Classical Music

This chorus from the third act of Nabucco became synonymous with Italy's 19th century struggle to cast off foreign occupation and become a united nation. Even today the tune remains extremely popular...

Commissioned by the Young People's Chorus of New York, composer Bruce Adolphe and lyricist Louise Gikow have created a comical tribute to choral singers and conductors everywhere. The concept of the p...

Verdis Oper Macbeth basiert auf der gleichnamigen Tragödie von William Shakespeare. Dieser Chor aus dem dritten Akt der Oper umfasst einen Hexentanz und die Vorbereitungen für einen teuflischen Zauber...

Die diesem Stück zugrunde liegenden Worte stammen von einem alten indianischen Gedicht aus dem Südwesten der Vereinigten Staaten von Amerika. Sie erzählen von der Erde als einem sakralen und geweihten...

Exploring the emotional extremes of the willful momentum generated by one who aspires to expand herself in light of another, this is a piece for advanced women's choirs. Big contrasts abound in range,...

There is a desire among children from all countries and all walks of life to be aware and listen carefully to those around us and who are different than us. This song was commissioned by the Internati...

Take a wild ride on the rolling waves as The Sailor describes the feelings, sights and sounds of an exciting voyage. An unusual meter of 5 and Mixolydian mode bring a distinctive sound to this seafari...

Seeking to write a piece that would empower young people to rise up in the face of adversity, here is the result. A piece that is a call to every voice in the world, sharing that each one is important...

Middle School can be a difficult time in the life of a student. Often they feel inadequate and they carry self-doubt. Composer Jim Papoulis explored this topic with the middle school students in a son...

Als ein Stück Weltmusik mit einem suahelischen Text komponiert, wurde Imbakwa ursprünglich für einen Film geschrieben, der eine Organisation vorstellt, die sich um Waisenkinder in Tansania kümmert. Di...

The Pergolesi Suite is formed from the two final movements of Pergolesi's popular Stabat Mater, composed in 1736 just before the composer's death. The expressive vocal writing is operatic in style and...

This interesting work combines elements of the waning classical era and of early romanticism. Mass in F rarely makes use of counterpoint of more than a few measures, relying more upon a moderately ric...

The Jubilate Deo text is from Psalm 100. This festive setting uses only the first three verses, both in English and in Latin.

Walking in Love depicts the goodness and power of love. With catchy rhythms and interesting chordal harmonies, Bailey's original piece emphasizes Where there is love, there is light. A great teaching...

Jones' powerful SSA composition for treble choirs, based on the poem by Harlem Renaissance writer James Weldon Johnson, is both haunting and evocative. In d minor with a driving rhythmic piano accompa...

Conceived as a work for emerging choirs looking for a positive message along with opportunities to develop musical skills within appropriate ranges, Whatever is True has close harmonies, optional a ca...

Narverud shares his gift of melody in this heartfelt original setting appropriate for burgeoning treble ensemble of all sizes and ability.

Rainbow by Ayrian Norman celebrates the hope that shines after the storm. A vibrant, flowing piano part drives the energy forward beneath a distinctive melody that moves through contrasting moods: ref...

Waterfall by Alexa Wilson is an SSA piece featuring wavelike movement and cascading vocal lines that beautifully emulate flowing water. Subtle harmonic shifts create a hint of mystery, giving treble c...

Calico Pie is a bright, upbeat two-part treble piece that brings Edward Lear’s silly, whimsical text to life. Playful melodies and lively exchanges make it a joyful, lighthearted addition to any progr...