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 poignant story about a young life lost too early touched listeners around the world when released by The Band Perry. This contemporary a cappella setting is an appropriate choice for those more reflective concert occasions. / Choeur SSAA A Cappella

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 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 vocal texture then gently relaxing into a reflective conclusion. With soprano recorder.

A guaranteed showstopper! This playful Irish children's song has been set with rousing clapping and stomping to reflect how it might have been sung by children during their playtime. The vocals are set in a simple homophonic style which makes the body percussion achievable. Can be performed with or without piano. Don't miss this fantastic concert closer!

from Impressions-Reflections on Humanity-Impressions is a set of three outstanding pieces by Kevin Memley for treble voices. The texts are favorites of many and Kevin's treatments are exquisite masterpieces. Although the 3 selections are released separately they arebest presented as a trilogy. High school and college.

The text of this reflective and expressive work provides a rich metaphor for healing as it suggests that difficulty and sorrow can be used redemptively in our lives. At the point in the text where the phrase a frail bell posed a chime is heard the unmetered voices evoke the sound of a wind chime building to a forte then gradually diminishing to a quiet conclusion. With piano wind chimes and finger cymbal.

(J'entends le Loup)-An incredibly dynamic adaptation of this beloved French folk song. Quick and rhythmic the work reflects the determination and liveliness of the girl in the poem who won't let others dictate her love or her future. Meter changes body percussion and the dancing oboe and piano parts all work together in this challenging arrangement. Sure to be a favorite of choirs and audiences alike! With piano oboe opt. frame drum and body percussion. Duration: ca. 3:45.

A major work for a mature larger women's choir the concept of this piece is inspired by the composer's never-forgotten visit to the Yad Vashem Centre in Israel. The combined text is from Genesis original text by the composer and names of children of the Holocaust. Both dramatic and intimate this work would be an important experience for your choir and the audience alike. Instrumental accompaniment (score and parts) available separately (harp piano viola handbells or chimes crotales). Duration: ca. 7:20.