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Image not foundNow adapted for SSAA by Richard Gabrillo, Craig Hella Johnson's setting of Dolly Parton's Light of a Clear Blue Morning is infused with light and hopefulness as it opens with a solo soprano and gradually builds to a joyful overflowing of sound and
$1.72 Light of a Clear Blue Morning
Image not foundDescribed as “brilliant” and “heartfelt,” this is the final movement of Craig Hella Johnson's epic work Considering Matthew Shepard, a tribute to the young gay man who has become an American icon and a symbol for hope and re
$2.36 All of Us
Image not foundPerhaps one of the most important major works of our time. The Chicago Tribune wrote: “Moving among styles ranging from Lutheran hymnody to blues to Broadway, this modern-day Passion will move many listeners to tears even as it reaches beyond
$15.96 Considering Matthew Shepard
Image not foundSetting an anonymous poem, the message is beautiful and relevant. “Music truly is a magical art. It has the power to move and transform us. It gives deeper meaning to the important milestones of our lives. It gives voice to feelings and emotions too
$2.00 I Tell the Story
Image not foundHere is an anthem about inclusivity, equality, and equity of opportunity inherent in the Amy Lowell poem “The Congressional Library.” Commissioned by the Cincinnati Vocal Arts Ensemble, the Cincinnati Children's Choir, and the Cincinnati Chamb
$3.60 A World Aglow
Image not foundSetting the words of the 14th century Persian poet Hafiz and arranging the classic “My Funny Valentine” creates a dialogue between the Divine and the human heart. Both texts and the music highlight the quirky and odd aspects of being human and
$1.72 Sweet Crushed Angel/My Funny Valentine
Image not foundA carol of joy – “Dream every blessing we receive deep within this joy;” a carol of peace – “Here we are, breathing peace;” and a carol of love – “Love is always holding us.” These are the powerful the
$2.00 The Holding Carol
Image not foundThis is a meditative composition which uses ascending scale patterns to support an arching melodic line. This gives way to homophonic clouds of soft dissonances which build to a climax before receding back to the original material. This is a prayer for pe
$1.80 Pie Jesu
Image not foundHere is a reflective composition for a cappella choir that uses overlapping, repetitive homophonic textures which build to an emotional climax. This is a prayer for understanding in difficult times.
$1.80 Agnus Dei
Image not foundThis beautiful new piece from Tom Trenney offers a kaleidoscopic musical setting of a powerful prayer for light, love and unity. An organic piano accompaniment knits the harmonic and thematic sections together.
$1.80 The Light of Unity
Image not foundThis 17th movement from the major work Considering Matthew Shepard is planted right in the middle of the passion. Remembering a time when life was full of promise and dreaming was an activity filled with hope, a tenor soloist opens this movement wo
$1.80 The Innocence
Image not foundFour movements from the end of the “Passion” section of Considering Matthew Shepard we hear from a deer. It has been well established that Matt loved the outdoors and it is fitting that a deer should sing “All night I lay there be
$2.00 Deer Song
Image not foundAs the first movement of the Epilogue, here is movement number 30 from the major work Considering Matthew Shepard. This is the singers and the listeners first chance to begin the healing process. To “meet me where the old fence ends and the h
$1.80 Meet Me Here
Image not foundFrom the major work Considering Matthew Shepard, this is a song of comfort for Matthew's mother. As a stand alone piece it can be sung in a variety of contexts--general concert, holiday programs, memorial services. Conspirare performed this work fo
$2.20 Gently Rest (Deer Lullaby)
Image not foundThe great poet and essayist Langston Hughes used the power of words to speak out against racism, division, poverty and greed. In this new setting of the poem “Give Us Our Peace,” we first hear the African American spiritual “I've Been in
$2.36 Give Us Our Peace
Image not foundHere is a short and poignant text seeking to sum up much of the wonder and uncertainty we find in our most meaningful relationships. “I hope you feel like all of my life and you will.” Newly-awarded ACDA Brock professional composer, Dale Trumb
$2.00 I Was Born
Image not foundWritten for a commissioning consortium through Chorus America, here is a beautiful and thoughtful piece intended as a quiet call to return home to discover oneself and to rediscover our “home” with each other. Long flowing lines with a beautif
$2.20 Song from the Road
Image not foundAuthentic Kenyan folk music with insightful notes explaining origins and usage of the music. IPA and poetic pronunciation guides, rhythm instrument patterns and careful vocal ranges all help to break down barriers so your choirs can present an authentic a
$2.00 Three Kenyan Folk Songs
Image not foundLongfellow wrote this text during the Civil War, while his son was fighting with the Union Army. The angst and agitation is clear in the text “There is no peace on earth”. Crotales or bells and bass drum are used for accompaniment but both can
$1.80 I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
Image not foundHonoring the humanitarian spirit of Dr. Richard Gieser, this is a work about the difference one can make by caring for those in need, and about the divinity inherent in every human. Musically, this exciting new work borrows traditional elements from the b
$2.36 When Did We See You?
Image not foundThe music from Recio feels like a hovering cloud of sound with a serene ambiance. It is meditative music that shimmers and reminds that what we really love we must fight for.
$2.00 These Two Very Nights
Image not foundBorn out of lyrics by J.P.Reese's “Weeping Pilgrim” this is a song about expectation and creating a sense of home. The opening directive states “floating” and indeed, a sense of being above it all will greatly benefit the interpret
$1.80 This Is My
Image not foundHere is the famous theme from the motion picture The Mission by Ennio Morricone in a distinctive and stunning setting written for the choral group, Conspirare. With the choir providing a rich wordless tapestry of sound, the featured duo of cello an
$1.80 Gabriel's Oboe
Image not foundThis work for mixed chorus and semi chorus of the text from Ruth 1:16-17 and texts from Proverbs 30:18-19 and Psalm 139:6 is a rich, largely homophonic setting that expressively portrays Ruth's famous pledge. Performance time: approx. 4:35. From the Craig
$2.36 Ruth