The text of this traditional Hebrew song comes from the Thirteen Articles of Maimonides, a revered 12th-century rabbi, translated as "I believe." Sung by many Jews who were victims of the

Sara Teasdale’s expressive poem Morning provides the text for this lyrical piece crafted for developing mixed choirs. The use of overlapping vocal lines coupled with tonal clusters give each

With a multicultural flair, this energetic and rhythmic work conveys a singular force for change. Combining texts from Mahatma Gandhi, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew 5:15 with original lyrics, the

Commissioned for a premiere performance at the Texas Music Educators Association 2000 convention, Joseph Martin's Come to the Music is alive and electric with driving rhythm, memorable melodies,

In this expressive setting of a traditional Latin text, sweeping melodic lines and rich harmonies lead to an ending of quiet splendor. Mary Lynn composes some of the best music available for school choirs,

This energetic and fun a cappella Easter spiritual is well written and full of character. A call-and-response section between the tenor soloist and choir is paired with layered independent melodies that

Subtle shifts in dynamics and tempo frame this serene a cappella setting of the Latin Dona nobis pacem. Alternating between Latin and English, this accessible setting features cluster chords,

A common theme among spirituals is "the great judgment day" and the idea of hope for a better future. Incorporating quotes from Great Day as well as original verses with a stylish gospel piano

Victor Johnson's celebratory original features a text adapted from Psalms. Opening with a stately, majestic fanfare, it moves into jubilant high gear featuring a rhythmically driving accompaniment and

"In time of silver rain, the earth puts forth new life again..." The subtle imagery of an awakening spring is beautifully portrayed in this exquisite setting of the Langston Hughes text. Now available for

An exuberant setting of a traditional Latin text that would make a dynamic concert or festival opener! Contemporary, syncopated choral harmonies, shifting meter and a driving piano accompaniment set the

This exciting spiritual, with accompaniment for high, medium, and low conga drums, is an unusually appealing number suitable for a wide variety of uses, from smaller choirs to massed choir

A sweeping melody and rich choral sonorities fill this lyrical setting of an E.E. Cummings poem. Staggered vocal entrances begin the piece, followed by expressive long phrases and dynamic contrasts. A brief

This traditional spiritual encourages us all to persevere even in times of challenge and adversity. Set in a gospel style with call and response and repeated refrains, this work builds to a climactic chorus

Punctuated by handclaps and a rhythmic mixed meter setting, this dynamic original would make a fantastic opening number or festival selection. With a school-friendly Latin text, and a contrasting lyrical

"Sing out a jubilant, joyful new song!" Latin text is interspersed with English text in this upbeat original that will make a dynamic concert opener or festival selection for developing choirs. A

Flexibly voiced for SATB or SAB, this setting of the traditional English melody is expressive and accessible. With rich voicing in comfortable ranges, the arrangement lends itself to focus on choral balance

A driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration that begins with a stately expression of "Cantate Domino!" Mixed meter helps create energy, which is contrasted with a lyrical

"Sing, sing, sing and rejoice. Sing alleluia, sing and rejoice!" This rhythmic a cappella piece begins with the bass section laying out a captivating minor key line followed by the entrance of the tenors on

"There will be rest, and sure stars shining over the rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest, serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's