Sheet Music by Female Composers: A Rich and Diverse Selection

Paralleling the voyages we make through life with those of a river to the sea, this poignant original work by Amy Bernon creates a thoughtful and meaningful atmosphere suitable for any general concert...

More than just a re-telling of the nativity, this work explores both the mystery and the majesty of Christ's birth. Filled with original sacred songs and beloved carols, this innovative cantata is not...

Uses: General, Repentance Scripture: Luke 15:3-5; Luke 15:31; Philippians 3:20 This piece presents a universal message of reconciliation and grace, and a reminder that God is always seeking to bring H...

Uses: General, Multicultural, Youth Choir Scripture: I Corinthians 13:6; Ephesians 4:15; I John 3:18 Totally singular, this African-flavored choral teaches an important life lesson. Honesty and integr...

Uses: General, Praise Team Scripture: Psalm 63:4, Psalm 134:2, I Timothy 2:8 Now available for SAB and SSA choirs, this powerful song of worship and adoration contains a profoundly moving message for...

A truly singular perspective is provided in this fascinating anthem. Inspired by the doubting Thomas scripture from John 20:24-29, this text reminds us of Christ's scars of grace and how they mark a p...

This heartfelt lyric from our treasury of hymn literature is not often set. A new melody adds a contemporary sensibility in this version, and the well-designed arrangement is filled with beautiful mom...

Uses: General, Graduation, Baptism, Dedication Scripture: I Corinthians 1:4-9: Philippians 1:3-11 The singer-songwriter emerges in this heartfelt invocation. Tender melodic lines bring together dear i...

Emily Pauline Johnson's poem about a storm forming in the western sky is delightfully set in this concert work for SSA voices. Text painting at its best, the vocals sing with unison, two-part and full...

A challenging scripture, all flesh is like grass and its glory like the flower, is lovingly set for contemplative worship gatherings. Services for both Ash Wednesday and memorials will benefit from th...

The popular text of the familiar carol is set with original music that is bright and happy, giving this title new and refreshing energy. A wonderful selection for young voices, the chorus acts as a sh...

Uses: General, Lent Scripture: Acts 15:11, Romans 5:8, Ephesians 1:7 This anthem gives us classic sacred words sensitively adapted and carefully set. Flowing quickly in three, this buoyant tune is a c...

Christina Rossetti's mysterious and intriguing text is set with additional text and original music to create a superb choral work for concert and contest. Designed for developing voices in both mixed...

Uses: General, Music Appreciation, Youth Choir Scripture: Isaiah 62:5, Zephaniah 3:17 Vibrant and attractive, this easy-to-achieve contemporary song celebrates the watch care of our loving heavenly Fa...

Uses: Good Friday, Holy Week Scripture: Matthew 12:48 - John 19:26 A very singular perspective is presented in the text of this emotional anthem for Good Friday. The tears of Mary are used to not only...

Uses: Evangelism, General Scripture: Matthew 24:14 - Matthew 28:19-20 - II Corinthians 5:17-21 Joyfully lilting with a memorable theme, this treasured hymn text is re-booted for modern ears in this ne...

The nightingale has long been associated with melodic musical writing and romantic texts. The tenderness of the text is displayed in this choral setting that includes a delicate piano accompaniment an...

Inspired by Sarah Williams' poem, The Old Astronomer, this new concert work tells of the irony of life's moments, of a life long lived through joy, sadness, longing, endurance, love and so many other...

Shakespeare's brilliance in crafting clever inventive poetry is demonstrated in his Sonnet 43. The beautiful love poem is a powerhouse of teaching and is set just as brilliantly for choral singing tha...

Uses: General Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11, Romans 15:13, I Peter 1:3-4 A folk-like melody is the musical center of this gentle call to reflection and worship. The message is hopeful, and the thoughtful...

Uses: General Scripture: Matthew 7:25-26, Luke 6:47-49, I Corinthians 10:4 The confidence found in this classic Luther text is mirrored in a sturdy musical treatment. An almost early American jauntine...

Uses: Communion Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:3, Matthew 4:4, Mark 6, John 5:39, Hebrews 5:12 A quiet canticle of grace and hope, this communion moment is a touching addition to any Lord's Supper commemora...

A tender ballad surrendering to the will of God, choral writing takes a secondary role to the expressive lyric. As the anthem develops, there is a building of texture in the accompaniment and vocals,...