The delicate melody befitting this familiar text gains gentle momentum by a continual movement in the keyboard. A quintessential piece for spring from renowned composer John Rutter.

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 truly stunning performance piece. His masterful

If you are looking for a dramatic concert/festival work, be sure to look at this one! The glory of music is treated with great depth and musical-textual imagery in this deeply moving selection, which offers

Probably Faure's best-known and most frequently performed work next to his Requiem. The lovely melodic lines are over triplet figures in the accompaniment, which can be done on piano, harp, or with a small

This bright and festive a cappella work is set for has become a standard in choral literature for both festival and church choirs. The SSAA and TTBB versions have been adapted by Tim Sarsany.

Recently celebrating its 50th year in print, this breathtaking choral essay is simply one of the finest choices for Advent or general services with a text based on Revelations 22. Conceived for a

Equally at home in church or school, this spiritual in a traditional format is a musician's delight. Marked "very broad and legato throughout," duets between the tenors and basses in the second verse and

John Rutter's arrangement of the familiar carol Good Ale, which was originally published as part of his cycle of six choral settings with small orchestra When Icicles Hang, is full of

Now all choirs can enjoy this famous hymn tune arranged by Alice Parker, originally written for the Robert Shaw Chorale. The strong walking pulse and juxtaposed motives have made it exceptionally popular

One of the strongest titles in the Shaw–Parker spiritual repertoire, this sensitive and timeless arrangement for a cappella mixed divisi choirs is a choral standard. Originally arranged for and

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.

A longtime festival favorite for SATB divisi choirs, this remarkable a cappella setting of a 17th-century poem by Andrew Marvell celebrates the power and influence of music. This setting is now available

This often-performed, widely known selection from Offenbach's comic opera "La Jolie Parfumeuse" is a staple in the repertoire.  If it's not in your library give it serious consideration. Basic