This powerfully descriptive piece by Paul Doust uses programmatic musical elements that mirror the lyrics. The text is an anonymous, Gaelic blessing with poetic words and images. Paul's setting is fre...
This SATB work is a fantastic musical setting of Walt Whitman's poem hat requires an advanced high school or collegiate choir. The pianist will enjoy the opportunity to make full use of the keyboard a...
Written as a symphony for unaccompanied voices, George Lynn composed Sacred Symphony No. 1 in four movements (1958), of which Sing unto the Lord a New Song is the 3rd movement. Calling for SATB forces...
Written for the inauguration of a new college president, the opening fanfare immediately catches your attention. Vijay Singh is a well-deserving, celebrated composer. His words and music convey vivid...
Peter Assad composed both the text and music for this madrigal. The text can stand for the uniqueness of a snowflake as the title dictates, or metaphorically for someone else as perhaps the dedication...
At the request of a publisher Beethoven provided simple folk song arrangements which could be performed by amateur musicians. Between the years of 1809 and 1820 he set about 150 Welsh, English, Irish,...
Simplicity often gives way to purity and beauty, and that is the case with James Gossler's setting of this Irish room blessing. Serving as a concert closer or benediction, the words bring peace and co...
Alonso de Tejeda (1556-1628) was a Renaissance writer from Spain. With beautiful, flowing contrapuntal lines we hear the Latin text praising God for the sacrifice and crucifixion of Christ. Church cho...
This is a gorgeous Slovak folk song arranged by one of Czech Republic's most revered composers. The harmonies are rich and compelling and the words are gracious and romantic. Translation and pronuncia...
Dvorák is well-known for his folk song settings, but this lullaby is his own tune. Nonetheless his earthy roots emerge from the tune. This is another gem from the great Czech Republic composer. Medium...