"And this shall be for music, when no one else is near, such a fine song for singing, the rare song to hear!" And such a fine song this is, through the marriage of memorable music to Robert Louis
This Jewish prayer for peace for the next year is presented in a masterful setting. As the simple, memorable Hebrew chorus is restated, the music unfolds in a rich and sonorous outpouring supported by a
Joyful and celebratory, this original choral is an excellent opening concert selection for young voices. Easy mixed meter, minor tonality, and optional handclaps create the driving, rhythmic feel that
This powerful, flowing a cappella work in Latin opens with a beautiful unison chant and closes with a quiet "Amen." It is infused with interesting and varied harmonies, changing meter, and dramatic
Emily Dickinson's inspiring poem receives Victor Johnson's sensitive musical touch in this impassioned composition. With opportunities to teach lyrical singing techniques, phrase shaping, and dynamic
Lightfoot's expressive and poignant setting of the traditional Latin text, "on earth, peace," is graced by sweeping melody lines, a contrasting middle section in minor mode, and a pensive, thoughtful
Kenyan composer Teddy Kalanda Harrison and his group Them Mushrooms received worldwide recognition with their platinum-certified recording of this piece. With a fun percussion accompaniment, Jacob Narverud
If you're looking for something a little different to perform in the spiritual style, take a close look at this nicely rhythmic setting by Greg Gilpin. Interlocking vocals sing over a pulsating piano
Opening with "Keep your lamps trimmed and burning!" as a dramatic rubato statement, this incredibly creative arrangement then kicks into a driving, rhythmically intense feel that never lets up! A most
A perennial festival favorite, particularly for younger choirs, the arranger catches the mood of the train theme of the piece in a most artistic and delightful fashion.
This timely text from the Jewish liturgy is brilliantly set in a lovely original work. Its simple message of peace is enhanced with soaring melodies and lyric instrumental lines, making it a strong choice
This luscious and sensitive setting of the traditional Latin text exudes a gentle simplicity, with soaring melodic lines and a fluid accompaniment. A pronunciation and translation guide is provided.
This beautiful gospel-styled song, based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor, is perfect for graduation or virtually any performance. The human's quest for moments of peace and
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
Younger and developing mixed choirs will shine in this lyrical and expressive setting. With text written by American poet Ella Wheeler Wilcox, rubato musical phrases gently unfold over an accompaniment that
After successful voicings for 2-part and SAB, it is right to provide an SATB voicing of this delightful number. Joseph Shabalala, best known in the U.S. for his collaboration with Paul Simon, gives us a
Harry Belafonte cowrote and recorded this feel-good Jamaican-style piece which is based on the idea that humanity is derived from the three basic elements: fire, water and earth. Set in simple 5/4 meter,
These two short Renaissance gems have been carefully arranged for developing choirs: Inimici Autem and Alleluia, Laus et Gloria. Special care has been given to retain the beautiful chord
Excitement abounds here! The driving rhythms of a vibrant folk dance are the mainstay of this piece that is written in the style of a Ukrainian-Carpathian folk song. The lyric transliteration makes singing