Lee Scott has established a reputation of excellent choral writing for the a cappella choir. This familiar song has been graced with Mr. Scott's careful placement of pitches to ensure a beautiful rendition. This selection will work well with a church choir, good high school or college choir, or a community chorale. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

Jack Halloran's unique arranging style brings a special quality to this stirring American patriotic classic.

Arranger: Jack Halloran | Composer: Samuel A. Ward

This famous Christina Rossetti poem has been set to music by many. Donald Bailey, choral chair at Baylor University and director of the Chamber Singers, has created a contemporary madrigal setting that is superb. In the tradition of his predecessor, Robert Young, Dr. Bailey uses the colors of the vocal ensemble to give new hues to this time-honored text.

Composer: Donald Bailey

K. Lee Scott's adaptability and command of vocal writing is excellent, and his arranging style is never overdone. A refined reserve to his technique make this an elegant spiritual setting for high school, college and church treble choirs.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

Arranger: Jack Halloran | Composer: Stephen Foster

Cantate Domino means sing a new song to the Lord, and this composition truly embodies its meaning. Beginning in 7/8, the opening motif is a short statement in Latin, then English, that establishes the macaronic character of the piece. William Powell selected this motet for his new choral series that features fine music useful in festivals and concert. Medium to difficult.

Composer: Vladimir Silva

Selected by the National Endowment for the Arts as an one of the American Masterpieces of choral music.

Arranger: Gregg Smith | Performed By: Gregg Smith Singers

K. Lee Scott has taken a Latin setting of Psalm 51, Create in me a clean heart, and laced it with a luscious 21st century harmonies. Gentle and yet stirring, this setting is excellent for college or community choirs, appropriate for concert or worship. Medium to difficult.

Composer: K. Lee Scott

Composer Richard Burchard toggles the verses of this beautiful piece between monophonic chant and homophonic chorales. The two styles meld together, producing a piece that sounds both fresh and timeless. Richard's compositional style is careful and profound. You can't rush through one of his pieces, you want to linger and enjoy the richness he creates. Selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral series.

Composer: Richard Burchard

Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is proving to be a delightful collection of Latin gems. This piece begins with tension and disharmony but breaks into soothing chords, lush and full of consolation. The Latin text honors the noble wood of the cross on which Christ was crucified.

Composer: Cesar Alejandro Carillo

This beautiful rendering of the love verses from I Corinthians 13 is a small masterpiece by Richard Burchard. Beginning with a simple chant sung in canon over a pedal point, the textures soon expand and evolve into dense flowing lines that typify Burchard's style. High school choirs, college choirs and good church choirs will enjoy this expressive composition.

Composer: Richard Burchard

It is a song of praise written in a distinguished, elegant style that has become a hallmark of composer Richard Burchard. Richard selected the text portions from the book of James and Corinithians. Performed at the ACDA Southern Region convention in 2022, this is another stunning contemporary madrigal that merges ancient sounds with a newness that is spellbinding.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

Selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series, this setting of Danny Boy by Trevor Gomes is uniquely lovely. Following a stark opening the piece grows in richness and vocal parts, with stirring harmonies and a graceful conclusion. Appropriate for fine high school choirs, college and commnity choirs. Medium to difficult.

Arranger: Trevor Gomes

Stacey Gibbs has built a reputation for outstanding arrangements of spirituals. Many ACDA performances and commissions later, we are proud to announce the Stacey Gibbs Choral Series. Only Stacey could deliver a new setting of this famous spiritual that honors its heritage and breathes new life at the same time. College choirs, high school chamber choirs, and church choirs will enjoy this new setting.

Composer: Stacey Gibbs

Composer: Hector Villa-Lobos

The words and melodies American song writer Stephen Foster exemplify our nation in the 19th century. Dr. Gerald Custer has maintained that character in this madrigal-like setting. The heart from a time gone by sings through in warmth and sincerity. Good high school choirs, college and community ensembles will jump at the chance to program this gem.

Arranger: Gerald Custer | Composer: Stephen Foster

This American folk hymn has been arranged by veteran writer, K. Lee Scott, in a style reminiscent of the Parker-Shaw American hymn settings. In a joyful 6/8 meter the a cappella voices rise and build to a full, resounding conclusion.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

This well-known poem by Longfellow metaphorically paints the calming qualities of the night. What Richard Burchard does musically is enrapturing. The listener is immersed sonically into the poem even deeper. It is an obvious concert closer but stands well at other times too. Eight-part a cappella choir and tenor soloist will work best with advanced high school, college or community choirs. Medium difficulty.

