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Ola Gjeilo has pulled from his Norwegian heritage and used the lovely Solrenning Sæle tune to set a new text by Charles Anthony Silvestri. The text speaks of winter as a time of reset; a breath before...

This set of three French songs was written as an homage to the Trois Chansons of Debussy and Ravel. The composer takes a particular interest in combining ideas of the past and the present through thes...

The Valley of Delight is an unbelievably compelling work celebrating the vision of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker religion. At times heartwrenchingly beautiful, and at others almost desperate in i...

A haunting Irish song set beautifully and expertly by Joseph Gregorio. Use of naturally crafted counterpoint makes this work both complex in its construction and simple in its singability. A song of l...

A nice edition of a lesser-known work of the 16th century. Haec Est Dies is written for two SATB cboirs, but the vocal writing is simple enough to work for younger high school choirs who are ready for...

This nine-movement work masterfully captures the bizzare imagery of darkness and light and good and evil found in the Book of Revelation. Patrick Hawes' dramatic musical settings of nine different pas...

A thoughtful and simply constructed arrangement of this well-known spiritual that highlights the historical integrity of the song. A sense of urgency is apparent through the build-up of textures and h...

The Wisdom of the Moon exprime combien il est facile d'être heureux lorsque les choses sont difficiles, mais comment nous devons tous apprendre à persévérer dans les moments difficiles. Un sentiment d...

Movement three from Hyo-Won Woo's Gloria, Cum Sancto Spiritu combines western musical concepts with the traditional Korean musical scale and rhythmic patterns. An incredibly dynamic setting of this we...

Frequent collaborators Charles Anthony Silvestri and Eric Whitacre mixed things up and switched rolls for Each Morning She Walks, with Tony writing the music and Eric writing the text. The mystical po...

Movement 7 from 'Revelation. ' Exciting and dynamic; would make an excellent concert opener. Recording Choir: Elora Singers; Noel Edison, conductor

There is turbulence everywhere. It has never before been so vital to remember the ancient plea, 'Give us peace. ' This musical setting by Daniel Elder is unabashedly sentimental, allowing the singer a...

A follow-up to Rudoi's Miniyama Nayo, this unique nonsense song uses overtone singing, clapping, vowel changes, and rhythmic passages to create an interesting soundscape. Perhaps more accessible than...

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...