Partitions chœur

A haunting melody matched by a haunting text, in an atmosphere of hushed yet vibrant magic. This sixteenth century devotional song is particularly well-suited for Christmas or Easter performances.

Inspired by the art and spirit of early Americans in the Southwest, as well as the contemporary art of the sculptor whose poetry forms the text, this imaginative work gracefully evokes mystery and awe...

A setting of The Creation by James Weldon Johnson (1871-1938) from his collection of poetic sermons, “God's Trombones,” this work is in keeping with the style of the poem, flowing freely t...

Cuckoo calls and shifting moods across three verses round out this satisfying Welsh folksong arrangement.

This lovely Welsh lullaby is sensitively set with a range of feeling, moving from a haunted mood into sublime gentleness.

The three “miracles” of the text, a single footprint in new fallen snow, a pair of birds singing in parallel thirds and three roses blooming in winter express a kind of “magic realis...

Tender lyricism and spirited syncopations join together in a celebration of spring, life and love.

A meaningful work of togetherness: children's and SATB choruses combine in a multigenerational performance, while the text draws from an Irish fisherman's prayer and the Way of the Boddhisattva to exp...

This native welcoming song from British Columbia features free incantation alongwith evocative choral writing.

Folksy, poignant, and slighty tongue-in-cheek, this lament portrays the thoughts of a dying British Columbian cowboy.

Beginning in mysterious darkness and progressing through brightness to exultation, this first of Raminsh's 'Two Visionary Songs' is a luminous gem.

The second of Two Visionary Songs, this piece treats the words of medieval mystic Mechthild of Magdeburg to fluid, dance-like melodies progressing from wistfulness to passionate ecstasy.

Nukapianguaq presents Inuit music in a choral setting that remains as faithful as possible to the aesthetics of the original tradition.

This setting of “The Angel,” from William Blake's Songs of Experience, communicates a dreamlike state through intricate harmonies and textures. Both energetic and reflective, this is chall...

This work explores the curiosity and optimism of childhood. I shall sing to the beauty of the world. To the soft whisper of the earth. Beauty in the morning rising...sighing.

Vividly capturing the imagery of Matthew Arnold's poetry, this work was commissioned by the Yale Glee Club.

Richard Hundley, beloved by vocalists for his elegant art songs, has set one of his most popular songs for SATB chorus. Jose Garcia Villa's poem turns playful variations on the words “moonlight&...

Hineni is the Hebrew word which means “Here am I” and is spoken by Abraham in the book of Genesis at the sacrifice of Isaac. Contrasting a rubato instrumental section with a more straightf...

In a world filled with intense divisions of faith, we often forget our common ancestors, the common pillars of our religious heritage. In this work, the composer has mixed the Hebrew and Latin texts o...

Playful and inspirational energy courses through this lively song, bringing to life a poem about the joy of musical sharing and personal interconnectedness.

Decorated with handbells, flute, tambourine and drum, this Medieval processional is sure to be a distinctive start to a holiday concert. Written around 1200 it lauds the donkey that bore the wise men'...