In this traditional spiritual arrangement, accented rhythms in the vocal lines and the supportive piano part drive the energetic vitality, while counterpoint and a pianissimo staccato section provide vocal
With a melody that honors the well-loved text by Cummings and set with a flowing and supportive piano accompaniment, this work will become a favorite of audiences of all kinds.
Remembering a time when life was full of promise and dreaming was an activity filled with hope, a tenor soloist carries this stirring piece from Craig Hella Johnson's major work. With a contemporary
American blues icon Ruthie Foster released Mama Said on her 2007 recording The Phenomenal Ruthie Foster. The lyrics are a mother’s advice to her daughter, warning her to "learn
From Craig Hella Johnson's important work, this piece is a wonderful feature for soprano soloist and choir. Styled like a folk hymn, this beautiful piece promotes healing and acceptance in a lush a cappella
Mosadi o mopila so is a popular traditional wedding song sung in Setswana, one of the eleven official languages of South Africa. Set for a cappella voices with the option to use cabasa, bongos, and
Beginning softly with a rainstick, a soloist or small group, and simple background harmonies, this fun-to-sing piece picks up the pace with a rhythmic, nicely harmonized section accompanied by shakers, hand
This powerful narrative offers a look inside the mind of a teenager that has experienced bullying. With a modern musical theater style and themes similar to "Dear Evan Hansen," this modern concert piece
Deeply expressive, an old poem is treated with rich harmonies to become a moving closer for concerts or festivals. Written with an ear to the a cappella glee club tradition, the incorporation of Dvorak's
Building on the original text, this adaptation of the classic spiritual invites the listener to envision and commit to a better, more just world - a world of inclusion, radical kindness, compassion, love,
The desire for people of different backgrounds, experiences, and ideologies to come together for the common good was the inspiration behind this folk-like piece. This work speaks to ideas of
This gentle original winter song captures the mystical allure of a snowfall, reflecting on its crystalline beauty. A simple text, and a setting that moves seamlessly between major and minor are coupled with
This American folk hymn is a concert standard, presented here in a fresh a cappella concert version. A powerful and insistent rhythmic foundation is laid by the lower voices, while the familiar melody