A very impressive opener or contest/festival piece! Bright, fanfare-like motives, incisive accompaniment, and text in Latin and English work together to make this work a standout for young and developing
The famous text of Charles A. Tindley's hymn The Storm Is Passing Over forms the lyric framework for this modern concert gospel piece. This powerful setting is marked by sturdy gospel harmonies, a
"Thou gracious God, whose mercy lends the light of home, the smile of friends, our gathered flock thine arms enfold as in the peaceful days of old..." Based on a poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes, this is a
"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
Bright mixed meter, syncopation, handclaps and canonic imitation bring spirit and life to this accessible work for young and developing voices. The text from Psalm 150 is sung in Hebrew and English: "Let
Once the gospel swing gets started, it just never lets up in this powerful selection that is a dynamic musical statement for today's choirs. Its 9/8 meter coupled with an expressive, hopeful text is
Brahms' radiant Lied is crafted into this lovely SSA choral work. Unison singing establishes the melody then breaks off into three-part harmony. Individual part-singing in the second verse makes this small