Sacred Music

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 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...

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 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...

Jesu Weja is a well-known Otjiherero folk song in Namibia. It carries a message of love, joy, and happiness.

This lovely a cappella setting of Thomas Dorsey's Precious Lord holds true to the simple, beautiful arranging style of Roland Carter. A true classic.

True to Roland Carter's style, this spiritual is set with integrity and care. Wonderful part-writing is brought to life by an added solo, capturing the sorrowful hope of this spiritual.

A shortened version of of Sandstrom's 2003 Gloria for advanced choirs. This is a beautiful soundscape that expresses glory to God.

This beautiful motet by William Byrd epitomizes Byrd's mature style characterized by warm harmonic language, variation of musical texture, and effortless counterpoint. Transcribed from the 1589 Cantio...

From Mårten Jansson's Requiem Novum, this work for unaccompanied SATB voices offers a moment of peace and reflection. This is a study of excellence in part-writing with its beautiful melody rising abo...

Premiered by the University of Miami Frost School of Music’s Chamber Singers in 2022, Domine Deus is a fast-paced work with a unique meter. While short, it is rich with modal inflections modulations,...

Lithuanian-American composer Kęstutis Daugirdas has set this beloved Latin text with exhuberant character, energy, vitality, and joy. A truly inspiring work, Plaudite, Psallite is a wonderful selectio...

This lively work by 16th-century composer Luca Marenzio is available here in a new edition by Cameron LaBarr and Parker Payne. In triple SATB choirs, this is a work for collegiate, community, and prof...

Michał Ziółkowski's Ave Maria beautifully marries the realms of music and spirituality. It is a captivating expression of faith and devotion, resonating deeply with both performers and listeners.

Rise, My Soul is a traditional folk hymn arranged for intermediate to advanced voices. The use of melodic lines and fragments as the basis for the counterpoint make this work singable and compelling....

O Sapientia is a work centered around the O Antiphons of the advent season and the carol Veni Veni Emmanuel with a message of unity. This unaccompanied SATB setting will be a new and fresh addition to...

Eloyi is a South African spiritual sung in IsiXhosa, a language spoken by the Xhosa people from South Africa. The text of the spiritual is taken from biblical scripture when Jesus was hanging on the c...

Awake, Arise was written almost 500 years ago and re-imagined in this setting by Kyle Pederson. In this version, the melody is reharmonized, rhythms are modified, and the text is adapted for a contemp...

O Morning Star is an iconic hymn reimagined here by Kyle Pederson. The timeless message is reharmonized and adapted for a contemporary audience. This hymn and its setting will be a good fit for capabl...

Mark Burrow's imaginative arrangement of the ancient Personent Hodie creates a festive atmosphere that captures the joy of the holiday season. Featuring vibrant interplay between the choir and the per...

Cover Me with the Night, with text from a Ghanaian prayer, is a deeply emotional work that explores themes of vulnerability and longing. With atmospheric textures and subtle melodies, it draws the lis...

Estonian composer Cyrillus Kreek’s Psalm 121 is a luminous choral setting of the text, "I will lift up mine eyes unto the hills." Rooted in Estonian folk harmonies and modal color, the work blends sim...