Walton Music

The Wisdom of the Moon expresses how easy it is to be happy when things are difficult, but how we all need to learn how to persevere during difficult times. A sentiment of hope that is reflected in th...

Movement three from Hyo-Won Woo's Gloria, Cum Sancto Spiritu combines western musical concepts with the traditional Korean musical scale and rhythmic patterns. An incredibly dynamic setting of this we...

Frequent collaborators Charles Anthony Silvestri and Eric Whitacre mixed things up and switched rolls for Each Morning She Walks, with Tony writing the music and Eric writing the text. The mystical po...

Movement 7 from 'Revelation. ' Exciting and dynamic; would make an excellent concert opener. Recording Choir: Elora Singers; Noel Edison, conductor

A follow-up to Rudoi's Miniyama Nayo, this unique nonsense song uses overtone singing, clapping, vowel changes, and rhythmic passages to create an interesting soundscape. Perhaps more accessible than...

This carol derives from a 15th-century German folk ballad that compares Mary to the unique and special bloom of a linden tree. Singable, with all of the harmonies and counterpoint coming out of the me...

This haunting Basque melody seems to capture the mystery and wonder of the Christmas story, along with the poetry: wings as drifted snow; eyes as flame, most highly favoured lady. Complex and yet sing...

From three Marian carol arrangements written for Seraphic Fire. This carol first appeared in a collection of 15th-century tunes compiled by G. R. Woodward. The aeolian tonality gives the tune an earth...

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...

Patrick Hawes' gentle and thoughtful music perfectly fits this simple, yet profound, text: Give light to my eyes lest I sleep unto death. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

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 stars are with the voyager wherever he may be…so love is with the lover's heart. This lovely sentiment in Thomas Hood's text has been thoughtfully treated by composer Eric William Barnum. This una...

This beautiful hymn has been set by Stephen Murphy using techniques from both jazz and gospel styles. For more advanced choirs.

The healing power of time is beautifully represented in this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus. Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words 'healing heart' show us how, with each new breath and eve...

Eslon Hindundu of Namibia has beautifully arranged this song from his country for SATB choir and solos. Sounding both other-worldly and peaceful, this interesting work has great appeal for a wide vari...

A Spanish poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic setting by Mark Burrows. With percussion and opportunities for soloists, this unique work will be...

This is a lovely and lilting combination of two beloved German Christmas carols, Liese rieselt der Schnee and Von Himmel hoch. The timeless melodies are supported by well-crafted accompanimental vocal...

This beautiful Xhosa prayer has been set with care by Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt. The flowing vocal lines are achievable by a variety of levels, while the addition of the two soloists adds great...

This is a Kenyan-Samia/Banyala tradtional victory song performed during wrestling matches. Throughout time, the context has changed to include the celebration of any form of success. An energetic work...

Written first nearly 2000 years ago, this text offers a new and unique way of understanding love. Rich harmonies underlay a beautiful melodic structure. This work is well suited for high school and ab...

Meu Berimbau is a song about the berimbau (the most important of Brazilian Capoeira instruments). When the berimbau plays, the game officially begins. Rhythmic and lots of fun, this is an achievable w...

Going back to his jazz roots, composer Michael Engelhardt has penned a stunning new work for mixed choirs. The repetition of the word 'love' allows singers and audiences to focus on its various meanin...

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...

With "Hold On Just a Little While Longer", Walton Music presents a stirring and deeply moving work for mixed choir (SATB) that brings pure emotion and powerful hope to the stage. This timeless spiritu...