Dale Warland Choral Series-Stars and all things related to the night are prominent themes in much of Sara Teasdale's poetry. The composer captures this unending excitement and wonder that the poet holds for stars in this beautiful and lush composition.

Ave Maria (Daniel Pinkham) and Benedictus (Dale Warland)-Daniel Pinkham (1923-2006) produced works in virtually every genre primarily religious in nature. His Ave Maria is a short unaccompanied work for women's voices that displays his interest in plainchantand medievally-influenced modal writing. Dale Warland's Benedictus complements the Pinkham nicely for an excellent showcase for women's chorus in high school and up.

Dale Warland Choral Series-A warm reflection on the coming of light peace love and life into the world this deeply meaningful selection is set for mixed voices with Flute Cello and Harp. Available separately: SSATBB Parts for Flute Cello and Harp.Duration: ca. 6:25.

A collection of stunning arrangements featured on the Dale Warland Singers album Sing We of Christmas. Available: SATB.

Dale Warland Choral Series-No. 3 in the three movement work Nativity Suite (each movement published separately) in this setting of the traditional 16th century poem the instruments express the sentiment that animates the choir's words in waysthat voices are incapable of doing. The repeated alleluias at the close of each verse are resounding exclamations of joy with harmonies made up of as many as eleven voice parts.

Dale Warland Choral Series-The sensation of a young child laying on their back and watching the snow gently fall is captured beautifully in this new piece by Dale Trumbore. Commissioned by Robert Bode and Choral Arts Northwest this is a wonderfullysensitive and delicate composition for advanced choir.

An elegant setting of a poem by Robert Bly this work evokes the image of water in all its forms through vocal word-painting. Recorded by the Dale Warland Singers Dale Warland Conductor courtesy Minnesota Public Radio. Performance Time: Approx. 6:00

Dale Warland Choral Series-This Sara Teasdale text is set in a serene and enveloping choral soundscape: I would live in your love as the sea grasses live in the sea. Duration: ca. 4:55.

For SATB chorus Clarinet in Bb Percussion Harp and String Orchestra.Commissioned by the Barlow Endowment for Music Composition at Brigham Young University the Dale Warland Singers Commission Award presented by Chorus America and funded by the American Composers Forum and Utah Chamber Artists.First performed 30 April 2012 at the Libby Gardner Concert Hall University of Utah Salt Lake City by Utah Chamber Artists conducted by Barlow Bradford.InstrumentationSATB chorus with divisionssolo soprano(optional soprano alto tenor & bass soli) Clarinet in Bb offstagePercussion (1player):    Tubular Bells Glockenspiel large Bass Drum large Suspended CymbalHarpString orchestra    (minimum 6.6.4.4.2 players)

The Ave Maria has been sung chanted and prayed in churches cathedrals and cloisters since before the Middle Ages. This setting which includes quotations from the plainsong chant depicts the voicing ofindividual intentions that echo through cathedrals minds and hearts. Duration: Approx. 4:10. Recorded by the Dale Warland Singers Concert recording (p) 2002 Minnesota Public Radio. Used with permission of Minnesota Public Radioand the University of Cincinnati.

The a cappella Fred Prentice arrangement has been a popular selection for years. Then Carol Barnett harpist extraordinaire with the Dale Warland Singers created an accompaniment (it works very well for piano too) and a wholenew life ensued. We are proud to release this new edition with Carol's excellent accompaniment.

Dale Warland Choral Series-Winner of the 2007 VocalEssence Carol Competition this flowing setting of a 16th century anonymous text features the shimmering sounds of a Celesta as it echoes and comments upon the vocal phrases creating a magical andmysterious atmosphere. It may also be performed with Piano or other Keyboard instrument. Duration: ca. 3:55.

Dale Warland Choral Series-This beloved benediction from Numbers 6:24-26 is offered in an artful and accessible setting with expressive phrases and a fresh contemporary harmonization that will enhance the close of any concert or worship service.Duration: ca. 1:30.

Setting the Wendell Berry To My Mother but incorporating it for his parents, Joshua Shank portrays the sense of wandering and confusion in the early sections of his music but ultimately finds the revelation of true, unconditional love. Commissioned by Matthew Culloton and The Singers - Minnesota Choral Artists, and chosen by Dale Warland for his G.Schirmer series, this is a work worthy of the finest choirs. ScorePlay - click to view score with recording. / Choeur Mixte (SATB) A Cappella