Jane and Cassandra Austen wrote these poems along with their mother. They were the result of a parlor game in which each line ended in a rhyme with the word 'rose'. Canadian composer Eleanor Daley scored these poems for unaccompanied treble (SSAA) chorus.

This song is an inspired reminder of God's faithfulness. Tender and fragile, the theme opens with innocence and clarity, articulating the seasons of life and the constancy of the Almighty. Though composed in a singer-songwriteridiom, the choral parts are deep and satisfying, bringing warmth and sincerity. A reference to Psalm 119 is crowned with the affirmation, I choose to live in faith, not fear. Truly a song for this season of challenges! NOTE: FullPerformance and Part Dominant MP3's are for the SATB voicing only.

Sarah Quartel's Snow Angel for SSAA solo Cello Djembe and Piano. Already a firm favourite with choirs across the world Snow Angel is an evocative five-movement choral work that explores themes of love rebirth and beauty through the eyes of children and the heavenly army of angels that watch over them yearning to make a difference to their lives. The work may be performed with narration in which three angels present their perspectives on their earthly charges. Sarah Quartel weaves a haunting and poignant Cello line throughout the work and a vibrant part for Djembe in movement four 'Sweet child' carriesthe listener from the ethereal and mystical realm the work predominantly inhabits into an emphatic anthem with a distinctly African feel. The musical language is emotive and pictorial allowing performers to play an active role in the storytelling. Snow Angel is also available in a version for SATB.

Let all the world in every corner sing was commissioned by Colston?s Girls? School in Bristol for the Chamber Choir and their Director of Music Matthew Redman and was written in August 2008 for the service to mark the school?s acquisition of Academy status.   It is a tour-de-force for upper voices ? the organ introduction leads to a tapestry of rich variety climaxing with the choir splitting into four parts for the antiphonal cries against the full organ. The music is highly rhythmic throughout its time changes dictated by the rhythm and stress of the text. An exciting addition to the intermediate upper voice choir repertoire.

The original version of Bryce Dessner's To The Sea was premiered on 2nd November 2011 during the 'Monstrance' installation in collaboration with Matthew Ritchie at L & M Arts Los Angeles. Theversion for strings was commissioned by the Brooklyn Youth Chorus and first performed on 19th May 2012. This is the Vocal Score arranged for SSAA Chorus. Composer Bryce Dessner is perhapsbest known as the guitarist from the band The National but he is also an acclaimed composer in his own right.

A series of outstanding songs taken from the best-selling Close Harmony Ladies’ Barbershop Songbook selected for their appropriateness for female singers arranged for close-harmony quartets or women's choirs.Nicholas Hare's beautifully crafted arrangements for SSAA are suitable for anything from four to four hundred singers. He has added helpful performance notes for each of the songs and the arrangements are notated on two stave for easy piano rehearsal.

The word lullaby conjures up a gentle bedtime song and true to form Gartan Mother's Lullaby is that and so much more. Under arranger Jaysmith's care there comes an added mystery and caress rich with images of crickets and fog and lambs and such. Delicately written for treble chorus appropriate for high school college and community ensembles. Medium.

Janey Nance-Hall of the Women's Chorus of Dallas and her amazingly beautiful “There Is a Season” has moments of soaring melody and quiet stillness. The melody is haunting but full of resolve and empowerment! Thewell-known text is one of the most moving and comforting passages from the Old Testament. An emotional offering for concert graduation memorial or worship services. Exquisite! Based on Ecclesiastes 3.

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.

The intertwining of women’s voices in Gustav Holst’s Tears Idle Tears will lend an elevated atmosphere to any performance giving this secular piece an almost sacred character. It was written for a cappella female chorus (SSAA) in 1905 as the 3rd movement of the 5-movement suite ‘Songs From The Princess’ which was based on 5 thematic short poem’s from the British poet Tennyson’s long narrative poem ‘The Princess’ (1847). Performance time is approximately 2 minutes.As an experienced instrumentalist and orchestra member English composer arranger and teacher Gustav Holst understood music from the standpoint of his players and madesure that however challenging their parts were always practicable a compositional characteristic still well received and appreciated by performers and audiences today.

A series of outstanding songs taken from the bestselling Close Harmony Ladies' Barbershop Songbook selected for their appropriateness for female singers arranged for close-harmony quartets or women's choirs.Nicholas Hare's beautifully crafted arrangements for SSAA are suitable for anything from four to four hundred singers. He has added helpful performance notes for each of the songs and the arrangements are notated on two stave for easy piano rehearsal.

Now available in a sensitive a cappella edition this Celtic Woman song is a tender reflection of the love between two people and their gratefulness for each other. ?In the morning when you rise I bless the sun I bless the skies. I bless your lips I bless your eyes my blessing goes with you.? A wonderful tribute to love!

This gentle jazz-flavored arrangement of the treasured Gustav Holst/Christina Rossetti carol will be absolutely stunning in performance! Lush choral textures and rich harmonies unfold one after the other for a magical concert moment! Duration: ca. 3:00.