A deeply emotional work, Absalom, My Son attempts to capture the unnatural feeling of a parent losing a child. Challenging, and containing a myriad of soundscapes created by the composer, this work is still highly melodic and approachable. For advanced high school choirs and above.

Composer: Michael Barrett

A "tour de force" for the women's choir, this impressive piece is highly rhythmic, loaded with melodic interest, and extremely well-crafted. Looking for drama for your concert? This selection will fit the bill!

Composer: Ko Matsushita

A beautiful setting for men's chorus of the beloved hymn. A simple yet driving piano accompaniment paired with lovely lines in the strings add an ethereal foundation to the well-crafted vocal lines. Singable, yet very moving. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Robert T. Gibson | Performed By: Springfield Multicultural Ensemble

This beautiful Xhosa prayer has been set with care by Michael Barrett and Ralf Schmitt. The flowing vocal lines are achievable by a variety of levels, while the addition of the two soloists adds great forward momentum. This would work well in concert or in church.

Arranger: Michael Barrett

This joyful American song has been set beautifully by composer John Wykoff. Speaking of how we will "all rise together" in the morning, this work reflects on the idea of leaving the troubles of the world to embark on a better day. A wonderful concert opener that is accessible to many levels. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: John Wykoff | Performed By: Missouri State University Chamber Choir

Alice Parker has created a setting of this beautiful American song that is simple, authentic, and warm. A good chance to feature a soloist, with accompanimental choral parts beneath.

Composer: Alice Parker

Blake Wilson's setting of the Olde English poem Caedmon's Hymn is an extremely dynamic exploration of sound. For advanced choirs, this work is an impressive challenge for your choir. A unique addition to your program. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Blake Wilson | Performed By: University of Louisville Cardinal Singers

Dayung Sampan is a Singaporean folk song brought to the country in the nineteenth century from Indonesia. Written for an advanced women's chorus, this exciting uptempo work will be a fun challenge for your singers.Dayung Sampan IPA Pronunciation GuideÊ

Arranger: Darius Lim

Inspired by both gospel and Appalachian song traditions, the composer has created a delightful spiritual with its own unique voice with text based on a biblical event. Conservative ranges make this selection accessible to many choirs.

Composer: David Arbury

The Taiwanese aboriginal tune has been superbly arranged to create a show-piece for men's choir. Ever true to the five-tone modality indigenous to the Orient, this piece is unique in style and authentic in flavor.

Composer: Reed Criddle

Composer John Wykoff has set the familiar spiritual Soon I Will Be Done in a completely new way. While other settings exist, none treat the source material with deadly seriousness, as a personal requiem. With an incredibly beautiful and virtuosic piano accompaniment, this work will make an excellent concert centerpiece.

Arranger: John Wykoff

Composer John Wykoff has set the familiar spiritual Soon I Will Be Done in a completely new way. While other settings exist, none treat the source material with deadly seriousness, as a personal requiem. With an incredibly beautiful and virtuosic piano accompaniment, this work will make an excellent concert centerpiece.

Arranger: John Wykoff

This work song portrays the conditions in which African Americans found themselves living and working during the post Civil War reconstruction. Written in a call-and-response style with rhythms that imitate the task of lining out a railroad track. This is an incredibly dynamic work for TTBB chorus.

Arranger: Anthony Trecek-King

This lesser-known spiritual has been masterfully and simply set by Anthony Trecek-King. Singers are encouraged to use improvisation, inflections, and note bending to create the most authentic sound. Achievable and moving, with themes of resilience and home. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Anthony Trecek-King | Performed By: Missouri State University Chorale

Rhythmic, driving, and intense,ÊI'm On My WayÊis a rich selection for two-part treble choruses. A lesser-known spiritual speaking to themes of home, journey, and trial. An accessible and dynamic arrangement.Bass Part

Arranger: Anthony Trecek-King

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, I'm On My Way is a rich selection for two-part treble choruses. A lesser-known spiritual speaking to themes of home, journey, and trial. An accessible and dynamic arrangement.Bass Part

Arranger: Anthony Trecek-King

Patrick Hawes' gentle and thoughtful music perfectly fits this simple, yet profound, text: Give light to my eyes lest I sleep unto death. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Patrick Hawes | Performed By: Missouri State University Chorale

Laudate Dominum is a lovely a cappella work for SATB choir, featuring a beautiful melody and gorgeous harmonizations true to the composer's style. Flowing and forward-moving, this uncomplicated work is a delicate and joyful addition to any program. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Ivo Antognini | Performed By: Missouri State University Chorale

A new edition of Mendelssohn's Laudate Pueri that includes both the chorus (Laudate Pueri) and the trio (Beati omnes). This edition offers a clean score for choir and keyboard with a few small ediorial markings and a phrase-by-phrase translation.

Composer: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy

Movement 3 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this folk hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines unaccompanied in this movement. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: Missouri State University Chamber Choir

A fantastic South African arrangement from Michael Barrett!ÊModimoÊis a song of praise and celebration. Improvised percussion and a traditional Sesotho melody make for a grounded and deep sound your singers will immediately connect with. A quick learn with a huge impact.

