Chor & Gesang

Composed in a Foundation for Small Voices songwriting workshop, the young women who are members of the workshop settled on a text that calls for hope and light at the end of the tunnel. Such a positiv...

Commissioned by the California Choral Directors Association, here is a piece that touches on the subject of depression in an artful and meaningful way. Using only a few words the notes swim through th...

Commissioned by the California Choral Directors Association, here is a piece that touches on the subject of depression in an artful and meaningful way. Using only a few words the notes swim through th...

Der Eric Whitacre Virtual Choir #6 hatte mehr als 17.000 Sängerinnen und Sänger. Als Reaktion auf COVID-19 und die Isolation und Spaltung, die die Pandemie mit sich brachte, schrieb Eric den Text und...

Based on Ruth 1:16, 'Deus Meus' highlights the friendship shared between Ruth and Naomi, teaching the importance of loyalty and commitment. Set with Latin text, the piece provides opportunities for si...

Based on Ruth 1:16, 'Deus Meus' highlights the friendship shared between Ruth and Naomi, teaching the importance of loyalty and commitment. Set with Latin text, the piece provides opportunities for si...

One of the most famous melodies from Bach's 'Magnificat' is given a familiar refrain courtesy of past FMEA chair Russell Robinson. A beautiful melody has now become more accessible and serves as a gat...

In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment that we hear over and over from young people; 'I hope we can spread love'

Written with the Young Voices Toronto, these students wanted to express the need to find a collective voice, to bring light to their concern for so much division in society, and to give a voice to tho...

This beautiful and stylistic Baroque chorus from the major work Alexander's Feast was originally written for Mixed chorus. Here it is skillfully arranged for treble voices for our Choral Treasury Seri...

This cover of the ballad by Sufjan Stevens reflects on childhood experiences. It is both comforting and unsettling - much like adolescence.

Linda Studley's poem helps us realize that, despite the frustrations and anxieties from being alone and being silenced or voiceless as musicians, we have come to realize that we are still learning, gr...

This special 20th anniversary edition has the same notes as the first edition but now, more of the royalties are going to the Foundation for Small Voices. See Jim talk about this special piece on the...

Originally for mixed chorus (SSAATB) with piano and horn, this popular choral is now available for treble chorus (SSAA). Still accompanied by piano and optional horn, the harmonically lush piece is a...

A big, bold piano introduction sets the stage for this powerful original, inspirational song. Let the Harmonies of Freedom ring is a message for this time and all times. The gospel feel of this song g...

A big, bold piano introduction sets the stage for this powerful original, inspirational song. Let the Harmonies of Freedom ring is a message for this time and all times. The gospel feel of this song g...

To sit and dream, to sit and read, to sit and learn about the world.' These words from a poem by Langston Hughes invite us to reach toward dreams of a better world and a more just society. The intimat...

Bruce Tippette's setting of the Johnson poem is gentle and graceful, capturing the music-themed text. The piano accompaniment is supportive yet has an orchestral quality that moves with the dynamic vo...

Throughout history, prophets, visionaries, poets, and peacemakers have cried out for justice in our world. Justice must be actively pursued, and this music flows and moves as a metaphor of pursuit.

Throughout history, prophets, visionaries, poets, and peacemakers have cried out for justice in our world. Justice must be actively pursued, and this music flows and moves as a metaphor of pursuit.

Recently rated as the top music school in the world, Eastman School of Music has produced many world class musicians. This piece was commissioned to celebrate the Eastman School's 100th anniversary. I...

Recently rated as the top music school in the world, Eastman School of Music has produced many world class musicians. This piece was commissioned to celebrate the Eastman School's 100th anniversary. I...

Written in the AfroClassical style where indigenous African musical techniques meet classical form, this upbeat piece in the isiXhosa language celebrates life in the face of death and loss, holding th...

In Swahili and English, this piece celebrates that common and hopeful sentiment that we hear over and over from young people: “I hope we can spread love”

This poem by Robert Frost reflects on the end of the world, musings whether it might be consumed in fire or ice, and comparing the two elements with the emotions of desire and hate. The composers musi...