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Beginning with a trumpet-like fanfare, the joyful chorus of this anthem from the oratorio Saul enters in antiphonal statements. The closing hosannas propel the tempo with an upward cascading counterpo...

From a new set of spirituals in the Judith Herrington Choral Series, this arrangement for SSA choir, tenor saxophone and piano is full of dynamic energy and rhythm.

The Peter Aston Editorial Library includes detailed performance notes and recognizes English Renaissance works that have largely been missed in the U. S. This Farrant composition displays some of the...

The Peter Aston Editorial Library prides itself in introducing otherwise unknown English works. From Handel's Israel in Egypt comes this too often overlooked classic.

From the Dvorak Gypsy Songs comes this charming selection edited by Ron Kean for his multicultural series. The choral lines march in a steady 24 meter while the accompaniment rolls in 68. The text ext...

The traditional Latin Hodie text is set in a madrigalian fashion, but with a fresh contemporary flare. An excellent choice for church or concert performances. Includes optional English text.

Containing one of the most fabulous poems for children to ever sing, Dr. Eric Unruh from Casper College, Casper, Wyoming, has composed the perfect choral complement. The melody lines are interesting a...

The keyboard is bright and festive and choral lines joyful and invigorating. A simple canon for the voices make it a quick study while the keyboard part dances spritely below. An energetic anthem for...

Now available for SAB, this popular title is masterfully arranged, great fun to sing and a real crowd pleaser.

This folk song from Lesotho is a call and response piece for voices and percussion. McRae's clever implementation of ostinato introduces young singers to polyrhythms. Watsha, meaning to burn (as in cl...

Peter Boyer may be a new name to the choral world, but his orchestral works are performed worldwide. Using a Longfellow text, Boyer displays his command for composition. The music is rich and descript...

This Ron Kean setting of the Yeats' text displays his skill. Perfect for treble choirs of all ages. Add the optional violin, accordian and whistle to complete the performance.

Containing one of the most fabulous poems for young voices to ever sing, Dr. Eric Unruh from Casper College, Casper, Wyoming, has composed the perfect choral compliment. The melody lines are interesti...

His careful attention to detail is what places Dr. Unruh's music above the pack. Using the liturgical Latin text, he offers an enticing melody that is both simple and absorbing. Solid craftsmanship co...

Commissioned by the Arkansas Choral Directors Association to celebrate its 40th anniversary, conductor and composer, Jonathan Adams, used a text from Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence (Lawrenc...

This beautiful setting of Robert Louis Stevenson's text display's Judith Herrington's compositional creativity. Best known for her folk song arrangements, this selection was first released in an SSA v...

Originally set for SATB voices and performed by the ACDA National Honor Choir, this new SSAA setting maintains the same energy and drive. The complex lines and rhythms are captivating but are also cle...

The title and text come from Dante Gabriel Rossetti and discuss the experience of dejss vu. The composer paints musical colors around Rossetti's words that are absolutely enticing. The melodic lines a...

With a melody based on a traditional Irish jig the lyrics of this work by W. B. Yeats describe a whimsical daydream that becomes a lesson in values as life reaches its end. The music is rich and artis...

Mr. Trenney's TTBB setting of this beautiful hymn was an immediate and unprecedented success. Requests for an SATB voicing began streaming in. It is his craftsmanship that shines through and sets this...

Three French Canadian folk songs make a superb set for any concert program. This selection shares the spring pastime of a young girl collecting the first white rosebuds of the season. Provided in the...

Conductor Maria Theresa Vizconde-Roldan proves herself a superb arranger with this Philippine children's game song. Playful and fun from the start it moves into a rapid canon and eventually accelerate...

The title and text come from Dante Gabriel Rossetti and discuss the experience of dejss vu. The composer paints musical colors around Rossetti's words that are absolutely enticing. The melodic lines a...

This could be the most awesome piece of the 21st century. Why? Here's a tune that is energizing and exciting that teaches singers how to write counts in music and it's concert programmable. Every high...

This could be the most awesome piece of the 21st century. Why? Here's a tune that is energizing and exciting that teaches singers how to write counts in music and it's concert programmable. Every high...