Composer: Richard Burchard

This well-known poem by Longfellow metaphorically paints the calming qualities of the night. What Richard Burchard does musically is enrapturing. The listener is immersed sonically into the poem even deeper. It is an obvious concert closer but stands well at other times too. Eight-part a cappella choir and tenor soloist will work best with advanced high school, college or community choirs. Medium difficulty.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

Under the heading OLDE CAROLS NEW, the director of the Baylor Choir, Donald Bailey, has arranged 3 new settings of 3 old carols: I Saw Three Ships; Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; Lullalay, Thou Little Tiny Child. With rich vocal textures in an a cappella setting, brimming with delicate suspensions and resolutions, Donald Bailey brings an elegant caress to each Christmas song. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Composer: Donald Bailey

Selected for the William Powell Choral series, this encouraging choral contains both inspirational words and music by Gwen McLeod Hall. It is a message of hope, where singing serves as the disarming weapon of choice. For high school and college treble choirs, the music swells in celebration to a victorious conclusion. Medium.

Composer: Gwen McLeod Hall

K. Lee Scott is a superior arranger - he knows how to get the most out of the voice and gratify an audience. This is such a well-known spiritual and Lee piques our interest with tight, solid, harmonies that thicken and rise as the verses unfold, all the way to the vigorous finale. Great for church or school.

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

This Christmas piece is everything you would expect from Richard Burchard and so much more. The lovely melody and flowing harmonies are anticipated, as are the familiar words of the carol, but the accompanying syllables, some almost jazz-like, are a pleasant surprise. Selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series, you know it is an excellent college or fine community choir piece. Medium to difficult.

Composer: Gustav Holst

Arranger Stacey Gibbs clearly understands the variety of tone colors the voice can create and shows them off wonderfully in this spirited arrangement.

Arranger: Stacy V. Gibbs

This ancient Greek prayer asking for God's mercy has been selected for the Bruce Rogers Choral Series. The music is written largely in a homophonic style with shifts in harmony functioning like building blocks of sound. A great festival piece, it will be popular with high school and college choirs.

Composer: Joshua B. Himes

This setting is based on a three-part keyboard composition attributed to J.S. Bach. The contrapuntal lines are individually melodic and independent.

Arranger: Tim Sharp

Eli Villanueva is quickly becoming a respected name in the musical circles of Los Angeles, first as a soloist, but now as a composer. His artistic setting of the familiar Latin text Laudate Dominum (Praise ye the Lord) from Psalm 150 displays a classical approach with subtle contemporary harmonies. Excellent for sacred use, it will also complement any fine academic program. Available: SATB a cappella.

Composer: Eli Villanueva

Under the heading OLDE CAROLS NEW, the director of the Baylor Choir, Donald Bailey, has arranged 3 new settings of 3 old carols: I Saw Three Ships; Lo, How A Rose E'er Blooming; Lullalay, Thou Little Tiny Child. With rich vocal textures in an a cappella setting, brimming with delicate suspensions and resolutions, Donald Bailey brings an elegant caress to each Christmas song. Available: SATB divisi a cappella.

Composer: Robert Croo

Arranger: Jack Halloran

Arranger: Fred Prentice

Dr. Cristian Grases of USC is a native of Argentina. He is the editor of a new series with Gentry called The Choral Music of Latin America and the Caribbean, and it is proving to be a delightful collection of Latin gems. The meter changes are plentiful and the music dances along playfully, and we are rewarded with a contemporary madrigal that is undeniably Latin in flavor.

Composer: Jose Mena

Arranger: Fred Bock

Kevin Memley has become a respected name in choral excellence, and, once again, this setting proves why. The accompaniment is absolutely beguiling and the vocal writing equally elegant. First released for male voices this treble choir setting is perfect for high school and college choirs. Easy to medium in difficulty

Arranger: Kevin Memley

Kevin Memley has become a respected name in choral excellence, and, once again, this setting proves why. The accompaniment is absolutely beguiling and the vocal writing equally elegant. First released for male voices this treble choir setting is perfect for high school and college choirs. Easy to medium in difficulty

Arranger: Kevin Memley

This melodic setting from Richard Burchard features an original tune, which is beautifully supported by his classic, harmonic fullness. As the deer pants is a text of such yearning and this Latin setting carries that message as well. A great selection for high school, college and community choirs.

