Andrea Ramsey : At the Spring Dawn

Poet Angelina Weld Grimke was an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s. Here she describes the dawning of a new day, a text captured by the composer in colorful and descriptive writing. Scored for marimba (optional piano) and treble voices, this is a beautiful example of word painting as the choir sings, it is good to love, it is good to be alive.

Composer: Andrea Ramsey

Jennifer Lucy Cook : Mystery

These are the musical ravings of a slightly deranged person reminding themselves to trust the process--after all, what good is a life without surprises? There is an unrelenting rhythm, to be sure, but the accents are off kilter, the piano in clusters, and sometimes the tenors and sopranos sing two clashing melody lines silultaneously, all at a tempo that could easily become a runaway train.

Composer: Jennifer Lucy Cook

Jennifer Lucy Cook : Time

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. In this new piece, the lyrics disappear and phrases take on new meaning. We lose time when we try to keep it; we spend time as we try to save it. Time insists upon eluding us; we can only notice the fact that time has been winking at us all along. This music is a way of winking back.

Composer: Jennifer Lucy Cook

Jennifer Lucy Cook : Time

The line between time's reality and its invention is blurry. In this new piece, the lyrics disappear and phrases take on new meaning. We lose time when we try to keep it; we spend time as we try to save it. Time insists upon eluding us; we can only notice the fact that time has been winking at us all along. This music is a way of winking back.

Composer: Jennifer Lucy Cook

The beautiful song from Richard Strauss' first collection of published songs is here skillfully arranged for women's voices. The German Lied, elevated in the 19th century by Schubert, was taken to new heights by Strauss in the early 20th century. Here the women sing of their longing for the return of a deceased love.

Arranger: Brandon Williams | Composer: Richard Strauss

The text for Alterations was written by a former junior high student of the composer. It is optimistic and hopeful and the music reflects this beautifully. It is syncopated and dance-like and full of joy.

Composer: Andrea Ramsey

The world delights as the long winter turns to spring, new beginnings, and possibilities. The music is full of rhythm and energy, and beautifully reflects this hope and the awakening of spring.

Composer: Andrea Ramsey

This iconic poem uses a bird to explore big human experiences: nostalgia, creativity, and our constant drive to reach for higher and more beautiful things. The music reflects the whimsy along with the soaring and floating of a bird as the singers paint the lyrics with gentle strokes.

Composer: Nathan Howe

This iconic poem uses a bird to explore big human experiences: nostalgia, creativity, and our constant drive to reach for higher and more beautiful things. The music reflects the whimsy along with the soaring and floating of a bird as the singers paint the lyrics with gentle strokes.

Arranger: Nathan Howe | Composer: Nathan Howe

Jointly commissioned by a consortium of choruses to benefit the programs and services of Chorus America. This socially conscience work merges a Christina Rossetti text with words from choir students in Flint, Michigan. This was the personal revelation for the composer that there was something she could do to affect in a positive way the tragedy of the Flint Water Crisis. This is also a vehicle for you and your students to positively affect this tragedy as half of the profits from the sale will go directly to Flint Rising, a coalition of community organizations and allies. There is a QR code in the music for the audience to make a donation and the web site is also included.

Composer: Andrea Ramsey

Originally commissioned by Chorus America for Unison/ 2-part choirs, the powerful and socially conscience work is now available for SATB choirs. Merging a Christina Rossetti text with words from choir students in Flint, Michigan composer Ramsey lifts up the horrific water crisis situation in Flint, Michigan. This was the personal revelation for the composer that there was something she could do to affect in a positive way the tragedy in Flint. This is also a vehicle for you and your students to positively affect this tragedy as half of the profits from the sale will go directly to Rlint Rising, a coalition of community organizations and allies. There is a QR code in the music for the audience to make a donation and the web site is also included.

Composer: Andrea Ramsey

The Highwomen is a new contry supergroup featuring Brandi Carlile, Natalie Hemby, Maren Morris and Amanda Shires. With a message for women and young girls to band together, abandon as much ego as humanly possible, hold one another up and amplify other women every chance we get this is a powerful message for your women to sing about and your audiences to hear. This song from their debut album is about looking for a world where everyone is given a chance to fit in. This isn't about leaning in or fighting for the top chair. It's about making room.

Arranger: Andrea Ramsey | Performed By: The Highwomen

Nineteenth century composer Franz Schubert (1797-1828) wrote more than 600 lieder or songs--vocal songs accompanied by piano. He raised this to an art form by equalizing the importance of the music and poetry and expanding the role of the piano accompaniment. In this composition, take special notice of the text painting depicted by harmonic shifts and descriptive music.

