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The text exists merely to give form to the music and is meaningless, says Finnish composer Mõntyjõrvi, whose El Hambo in 1999 was an instant success with American high school choirs. In Pseudo-Yoik he...

Cercate qualcosa di assolutamente straordinario? Questo pezzo emozionante e avventuroso mette in musica un insolito testo latino che spazia nello stile dalla danza rinascimentale ai corali scintillant...

Dieses eindrucksvolle und schöne Werk ist das dritte und letzte aus der bemerkenswerten Reihe 'Songs of Faith' mit Texten von e.e. cummings. Dem Wunsch des Komponisten entsprechend, wurde das Werk neu...

Dedicato alla memoria di Jester Hairston, questo spiritual originale di Moses Hogan è una riverente preghiera di speranza. Per voci miste a cappella, il suo stile rubato, tranquillo ma drammatico, è f...

A beautiful Sacred Choral Anthem for Mixed Voices a cappella, with text taken from John 1:1-3.

Such beautiful words deserve to be set to equally beautiful music, and here the textures unfold and the piece blossoms from bar one to the end. Starting in two parts and organically growing to seven,...

Recently selected as one of the honor choir pieces for the 2007 ACDA National Convention, this arrangement by Stacey Gibbs is crafted for success. Beginning quietly and unassuming, the piece quickly j...

This powerful original spiritual tells the stories of Biblical heroes through a dramatic and declamatory a cappella style. Feature your best soloist and bring down the house! Duration: ca. 2:05.

Kirby Shaw's phenomenal arrangement of this Simon & Garfunkel hit ballad is contemporary choral writing at its finest! The light, harmonic a cappella opening is contrasted with this soaring fresh gosp...

A fresh take on a classic standard with intricate, yet accessible jazz harmonies and effortless voice leading. The vocals sing like falling and drifting leaves throughout the piece. A standout ballad...

No Room, No Room

This original, a cappella work sings of the star above Bethlehem shining to lead all to the gift of love and light. A tinge of Appalachian style can be heard in this vocal setting and should be embrac...

La nota e familiare canzone di Randy Stonehill suona e si sente come se avesse sempre fatto parte del genere folk o spiritual. Questa impostazione a cappella utilizza percussioni opzionali ed è proget...

This collection assembles some of the finest examples of the different styles that developed in Europe during the Golden Age of the madrigal some 400 years ago. Volume 2 contains 15 madrigals in five...

Shakespeare Songs Book 1 is part of a 5-book series. This book contains: Hark, Hark, The Lark; Full Fathom Five; Who Is Silvia?.

Shakespeare Songs Book 4 is part of a 5-book series of musical settings of Shakespeare. This book contains: Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind; And Will A' Not Come Again?; When Daffodils Begin to Peer.

Part of a larger work, Requiem for Peace, this piece was built on a cantus firmus melody by Kuni Murai and honors the suffering civilians of the world who have been caught in the cross fire between wa...

This is an a cappella setting of Psalm 23, set in Hebrew. Composer Judith Shatin wrote this piece in 1995 and dedicated it to the memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

This lively reimagining of the traditional hymn is a thrilling a cappella arrangement which pairs the soaring legato melody with a rhythmic vocal accompaniment. Also available in a version for SSA una...

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...

This short, eloquent Benediction sets words from St Patrick's Breastplate (5th century). Also available in John Rutter Anthems.

This setting of Phineas Fletcher's text is gentle and flowing, with a lilting, descending motif to characterise the 'slow tears'. Archer offers nuanced dynamics and imitative entries in this simple bu...

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...

For soprano and tenor soli and unaccompanied mixed chorus.