Long considered "the" original version of this timeless spiritual. The true authenticity of the African-American musical heritage is captured in this Dawson rendition.

This Shakespearean text is explored in the remarkable Rutter style, giving you an ideal selection for your winter concert or any other performance occasion.

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

Here's an exciting, energizing tune that teaches singers how to write counts in music. With a supportive piano accompaniment, it makes rhythm fun for students of all ages, from elementary through high

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.

Joyful energy, dance-like rhythms, effective handclaps, and shifting meters all come together in this exuberant choral feature that is based on a Buddhist mantra. Repetitive melodies dance freely through

If you have a very talented choir looking for a challenge, this is an absolutely "must do" spiritual! The use of the many variants of the text allows the music to maximize the use of gospel-style

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

Slow yet intense, this a cappella arrangement of the traditional Irish folk song includes a percussive ostinato and marcato text to evoke the emotions felt when seeing the effects war has on a loved

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.

This expressive, lush choral work by Eric Whitacre combines an enigmatic text and expansive chordal harmonies into a sublime musical statement of release and quiet resolve. With a text by celebrated

"What sweeter music can we bring than a carol for to sing the birth of Christ, our heavenly King."  This tender setting of the traditional carol text has become one of John Rutter's most cherished

Issac Watts' text is set with the early American hymn tune PISGAH in this enduring choral classic arranged for and recorded by the Robert Shaw Chorale. Rousing harmonies and moving melodic lines make this