This lovely setting of Millay's touching poem requires a flexible tempo with plenty of gentle rubato to give the effect of a poem being spoken by an accomplished orator. Great teaching piece for working on
Alma Llanera is one of the most popular songs from Venezuela. It belongs to the Venezuelan dance rhythm zarzuela which is based on the simultaneous combination of 3/4 and
This haunting melody of the Basque carol seems to capture the mystery and wonder of the traditional Christmas story. The carol was collected in the nineteenth century and views that story from a uniquely
From Three Motets for Unaccompanied Choirs, this work for SSATBB voices is a strong contest/festival selection for mature choirs.
Drawing on our shared humanity, this original work from new composer Peterson encourages us to confront the isolationism that's becoming prevalent in our world due to so many crises, fears, and uncertainty
The text of this work invites the listener to imagine a world without weapons of war where the human experience is defined through the lens of mercy and compassion. The music is peaceful and very
Here's a wonderful opportunity for your choir to "pull out all the stops" as they recreate the full depth and vitality of this magnificent spiritual. Moses Hogan's unique and exciting a cappella arrangement
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich
This gorgeous a cappella setting of John McCrae's text has been revoiced for six-part treble voices, and rereleased for the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. Sustained cluster chords and
Rosephanye Powell has brought her classic style to the beloved spiritual Good News, Chariot's Coming! This arrangement is rhythmic, vibrant, and fun, with excellent vocal writing and energy. The
The healing power of time is beautifully represented in this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus. Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words "healing heart" and cluster chord ostinatos show us how, with
"There's a better day a-coming" with an exciting a cappella arrangement of this traditional spiritual. With some divisi towards the end, this will both challenge and inspire your singers!
One of the Trois chansons folkloriques which also includes Un Canadien errant and Les raftsmen, this Quebecois folk song was originally known in France as Mon pere a fait
Fluid vocal lines and a sensitive text shine in this powerful, heartfelt recollection of a lost loved one. Perfectly capturing the essence of love that lives forever, it is at the same time both touching
The choral works of Mark Butler are known to many. This arrangement of the African American spiritual JORDAN RIVER is scored for unaccompanied mixed divisi chorus against a soloist and vocal