Moderne bis klassische Chornoten

Stark and gritty yet always rooted in tonality, Matthews's expressive harmonies bring a potent immediacy to the bitter, disillusioned words of war poet Harold Monro and the two lyrical solos for sopra...

Commissioned for the congregation and choir of St Francis Church, Simon's Town, South Africa, this beautiful choral work by Howard Goodall sets a moving text attributed to St. Francis of Assisi. Combi...

This piece is a reticent carol and weaves a complex web of counterpoint within both the vocal lines and organ part, distilling into a stark treble solo as the text turns to English. An ideal work to h...

This setting of 'O lux beata Trinitas' (ascribed to St Ambrose) weaves together a range of vocal styles and textures to build gradually from the quietly pensive opening section to a rousing unison dec...

Based on Dame Evelyn Glennie's ever-popular A little prayer , this choral setting of the Agnus Dei text is ideal for mixed-voiced choirs seeking fresh repertoire. A perfect choice for Christmas and Ea...

Invocation to the Holy Spirit is a short and simple work, dedicated to the memory of David Trendell. It sets two Latin texts concerning baptism and the Holy Spirit. It is an ideal piece for confirmati...

This enchanting work for mixed choir sets three Shakespearean texts that delight in the wonders of music and its connection to the natural world. Scenes from Henry VIII, The Merchant of Venice and Cym...

This short and fantastically vital setting of Tennyson for double choir (SSAATTB), Ring Out, Wild Bells was premiered as part of the King's College Cambridge 2012 Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols.

Varied choral textures and luscious harmonies make this Irving Berlin standard an ideal selection for a cappella vocal groups. Ultimately romantic! Available: SATB a cappella, SAB a cappella, SSAA a c...

Veteran arranger Jan Sanborn has taken this famous Lenten hymn and delicately added some 20th century flavors. The respect for the original authors and arrangers is apparent as Jan maintains careful v...

Patsy Ford Simms is known for her spiritual arrangements and middle school music. This sacred selection maintains her 'spiritual' character and provides a wonderful and simple a cappella piece for chu...

These delightfully animated pieces are for a cappella treble choirs who will enjoy having fun with artistic expression. Selections include: Sing/Strum, My London Bridge, Boom! and Mending Song.

Launching a new series by Dr. Jo Ann Miller of North Dakota State University, this work features a text by Walt Whitman set to music by Daniel Pederson. His command for the a cappella choral instrumen...

In contemporary madrigal style, Daniel Pederson has eloquently set this Shakespeare love poem. This is a high school or college chamber chorus selection that would also be a wonderful festival selecti...

Dr. Dickau's works have already become festival favorites, and this one follows right in step. Provided both in Latin and English versions, this classic text is given a fresh face in contemporary chor...

Canadian Brian Tate makes this rocking spiritual fun to sing. Maintaining a fast pace and lots of blue notes, he includes a repeated ostinato section that adds parts and builds to the final ending. Th...

Canadian Brian Tate makes this rocking spiritual fun to sing. Maintaining a fast pace and lots of blue notes, he includes a repeated ostinato section that adds parts and builds to the final ending. Th...

This song of joy and praise has been carefully edited for optimum performance by John Tebay. This exuberant Renaissance piece comes to life with its modern day key placement and notation. Perfect for...

Paul Satre has created a warm and wonderful setting of this favorite hymn. ?ª In rich, luscious harmonies, the hymn tune is beautifully cradled for divisi a cappella voices. ?ª Excellent for larger ch...

One of three part-songs Mendelssohn composed for his friends, it was meant to be sung while resting.

The title means let nothing disturb thee, and Montoya's musical setting is tranquil and honoring. The Renaissance era text is assuring and calming as is the a cappella texture. A fine concert opener.

The final part-song in the set of three. A charming setting.

Even in this new setting, this part-song has lost none of the charm which so beguiled Mendelssohn's contemporaries.

Larry Nickel has done a brilliant job elevating this much loved German Carol. Clever uses of ostinato and rhythmic play make it a blast to learn and sing. Church and school choirs will enjoy this arra...

The familiar portions of this spiritual dance delightfully and are surrounded by meaningful choral statements, especially the ending Breathe On Me Breath of God