An ambient a cappella opening gives way to an accompanied texture for mixed choir with full divisi in this setting of Sara Teasdale's text. The metaphor of the ocean's tide symbolizes life's ups and downs;

Set in a contemporary a cappella style, Heather Lane's text sparkles with scat-syllable vocables and an interesting vocal line that passes through the upper and lower voices as the parts imitate and respond

Part of a set of four Welsh psalms, this third movement stands alone, written to honor and celebrate King Charles III. Grahame Davies' text is presented primarily in English with the Welsh lyrics in italics

Matthew Stepanic's romantic and ultimately tragic text, inspired by Octavio Paz's poem A Boy and a Girl famously set by Eric Whitacre, is beautifully set for a cappella mixed choir. Described by

Very fun to sing, this optimistic piece is characterized by catchy, singable melodies and a syncopated rhythmic drive in the vocal and piano writing. The text celebrates the lifelong relationships created

Emily Dickinson's familiar poem abounds with symbolism as the hope of a bird is brought to life. The musical setting utilizes a fluttering accompaniment, interesting harmonies, and a flowing melodic line

This thoughtful a cappella setting of the traditional text flows between swells of emotion and warm chromatic inflections in the Latin refrains. A soprano solo is present through much of the setting, and

Effectively combining an ancient Latin text and three traditional Christmas spirituals (Rise Up, Shepherd, and Follow; Mary Had a Baby; What You Gonna Call Your Pretty Little Baby?), this a

Christina Rossetti's poem is blended with a relaxed contemporary a cappella jazzy musical style in this unique concert work. Growing from three- to six-part harmony, the swing rhythms and style made famous

With a text by American writer and civil rights activist James Weldon Johnson, this compelling musical setting speaks to the way the power of song can help to overcome dark times. The powerful text is

This 13-minute three-movement work for mixed choir and piano or strings with percusion (vibraphone, glockenspiel, and suspended cymbal) offers an enlightening commentary on the power of music to console and

Christina Rossetti's poem is perfectly reflected with vivid imagery, beautiful vocal lines, and swirling countermelodies. The choruses set the words "My love is come to me" in a powerful antiphonal texture.

Representing a rich diversity of styles, this impressive collection of 12 original choral works and adaptations from the classical canon all feature SATB mixed voices and solo cello. Each selection can

This Advent original carries with it an ethereal and dreamlike quality, evoking a reference to starlight in the candle itself. This lovely offering symbolizes the coming of Emmanuel.

This fresh take on a familiar 15th-century Christmas text artfully utilizes dotted rhythms in 6/8 meter to create a lilting feel, and the memorable melody for the carol text passes through each of the voice

Packed with lively original tunes, well-known pieces, and easy duets, this series for young violinists is carefully paced and organized to build confidence every step of the

An easy and original setting of the well-known Rossetti text, with a very memorable tune. Set for mixed, treble or unison choirs with piano accompaniment; additional instrumental parts for flute and harp

Able to be performed as separate stand-alone pieces or as a unified set, this sequence of six original carols explores the role of Mary in the Christmas story, focusing on her human experience within a

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