Moderne bis klassische Chornoten

There are so many great things to exalt with Burchard's new Missa Brevis. Set consistently for 4 part voices, we are blessed with Richard's signature harmonies but accessible to small choirs _ includi...

There are so many great things to exalt with Burchard's new Missa Brevis. Set consistently for 4 part voices, we are blessed with Richard's signature harmonies but accessible to small choirs _ includi...

Peter Assad composed both the text and music for this madrigal. The text can stand for the uniqueness of a snowflake as the title dictates, or metaphorically for someone else as perhaps the dedication...

Peter Assad composed both the text and music for this madrigal. The text can stand for the uniqueness of a snowflake as the title dictates, or metaphorically for someone else as perhaps the dedication...

Terry Schlenker's setting of In Monte Oliveti deeply expresses the sentiments of trial and suffering found in the ancient Latin text. Long, sustained lines mix with rhythmic passages, creating great t...

Commissioned and premiered by the Santa Fe Desert Chorale, Dappled Things celebrates those things that are dappled, that is, blemished in some way. A hymn-like structure featuring note-clusters repres...

Rich chords and interesting vocal lines fill this lush setting of Edgar Allan Poe's A Dream Within a Dream. The composer has captured the mystery and wonder of the poem through his harmonic and textur...

A new setting of the Latin Ubi Caritas text. Sustained passages and nice homophonic writing allow for reflection of the text and exploration of tone and blend. A good teaching piece and a great additi...

A beautifully sorrowful Latvian folk song arranged by Imant Raminsh. As the sun sets, the speaker remembers his dearest mother who has gone beyond and asks the sun to take to her sweetest evening peac...

A sweet Latvian folk song featuring the story of two brothers falling in love with two sisters, while the third sister is yet too young to marry. Absolutely delightful and masterful vocal writing and...

Everything you would expect from Rosephanye and more is in this great piece. A brilliant fanfare opener followed by an energetic and rhythmic chorus, a contrasting slow middle section that is lush and...

Everything you would expect from Rosephanye and more is in this great piece. A brilliant fanfare opener followed by an energetic and rhythmic chorus, a contrasting slow middle section that is lush and...

This well-known poem by Longfellow metaphorically paints the calming qualities of the night. What Richard Burchard does musically is enrapturing. The listener is immersed sonically into the poem even...

This well-known poem by Longfellow metaphorically paints the calming qualities of the night. What Richard Burchard does musically is enrapturing. The listener is immersed sonically into the poem even...

Simplicity often gives way to purity and beauty, and that is the case with James Gossler's setting of this Irish room blessing. Serving as a concert closer or benediction, the words bring peace and co...

Simplicity often gives way to purity and beauty, and that is the case with James Gossler's setting of this Irish room blessing. Serving as a concert closer or benediction, the words bring peace and co...

The opening section of Fauré's beloved Requiem could easily be considered a classic. Conductor and former Chanticleer singer Sanford Dole has done something miraculous and incredible - he has arranged...

This popular Irish tune tells the story of a young man who is smitten with love at the sight of sweet Rose McCann from the County Down. The lilting melody passes seamlessly from part to part while the...

This popular Irish tune tells the story of a young man who is smitten with love at the sight of sweet Rose McCann from the County Down. The lilting melody passes seamlessly from part to part while the...

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...