Classical Music

Opéra fantastique in five acts (1877-1880) Libretto: Jules-Paul Barbier (after Barbier and Michel-Florentin Carré's 1851 drame fantastique of the same name) Premiere: February 10, 1881, Paris, Opéra-C...

An Althouse/Albrecht winner! It combines the sentiments of all the December holidays by celebrating the candle, a universal symbol of peace. 'One tradition unites us all: one glowing candle so small....

A clever parody of Offenbach's most famous work, this hilarious send-up, from the Grammy-nominated Beethoven's Wig: Sing Along Symphonies, is a blast to sing. 'Yes, oui, oui, we can Can-Can!'

Singers have long cherished this staple of the solo repertoire, and now it is beautifully set for choral groups of any size. Teach all of the same lessons you learned from your favorite vocal instruct...

Singers have long cherished this staple of the solo repertoire, and now it is beautifully set for choral groups of any size. Teach all of the same lessons you learned from your favorite vocal instruct...

A nature-inspired text reveals beautiful music all around 'and if you listen closely,' even inside of yourself. Andy's craftsmanship and artistic fingerprint is evident throughout - from the sparkling...

You are not alone, love will call you home.' A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with words written from father to daughter on the occasion of her graduation. The e...

You are not alone, love will call you home.' A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with words written from father to daughter on the occasion of her graduation. The e...

Your song is my very heart. The beautiful metaphor describes a loved one as a song with qualities such as hope, healing, laughter, and love. Mark Burrows honors his daughter on the occasion of her hig...

Imagine the opening solo in darkness. Light increases as the choir begins, growing to full brilliance when three luminous lines intertwine. A 'lux aeterna' refrain is sung in resonant harmony, with to...

Here's a grand celebration of music from esteemed contemporary composer Mark Hayes. Effective as an opener, closer, concert theme, graduation, festival or combined choir feature, this powerhouse piece...

This expressive song of gratitude celebrates plentiful good things. Starts and ends sweetly, builds to a sweeping descant-topped refrain.The PerformancePlus+ series is an innovative addition to the ev...

This charming setting of the famous Emily Dickinson poem reminds us that hope "never stops at all." A memorable melody is first sung in unison before layering into a buoyant two-part canon. From the b...

Clap your hands like a rolling river. Stomp your feet like the mighty sea. Here's a rockin' barn burner that pulls out all of the stops! Gospel-style harmonies, a body percussion breakdown, more than...

This expressive poetic setting opens with a piano motif reminiscent of rushing wind. Three legato voice parts unfold and intertwine. Staggered entrances in the middle assemble and grow until we "hear...

This shadowy cinematic selection, whose title means "into the night," was featured in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. With a secular text in both English and Latin, the haunting minor-key them...

A pensive, chorale-style opening (supported by minimal accompaniment) sets a tone of reverence for this gentle song of peace. After the piano part blossoms, a variety of choral textures and harmonic h...

A pensive, chorale-style opening (supported by minimal accompaniment) sets a tone of reverence for this gentle song of peace. After the piano part blossoms, a variety of choral textures and harmonic h...

Fuel your inner metronome with this fiery, minor-key ode to the rhythm of life. Simple body percussion and a vigorous piano part provide the momentum for crisp, lightly syncopated voices to convey a m...

Fuel your inner metronome with this fiery, minor-key ode to the rhythm of life. Simple body percussion and a vigorous piano part provide the momentum for crisp, lightly syncopated voices to convey a m...

Using English text and the title phrase (which means "every thing" in Spanish), this breathtaking work tells us to have our "hearts wide open to receive" the unfolding of life. Legato choral phrases f...

Using English text and the title phrase (which means "every thing" in Spanish), this breathtaking work tells us to have our "hearts wide open to receive" the unfolding of life. Legato choral phrases f...

You've never heard ragtime like this! Scott Joplin's signature piano piece is cleverly arranged for voices with a supportive accompaniment. Carefully crafted to match the original while making the neu...

You've never heard ragtime like this! Scott Joplin's signature piano piece is cleverly arranged for voices with a supportive accompaniment. Carefully crafted to match the original while making the neu...

You've never heard ragtime like this! Scott Joplin's signature piano piece is cleverly arranged for voices with a supportive accompaniment. Carefully crafted to match the original while making the neu...