Composer: Richard Burchard

This melodic setting from Richard Burchard features an original tune, which is beautifully supported by his classic, harmonic fullness. As the deer pants is a text of such yearning and this Latin setting carries that message as well. A great selection for high school, college and community choirs.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

The a cappella, Fred Prentice arrangement has been a popular selection for years. Then, Carol Barnett, harpist extraordinaire with the Dale Warland Singers, created an accompaniment (it works very well for piano too) and a whole new life ensued. We are proud to release this new edition with Carol's excellent accompaniment.

Arranger: Fred Prentice | Performed By: Dale Warland Singers

Premiered at the ACDA National Convention 2015, this piece marks the first double choir arrangement for a Spiritual. In a few short years Stacy Gibbs has earned the reputation as the most sought-after arranger of Spirituals in the U.S. Stacey's writing is always a pleasure to sing but this one is special, with the antiphonal choirs playing off one another and wailing sounds building a climactic finish. An obvious festival work for school. Medium difficulty.

Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs

Arranger: K. Lee Scott

Originally released for male choir, this revoicing evokes the mournfulness surrounding the crucifixion of Christ. Burchard's flowing lines, in and out of alluring suspensions, keeps us immersed in the sweet tension of the Latin text. But our struggles are beautifully rewarded as the piece quietly ends in the major tonality. A wonderful Lenten or Communion anthem for the advanced church choir, or a concert piece for community or college choirs. Medium in difficulty.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

Announcing an incredible discovery: Jack Halloran, the arranger who gave us Witness, Camptown Races and many other all-time favorites, had an arrangement of The Gospel Train that was just unearthed. This arrangement displays Jack's mastery of the a cappella sound and displays his ability to make a piece connect with the audience.

Arranger: Jack Halloran

Selected for the Georgia Music Educator's Association High School All State Men's Chorus in 2016, Richard Burchard has composed a sensitive and touching melody to this famous 19th century text. The harmonies match not only the text but Richard's style of warmth. There is no divisi in this piece, it is consistently 4 part men - great for high school. Medium difficulty.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

Gibbons first wrote the famous setting of his text in 1612. The clever poem shares when a swan's voice is heard and compares it to the state of human character. Burchard not only maintains the poem but a renaissance motet style colored in 21st century harmonies. College and comminity choirs will ennjoy this brilliant work.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

Recently selected as one of the honor choir pieces for the 2007 ACDA National Convention, this arrangement by Stacey Gibbs is crafted for success. Beginning quietly and unassuming, the piece quickly jumps into a contagious tempo and builds and builds to a rousing finish.

Arranger: Stacey V. Gibbs

Many famous composers have set the heart-wrenching text of King David's weeping over the death of his son, Absalom. Burchard's setting is powerful and stirring and will not disappoint a singer or listener. Selected for the Bruce Rogers' Choral Series, the brilliance of this composition is in the musical suspensions that capture the emotions so completely. Appropriate for advanced church choirs.

Composer: Richard Burchard

Many famous composers have set the heart-wrenching text of King David's weeping over the death of his son, Absalom. Burchard's setting is powerful and stirring and will not disappoint a singer or listener. Selected for the Bruce Rogers' Choral Series, the brilliance of this composition is in the musical suspensions that capture the emotions so completely. Appropriate for advanced church choirs.

Arranger: Richard Burchard | Composer: Richard Burchard

Halloran's setting of this Spiritual has long been established as the definitive arrangement.

Arranger: Jack Halloran | Composer: Traditional

Witness was first released in an a cappella setting for 8-part mixed voices, and within months had sold over 30,000 copies. The following year it topped 50,000 and continued to climb. Today it remains a top seller and an industry standard. Veteran arranger Dick Bolks has masterfully revoiced and edited Mr. Halloran's setting into a solid SATB edition with optional accompaniment. Suddenly, one of the best chorals from the 20th century is available to smaller sized choirs...and Mr. Halloran's integrity remains thoroughly intact. Thanks, Dick. Available: SATB accompanied, SATB divisi a cappella.

Arranger: Jack Halloran