Hymns for Women's Choir

Recent scholarship postulates that this anonymous motet for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was in fact written by Leonora d'Este, daughter of Duke Alfonso I and Lucrezia Borgia...

The opening of this motet displays Massaino's skill in the art of word-painting with soaring lines that play on the word 'arise' (Surge). Punctuated with occasional homophonic writing, the beautiful m...

Heart of Earth sets excerpts of poetry by Laura Purdie Salas that are rich in vivid descriptions of the natural world. Rajasekar was attracted to these texts by the way in which they relate to her hom...

A finely crafted edition of the classic English madrigal. The editing and easy-to-read open score are right on target for today's choirs. Fluid contrapuntal sections contrast with full sounding homoph...

This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire of 3-part and SSA choirs. And at 1.75, it's quite a value. The first is in a traditional madrigal s...

This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire of 3-part and SSA choirs. And at 1.75, it's quite a value. The first is in a traditional madrigal s...

Solos for Young Cellists is an eight-volume series of music compilations with companion CDs. The series ranges from elementary to advanced levels and represents a truly exciting variety of musical gen...

Solos for Young Cellists is an eight-volume series of music compilations with companion CDs. The series ranges from elementary to advanced levels and represents a truly exciting variety of musical gen...

This merry madrigal will be a nice addition to your 3-part choir's a cappella seasonal repertoire. Characteristic counterpoint makes this original Donald Moore piece a familiar form but, unlike many R...

This French chanson (a polyphonic song popular in the 15th and 16th centuries) focuses on the subject of love. Performance notes and a pronunciation guide for the eight lines of French are included in...

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...

This well-prepared edition of Thomas Morley's 16th century madrigal may be performed a cappella or with the supportive keyboard accompaniment. Resounding homophonic phrases alternate with 'fa la la' p...

This well-prepared edition of Thomas Morley's 16th century madrigal may be performed a cappella or with the supportive keyboard accompaniment. Resounding homophonic phrases alternate with 'fa la la' p...

This widely performed Renaissance motet is now available in an SSA edition. Transposed up a fourth from the original key of F major, the beauty of Palestrina's polyphonic writing is maintained while m...

Here's a marvelous music history lesson! This clever a cappella choral features snippets of well-known madrigal texts and music, mixed in with an original contrapuntal theme.

An initial descending line opens up into lush four-part harmony in this contemporary a cappella concert work. Meditative and earnest, Sally Albrecht's prayerful text setting will inspire and uplift yo...

An initial descending line opens up into lush four-part harmony in this contemporary a cappella concert work. Meditative and earnest, Sally Albrecht's prayerful text setting will inspire and uplift yo...

A single voice states the opening phrase before it returns in ethereal 4-part women's harmony in this gorgeous setting of the mass text. Close harmonies and gentle motivic imitations throughout invite...

A single voice states the opening phrase before it returns in ethereal 4-part women's harmony in this gorgeous setting of the mass text. Close harmonies and gentle motivic imitations throughout invite...

Cherubini's 18th-century composition has become one of the most recorded and performed masterworks of our time. Dr. Robinson's well-conceived arrangement can be performed either a cappella or with the...

Cherubini's 18th-century composition has become one of the most recorded and performed masterworks of our time. Dr. Robinson's well-conceived arrangement can be performed either a cappella or with the...

Inspired by the much-revered spiritual tradition, this original a cappella piece recounts the biblical story of the Great Flood. On its third attempt, Noah's dove returned with an olive branch, signal...

Inspired by the much-revered spiritual tradition, this original a cappella piece recounts the biblical story of the Great Flood. On its third attempt, Noah's dove returned with an olive branch, signal...

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...

Now available in SSAA and TTBB voicings. Alfred Music commends Dr. Timothy Sarsany for his scholarly adaptations of this long-standing favorite of honor choirs and festival groups. New voicings are ca...