Mixed Choir a capella

You've heard many arrangements of this beautiful American folk hymn, but none quite like this. Kirby Shaw's unique style brings out the inherent joy of the traditional text. Throughout the piece, cont...

Here's an exuberant a cappella feature, equally appropriate for school and church. Traditional choral writing, a familiar form, a characteristic bass line, and a soprano descant give this original com...

A syncopated opening bass lick lays the groundwork for this quintessential a cappella spiritual. When the other voices join, we begin a journey of texture, harmonic development, and form, indicative o...

The bass section lays out a captivating minor key line, followed by the entrance of syncopated tenors. Altos add their percussive part, and the sopranos offer another layer in the exciting contrapunta...

An aleatoric sounds and syllables section opens and closes this rhythmic a cappella setting perfect for concert groups. Well-crafted parts combine with a featured soloist to create an artistic moment...

Originally created for the L.A. Choral Lab, this moving arrangement features a soloist supported by colorful, full, well-written harmonies.

A grandiose choral introduction travels through several keys to open this polished setting of the traditional spiritual, which soon breaks into a joyously brisk treatment featuring call-and-response b...

The word 'hydom' mimics the drone of bagpipes. The word 'tiddlydom' represents the rhythm of the drum. This traditional Czech carol onomatopoetically recreates the sounds of these festive instruments...

Wish your audience a 'Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year' in just a half a minute. This madrigal-style a cappella novelty is equally easy-to-learn and enjoyable-to-sing. Plus, it's a great choice fo...

Perform this pair of authentic Asian folk songs separately or as a world music set. Singers will embrace imitating percussion instruments in the Chinese 'Flower Drum Song,' and adore echoing the lyric...

Divisi a cappella writing, with subtle shifts in dynamics and tempi, invites singers to new heights of artistry in this serene setting of 'Dona nobis pacem' and its equivalent English words. Cluster c...

A well-constructed original a cappella Christmas spiritual built upon a memorable chorus of interlocking rhythms. The gripping minor key, dramatic dynamic contrasts, and a compelling modulation will m...

Following the success of her Two Irish Blessings, Glenda Franklin shares this creative a cappella set that is ideal as a concert finale, encore, benediction, or graduation selection. Whether performed...

Tambourine and hand drum enhance the dance-like character of this Spanish villancico that dates back to the Renaissance era. This arrangement makes brilliant use of varied a cappella textures, from so...

'We will reach out, sing out, make a change. We will show the world what love can do!' These empowering lyrics were inspired by thoughts and feelings from amazing young people at a virtual conference...

This delightful Eastern European carol explains the holiday tradition of sharing good tidings with neighbors and friends. A cappella with percussion.As part of the PerformancePlus+ series, this title...

The traditional Latin "eternal light" text is beautifully brought to life in this artful a cappella work by contemporary choral composer Ruth Morris Gray. With plenty of room for rubato and dynamic ex...

The short Zulu text of this authentic South African song calls for workers' rights and political justice. Three percussion instruments provide a rhythmic backdrop for this a cappella gem!

An evocative a cappella work, this original piece captures the quiet wonder of a winter night in crystalline choral harmony. Shifting meters, textures, and tempos depict the changing landscape, from g...

An evocative a cappella work, this original piece captures the quiet wonder of a winter night in crystalline choral harmony. Shifting meters, textures, and tempos depict the changing landscape, from g...

Life is brimming everywhere in this cheerful setting of a text by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, one of the first influential Black poets in American literature. Madrigal-like vocal lines are accompanied by a...

Life is brimming everywhere in this cheerful setting of a text by Paul Lawrence Dunbar, one of the first influential Black poets in American literature. Madrigal-like vocal lines are accompanied by a...

This striking a cappella work invites listeners into a world of quiet reflection. The unhurried minor-key melody grows from unison into breathtaking chordal harmonies, eventually flowing into a polyph...

This striking a cappella work invites listeners into a world of quiet reflection. The unhurried minor-key melody grows from unison into breathtaking chordal harmonies, eventually flowing into a polyph...

Experience the profound emotional depth of Thomas A. Dorsey's beloved hymn in a stunning a cappella setting. Arnold Sevier's arrangement elevates the traditional melody with a rich harmonic palette an...