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Madrigals for the Seasons was composed especially for Cappella SF, Ragnar Bohlin, conductor. A Summer's Day is a paean to the glories of summer Images of nature are illuminated, climaxing in the splen...

Madrigals for the Seasons was composed especially for Cappella SF, Ragnar Bohlin, conductor. John Clare's poem Autumn conjures up vivid images of this season: the fading of summer flowers, the colors...

A traditional motet based on Matthew 5:16. The text is in Latin with a brief English statement of the text featured in the soprano solo.

Set on the poem 'Sunset Symphony' by Texas-based author Nathan Brown. Without words, the beginning of Brown's poem consists of a series of ellipses set in an almost pointillistic manner, with pulsatin...

A mournful text by English poet Hartley Coleridge. Dark, somber and rich choral writing.

A moving poem by Tennyson about how the world is constantly changing. The piece begins with a drone in the bass and tenor and gradually builds to include all parts.

A gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh Folk Song with the tune AR HYD Y NOS.

This meditative work uses stunning harmonies and chant-based melody to evoke the text of the adoration of Mary.

The haunting setting from the Donald Nally Contemporary Voices series challenges the singers. A great piece for a resonant performance space.

A work that explores vocal techniques and offers a significant challenge for singers. It is a whimsical text with depth of meaning that is rewarding to the performers and listeners.

This work is a moving tribute to the love that flows both from above, as well as between all of us. The lush harmonies and creative orchestrations (optional) create a gorgeous palate of color for the...

Wanting Memories is on Ysaÿe Barnwell's most frequently performed and best-known compositions. Her words speak to the power of relationships and how those relationships form and shape who we become as...

Another classic from Sweet Honey in the Rock founder, Ysaÿe Barnwell. This piece is specially set for mixed chorus. Great for teaching a cappella style, with a message that resonates with modern socie...

One of Ysayë Barnwell's earliest works, it contains many of the signatures of her compositional style, particularly with 3 complimentary ostinati woven throughout. It has been adapted for mixed voices...

Like many of her other settings, this Barnwell piece utilizes a solo lead with the choir serving as background vocals.