Arranger: Brandon Williams | Composer: Franz Schubert

Commissioned for the 2016 Eastern Division ACDA, this Christina Rossetti poem is a wonderful teaching piece. The melodic line in the opening section is constructed to evoke feelings of beauty, loss and remembrance. A middle section paints a picture of grief, reality, and the feeling of life spinning out of control. After the climax of this middle section, there is a return to a sense of calm, symbolizing that as time passes, we are able to come to terms with loss.

Composer: Tom Shelton Jr.

Blending scholarship and practicality, this performing edition of a Palestrina masterpiece can be performed a cappella. Or, employing the optional instrumental parts for strings in C, Alto and Bass clefs, and a keyboard part, it can be performed with whatever combination your situation calls for.

Arranger: Ryan Kelly | Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

One of four songs presented to Robert Schumann by his wife Clara, this setting is a shining example of the composer's ingenuity, and is a wonderful introduction to Romantic era style and performance practice.

Arranger: Brandon Williams | Composer: Clara Schumann

Setting the words of a beloved school administrator, joy and passion are captured in the exciting musical rendition. Body percussion and optional hand percussion add to the energy and changing meter propels the music to a very special finale.

Composer: Kevin T. Padworski

This setting of an anonymous 15th century text mixes polyphony with homophonic writing, offering broad contrasts in dynamics and range/tessitura that are appropriate for high school and festival choirs. The text offers deep meaning that will draw your singers in and resonate profoundly with them.

Arranger: Andrea Ramsey

This thrilling new arrangement by twin brothers Matt and Adam Podd was an internet sensation shortly after we were all quarantined due to the Corona Virus. Drawing on friendships in the New York City Broadway, church and opera worlds,more than 120 world class singers and players came together to create the virtual choir and orchestra. In the final chorus, the arrangers very cleverly turn the iconic phrase How can I keep from singing? into Keep Singing. A message we all need to hear and remember during these times of isolation and at all times.

Arranger: Matt Podd

With the goal to inspire inner strength and confidence in youg people, this new piece by Derrick Fox for young men is a wonderful addition to the repertoire. The chance for success in life is exponentially greater when we know we can take chances and there is a safety net there if we fail. These words of assurance are strong and clear in this beautiful music.

Composer: Derrick Fox

This beautiful Wendell Berry poem sets a mood of quiet and serenity. This piece captures this same mood through the music. The added cello will assist in capturing the long lines and quiet stirring.

Composer: Conner J. Koppin

May the angels lead you into paradise. These beautiful words, sung in Latin are tenderly set in a contemporary, polyphonic style. This is a wonderful opportunity for your singers to experience the independence of polyphony with contemporary harmonies.

Composer: Justin Havard

This music, with lyrics by the composer, speaks to the impact of relationships that we build throughout our lives. It is an excellent outlet for communicating emotions and gives your tenor/bass choirs an opportunity to explore a text that moves beyond stereotypes.

Composer: Derrick Fox

Commissioned by a consortium to celebrate the life and contributions to the arts of Dr. Susan Wharton Conkling, this music is written to be performed by either an SSA choir or an SSATB choir. The tenor and bass parts are optional. This is a work that should dance and not stomp. It is a celebration from beginning to end.

Composer: Andrea Ramsey

Uneven meter with light and staccato eighth note patterns set the stage for Twinkling stars. The singers sing of a longing to know and understand the far away and vast universe while clinging to the earth. Our imaginations are ignited by the music and the text and the hope that we might someday comprehend all that is possible.

Composer: Katerina Gimon

Composed originally for solo soprano and figured bass, this new arrangement offers a counter melody to the second verse. All voices join together for a strong, unison final verse.

Arranger: Melissa Malvar-Keylock | Composer: Henry Purcell

Extracting two movements from the Baroque composer, Antonio Lotti's Requiem Mass, here are two authentic, Baroque anthems for treble choir. Intended to be performed as a pair, a piano accompaniment is provided but a string trio will allow these to soar.

Arranger: Nathan Payant | Composer: Antonio Lotti

Introducing Four Shape Note singing to your young singers, this arrangement from the Sacred Harp is full of energy. Young singers will relate to positive message and they will be surprised that 19th century music can be so much fun to sing

Arranger: Derrick Fox

Introducing Four Shape Note singing to your young singers, this arrangement from the Sacred Harp is full of energy. Young singers will relate to the positive message and they will be surprised that 19th century music can be so much fun to sing.

Arranger: Derrick Fox

Although primarily known as an opera composer--more than 100--Baldassare Galuppi always maintained a steady output of sacred music. In this edition, the editor maintains accuracy of pitches and durations seen in the original manuscript. Clefs are updated to modern usage in all parts. And the original figured bass has been fully realized. Singers will enjoy singing this polyphony and developing their vocal independence.

Arranger: Kevin T. Padworski | Composer: Baldassare Galuppi

This poignant text by famed Irish poet Thomas Moore is filled with nostalgia and inherent melody. The poet, lost in thought in the middle of the night, wrestles with past memories of boyhood whilst contemplating his journey to the present--friendships and loneliness, smiles and tears. Even as the poet grapples with sadness of former days gone by, the feeling of hope remains when voices unite in song, reminding us that we are never alone on our journey.

