This energetic Israeli folksong features the Isaiah text "How beautiful are upon the mountains the feet of the messenger of good tidings: of salvation and peace." An authentic-sounding arrangement with a
A sweeping melody and rich choral sonorities fill this lyrical setting of an E.E. Cummings poem. Staggered vocal entrances begin the piece, followed by expressive long phrases and dynamic contrasts. A brief
This traditional spiritual encourages us all to persevere even in times of challenge and adversity. Set in a gospel style with call and response and repeated refrains, this work builds to a climactic chorus
Easy and absolutely beautiful for a cappella voices, this setting of the beloved Latin Christmas text is a succinct and lyrical selection that will create a moment of wonder in your concert or worship
Punctuated by handclaps and a rhythmic mixed meter setting, this dynamic original would make a fantastic opening number or festival selection. With a school-friendly Latin text, and a contrasting lyrical
This artful arrangement of the traditional spiritual is a solid choice for developing choirs. The flexible voicings may be performed a cappella or with the piano accompaniment for extra support. The
"Sing out a jubilant, joyful new song!" Latin text is interspersed with English text in this upbeat original that will make a dynamic concert opener or festival selection for developing choirs. A
A beautiful adaptation of this Schubert standard! This piece is equally appropriate for concert or worship settings and presents wonderful teaching opportunities for lyrical singing along with an
Flexibly voiced for SATB or SAB, this setting of the traditional English melody is expressive and accessible. With rich voicing in comfortable ranges, the arrangement lends itself to focus on choral balance
A driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration that begins with a stately expression of "Cantate Domino!" Mixed meter helps create energy, which is contrasted with a lyrical
"Sing, sing, sing and rejoice. Sing alleluia, sing and rejoice!" This rhythmic a cappella piece begins with the bass section laying out a captivating minor key line followed by the entrance of the tenors on
A celebratory, highly rhythmic composition. The Swahili title means "We are one" - meaning all human beings have much in common. The energetic djembe sets the tone, the piano adds its own rhythmic design,
"There will be rest, and sure stars shining over the rooftops crowned with snow, a reign of rest, serene forgetting, the music of stillness holy and low." This masterful setting of Sara Teasdale's
Dilworth's take on the classic spiritual doesn't disappoint! With a gospel piano part to match your singers as an equal and vital character in the song, the chugging of the tempo and the steady building of
These two a cappella settings of traditional blessings from Ireland will warm your heart. The straightforward chorale-style rendering, with its lovely harmonies, puts the focus clearly on the text, while
This fiery setting of William Blake's The Tyger is sure to be a thrilling piece for your choir! Energetic mixed meter combined with an active piano accompaniment creates exciting moments to hear
A triumphant Mozart masterwork for today's choirs! This joyful opera finale opens and closes with a boisterous choral fanfare that features a brief, expressive vocal duet in the middle. The text is in
This lovely setting of the O'Shaughnessy text builds slowly through its whimsical melodic development. Accompanied by a beautiful piano part, the movement in the choral lines leads to a triumphant and
This setting of the well-known Elizabethan poem utilizes contemporary harmonies and a tightly knit choral fabric to exude the emotions of the text. River-themed ostinati and cascading sixteenth notes in the
"Why does the willow weep? What secrets does she keep? Is there a broken heart beating beneath the bark, hidden in the dark?" Vividly poetic, with sweeping melodic and harmonic textures, this is a
Contemporary harmonies, cool syncopations in the vocal parts, and a rhythmically supportive accompaniment grace Victor C. Johnson's high energy setting of this favorite spiritual. This work is a marvelous