Walton Music

Written in a contemporary folk music style, Pūtiet guni reflects the Latvian folklore tradition of evening gatherings during the darkest time of the year. A gorgeous melody is backed by gentle rhythmi...

Ola Gjeilo's setting of Coventry Carol uses the well-known carol melody set with a lilting, rhythmic underlay of vocal accompaniment. It is a new take on the traditional sound of Christmas, but with a...

Nolawi Araya's vibrant arrangement of the traditional spiritual March Down to Jordan captures the joy, energy, and communal spirit of the African American sacred tradition. This uplifting work invites...

Nordic Polska is a combination of traditional Swedish and Finnish folksongs arranged for performance by LEVELELEVEN, a combination of The Real Group and Rajaton. Using scatting and nonsense syllables,...

Explore the expressive depth of Renaissance polyphony in this fine new edition from respected choral conductor Robert Sund, arranged especially for the 2005 TMEA Men's All-State Chorus.

The sweeping melody line of this work blends smoothly with a sense of symphonic chorale. The Silvestri text begins with the last words in Gjeilo's 2011 Tundra, here painting a world of light. An excel...

Gahng-Gahng-Sool-Lae is an original composition based on Korean traditional text celebrating the harvest with added text by Byunghee Oh. This excellent piece explores power and longing in a joyous cel...

A guaranteed showstopper! This playful Irish children's song has been set with rousing clapping and stomping to reflect how it might have been sung by children during their playtime. The vocals are se...

The lyrics of A Sia Sia originate from a Hakka nursery rhyme from the Guangdong Province of China and depict little magpie birds flying freely. This beautifully crafted work presents the rustic custom...

The traditional ballad Nine Hundred Miles speaks to the deep ache of distance and wandering. This setting focuses on forward momentum, the rhythm of the track, and the urgency of wanting to get back h...

Arranged by Eoin Conway, A Red, Red Rose is a lyrical choral setting of Robert Burns’s beloved poem celebrating enduring love and devotion. Conway's arrangement captures both the tenderness and passio...

A traditional isiZulu song expressing thankfulness to God for walking beside us. Celebratory and lots of fun, this would make a fantastic concert opener or closer.

Written for a community in Missouri that serves a small Bosnian population, Kad ja Pođoh na Bembašu incluldes themes of longing and love. This lovely work uses a Bosnian folk poem and a Sephardic melo...

Lil' David is a vibrant arrangement of the traditional African American spiritual by Stacey V. Gibbs. Featuring energetic rhythms and expressive dynamics, Gibbs' setting captures the joy and excitemen...

While Down by the Riverside is typically a jubilant spiritual, Ryan Murphy's more lyrical setting highlights the sense of melancholy and regret for former choices. The music is a plaintive reflection...

While Down By the Riverside is typically a jubilant spiritual, Ryan Murphy's more lyrical setting highlights the sense of melancholy and regret for former choices. The music is a plaintive reflection...

Written for the inaugural 2005 Florida TTBB All-State Chorus, this can be performed effectively as a processional. A hopeful, upbeat South African freedom song that continues to motivate singers and l...

Night, Veiled Night is a work for TTBB double choir that reflects the composer's affinity for Indian classical music traditions. Bringing together an evocative text by Rabindranath Tagore and the comp...

Daniel Brinsmead's Gloria (originally written as a part of a Missa Brevis) uses a sparkling, joyful treatment to bring the text to life. With a lively piano accompaniment and 7/8 time signature, this...

Jubilate Deo is an engaging work from Australian composer Joseph Twist. The rhythmic drive and overlapping musical ideas will make this a showstopper for any concert!

Hyun Kook's Confitebor tibi Domine is a vibrant choral work that sets the Latin text "I will praise you, O Lord" with energy and expressive depth. The rhythmic vitality of this compelling piece convey...

SATB divisi. In his new setting of a traditional Latin Christmas text, Spanish composer Javier Busto has created a versatile concert gem containing varied textures and tempi. Recorded by the Handarrib...

Sanctus is a joyful and dynamic setting of the traditional Requiem text. Composer Mårten Jansson's beautiful and accessible vocal writing is strengthened here by the addition of organ accompaniment. F...