Composer: Kevin T. Padworski

The simple beauty of a sunrise, a summer breeze, or evening stars can evoke memories of a loved one. Oh, Think of Me was inspired by a poem by Frances Anne Kemble to honor the life of a young man who died too young. Elaine Hagenberg finds heartache but also resolution and peace in the text and her music.

Composer: Elaine Hagenberg

High energy, rhythmic and playful are the characteristics of this exciting new piece. Commissioned by Kokopelli Choir, Scott Leithead, director, this is sure to become standard repertoire for youth and community choirs.

Composer: Kristopher Fulton

A colorful and evocative piano accompaniment underpin a colorful choral setting of this beautiful late romantic text. The ranges for the women's voices are set in a way that will help build their technique while also building for success. This is a real winner for women's choirs.

Composer: Kevin T. Padworski

With a text inspired by the full life of a relative and music that is lush this is an uplifting anthem for community and college choirs. Featured at the virtual 2021 ACDA National conference, collegiate reading session, this inspirational anthem will brighten any concert

Composer: Brandon Williams

British singer/songwriter Laura Mvula has crafted a song portraying the cycle of life of a female and the accompanying questions, emotions, and feelings of desperation. These emotions are captured beautifully in this arrangement for women's voices. The pop style is strong and free and a wonderful opportunity for your women's choirs to connect to these important lyrics in an arrangement that never gets in the way of the powerful emotions.

Arranger: Andrea Ramsey | Composer: Steve Brown

The first release of the Andrea Ramsey Choral Series is an amazingly beautiful piece by Stuart Chapman Hill. The text (by the composer) is thought provoking and perfect for women's choir in high school and up. The ranges are appropriate, the piano is supportive but independent.

Arranger: Andrea Ramsey

A powerful text by Whitley Rives using strong metaphorical images of life and after life requires imagination and creative thinking by the singers. The 12/8 meter propels the music forward to a thrilling climax. The french horn part is included in the octavo.

Composer: J. Reese Norris

The strength of women and the importance of women with power sets the stage for this exciting work by Misty Dupuis. Setting the poem by Alice Moore Dunbar-Nelson, one of the first African American women poets, the composer establishes strength by layering and building voices and shaping dynamics to build to multiple high points. Finally ending as the music began, in the whispered repeating of the heroine Madame Curie.

Composer: Misty L. Dupuis | Performed By: Pat Donohue

With the countries of India and Uganda represented in this octavo, world rhythms take center stage. Clear and authentic guidance is offered in the program notes along with an IPA pronunciation guide and a poetic translation. Songs include: MaLoWe, Tumba.

Arranger: Kelly A. Miller

Often considered the first successful American female composer of large-scale art music, Amy was both a composer and a concert pianist. Here are two of her most important art songs--Ah, Love, But A Day and The Year's At the Spring both with texts by Robert Browning. This is a perfect year as we celebrate a women's right to vote to sing these songs by a great American female composer.

Arranger: Brandon Williams | Composer: Amy Beach

Offering both the Finnish text and a singable English translation, here is a song by the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. An IPA guide is provided on the inside cover making it very accessible to present this in the original language. The title translates to Was It a Dream? and this is beautifully reflected in the atmospheric piano accompaniment. The vocal ranges are carefully distributed and the singing is mostly homophonic making this an excellent choice for the developing women's choir.

Arranger: Brandon Williams | Composer: Jean Sibelius

Here is an energetic invitation to trust our innate desire to connect with others, follow our dreams, and to listen and lose oneself to the world's sweet enchanting song. Most importantly, it calls on us to take a stand against indifference, and to open our eyes to new possibilities.

Composer: Marie-Claire Saindon

With a text written by the members of the Atlantic Girl Choir and adapted by the composer, this music is strong and forceful and a powerful statement for women to stand together, hands together, unified and ready to make a better world.

Composer: Matthew Emery

This classic Yeats' poem is set to music that is rooted in a simple melody and meter and, when performed with a traditional folk song simplicity will resonant with singers and listeners. All voice parts and the piano are given moments of individual importance. This beautiful poem asks your singers to reflect on how they would like to live today and be remembered. Powerful.

Composer: David Husser

Here is a wonderful poem by Longfellow about the challenges as well as the joys of Winter. The music is energetic and a wonderful addition to a winter concert with no attachments to a specific holiday.

Written for the Southwest Region ACDA Men's Honor Choir, 2018, directed by Derrick Fox. The passionate text requires expressive and dynamic singing from the men's voices. Long lines require grace and the dynamic climax--That you love me makes me worthy of you: will require all the emotion that your men can summon.

Composer: Christopher H. Harris