Musica sacra per coro misto

William Bolcom composed both words and music for these urban madrigals, written for The Western Wind a cappella group in 1970. Each madrigal depicts a slice of New York City life in the early 1970's,...

Easter Song, one of the most well-known songs from the iconic trio 2nd Chapter of Acts, is now available in this bright and singable setting by Keith Christopher. Present this anthem a cappella, or ad...

Easter Song, one of the most well-known songs from the iconic trio 2nd Chapter of Acts, is now available in this bright and singable setting by Keith Christopher. Present this anthem a cappella, or ad...

This short work features the traditional liturgical text from the 14th century and has been set here in a neo-Renaissance style. Ideal for younger and developing mixed choirs, singers will develop the...

This short work features the traditional liturgical text from the 14th century and has been set here in a neo-Renaissance style. Ideal for younger and developing mixed choirs, singers will develop the...

Uses: General, Concert, Benediction Scripture: Romans 15:13 This final blessing for worship or concert usage is a delicate choral tapestry filled with tender beauty and exquisite sonic moments. The te...

Based on a Galliard by the Elizabethan composer Antony Holborne, this adaptation for voices includes a festive text that will be ideal for madrigal dinners, concerts and holiday programs.

Based on a Galliard by the Elizabethan composer Antony Holborne, this adaptation for voices includes a festive text that will be ideal for madrigal dinners, concerts and holiday programs.

This prayer for God to hear our cries for mercy is based on Psalm 98. Its many expressive moments, alluring suspensions and assuring cadences, lift the text magnificently forward. Turning from minor t...

One does not expect a text from the Old Testament to fit so appropriately for a Lenten or Communion service. But Psalm 34:9 is a remarkable prayer that composer Anthony Doherty has used to create a mo...

One does not expect a text from the Old Testament to fit so appropriately for a Lenten or Communion service. But Psalm 34:9 is a remarkable prayer that composer Anthony Doherty has used to create a mo...

William Billings is widely recognized as the father of American choral music. With elegant simplicity he followed the lead of his European contemporaries and imparted his own unique style. This Easter...

William Billings is widely recognized as the father of American choral music. With elegant simplicity he followed the lead of his European contemporaries and imparted his own unique style. This Easter...

This rich setting of the Ave Maria text captures the essence of sincerity and transformation through the progression of harmonies. The thrilling cluster chords epitomize the challenging moments in lif...

This rich setting of the Ave Maria text captures the essence of sincerity and transformation through the progression of harmonies. The thrilling cluster chords epitomize the challenging moments in lif...

From a 1604 publication, this delightful five-voice madrigal offers challenges and rewards. Echo effects and musical imagery of running in and out make this especially fun to rehearse and perform!

From a 1604 publication, this delightful five-voice madrigal offers challenges and rewards. Echo effects and musical imagery of running in and out make this especially fun to rehearse and perform!

Sing a new song is the translation of this song's Latin text and appropriate in this minimalistic setting. The short motives pulsate with energy, building in dynamic chord clusters and vibrancy. A gre...

High school choral director, Jonathan Adams, has composed a number of beautiful a cappella pieces. This setting of Ecclesiastes 3:11 contains those yummy suspensions and cadences that choirs yearn for...

Jesse Beulke is a young American composer in his first year of college, yet this, his first published piece, demonstrates a musical maturity well beyond his years. Selected for the David Dickau Signat...

In only a few short years Richard Burchard has become recognized as one of the new, great choral composers in America. His sonorities are often thick but always rich and satisfying. His melodies are m...

God be in my head is the prayer that composer James Gossler has set to music. The beseeching lyrics call for unpretentious vocal lines and soothing cadences and Gossler delivers beautifully. This mode...

Here is a beautiful setting of the classic text from Richard Burchard. Opening with just the chant line the piece soon broadens like a stream into a river of sound. Richard's signature progressions, r...

Uses: General, Christ the King Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9; Joshua 22:5; I John 5:1-5 A rich hymn text is the backdrop for this anthem of devotion from John Purifoy. The opening may be sung a cappell...