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I can live my life on earth contented to the end, if but a few shall ... call me friend.' 'Success,' by 'people's poet' Edgar Guest is paired with a few lines from Shakespeare's 'Sonnet 50' to create...

A delicate piano introduction leads the listener to an elegant setting of Christina Rossetti's inquisitive poem. Well-conceived voice leading makes the fully realized choral harmony beautifully singab...

In 1993, Maya Angelou recited this poem at the inauguration of President Bill Clinton, making her the first African American and the first female poet to deliver an inaugural recitation. Subsequently,...

A folk-like setting of Maya Angelou's empowering poem, which compares a bird's longing to be liberated with that of all people. Hayes chooses a minor key with plenty of harmonic tension and a walking...

This contemporary gospel-style rouser denounces oppression and serves as a choral anthem for equal rights. A confident solo voice helps deliver a determined message in the unwavering words of Maya Ang...

Maya Angelou's most popular poem about triumph over adversity comes brilliantly to life in this vivid setting by Mark Hayes. The bright shuffle tempo and bluesy piano riffs perfectly embody Angelou's...

You are not alone, love will call you home.' A theme of love and connection lies at the heart of this stunning piece with words written from father to daughter on the occasion of her graduation. The e...

Expressive choral writing anchors this poetic text that describes the bonds of attachment between people who care for one another. The optional opening solo offers an opportunity to feature a standout...

Celebrate the connection we feel when we sing together. The heartfelt message at the center of this piece comes to life with sensitive choral writing and a touching text. Especially meaningful at grad...

Sara Teasdale's poignant commentary on the challenges and rewards of love is the foundation of this sensitive choral setting. Strong homophonic writing puts a focus on the words, while scattered harmo...

I will be brave, I will be strong echoes from choir to soloist (or small group) at the powerful start of this inspirational gospel-style original. Soon, a bright tempo kicks in to deliver an undeniabl...

Here's a dramatic detour into choral theater! Using a fictional language from an imaginary oracle, this exceptional piece effectively combines narration, rhythmic chanting, singing, and percussion to...

These famous words are inscribed on the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty: 'Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.' Emma Lazarus's timeless poem has been sensitiv...

We won't go until we get some - but how exactly do you make that holiday confection, anyway? Find the answer in this playful, original (and completely secular) holiday canon loosely based on a fragmen...

Here's an accompanied contemporary madrigal with a lighthearted lilt, guaranteed to bring a smile. This sprightly setting capitalizes on the energy of Shakespeare's witty words from As You Like It. Re...

The setting sun serves as the inspiration for this introspective and serene choral work. An elegantly simple melody is harmonized beautifully with block chords in chorale style. Expert choral writing...

Originally part of his longer work Cantiones Sacrae, the canon on the famous text from Ecclesiastes ('Vanity, vanity, all is vanity') was published by Dutch composer Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck in 1619....

Celebrate the wonders of nature and the joys of friendship with this lovely, lilting selection for three-part treble voices. The graceful vocal melody floats over a buoyant piano accompaniment, explor...

Generations of solo singers have cherished this classic art song, and now Alfred Music proudly presents the magnificent work designed for sophisticated choirs in an array of voicings. Schubert's origi...

This beloved Robert Frost poem presents a memorable metaphor about life choices. Victor Johnson's contemporary setting explores subtle nuances of the text through the thoughtful use of melodic line, h...

In a world full of hate, be a light. These words strike a meaningful chord about our power to affect change in the world. And the memorable music of this 2020 track creates a moving ballad for our tim...

Captivating. Adventurous. With just a hint of danger. This feisty minor key setting of William Blake's gripping poem immediately garners attention with a ferocious fanfare. Then a jaunty, detached pia...

This poem has long been a favorite of singers due to its deep passion and expressive imagery, not to mention the warm vowels at the end of each line. In this artistic setting, Greg Gilpin incorporates...

Commissioned by Texas A&M University in remembrance of a lost friend and fellow Cadet, this thought-provoking piece is designed to be a conversation starter about mental illness, depression, grief, an...

Lilting music resembles a folk song from the British Isles in this happy setting of Yeats' text, inspired by memories of childhood summers spent in the Irish countryside. The 12-line poem expresses a...