Transient Glory Series-Boatmen’s Song was inspired by a folk song from northern China which was used by the boatmen as they towed their boats along the river. As this means of propulsion is now consigned to history only the musicremains; however the hand-clapping and nonsense words still reflect the unending turmoil and unrest of the river. Bright Sheng is a contemporary Chinese composer who settled and studied in America following theCultural Revolution. He is known for writing down traditional Chinese tunes and folk songs in a western style. Boatmen’s Song was commissioned by The Yong People’s Chorus of New York and scored for aprofessional children’s choir or a women’s chorus with Harp and Percussion.

Now available in an SSAA voicing! This work perfectly captures the vulnerability of growing up with beautiful imagery of a roof as steady sheltering inclusive and warm - things all people need but especially the young. With rich harmonies arching phrases and violin obbligato this is a stunning work for concert and festival programming.

This Christmas standard is one of the most recorded holiday songs of our time. This arrangement awakens the beloved song to new possibilities dressing it in a sophisticated suit of traditional choral elements and light jazz. The creative crescendo of the original song unfolds verse by verse as the news of the Christ Child's birth goes from the shepherd boy to the people everywhere. The call and response format is maintained but refreshed by shimmering chords and creative counterpoint. A study in choral color don't miss the opportunity of sharing this wonderful Christmas classic with your audience.

A delightful adaptation of Mascagni's Chorus from Cavalleria Rusticana for Treble Voices with Piano accompaniment adapted and with words by Sigmund Spaeth. In its original operatic setting it is a triumphant song sung by the people of a small Sicilian Town. Spaeth has captured this spiritual exuberence in a wonderful hymn to the awakening and re-birth that are the essence of the Spring season.

(from Les Misérables). The rousing chorus from Les Misérables will be a powerful closer for any performance. Your men's chorus will bring down the house!