Based on the hymn tune Dix this concertato is set for mixed choir with keyboard optional handbells and violin. Opening in unison for all voices additional verses include a variety of choral textures with a rich accompaniment and decorative violin obbligato. Great for Thanksgiving earth day or general use.

Based on a text by Timothy Dudley-Smith this medium easy work captures the drama of the text with tasteful modulations an effective piano accompaniment and colorful choral writing.

Hungarian composer Gyorgy Organ has one of the most distinctive choral styles found in the last half century. A unique combination of chromatic lyricism and percussive rhythmic drive Pange Lingua is a concert work for advanced ensembles. College and university choirs will be particularly drawn to this highly energetic work! The liturgical text is attributed to St. Thomas Aquinas.

This lively piece was written by Franz Schubert in 1825 and edited by Ray Robinson for the Choral Tradition Series. It is not difficult but takes some attention to detail.

John Donne has provided inspiration for a number of significant choral works. This is truly no exception. For unaccompanied mixed voices with a small amount of divisi college and university choirs will want to sing this work over and over.

The compositional duo of James Green and Valerie Showers Crescenz has been highly successful in creating new choral works. This Gloria is set to a Spanish text and given an idiomatic stylistic flavor that will be extremely attractive to students and audience alike. The addition of hand-held percussion instruments really provides energy.

Bright rhythmic original spiritual moderate difficulty---from the Youth Festival Choral Series

German Folk Songs-From our Choral Tradition Series four of Brahms' folk songs in German and English: Summer Farewell The Messenger and The Carpenter

This is a majestic hymn for mixed voices that was commissioned for the Manhattan Choral Festival. It is suitable for an advanced high school choir with keyboard accompaniment.

With brass ensemble and selected percussion this anthem provides a rousing climax for celebration or festival occasions. Written with a large choral group in mind it also stands well on its own with a smaller choir and limited instrumentation.

Looking for a truly exceptional choral benediction? This short work will likely become a favorite for your choir and congregation.

Appalachian Folk Song-Folk Songs Of America is a choral cycle by Dan Forrest and this is the first installment in this ongoing series. The characterization and dialogue between the male and female singers provide a sweet dramatic element-all wrapped in the lovely lyrical writing of Dan Forrest. Consider programming it with a group of early American pieces.

This major work is a seven-movement setting of Psalm 100 predominantly in Latin. Inserted within the work are interjections of the text 'Shout to the Lord all ye lands!' in eight different languages. The work may be performed entirely by an SATB choir or some or all of the treble choir options in the treble part may be used along with the SATB choir. Part-dominant rehearsal videos and pronunciation guides for the languages are available for free on the composer's website. There are three different orchestrations of the work available ranging from a large orchestration to a nine-instrument chamber version. This piece was commissioned by the IndianapolisChildren's Chorus to honor its distinguished conductor of 30 years Henry Leck. Seen by the composer as a partner composition to his Requiem for the Living Forrest's Jubilate Deo is a great addition to the repertoire. Highly recommended! 1. Jubilate Deo2. Ve adthdor vador3. Ta cao chang de yang4. Ngokujabula!5. Bendecid su nombre6. Song of the Earth7. ...Omnis Terra!

Difficult but exquisite available in three voicingsThis one is for mixed chorus (SAATTBB). HMC1253 is for men's chorus (TTB trio/TTBB) HMC1255 is for mixed chorus (SATB or Trio/SATB).

This magnificent arrangement of a favorite hymn begins simply with a cappella women and then slowly adds men bells organ and alleluias. The octavo offers some helpful performance options. This would be great for a sacred concert but absolutely wonderful as part of a worship service. The handbell part is in the octavo recording available on the CD Christmas With The Master Chorale Of Washington HS267cd.