spencer Michael Free's poem The Human Touch comes this tender piece that speaks to the healing power of relationships found in touch and song. A dynamic piano part accompanies lush vocal

A powerful ballad about the healing power of music, featuring a small group, soloist, or treble choir throughout. Excellent for a closer or combined choir feature for any age.

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 beauty of the natural world is the subject of this piece based on a Ralph Waldo Emerson poem. This peaceful and serene arrangement is short and sweet, bringing a unique warmth to the gentle lyrics.

This beautiful a cappella arrangement was commissioned by Cantus for their album A Harvest Home. Written as a companion piece to the setting of Simple Gifts, this arrangement sounds traditionally