Dan Forrest's SATB divisi setting of a poem by the late Jake Adam York is simply stunning! Both the poet and composer were inspired by the old hymn Abide with Me and elements of that

This text by the Wedderburns is best known from Benjamin Britten's timeless A Ceremony of Carols. This lovely new setting serves as a manger lullaby, with the soprano soloist representing Mary.

This traditional African-American slave song comes from the Georgia Sea Islands. Filled with energy, this a cappella spiritual with gospel elements has a soli that passes through all voices, hand claps, and

Memley celebrates the Native American culture with an exquisite tryptich of poems and song. The original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit in all 3 selections. Although they

An interesting take on a section of text from the medieval Latin "Carmina Burana." This setting uses modal harmonies, a haunting melodic line, and transfixing percussion to express the mysterious nature of

A beckoning melody carries the words from Matthew 11, "Come to me and I will give you rest." Memley's setting is well-crafted and engaging. The message of serenity and peace is simple, yet meaningful.

Frequent collaborators Charles Anthony Silvestri and Eric Whitacre switched rolls for Each Morning She Walks, with Tony writing the music and Eric writing the text. The mystical poem is brought to

"All we are we have found in song" is the first line of this stunningly beautiful poem by Euan Tait, set to music by Norwegian composer Kim Andre Arnesen.  This romantic notion is woven throughout

A poem by Sara Teasdale is the inspiration for this light, airy work. It appropriately conveys the springtime theme of the text, with a driving piano part that evokes the energy and wonder of new

From the start of this excellent anthem, you can feel the enthusiastic crowd, the festive procession, the joyful energy.  Accompanied by piano, hand drum and finger cymbals, the vocal parts rise

Jacob's Ladder is dedicated to the 50th Anniversary of the Swakopmunder Musikwoche 50th Anniversary Concert in Namibia, South Africa, Dr. Andre Thomas, guest conductor. The Swakopmunder

Composer Shawn Crouch uses poet and Iraqi war veteran Brian Turner's visceral images of war, but emphasizes the lyrical qualities and changing colors of the poem to create long, emotional musical lines.

The pictorial text by Henry Van Dyke provides plenty of opportunities for musical expression.  Richard Waters captures the text with sweeping vocal lines, a propelling piano accompaniment, and a

This beautiful setting of George Matheson's familiar hymn text functions perfectly in both sacred or secular settings. Here, O Love is given a fresh new melody with equally refreshing and gorgeous

Richly melodic and flowing, O Notte brings the poetry of Michelangelo and Friedrich Ruckert to life. "O night, o sweet though somber span of time." The text makes this a good choice for a concert

This anthem creatively combines two beloved hymns and represents a touching tribute to the Savior's redeeming work on the cross. The scene is set with the haunting sounds of What Wondrous Love is

In this beautiful work by Estonian composer Paert Uusberg, a poem by Ernst Enno speaks of evening and of the images we associate with dusk. The tonalities, both familiar and other-worldly, will make this a

This arrangement of HUMILITY with the time-honored text by Edward Caswall swells with emotion in the stunning unfolding of the text. It is scored for choir and piano with optional string quartet and

A lively and fun selection in Spanish, featuring a piano accompaniment characteristic of Cuban rhythms and harmonies. This is an impressive concert or festival piece for any choir.