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It was time for a new piece to serve as the concert closer and this is it. Selected for the Mike Scheibe Choral Series, this benediction uses the text of an ancient Scottish blessing that is delightfu...

If there ever was a piece that describes a text in song, this is it. Sara Teasdale's descriptive words about the clouds become sound in this exquisite composition. Accompanied by piano and celesta, a...

With a romantic poem by Pablo Neruda, Brad Ellingboe has given us a musical interpretation that is evocative and pensive. Mr. Ellingboe provides his own translation, which is eloquent and accurate. A...

After successful voicings for 2-part and SAB, it is right to provide an SATB voicing of this delightful number. Joseph Shabalala, best known in the U. S. for his collaboration with Paul Simon, gives u...

Using Ode by Arthur O'Shaughnessy, Kevin Memley has composed a piece that celebrates music in dramatic fashion. Beginning eloquently as a concert piece it evolves into epic proportions that could be a...

The profound text of this anthem makes you think. The text by H. N. Fifer was ripe for interpretation and William Malpede has stretched it just right. The chords he uses pulls at the text and your hea...

First Prize Winner of the 2015 California Voices II choral competition, this is an artistic rendering worth consideration. Using a German text by Hermann von Gilm zu Rosenegg, composer Matthew Swartz...

The traditional song Let It Shine has been arranged for SATB Choir with Piano accompaniment by Norman Morris.

Available: SATB, SAB, 2-Part.

A few years ago A Shropshire Lad was released and became a high school festival favorite. The poems of A. E. Housman continue with this new setting from Stuart Gillespie. The full set includes: A Shro...

A contemporary madrigal with a folk song flavor best describes this love song. The poem has been around for a long time, but the musical setting is fresh and inviting. Available: SATB.

Now available in an SATB voicing, this beautiful melody and elegant vocal writing along with a dramatic accompaniment make this prayer for mercy by Ron Kean a compelling work.

From the Judith Herrington Choral Series, this Chassidic round is energetic and fun to sing. The added clarinet (or saxophone) and tambourine make the setting especially enjoyable.

Beginning with a trumpet-like fanfare, the joyful chorus of this anthem from the oratorio Saul enters in antiphonal statements. The closing hosannas propel the tempo with an upward cascading counterpo...

From a new set of spirituals in the Judith Herrington Choral Series, this arrangement for SSA choir, tenor saxophone and piano is full of dynamic energy and rhythm.

The Peter Aston Editorial Library includes detailed performance notes and recognizes English Renaissance works that have largely been missed in the U. S. This Farrant composition displays some of the...

The Peter Aston Editorial Library prides itself in introducing otherwise unknown English works. From Handel's Israel in Egypt comes this too often overlooked classic.

From the Dvorak Gypsy Songs comes this charming selection edited by Ron Kean for his multicultural series. The choral lines march in a steady 24 meter while the accompaniment rolls in 68. The text ext...

The traditional Latin Hodie text is set in a madrigalian fashion, but with a fresh contemporary flare. An excellent choice for church or concert performances. Includes optional English text.

Containing one of the most fabulous poems for children to ever sing, Dr. Eric Unruh from Casper College, Casper, Wyoming, has composed the perfect choral complement. The melody lines are interesting a...

The keyboard is bright and festive and choral lines joyful and invigorating. A simple canon for the voices make it a quick study while the keyboard part dances spritely below. An energetic anthem for...

Now available for SAB, this popular title is masterfully arranged, great fun to sing and a real crowd pleaser.

This folk song from Lesotho is a call and response piece for voices and percussion. McRae's clever implementation of ostinato introduces young singers to polyrhythms. Watsha, meaning to burn (as in cl...

Peter Boyer may be a new name to the choral world, but his orchestral works are performed worldwide. Using a Longfellow text, Boyer displays his command for composition. The music is rich and descript...