Texas UIL Choral Tenor/Bass Grade 5

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

An animated, lilting, and dramatic a cappella work, this choral tour de force briefly quotes the hymn Praise to the Lord the Almighty in a fresh and innovative way. It is a truly impressive work

This breathtaking 20th-century work has been made famous by international performances of the San Francisco-based ensemble Chanticleer. Conceived in the style of the alternatum plainsong, the composition is

Now available in a TTBB voicing, this authentic arrangement of the classic motet gives men's and mixed choirs the opportunity to perform this important piece by one of the most important composers of the

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

This Nigerian carol will impart a very special dramatic flavor to your holiday concert! Sung a cappella or with optional percussion (conga, bongos, tambourines), it is a remarkable piece, with the original

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.

This energetic and descriptive work will create a vivid and celebratory atmosphere in performance.

These intimate and comforting lines of Elizabeth Bishop's sonnet are set to music that is reflective, lush, and lyrical, with the text always foremost. Originally written for SATB chorus, this voicing for

Originally commissioned by the ACDA, Walker's setting of the E.E. Cummings poem has long been popular on the festival circuit for treble and mixed choirs. An additional voicing for tenor-bass choirs is now

The romantic style of this setting is lush, expressive, and perfectly fashioned for the text. "If music be the food of love, sing on, sing on, sing on till I am filled with joy..." The work is a superior

Robert Bode's text infuses this original song with a message of music advocacy and appreciation. The rhythmic piano accompaniment sets up a nice groove in the compound meter for the choral parts to stretch

Better a cappella choirs will enjoy this contemporary motet on the classic Latin text. Rich harmonic colors and expressive dynamics pay fitting tribute to the sacred mystery of this place made by God.

The timeless prayer by Saint Francis of Assisi is treated with reverence and musical mastery in this classic setting. Also available in TTBB.