In Sara Teasdale's poem After Love, the opening line "There is no magic any more" establishes the theme of vanishing love. This setting of the poignant text, in the dark key of D-flat major,

A true masterpiece for a cappella chorus. The name Randall Thompson is as much a part of choral music as is the voice. Once you've mastered this, you'll have a truly stunning performance piece. His

This piece from the set Madrigals for the Seasons conjures up vivid images of autumn: the fading of summer flowers, the colors of the leaves, the browning of the fields. The musical setting is

The beloved hymn Be Thou My Vision has long been part of our rich musical heritage of hymnody. The text is by St. Dallan Forgaill (6th Century Irish), and the tune is Slane (Traditional Irish),

The choral writing captures both the power and the intent of the wonderful Herrick text with long flowing phrases. Mostly homophonic in nature, with the soprano 1 line being quite independent. Wonderful

"Farewell is among my earliest works for choir, written in high school and dedicated to my high school choral director, George Weigle. The text of Kahlil Gibran expresses the gratitude so many feel on

A spirited musical retelling of a timeless Jewish folktale about the consequences of gossip. This colorful setting pairs the fable sung in Yiddish with a spoken narration of the story in English to be

Following the tragic loss of an infant daughter, this beautiful lullaby was commissioned for chorus and guitar to offer the gift of something lasting in the face of impermanence. Incorporating the Catalan

Freight Train combines the speed of a train with nostalgic remembrances of places traveled. "There's one more place I'd like to see... to watch those Blue Ridge Mountains climb while I ride Old

This vibrant and celebrative piece, written in the style of an African-American spiritual, is written for soprano or mezzo-soprano solo, SATB divisi and piano. The piece gradually builds in intensity and

A traditional memorial text with spiritual roots has been adapted by the composer in a setting that is simple and honest. With an unadorned melody set in a beautiful musical language with open, transparent

Adapted from the idea of the American folk song A Man of Constant Sorrow, Walker's Maid of Constant Sorrow has a very simple melody with a mournful message. That the soul is troubled and

This expressive setting of Sara Teadale's poem The Mystery, which depicts deep lasting love, begins with a unison melody, supported by modulating harmonies in the piano accompaniment, and evolves

The text of Night Prayer was written by the Rev. John Williamson in 1987 for inclusion in A New Zealand Prayer Book. The tone of the prayer is both traditional and contemporary. Its natural and

Ode to Music was commissioned by the Harvard Glee Club, Andrew Clark, Director of Choral Activities. As the title suggests, the music and words by the composer are an ode to music. This composition

The syncopated homophonic choral texture, with high tessituras, exudes the drama and excitement called for in Sara Teasdale's poem, and it balances the expansive gestures of the piano accompaniment. Vivid

An assuring text from master poet Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can take refuge in singing. Ever sensitive to the text, Walker crafts word painting throughout with shimmering piano