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

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

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

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 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

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

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

Composer: Pawel Lukaszewski

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

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