Partitions pour chœurs

This haunting Basque melody seems to capture the mystery and wonder of the Christmas story, along with the poetry: wings as drifted snow; eyes as flame, most highly favoured lady. Complex and yet sing...

From three Marian carol arrangements written for Seraphic Fire. This carol first appeared in a collection of 15th-century tunes compiled by G. R. Woodward. The aeolian tonality gives the tune an earth...

A hymn tune with incredibly deep roots, this arrangement of Sing Praise to God is a mix of old and new. Arranged for performance by the BYU University Singers, this rhythmic and celebratory work makes...

Patrick Hawes' gentle and thoughtful music perfectly fits this simple, yet profound, text: Give light to my eyes lest I sleep unto death. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Movement 3 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this folk hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines unaccompanied in this movement. Came...

The stars are with the voyager wherever he may be…so love is with the lover's heart. This lovely sentiment in Thomas Hood's text has been thoughtfully treated by composer Eric William Barnum. This una...

This beautiful hymn has been set by Stephen Murphy using techniques from both jazz and gospel styles. For more advanced choirs.

The healing power of time is beautifully represented in this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus. Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words 'healing heart' show us how, with each new breath and eve...

This beautiful Xhosa prayer has been set with care by Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt. The flowing vocal lines are achievable by a variety of levels, while the addition of the two soloists adds great...

This is a Kenyan-Samia/Banyala tradtional victory song performed during wrestling matches. Throughout time, the context has changed to include the celebration of any form of success. An energetic work...

Written first nearly 2000 years ago, this text offers a new and unique way of understanding love. Rich harmonies underlay a beautiful melodic structure. This work is well suited for high school and ab...

Meu Berimbau is a song about the berimbau (the most important of Brazilian Capoeira instruments). When the berimbau plays, the game officially begins. Rhythmic and lots of fun, this is an achievable w...

Going back to his jazz roots, composer Michael Engelhardt has penned a stunning new work for mixed choirs. The repetition of the word 'love' allows singers and audiences to focus on its various meanin...

The artistry and sophisticated technique of composer Daniel Knaggs is showcased here in O Praise the Lord. Ascending vocal lines imitate praises being lifted while rhythm abounds. For more advanced ch...

Jesu Weja is a well-known Otjiherero folk song in Namibia. It carries a message of love, joy, and happiness.

This compelling 14th-century carol text is set with sounds of past and present. Rhythmic passages are dotted with sustained, chant-like sections making this an interesting selection for singers and au...

This calm and contemplative work expresses a sudden clarity of purpose in life's journey. Appropriate for Christmas and Epiphany or any time of the year.

A dramatic Poe poem is set here by Slovenian composer, Andrej Makor. With themes of adventure, bravery, and seeking something beyond the ordinary. With divisi, but written with skill, making it achiev...