Based on a cantillation melody collected by the composer's father in the 1920s this short work suggests ancient origins. The tonality reflects very little of the modes we often associate with oriental or Middle Eastern music. Themelismas are restrained and discreet and the prevailing atmosphere of the music is quietly loving pure and exalted.

Now available in a stunning SSAA voicing selected lines from Louise Driscoll's poem set here in a vibrant and grand setting will become a signature piece for your women's and mixed choirs. Beginning with vocal fanfare then long melodic and harmonic lines sing above a rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment arriving to a final and celebratory finish. A must for inspirational programming. Now available in a stunning SSAA voicing selected lines from Louise Driscoll's poem set here in a vibrant and grand setting will become a signature piece for your women's and mixed choirs. Beginning with vocal fanfare then long melodic and harmonic lines sing above a rhythmic and driving piano accompaniment arriving to a final and celebratory finish. A must for inspirational programming.

The Russian poet Aleksandr Sergeyevich Pushkin's text infuses emotion into this new SSAA voicing of the best-selling SATB choral setting. Combining contemporary harmonies a sweeping romantic melody traditional Russian poetry and the universal message of love and loss this arrangement allows for lessons on many levels.

Fairest Lord Jesus-Eatnemen Vuelie is the opening musical number for the 2013 Disney animated feature Frozen. The song is inspired by indigenous Saami and Norwegian culture and was written and composed by Norwegian composer Frode Fjellheim. The song is a combination of Saami yoiking and the Danish Christmas hymn 'Dejlig erjorden'/'Fairest Lord Jesus'. 'Yoik' is a very old vocal tradition among the Sami people of Scandinavia and Russia. Typical of this tradition is the use of short melodic phrases that repeat endlessly with small variations.Arranged for children's choir or women's choir (SSAA Voices) Synthesizer Percussion and solo medium Voice.

Il Est Bel Et Bon (SSAA) English/French-Renaissance French composer Pierre Passereau was a popular creator of chanson rustiques in Paris and at court the early 1500’s. The songs that survive are almost all of a hearty style with plenty of onomatopoeia double entendres puns and occasional indelicacies employing graceful melody polyphony and sometimes chordal passages.Il es bel et bon has retained popularity almost since it was written. There is evidence that this song was sung as far away as Venice in the 1500's. Here composer Helen Cockburn makes the most of the delightful clucking cuckooing passages and the English words have retained most of the original’s consonants to good effect.

SSAA Version - Piano Part-The work is based on the Latin Christmas hymn Puer natus in Bethlehem from the 13th century and along the way the German fishing melody Ein Kind geborn zu Bethlehem from the 16th century onwards. The latter can be sung in English German or Danish at will. The work can be sung a cappella or with piano accompaniment. Score: WH33171. Version for mixed voices also available.

Stephen Chatman's Sunset for SSAA chorus is an arrangement from his original set Due West for SATB chorus commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1997. The charming text by Tara Wohlberg rings specifically to a western theme. Chatman uses simple but exquisite harmonies and sustained arching melodic lines. Duration: 1:40.

This great song is on just about everyone's top ten list of all-time classic ballads! Lush harmonies varied textures and a timeless melody and lyric...this is it! Available: SSAA a cappella. Performance Time: Approx. 2:35.

For SSAA and three solo sopranos.Lament of the Pious Women of Jerusalem (2008) in memory of Wilfrid Mellers.

Aunu Aunu Balti Kajas-The second selection from a set of Five Latvian Folk Songs this song tells of a young woman picking the whitest of garden roses for a wreath. Its rhythmic 2/4 is playful with off-the-beat accents strewn in and the melody line weaving through the four-part women's arrangement. Featured in the 2001 National ACDA concert this makes a fine festival or competition selection. Moderately difficult. Available: SSAA a cappella.

The popular love theme from the hit movie Titanic originally recorded by Celine Dion in an exquisite setting by Kirby Shaw. The essence of this very moving emotional ballad with its haunting melody and tender lyrics is beautifully captured with word painting and lush harmonies. Guaranteed to create a moment of sheer magic in your concert.

Vesi Võsyy Lumen Alle-One of the biggest hits of all music composed for the Tapiola Choir based on the Kalevala melody in the Finnish folk tradition. Finnish and English texts. Available: SSAA Instrumental Score and Parts String Parts.

Perfect for a spring concert this bright Beatles classic features rich harmonies and light arpeggiated textures resulting in a warm sound without being too complex. The melody is in the Soprano 1 line allowing either a group or individual solo.

One of the most touching Gershwin love songs (written in 1930) continues to melt hearts today. Appropriate for concert choirs as well as show and jazz groups. / Choeur SSAA

Rise My Soul is a traditional folk hymn arranged for intermediate to advanced women's voices. The use of melodic lines and fragments as the basis for the counterpoint make this work singable and compelling. Will be a joyful addition to your program.