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A cappella; late 16th century; Latin text; smooth, non-accented vocal lines - In 1989, Robert Shaw commissioned Chester Alwes to make an edition of Tomás Luis de Victoria's motet, O Vos Omnes, which w...

German hymn tune, Weisse Flaggen; some a cappella; soprano descant; effectual text expressing thankfulness and commitment to God - What a powerful piece! Commissioned by the Presbyterian Association o...

Baritone solo or small group; expressive a cappella arrangement of a traditional spiritual - From the Mark Foster catalog, here is an especially pictorial and dramatic spiritual for Holy Week. Craig W...

A tremendously joyful anthem about 'kingdom come'! Roy Belfield has artfully arranged this light and bouncy spiritual with wonderful interplay between voices. Optional solos give soprano and/or tenor...

Pure, pristine harmonies reflect the simple desires of this prayer. Yet as the yearnings intensify with each verse, so do the textures and tone colors of this wonderful a cappella arrangement. The thi...

An exceptionally appealing arrangement of a Hebrew folk tune, this is widely performed, and deservedly so.

Rene Clausen's A Jubilant Song for SATB voices.

René Clausen's impressionistic 'La Lumiére' (The Light) is a wonderful, sensual experience in tone color and texture. As the poet's spiritual perception changes, he views his visual land...

This unique setting of e.e. cummings' celebrated poem i Thank You God is a challenge, but the overall effect is stunning. Dissonance, tone color, and texture are ever-changing in this a cappella gem w...

Oh how beautiful, this finely crafted octavo! A gorgeous text is portrayed through lush sounds and textures, from rich, broad chords to tight jazz harmonies. For SATB voices with alto divisi, Oh How B...

This sturdy American folksong has been given new life through the skillful arranging of James Clemens. Maintaining the hollow, open harmonies and steady rhythmic movement of Early American music, Clem...

Full of grace exceedingly... nothing is as 'Beautiful as she...' This buoyant Spanish love song includes words by Gil Vincente and extols the beauty of one beyond compare, asking sailor, soldier, and...

A lively and joyous tribute to morning. For those who love to see the sunrise, this song is for you. Ce Grand Matin urges the listener to get up and get moving! The Haitian text is quite lyrical, and...

This new edition of Exsultate Iusti in Domino was prepared from Denkmaler der Tonkunst in Osterreich. An excellent example of eighteenth-century choral writing, this work is a wonderful teaching tool...

Exquisite! This tranquil arrangement of a beloved old hymn is the essence of God's peace. Lush harmonies, with a few surprise 'jazz chords', and the effortless flow of each musical phrase make Like a...

This classic text by Christina Rossetti is set in an artful and expressive choral tableau. Text painting abounds as the poem unfolds and the wide dynamic range coupled with the writer's expressive pal...

There is an early American feel to this new anthem that coordinates wonderfully with the text and adds a sense of authenticity to the whole. This treatment is a welcome addition to other versions of t...

Depart in Peace is a wonderful closing for any service. Your congregation will leave with this blessing in song echoing long after.

Do not miss this beautifully arranged anthem in the vernacular of an African American spiritual. Solid four-part writing and a soulful solo create a splendid effect; fresh and authentic. Ideal for con...

This a cappella wonder is a breathtaking addition to any sacred library. Larry Nickels shapes a beloved sacred song as only he can and the result is a moving tribute to the matchless love of our God....

This famous prayer by St. Richard of Chichester is caressed by expressive beauty in this lush, richly harmonic setting. The piece unfolds naturally with the rise and fall of the text. The conservative...

There is deep lamentation in the chromatic tones of this piece and yet the seeds of hope can be found as it climbs into the heights. Tastefully arranged, this little known spiritual captures the warm...