Chor & Gesang

A cheeky arrangement of an original song by Anders Edenroth and Emma Nilsdotter from The Real Group. A great chance to tell those past loves that 'I'm better off without you!'

Gloria is one of Hyo-Won Woo's most popular works as it draws from many recognizable western musical elements such as development, imitation, counterpoint, and ornamentations modified to imitate their...

This set of three French songs was written as an homage to the Trois Chansons of Debussy and Ravel. The composer takes a particular interest in combining ideas of the past and the present through thes...

The Valley of Delight is an unbelievably compelling work celebrating the vision of Ann Lee, the founder of the Shaker religion. At times heartwrenchingly beautiful, and at others almost desperate in i...

A haunting Irish song set beautifully and expertly by Joseph Gregorio. Use of naturally crafted counterpoint makes this work both complex in its construction and simple in its singability. A song of l...

A nice edition of a lesser-known work of the 16th century. Haec Est Dies is written for two SATB cboirs, but the vocal writing is simple enough to work for younger high school choirs who are ready for...

This nine-movement work masterfully captures the bizzare imagery of darkness and light and good and evil found in the Book of Revelation. Patrick Hawes' dramatic musical settings of nine different pas...

A thoughtful and simply constructed arrangement of this well-known spiritual that highlights the historical integrity of the song. A sense of urgency is apparent through the build-up of textures and h...

The Wisdom of the Moon expresses how easy it is to be happy when things are difficult, but how we all need to learn how to perservere during difficult times. A sentiment of hope that is reflected in t...

Movement three from Hyo-Won Woo's Gloria, Cum Sancto Spiritu combines western musical concepts with the traditional Korean musical scale and rhythmic patterns. An incredibly dynamic setting of this we...

Movement 7 from 'Revelation. ' Exciting and dynamic; would make an excellent concert opener. Recording Choir: Elora Singers; Noel Edison, conductor

There is turbulence everywhere. It has never before been so vital to remember the ancient plea, 'Give us peace. ' This musical setting by Daniel Elder is unabashedly sentimental, allowing the singer a...

A follow-up to Rudoi's Miniyama Nayo, this unique nonsense song uses overtone singing, clapping, vowel changes, and rhythmic passages to create an interesting soundscape. Perhaps more accessible than...

A hymn tune with incredibly deep roots, this arrangement of Sing Praise to God is a mix of old and new. Arranged for performance by the BYU University Singers, this rhythmic and celebratory work makes...

Patrick Hawes' gentle and thoughtful music perfectly fits this simple, yet profound, text: Give light to my eyes lest I sleep unto death. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Movement 3 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this folk hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines unaccompanied in this movement. Came...

The stars are with the voyager wherever he may be…so love is with the lover's heart. This lovely sentiment in Thomas Hood's text has been thoughtfully treated by composer Eric William Barnum. This una...

This beautiful hymn has been set by Stephen Murphy using techniques from both jazz and gospel styles. For more advanced choirs.

The healing power of time is beautifully represented in this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus. Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words 'healing heart' show us how, with each new breath and eve...

This is a Kenyan-Samia/Banyala tradtional victory song performed during wrestling matches. Throughout time, the context has changed to include the celebration of any form of success. An energetic work...

Written first nearly 2000 years ago, this text offers a new and unique way of understanding love. Rich harmonies underlay a beautiful melodic structure. This work is well suited for high school and ab...

Meu Berimbau is a song about the berimbau (the most important of Brazilian Capoeira instruments). When the berimbau plays, the game officially begins. Rhythmic and lots of fun, this is an achievable w...