SATB & MIXED VOICES

1.      ONLY THE MOON HAS SECRETS               New!

         By David Hamilton

Canticum Novum - Coral Gables Congregational Church, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor

From acclaimed New Zealand composer David Hamilton, this captivating setting of a poem by fellow New Zealander John Marsden will transport audiences to the southern hemisphere.  As much a joy to perform as to hear!

         HL8501534               SSATB a cappella

2.      MICHELANGELO'S ON BEAUTY                New!

         By Kurt Knecht

University of Miami Chorale, James Bass, conductor

With text by Michelangelo, the music reflects deep spiritual appreciation for beauty and the desire it evokes.  An easy and inspiring piece for high school concerts.  In English.

         HL8501529                 SATB a cappella

3.      THE LONE WILD BIRD        New!

         Arranged by Frank DeWald

Calvin College Alumni Choir, Charles Smith, conductor

This delicate setting of an American folk hymn is readily adaptable to sacred or secular contexts.  Moderately easy for both choir and accompanist.

         HL8501526                 SATB with piano

4.      AVE MARIS STELLA

         By Trond Kverno

Lancaster Chorale, Robert Trocchia, conductor

A perennial favorite by this Norwegian composer, its complexity and dynamic range will electrify the audience.  In Latin, with an English translation provided for reference.

         HL8500142        SSAATTBB a cappella

Other titles by this composer:

   HL8500160    Corpus Christi Carol             SATB a cappella

5.      AN IRISH BLESSING            New!

         By David Hamilton

Canticum Novum - Coral Gables Congregational Church, Jo-Michael Scheibe, conductor

Beautifully simple and melodic, this setting of a secular Irish blessing is a wonderful concert closer or encore piece.

         HL8501525            SATB with piano or organ

6.      GLORIA                     New!

         By Kinley Lange

Youth Choir of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church, Kinley Lange, conductor

Serious and intense, this rhythmically driven work can be accompanied by piano, organ or string ensemble.  For strong choirs, this would work well at Easter.  In Latin.

         HL08501522        SATB with piano or strings

Other titles by this composer:

   HL8501465    Agnus Dei                SA(T)B a cappella

   HL8501474    Agnus Dei        Optional string quintet parts

7.      LUX AETERNA

By Edwin Fissinger

Quire of Voyces, Nathan J. Kreitzer, conductor

One of Fissinger's best-loved works for large, motivated choirs, this is simply glorious!  In Latin.

         HL8500469                 SATB a cappella

Other titles by this composer:

   HL8500563    Images of the Past             SATB a cappella

   HL8500939    By the Waters of Babylon            SATB a cappella

8.      BONNY PORTMORE             New!

         Arranged by Jon Washburn

University of Miami Chorale, Suzanne Hatcher, conductor

An Irish folksong popularized by singer Loreena McKennitt, this arrangement offers a showcase alto solo supported by lush choral harmonies and an accessible piano accompaniment.

         HL8501518      SATB divisi with piano

9.      AVE VERUM CORPUS           New!

         By Thomas H. B. Slawson

Mississippi College Chamber Choir, Dr. James R. Joiner, conductor

Melodic and musically rewarding, with a Latin text that applies best to the Lenten season, this would also sound impressive in a concert.  Well worth the work!

         HL08501515               SATB a cappella

10.    LEAD ME HOME                   New!

         By Eric William Barnum

Minnesota State University/Mankato Concert Choir, David Dickau, conductor

With its slow, stately gospel feel and warm harmonies, this piece could fulfill various concert or church functions.  Comfortable ranges in all parts.

         HL08501544            SATB with tenor solo and piano

11.    LO HOW A ROSE E'ER BLOOMING

         By Jan Sandstr–m

University Chamber Choir, PiteÂ, Erik Westberg, conductor

This well-known melody has long been a favorite among accomplished choirs.  Juxtaposing a smaller SATB choir with a larger SSAATTBB group, this is perfect for featuring a special ensemble within the choir.  German and English texts.

         HL8500322       SATB double choir a cappella

Other titles by this composer:

   HL8501364    Sanctus             SATB a cappella

   HL8501365    Sanctus                SSA a cappella

12.    TO MUSIQUE             New!

         By David Dickau

Minnesota State University/Mankato Concert Choir, David Dickau, conductor

A finely crafted version of Robert Herrick's poem Charm Me Asleep, addressing the power of music to comfort and heal the soul.  Best for the motivated choir.

         HL8501537        SATB divisi a cappella

13.    COME, O COME, MY LIFE'S DELIGHT       New!

         By David Dickau

Minnesota State University/Mankato Concert Choir, David Dickau, conductor

A new, accessible setting of Thomas Campion's well-known poem, exploring the joy and pain resolving in the anticipation of lovers reuniting.  A wonderful concert selection for high school and beyond.

         HL8501520                 SATB with piano

14.    LE PONT MIRABEAU (THE BRIDGE MIRABEAU) New!

         By Lionel Daunais

Choral Arts Northwest, Richard Sparks, conductor

French poet Guillaume Apollinaire's musing on lost love takes on a quintessential French sound.  Easily accessible to a good high school choir.  In French, with a singable English translation by Jon Washburn.

         HL8501422                 SATB a cappella

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15.    LAUDATE DOMINUM          New!

         By Z. Randall Stroope

Tucson Arizona Boys Chorus, Dr. Julian Ackerley, conductor

Vigorous and exhilarating, with a rhythmic accompaniment, this jubilant work by respected composer Stroope can be sung by experienced boy, youth and women's choirs.

         HL8501514        SSA with piano

16.    hist whist                  New!

         Arranged by John Richard

Michigan State University Children's Choir, Mary Alice Stollak, conductor

This engaging new setting of e.e. cummings' text, based on the original work by Jere Hutcheson, would be a great novelty item for a fall concert program.  Challenging piano accompaniment.

         HL8501524          SA with piano

Also available:

   HL8500549                      SATB with piano

17.    WATER UNDER SNOW IS WEARY (Vesi V”syy Lumen Alle)

         By Harri Wessman

Tapiola Choir, Erkki Pohjola, conductor

Based on a Finnish folk melody with text in Finnish and English, this has been one of the greatest successes for the children's Tapiola Choir.

HL8500326        SSAA with piano, flute, opt. strings

Also available:

HL8500049                  Instrumental score and parts

HL8500050                    String parts

18.    O FRONDENS VIRGA            New!

         By Drew Collins

Jenny Lind Singers of Augustana College, Drew Collins, conductor

For more ambitious choirs who would like to emulate the sound of the Anonymous 4, this setting of a simple Latin text by Hildegard von Bingen emphasizes the purity of the female voice.

         HL8501533        SAA a cappella