Partitions pour chœurs

Pala-pala (Raven) is a joyful song that is most fun when the singers (or dancers) make movements to fit the words, including pala-pala (raven), chuna (wading bird), and ampatu (toad). For instance, fo...

A stunning and effective piece for concert of festival. The ostinato rhythm (often in 5ths) is forceful under the layered sounds above. Specific instructions are given for the body percussion. Culmina...

An effective anthem for any time, that combines soaring melodies above the pulse of the conga. Lyrical sax and lots of men/women unions.

Whether you use a hammered dulcimer, piano or synthesize, your choir will be caught up in the spell of this original but folk-like, anthem. The modal melody, riveting text and driving energy-with opti...

The 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' text unfolds as voices enter one at a time in a new setting with the mysterious feel of wonder. Premiered by Dennis Shrock's Desert Chorale in Santa Fe.

The text by Katherine Parker and Carolyn Jennings is ideal for Christmas Eve. Simple rhythms allow for concentration on the expressive character. The beautiful and flowing setting can be done with flu...

A powerful, straightforward American call to pray, reminiscent of pioneer times with its sound of open intervals. This setting of a traditional American text is a 'no fuss' plea, unaccompanied, strong...

The forthright text by the contemporary American hymn author Thomas Troegger is set in a vigorous and stately manner. Appropriate for all celebrations of the Church that lift up our oneness in Christ....

The 7/8 rhythm (beginning on the second page) skips along in a light-hearted fashion symbolic of the dedicatee's spirit. The 'He will not slumber' ostinato in the 4/4 section represents God's ongoing...

A mighty tribute in the form of a grand canon for male under female voices. An all-time favorite. Two parts: male and female, accompanied.

Elegant writing in unison and men/women transitions into lush harmonies in SATB. The solo voice or C instrument provides counter melody to the piano melody. The text is partially based on Psalm 139:12...

The composer has sent each verse of Susan Palo Cerwien's text in a distinctly different form, always with a strong lyrical line and sense of moving on. Verse three resonates as it speaks of the Holy S...

The composer was so taken by the beauty of the landscape at the Lutheridge retreat center in Ashville, NC, that he was inspired to write this lyrical new music using the familiar text by Follisott Pie...

A lovely piece with quiet intensity for the Advent season that features an extraordinary new text by Susan Palo Cherwien. The choral score utilizes rich harmonic textures with contrasts in tempo and d...

Perfect for choirs looking for a new carol for the second lesson in the Nine Lessons & Carols Service. In Blessing I Will Bless Thee is a beautiful setting of the text from Genesis 22 with a piano par...

All voices got equal time in singing the memorable melody of the beautiful prayer by Rae E. Whitney, which asks that our lives be filled with gladness, passion, wonder, beauty and Jesus.

Enchanting new music coupled with the traditional 'Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming' text. Appropriate for the Advent or Christmas seasons, the Isaiah reference makes this a perfect choice for a Christmas...

Energetic in its exaltation, lively rhythms infuse the canonic vocals and percussion. A momentary unison on 'Alleluia' prepares for a vivacious, fulfilling finish.

Accompanied by a single cello, this solemn meditation of praise will highlight any worship service as the voices blend seamlessly. A soprano solo in the middle section glides effortlessly with the cel...

Ellingboe's beautiful setting of 'The Lord bless you and keep you' begins in unison before branching out into a harmonically lush series of reassuring 'Amen's.

A canonic introduction summons the congregation to 'Behold the lamb of God.' The second section alternates between the telling of Jesus' crucifixion and a unison statement of 'Agnus Dei.' A must-have...

Haunting and beautiful, this beloved Renaissance motet will enhance your communion or general worship experience. Sing in the original Latin, or the new English translation by Bradley Ellingboe.

This anthem offers a gorgeous new setting of the timeless text. The brief unaccompanied section on 'The Lord give you peace,' adds a particularly lovely moment. A wonderful choice for a choral benedic...