Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

When the Groot Omroepkoorʼs (Netherlandʼs Radio Choir) Chief Conductor Benjamin Goodson and Stiftfestivalsʼ violinist-director Daniel Rowland approached me to write a piece for them, I immediately goo...

Let all the world by Roxanna Panufnik is a 4-minute choral work for SSAATTBB and optional organ which sets George Herbert’s Antiphon (I) Let all the world in ev’ry corner sing. It was originally writt...

This five-minute carol for SATB and piano (or organ) was written for the charity Three Peas, which supports refugees stranded on Greek islands. It is based on the Syriac Maronite nativity hymn Šūbho L...

Inspired by world travel, this original composition celebrates the power music has to unite people around the globe. With text in both English and French, this uplifting selection is a perfect choice...

Inspired by world travel, this original composition celebrates the power music has to unite people around the globe. With text in both English and French, this uplifting selection is a perfect choice...

Written as a parting gift from teacher to students, My Hope for You is a message of love and hope for the future. Its use of unison and repeated motifs make it an accessible but impressive selection f...

Written as a parting gift from teacher to students, My Hope for You is a message of love and hope for the future. Its use of unison and repeated motifs make it an accessible but impressive selection f...

Kara Stacy Bedwell’s "A Winter Warning" paints a vivid picture of animals in the forest calling to one another as winter approaches. Revoiced for SAB choirs, this imaginative piece combines storytelli...

Kara Stacy Bedwell’s "Persephone Gone" draws on the Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter, where the goddess’s descent into the underworld brought the first winter to humankind. This dramatic work capt...

Shayla L. Blake’s "I’ve Got Musicality," with lyrics by Patricia Mock, is a lighthearted novelty piece that celebrates the joy of having music in your bones. Written for SAB voices, it combines playfu...

This is a great message song for all levels - things may look difficult and maybe even impossible, but if you never try, you'll never know your full potential. Composer Patti Drennan has created a hea...

Commissioned by the Polk County Florida Public Schools, "The Marigold" is the result of a long-standing tradition of Florida teachers and students who integrate the "Marigold Effect." Marigolds are pl...

Commissioned by the Polk County Florida Public Schools, "The Marigold" is the result of a long-standing tradition of Florida teachers and students who integrate the "Marigold Effect." Marigolds are pl...

Shall I Compare Thee is a more wistful take on the classic words. This setting of the text is intended to express the incredible worth of the those we love, especially after they are gone. Lush harmon...

Shall I Compare Thee is a more wistful take on the classic words. This setting of the text is intended to express the incredible worth of the those we love, especially after they are gone. Lush harmon...

I Saw a Star is a joyful piece based on the poem Falling Star by Sara Teasdale, and incorporates a childhood rhyme, Star Light, Star Bright. The lyrics embrace the wonders of the universe! The voicing...

Engage your singers in the beautiful winter imagery of this captivating Walter de la Mare text. Lightfoot's memorable melodies are paired with an equally expressive and supportive accompaniment. Seaml...

Engage your singers in the beautiful winter imagery of this captivating Walter de la Mare text. Lightfoot's memorable melodies are paired with an equally expressive and supportive accompaniment. Seaml...

A great opener for any concert theme, this SATB piece calls us all to come and lose ourselves in music and song. The 6/8 time signature, throughout most of the piece, creates energy and drive, while t...

A great opener for any concert theme, this SATB piece calls us all to come and lose ourselves in music and song. The 6/8 time signature, throughout most of the piece, creates energy and drive, while t...

This SATB piece will resonate with anyone who knows what it’s like to be loved; it is a tribute to those who truly care for someone. The memorable melody flows easily, and the gentle cello accompanime...

This SATB piece will resonate with anyone who knows what it’s like to be loved; it is a tribute to those who truly care for someone. The memorable melody flows easily, and the gentle cello accompanime...

If I Had Known is a poignant reflection on empathy and understanding, offering a beautiful reminder of the importance of compassion in times of uncertainty. With a heartfelt melody and thoughtful lyri...

Karen Crane’s "Beneath the Snow" reflects on the earth’s quiet stillness in winter, waiting for spring and the promise of new life. Written for SATB voices, its gentle lines and evocative text create...

Kara Stacy Bedwell’s "Persephone Gone" draws on the Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter, where the goddess’s descent into the underworld brought the first winter to humankind. This dramatic work capt...