Higgins' setting of this popular folk song opens simply and then moves along with gradually increasing contrapuntal interest. The lovely arpeggiated piano accompaniment flows gently alongside the vocal

This contemporary a cappella concert setting of E.E. Cummings' poem is refreshingly different. Short solo lines weave throughout the vocal texture while everyone else sings backing syllables. Originally

A lilting melodic line, lots of unison and simply harmonized vocals, and an effective piano part combine to create a very beautiful and accessible setting of a Langston Hughes poem. 

Here is a lyric beauty for treble or mixed voices, with lovely legato lines, a gorgeous piano part, and a picturesque text. "In my song there's a race through a wild green meadow, the sunshine so bright in

This is a lively reimagining of the 19th-century American folk hymn that opens with a solo verse then proceeds with a soaring top melody supported by the rhythmic vocal accompaniment of the lower voices,

A short, upbeat setting of the Latin from Psalms 9, 95, and 97, this selection opens with a triple-meter dance-like section that features optional clapping. This is juxtaposed with a darker, more chromatic

This setting of Psalm 105 and John 7 imaginatively depicts the "rivers of living water" and the contrasting "parched land" in episodic form, providing musical structure, variety, color, and atmosphere. An

Taken from The Oxford Book of Easy Flexible Anthems, this is an expressive and emotive anthem with appealing, arching melodies underpinned by a sparkling keyboard part. Meaningful and

With a relaxed swing feel and imaginative lyrics, this charming piece encourages us all to take time out of our busy lives to slow down and enjoy the world around us. Some scat syllables and jazzy harmonies

This lullaby setting of a tender poem by Tennyson is full of sweet and recurring melodies that rock gently in 6/8 time. Very childlike, but with nice musical depth, the vocal lines are well supported by a

Inspired by the text of poet E. Pauline Johnson, Sarah Quartel has created an energetic and fun piece for a cappella voices. Melodic elements and counter melodies are shared between the voices in a

This setting of 'The Call' by George Herbert is simple but effective, reflecting the directness of the original poem. The three-bar phrases create a feeling of expectancy throughout the verses and are

McDowall's a cappella setting of Isaac Watts's Cradle Hymn text is beautifully tender with rich harmonies, suspensions, and chromatic notes. The melodies weave through the texture colored by

This beloved 4th century text is set with new music for a cappella voices in a mostly homophonic texture. The unmetered flow provides a beautifully sensitive text declamation and the compelling harmonies

This is a high-energy, foot-tapping original setting of a well-known Christmas text. The bluesy melodies, jazzy harmonies, and swing rhythms give the piece a gospel feel that is festive and fun. Powerful

Hail, Heavenly Beam is a powerful and joyful setting of a 9th-century Advent prayer. Colored by rich harmonies and tonal shifts, the piece opens briskly before propelling itself towards a rousing

This Easter carol is based on a translation from the Latin Piae Cantiones and set in strophic form, with a texture that builds from verse to verse and with varying harmonizations, culminating in a

This beautiful setting of an anonymous medieval text follows a brokenhearted lover into the woods. Beautifully sculpted melodic lines and engaging harmonies fluctuate between major and minor keys. Supported

This setting of Psalm 139 is warm and mesmerizing. The chant-like texture and shifting tonalities impart the sensation of being entranced in prayer. The words offer respite, as one is safe in the

Inspired by the Hawaiian story The Bowl of Light, Sarah Quartel has crafted an uplifting piece exploring the light that radiates from each person to create a sense of community. This pop-like

This beautifully expressive piece is based around The Seven Sacred Virtues of the Lakota. The title refers to the commitment to purposefully live by these values, the metaphorical 'red road', being a

This expressive, proclamatory setting of verses from George Herbert's poem, Easter, features eminently singable vocal lines, antiphonal writing, and imaginative word-painting.

This is an evocative setting of a powerful text by Sean Street describing the call for assistance made by the occupied Channel Islands in 1944 and the response of the Red Cross ship, the Vega,