This work was inspired by the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto, "Friendship through singing." The lilting vocal lines are underpinned by a delicate piano part, and the opening performance direction
This haunting melody from the Italian Renaissance has been recorded most recently by Charlotte Church and Andrea Bocelli. Patrick Liebergen's setting features straightforward vocal lines, a supportive piano
Loaded with excitement, this setting taken from Shakespeare’s famous "The Tempest" will have audiences both entertained
"Can you hear my cries? I am calling out to you." The global community of children speaks together in this dramatic call for a better future that uses worldbeat sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and
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,
"...I am not there; I do not sleep. I am the thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow..." Profound in its simplicity, this ever-popular text speaks to everyone, and is
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
This high-energy piece in a contemporary style is perfect as an opener in a concert or festival setting. Featuring a Latin text, the opening fanfare-like section leads to a contrapuntal middle section
Here is a fresh-sounding concert work that is perfect for developing treble or mixed choirs. With a supportive accompaniment, the music ebbs and flows with forward motion and positive energy to a powerful
Emily Dickinson's haunting poem is beautifully set over a gently arpeggiated piano accompaniment. This is ideal for developing voices working on blend and phrasing, and the poetry is very easy to
Spirited and rhythmic, this arrangement has lots of inner fire and is easy to prepare. It has repeated phrases, a driving piano accompaniment, and a solo spot for soprano that all combine for a
"You are not alone, love will call you home." A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with sentimental text of togetherness and support. A wonderful choice for finals
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
This superb setting of the traditional Latin text from Psalm 100 fairly dances off the page in joy! Singable, natural-sounding mixed meter, a memorable melodic line, and a buoyant feel throughout make this
A tale of the sea and unrequited love is artfully set here for SSA voices. This original poem is a bittersweet cry of the heart and is supported by an impressionistic piano accompaniment. The Mermaid's
"My Sorrow, when she's here with me, thinks these dark days of autumn rain are beautiful as days can be..." Robert Frost's beautifully sorrowful poem is treated with loving care in this superb setting. Use
The text for My Very Heart is a combination of A Love Song by Theodosia Garrison and Du Meine Seele, Du Mein Herz by Friedrich Ruckert. Composer Laura Farnell brings these
This traditional Xhosa song could be found on the lips of many South Africans who grew up in the church. Commonly performed with Communion, the gentle lyrics express gratitude while the lightly rhythmic
Available in several voicings, Niska Banja is a Serbian Roma dance popular throughout the Balkans. To Central Europeans, the 9/8 rhythm of 2-2-2-3 is as natural as a 4/4 rock beat is in North
"Ah, weary wee flipperling, curl at thy ease! The storm shall not wake thee, nor shark overtake thee, asleep in the arms of the slow-swinging seas..." This charming poem by Rudyard Kipling is the
Create an authentic Celtic experience with your choir when you perform this arrangement of the 18th-century Irish folk song. A mixture of thoughtful rubato and energetic rhythms, an Irish-language chorus -
This a cappella piece, accompanied by simple hand percussion, is full of mystery and pulse. The steady percussion under the haunting Scottish melody creates a dance-like lilt in triple meter. The use of