Sheet Music by Women Composers for Mixed Choir: Extensive Selection

A beautiful arrangement of one of Canada's oldest and most popular carols. After four verses, the final refrain culminates in a resplendent 'in excelsis gloria' before concluding with the stillness of...

Based on Frances Anne Kemble's poem 'An Entreaty', this enchanting piece describes the experience of leaving a beloved time and place. Lush, expressive harmonies and lyrical melodies create a touching...

Introduced by the children's choir, Quartel's simple and uplifting melody repeats throughout the piece, beautifully coloured by the surrounding parts. The voices offer joyful praise and the rich harmo...

With a text by Thomas H. Troeger, this deeply expressive piece explores the notion of companionship and resilience through difficult times. The comforting, lyrical melody is set over a bed of rich har...

Show off the a cappella achievements of your advanced choir with this stunning tour-de-force by one of Alfred's best, Sally K. Albrecht. Half of the group chants a rhythmic ostinato accompanying the i...

This setting of Christina Rossetti's poem Then Shall Ye Shout for unaccompanied double choir was commissioned by Help Musicians UK for its annual St Cecilia's Festival service and first performed by t...

Audio sample: "Harbour" (performed by Regenbogenchor München, dir. Mary Ellen Kitchens)

Written in the style of a spiritual, this original gospel tune will be a highlight this Christmas season. Featuring call-and-response voicing, stylized articulation, and dramatic dynamic shifts, there...

Blessed is he that comes in the name of the Lord. Set in an expressive 3/4 meter, the Latin text and carefully crafted vocal textures create a wonderful harmonic work. Ideal concert/festival use, it m...

Simply beautiful. This engaging anthem speaks eloquently to the journey of faith. A memorable theme calls the anthem to purpose, with heart-felt melodic contours and effective part writing. The marria...

The familiar Latin text has been set many times by many composers, but this dynamic and rhythmic composition rises above. Opens with a driving marcato theme, which is brilliantly contrasted by the exp...

Featuring artfully interweaving vocal lines, this original setting of the simple Latin text is a quiet meditation and a gentle plea for peace. Rich dynamic contrasts and full, traditional harmonies pr...

Audio sample: "Lux aeterna" (performed by workshop choir at Carus Publishing House, June 14th, 2024, Piano: Nicolas Kok, dir. Johannes Meister)

With words based on Matthew 1:23, the names of Jesus are emphasized: Emmanuel, Prince of Peace, Son of God, all proclaiming 'God with us!' This originally appeared in Mary McDonald and Joel Raney's Ch...

48 songs on the themes of creation, nature, living together, God's spirit among us, Eucharist.

With a text by the composer, this work was originally inspired by members of the Radcliffe Ladies' Choir and their motto 'friendship through singing'. The lilting vocal lines are subtly underpinned by...

Move to a higher level of performance with this outstanding new concert work. It opens with a fanfare, then moves into a rhythmic statement of the main theme: 'Let the earth resound with sounds of mus...

May your life be filled with song. And may your friends all sing along. These two simple sentences begin the heartfelt text of this lovely choral ballad. The melodies are equally beautiful in their si...

This is an accessible and fresh work for SATB choirs on the themes of peace and hope. Approchable vocal lines and a supportive accompaniment make this appropriate for young choirs, while the rich and...

This best-seller is now available for SAB and 2-Part voices! This tender selection paints a picture of flickering candles on a cold winter's night. The harmonies and scenes of this reflective original...

This gentle yet joyful Christmas Carol sets a text that evokes imagery of Bethlehem at the time of Christ's birth: a land with olive trees and sheep on the hillside. The delicate and supportive piano...

This exuberant Christmas original features lots of echo sections, perfect for developing choirs. It also quotes parts of the well-known carol. Download a free snare drum part at alfred.com/choralparts...

This is an emotive setting of Sara Teasdale's poem 'There Will Be Rest'. Following a serene opening, the piece rises and falls through both affecting climaxes and passages of great tranquility, ending...