Hymns for Women's Choir

Geistliche Lieder, Gospels und Spirituals für Frauenchöre herausgegeben von Klaus Heizmann. 284 Seiten Das beliebte Frauenchorliederbuch Farbenfroh Band 1 hat solch einen guten Anklang gefunden, dass...

Now available for SSA! Featured in the Dreamworks motion picture Shrek, this well-crafted arrangement emphasizes the plaintive, haunting melody written by Leonard Cohen. Perfect for concerts at any ti...

As the name suggests, the 'Missa Popularis' has its musical roots in folk music. This becomes clear in the very first bars of the Kyrie, where the violin plays amelody in the style of a Swedish folk t...

Seit Jahrzehnten fasziniert die Chormusik Skandinaviens mit ihrer speziellen Klangsprache. Skandinavische Chöre haben die Welt erobert, und charismatische Chorleiter wie Eric Ericson haben die globale...

Now available for treble choirs, this readily accessible setting sounds at once modern and medieval. Starting in unison and evoking plain chant, it gradually unfolds into wider harmonies and more mode...

Will Todd’s Jazz Missa Brevis gives new life to the sung Latin Mass texts in an accessible, short setting which embraces a variety of jazz styles, from the swinging jazz waltz Kyrie to the up-beat Lat...

From Piae Cantiones (1582), this setting of Gaudete is in a progressive style, yet well suited to the medieval melody. Its energy is derived from the accented rhythms and dance-like percussive element...

The Italian hymns contained in this collection were composed during the years 1966-1968. They are based on texts of the so-called post-conciliar liturgy resulting from a reform dictated by the previou...

Cantate Domino is an uplifting SSA a cappella work beginning with Sing to the Lord a New Song, Sing to the Lord all the earth, moving to a contrasting slower section: Sing to the Lord and Bless His Na...

This stunning setting features ravishing melodic lines, well-crafted vocal parts with limited ranges, support from an independent accompaniment, and a text that is equally appropriate for church use.

Original works and arrangements from the 18th century to the present day Upper-voice choirs were delighted with the award-winning (BEST EDITION 2017) first volume of Reine Frauensache!, now the accomp...

A rich and beautiful setting, this work illustrates that the heavenly light will always overcome the darkness. It is the perfect work for honing intonation and phrasing. For mature high school women's...

This a cappella feature for treble or male choirs is an outstanding choice for any time of year. Strong individual voice lines add up to an exciting, dynamic, and vibrant concert feature. ABA format w...

A syncopated opening riff in the lower voices lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and for...

This setting of Ave Regina cælorum (Hail, O Queen of Heaven), one of the four Marian antiphons with origins in the 4th century, is a joyous work for upper voices, suitable for children’s or women’s ch...

This short but beautifully crafted motet for upper voices was composed for the combined girls choirs of Godolphin & Latymer School whilst Kerensa Briggs was Composer in Residence there in 2019. The we...

Kodály's 'Ave Maria' was composed for a three-part a cappella women's choir in 1935. The Cecilia Choir of the Roman-Catholic Theological University performed the premiere of this piece on December, 8t...

Commissioned by the Nidaros Cathedral Girls' Choir, this jazzy setting of the Missa Brevis will be welcomed by all upper-voice choirs who enjoyed A Little Jazz Mass.

The flowing vocal parts support the expressive text: Where charity and love are, God is there, and this celebratory piece beautifully depicts this universal message. An excellent choice for developing...

A classic prayer is caressed with winsome music in this brief and beautiful offering. Meeting the constant need for effective worship responses, this piece rises above utility and achieves the rare go...

Written during the height of the pandemic, this song of spiritual and physical wellness speaks to many moments of need. Opening with the first few chords of 'O God, Our Help in Ages Past, ' the anthem...

Samba Mass is a joyous and colourful setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The work is framed by the gentle bossa nova style of the warm Kyrie and relaxed Agnus Dei, which is prefaced by a funky Benedict...

Take your time with rubato when conducting this gorgeous contemporary setting of the well-known Latin text. Delicate melodies, rich harmonies, and lush choral textures will bring out the musicality of...

Victor C. Johnson's radiant realization of the traditional Latin "light born of light" text is equally fitting for the concert hall, stage, or sanctuary. With plenty of room for expressive singing, th...