After a brief polyphonic introduction by the women, this favorite African-American spiritual moves into a homophonic setting featuring long legato lines, controlled dynamics, all with a focus of creat...
Rollo Dilworth at his best! A powerful piano part coupled with strong choral writing makes this a perfect closer for all-state and honor choirs. Not to be missed!
This famous text receives a madrigal-like setting with vibrant mixed meters and colourful vocal textures. Excellent for chamber groups and a cappella programs, this fascinating and rewarding work will...
This arrangement of the traditional spiritual is set in a style that includes elements of both the spiritual and gospel genres. It uses modulation and word painting to evoke the concept of 'climbing t...
With music perhaps dating back to the 8th century, this is one of our most treasured advent carols. This edition for choir, brass and organ makes a wonderful processional as each verse unfolds into a...
A soloist with choral backup, bright percussive rhythms, a bluesy vocal bass line and the visual appeal of body percussion make this energetic spiritual setting a first-rate showcase for mixed choirs!...
This short original setting of the Adoramus Te text allows choirs to develop tone quality, blend and expressiveness through homophonic harmonies and legato phrasing with occasional dissonances and sus...
An absolutely stunning setting of the familiar blessing! The purity of the vocal lines transition seamlessly through several key centers, building to a soaring high point before gently receding to the...
The text of this reflective and expressive work provides a rich metaphor for healing as it suggests that difficulty and sorrow can be used redemptively in our lives. At the point in the text where the...
This work for unaccompanied mixed voices and two soloists is a setting of a traditional Holocaust melody for a moving tribute to those who perished. A powerful and dramatic selection for remembrance a...
