Three texts from Shakespeare combine in a creative and colorful suite for a cappella mixed chorus. Includes: It Was a Lover and His Lass, Oh Mistress Mine, Daffodils. Recorded by The New York Virtuoso Singers. All Rights Reserved. Used by Permission. From the Harold Rosenbaum Choral Series.

Arranger: Harold Rosenbaum/ Ron Erickson | Composer: Nancy Wertsch

One of the four Marian antiphons, this devotional text has been sung in monastic choirs for centuries. This setting features a homophonic texture and a simple ABA form. Duration: ca. 4:15.

Composer: Richard Rice

This famous Latin text has been set by many composers over the ages: As the deer longs for running water, so longs my soul for you, O Lord. This setting evokes the settings of the past with a fresh perspective for contemporary choirs. Duration: ca. 4:20.

Composer: Nancy Wertsch

The music of East Africa reflects the joyful spirit of the people as seen in these three selections from Tanzania and Kenya, collected and arranged by ethnomusicologist and educator Tim Gregory. These short songs are easily learned by young choirs and adaptable enough for more experienced ensembles. Field video, movement and other helpful online information are referenced within the publication. Songs include: Karibuni, Muyo, Liwaya. Duration: ca. 5:00

Arranger: Tim Gregory

This short unaccompanied work probes the puzzles of living with conscience in a profoundly flawed world. The text by poet William Dickey encourages engagement in the world, yet the piece ends in a wordless sigh, as if lamenting a lost ideal. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Composer: Joelle Wallach

This unaccompanied choral work for mixed voices draws the audience into a world of deep emotion, rich harmony and vivid imagery. Drawing upon the subconscious bond between mother and child, the work explores the child's fears and the mother's attempt to soothe those fears. Duration: ca. 6:10.

Composer: Thomas LaVoy