Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poem suggests that the bird of hope not soar too high or sing too loud. Taking heed, the composer created much downward movement in the piano accompaniment, while allowing the singers

"Can you hear my cries? I am calling out to you." The global community of children speaks together in this dramatic call for a better future that uses worldbeat sounds, unified chordal harmonies, and

A very impressive opener or contest/festival piece! Bright, fanfare-like motives, incisive accompaniment, and text in Latin and English work together to make this work a standout for young and developing

The famous text of Charles A. Tindley's hymn The Storm Is Passing Over forms the lyric framework for this modern concert gospel piece. This powerful setting is marked by sturdy gospel harmonies, a

"...I am not there; I do not sleep.  I am the thousand winds that blow.  I am the diamond glints on snow..."  Profound in its simplicity, this ever-popular text speaks to everyone, and is

The wistful layered melodies, undulating piano accompaniment, and plaintive violin obbligato create a mysterious atmosphere in this accessible work that tells the story of the Underground Railroad. Arranged

"Thou gracious God, whose mercy lends the light of home, the smile of friends, our gathered flock thine arms enfold as in the peaceful days of old..." Based on a poem by Oliver Wendell Holmes, this is a

Emily Dickinson's haunting poem is beautifully set over a gently arpeggiated piano accompaniment. This is ideal for developing voices working on blend and phrasing, and the poetry is very easy to

Spirited and rhythmic, this arrangement has lots of inner fire and is easy to prepare.  It has repeated phrases, a driving piano accompaniment, and a solo spot for soprano that all combine for a

"In time of silver rain, the earth puts forth new life again..." The subtle imagery of an awakening spring is beautifully portrayed in this exquisite setting of the Langston Hughes text. Now available for

Bright mixed meter, syncopation, handclaps and canonic imitation bring spirit and life to this accessible work for young and developing voices. The text from Psalm 150 is sung in Hebrew and English: "Let

The plaintive sound of the lonesome train whistle and the longing of the traveler for home are evoked in this well-crafted setting of an American classic. An urgent rhythmic groove and contrasting cello

Russell Robinson has done a masterful job arranging this well-known motet for mixed or treble choirs, and it is equally effective a cappella or accompanied. Using only the original Latin text, this is