Arranger: Michael Barrett

Here is another fantastic South African arrangement from Barrett and Schmitt! Modimo is a song of praise and celebration. Improvised percussion and a traditional Sesotho melody make for a grounded and deep sound your singers will immediately connect with. A quick learn with a huge impact.

Arranger: Michael Barrett

Eslon Hindundu of Namibia has beautifully arranged this song from his country for SATB choir and solos. Sounding both other-worldly and peaceful, this interesting work has great appeal for a wide variety of audiences. The repetitive nature of both the music and the text will make Ndangero easy to learn for many levels.

Arranger: Eslon Hindundu

Ngothando is a song written in isiZulu, and is a message to the world that it is only through love that we can conquer the barriers that stand between us. Beautiful and accessible, this is a moving work especially meaningful for our times.Ngothando IPA Pronunciation Guide

Composer: Mbuso Ndlovu

Written for performance at the 58th presidential inauguration, with text by Pulitzer Prize nominated poet Michael Dennis Browne and music by John Wykoff, Now We Belong is a moving anthem that expresses sentiments of love, unity, and peace. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: John Wykoff | Performed By: Missouri State University Chorale

The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on four American folk songs and hymns in this multi-movement work. Challenging but achievable vocal lines are paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. A great chance for your audience and singers to experience these well-loved songs in a completely new way. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt

Phind'ukhulume is a beautiful Zulu prayer that speaks to themes of gratitude and hope. Very moving, with a dramatic rise and fall. Achievable by many levels.Phind'ukhulume IPA Pronunciation Guide

Arranger: Mzwandile Mabuza

Movement 1 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: Texas Lutheran University

This beautiful setting of the Appalachian ballad features a lovely baritone solo supported by accessible choral lines. A nice feature for a good soloist. Easy to learn and very effective.

Arranger: John Wykoff

A poignant poem by Shelley set with beauty and care by Ivo Antognini. The poem and the music are permeated with passion, melancholy, and sweetness, making this a great choice for good high school choirs and above.

Composer: Ivo Antognini

This hilarious folk song is arranged here for TTBB choir and piano. The story of the lazy farmer and the consequences for his laziness will likely connect with your tenors and basses. Expertly arranged, making this a great teaching piece that works well in concert settings.

Arranger: John Wykoff

Movement 4 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this folk hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: University of South Carolina Graduate Vocal Ensemble

Robert T. Gibson's fantastic arrangement of This Little Light of Mine will appeal to many levels of treble choruses. Singable and skillfully arranged, this setting is fun, exciting, and captures the gentle joy of this spiritual. The piano accompaniment is simple and supportive. Your singers will love this! Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Robert T. Gibson | Performed By: Missouri State University Women's Chorus

Thixo Onothando is a popular isiXhosa hymn performed throughout South Africa. It is an uplifting song of praise led by a group of soloists who portray the roles of religious leaders. The use of percussion and movement adds a great deal. As performed by the University of Pretoria (TUKS) Camerata on the South African televised national competition, Varsity Sing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Michael Barrett | Performed By: Trazan

The Polish composer has created a highly dramatic setting of this text. This selection is excellent for reverberant halls.

Composer: Pawel Lukaszewski

A simple and joyous South African song stating "Look at the dove on that tree!" Use a soloist or a small group of singers along with improvised percussion and ululations to create an unforgettable performance. Available in both SATB and TTBB voicings. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Michael Barrett | Performed By: University of Pretoria (TUKS) Camerata

A simple and joyous South African song stating "Look at the dove on that tree!" Use a soloist or a small group of singers along with improvised percussion and ululations to create an unforgettable performance. Available in both SATB and TTBB voicings. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Michael Barrett

Dramatic tempo changes are the hallmark of this clever piece. Alternating between quasi-Renaissance and highly-spirited in style, it is both colorful and charming and works very well as an a cappella piece.

Composer: Pawel Lukaszewski

Robert T. Gibson's setting of We Shall Overcome is dynamic and well-crafted. Attention has been paid to the construction of the vocals, which throughout the work act as accompaniment to the soloist. Requires an accomplished soloist and a strong choir. A beautiful sentiment for our times.

Arranger: Robert T. Gibson

Movement 2 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: Missouri State University Chamber Choir

Whisper of the Dance was written as a response to William Averitt's choral song cycle, Deepness of the Blue. The deeply artistic poetry by Robert Bode is an homage to the great Langston Hughes. For four-hand piano and mixed voices, this is an advanced work for collegiate, community, and professional choirs. Incredibly effective and will make a great closer.

Composer: William Averitt

Who Killed Poor Robin? is a tremendously fun and rowdy folksong from the arranger who brought us I Got a Hog and a Pig. Expertly written with very accessible vocal lines, this arrangement will work well for a wide variety of choirs and will be a favorite of your audiences.

Arranger: John Wykoff