This breathtaking 20th-century work has been made famous by international performances of the San Francisco-based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the alternatum plainsong, the composition is

What library would be complete without this exquisite piece by Randall Thompson? A dramatic work on the text of II Samuel 23:3,4 that runs the spectrum of dynamics and demands vocal control.

Sara Teasdale's lyric poem looks to the stars for serenity and promise, and this handsome setting is superbly crafted by noted composer Frank Ticheli. Tasteful harmonic suspensions and rich choral textures