Musica sacra per coro femminile

Palestrina's setting of the Marian motet Alma Redemptoris Mater seamlessly interweaves each of the four independent voices based on the solemn tone of the corresponding chant. Offprinted from The Oxfo...

In this compelling motet for the Feast of the Holy Trinity, Handl artfully embodies symbolism of the Trinity within the motet's structure. The three verses surrounded by a refrain of 'O beata Trinitas...

This motet in two parts is devotional in character, with each section opening with homophonic writing before elaborating on close imitative polyphonic lines. The motet demonstrates a mature writing st...

Consisting of two sections, this large-scale Christmas motet opens with a rich homophonic texture that is synonymous with Victoria's compositions. This is followed by imitation in the vocal lines befo...

This Marian text for Eastertide, Regina caeli, was set four times by Morales. This setting for four voices was first published in the Spanish composer's 1543 collection and notated in high clefs. The...

Recent scholarship postulates that this anonymous motet for the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary was in fact written by Leonora d'Este, daughter of Duke Alfonso I and Lucrezia Borgia...

The opening of this motet displays Massaino's skill in the art of word-painting with soaring lines that play on the word 'arise' (Surge). Punctuated with occasional homophonic writing, the beautiful m...

Heart of Earth raccoglie brani di poesia di Laura Purdie Salas, ricchi di vivide descrizioni del mondo naturale. Rajasekar è stata attratta da questi testi per il modo in cui si riferiscono al suo sta...

A finely crafted edition of the classic English madrigal. The editing and easy-to-read open score are right on target for today's choirs. Fluid contrapuntal sections contrast with full sounding homoph...

A finely crafted edition of the classic English madrigal. The editing and easy-to-read open score are right on target for today's choirs. Fluid contrapuntal sections contrast with full sounding homoph...

This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire of 3-part and SSA choirs. And at 1.75, it's quite a value. The first is in a traditional madrigal s...

This trio of fresh, new, madrigals from Jay Althouse is a valuable addition to the choral repertoire of 3-part and SSA choirs. And at 1.75, it's quite a value. The first is in a traditional madrigal s...

Solos for Young Cellists is an eight-volume series of music compilations with companion CDs. The series ranges from elementary to advanced levels and represents a truly exciting variety of musical gen...

Solos for Young Cellists is an eight-volume series of music compilations with companion CDs. The series ranges from elementary to advanced levels and represents a truly exciting variety of musical gen...

This merry madrigal will be a nice addition to your 3-part choir's a cappella seasonal repertoire. Characteristic counterpoint makes this original Donald Moore piece a familiar form but, unlike many R...

This French chanson (a polyphonic song popular in the 15th and 16th centuries) focuses on the subject of love. Performance notes and a pronunciation guide for the eight lines of French are included in...

This French chanson (a polyphonic song popular in the 15th and 16th centuries) focuses on the subject of love. Performance notes and a pronunciation guide for the eight lines of French are included in...

This a cappella feature for treble or male choirs is an outstanding choice for any time of year. Strong individual voice lines add up to an exciting, dynamic, and vibrant concert feature. ABA format w...

This well-prepared edition of Thomas Morley's 16th century madrigal may be performed a cappella or with the supportive keyboard accompaniment. Resounding homophonic phrases alternate with 'fa la la' p...

This well-prepared edition of Thomas Morley's 16th century madrigal may be performed a cappella or with the supportive keyboard accompaniment. Resounding homophonic phrases alternate with 'fa la la' p...

This widely performed Renaissance motet is now available in an SSA edition. Transposed up a fourth from the original key of F major, the beauty of Palestrina's polyphonic writing is maintained while m...

Here's a marvelous music history lesson! This clever a cappella choral features snippets of well-known madrigal texts and music, mixed in with an original contrapuntal theme.

An initial descending line opens up into lush four-part harmony in this contemporary a cappella concert work. Meditative and earnest, Sally Albrecht's prayerful text setting will inspire and uplift yo...

An initial descending line opens up into lush four-part harmony in this contemporary a cappella concert work. Meditative and earnest, Sally Albrecht's prayerful text setting will inspire and uplift yo...

A single voice states the opening phrase before it returns in ethereal 4-part women's harmony in this gorgeous setting of the mass text. Close harmonies and gentle motivic imitations throughout invite...