Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

Le tremblement permanent du moi- fantôme ... commissioned by the French vocal ensemble Musicatreize for the Beethoven Year 2020 program 12 Letters to Elise, raises the question of who we are today and...

A setting of pastoral verses of Polonsky dating from the last two decades of the composer's life, after her withdrawal from musical life following the Russian Revolution. Leokadiya Kashperova (1872-19...

Based on a text by Tennessee Reed, the 11 year-old daughter of author Ishmael Reed. Though originally scored for four female voices, Three Heavens and Hells was envisioned as a work for children's cho...

For advanced treble choirs, a work that brings out an impression of a profoundly beautiful outer light, such as that of the stars and reflects back the beauty of one’s inner light.

For treble choir, this a cappella work asks the question "How do we transform ourselves?" The vocal writing weaves in and out of homophony and rewards the singers with a beautiful musical expression.

New to the Ysaÿe M. Barnwell Collection, this formerly unpublished work is being introduced to the world through updated engraving for the use of high school and collegiate treble choruses. The Paul L...

For upper voices (SSA), unaccompanied. An exuberant song of rejoicing at the dawn, with a catchy, toe-tapping refrain of 'Cry jubilee'.

For Treble Chorus, a cappella

Created with rhythmic phrases, mixed meter, and a simple text, this choral is an outstanding a cappella teaching and performance piece. Repetition and the use of hand claps help in learning and retent...

This work is pure magic! Short rhythmic phrases, repeating and building on top of one another, contrasting sections, a dynamic and rewarding conclusion. The traditional Latin text makes it appropriate...

for SSATBB unaccompanied A beautiful 6-part unaccompanied Marian motet written for the Marian Consort. The work combines reminiscences of Renaissance settings of this text with McDowall's distinctive...

SATB unaccompanied This set of Preces and Responses was commissioned by the London Festival of Contemporary Church Music for their 2010 festival. The work is uplifting, beautifully crafted, and perfec...

for SATB (divisi) with 2 soprano solos This engagingly written piece sets the Lamentations of Jeremiah. The overlapping passages of music passed between the soloists and the choir create a dramatic ef...

Setting a text spoken by Nurse Edith Cavell on the eve of her execution in 1915 and re-fashioned by the poet Sean Street, McDowall has created a work of haunting beauty. It is equally suitable for fun...

Setting a well-known poem by Percy Shelley, Love's Philosophy is a sweet and tender choral song reflecting on the idea of love with reference to nature and the interdependent relationships evident in...

for SATB double choir unaccompanied Inspired by A. E. Borthwick's painting of the same title, The Presence sets lines from Psalms 18, 27, 36, 112, and 119 mainly concerned with light. While suitable f...

This piece sets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found all around us. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic hand drum line, the buoyant 7/8 metre drives the piece forward. Lush harmonies...

This piece sets a joyful text celebrating the beauty found all around us. Characterized by tight harmonies and a dynamic hand drum line, the buoyant 7/8 metre drives the piece forward. Lush harmonies...

McGlade's setting of 'The Call' by George Herbert is simple but effective, reflecting the directness of the original poem. The three-bar phrases create a feeling of expectancy throughout the verses, a...

The Parting Glass is a traditional Scottish song, often sung as a farewell at the end of a get-together. Sarah Quartel's arrangement features close harmonies, idiomatic Scotch snap rhythms, and effect...

Written in an a cappella style with scat accompaniment, A Tree is a Song is a joyful celebration of the affinity between trees and how wisdom can be passed on 'as a melody from tree to tree'. McDowall...

This gently flowing, contemplative sacred choral work sets words from Isaiah 26 and Psalm 73, expressing gratitude for God's protection and guidance. McGlade includes a short passage which may be sung...

Challenge your advanced ensemble with this phenomenal work by Sally K. Albrecht. Featuring a cappella double choirs, Gloria Patri employs a full vocal range, dramatic choral dynamics, varied musical t...