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
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
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
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
Mack Wilberg's a cappella setting of a tune from The Sacred Harp is strong and march-like. Highlights include accented rhythms, percussive vocal lines, tonal shifts, and some divisi, contributing
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
Setting inspiring words by James Weldon Johnson, this work is poignant and stirring, encouraging singers and listeners to reflect on the challenges of present times and to move forward with courage and
This upbeat traditional isiXhosa song from South Africa is a memorable and enjoyable statement for choirs. The authentic a cappella setting includes a guide to the suggested simple choral movement along
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
A rhythmic ostinato on "Veni, veni" and optional percussion (triangle, tambourine and drum) infuse the traditional Advent carol with such unrelenting energy, the effect on the listener is mesmerizing!