A finalist composition in the 2006 New York Sings! A Composer's Symposium, this work is an energetic and rhythmically exciting setting of E. E. Cummings's take on excess noise in modern society. In it, the power of singing is echoed and restored through the blessing of silence.

Composer: Dominick DiOrio

This piece is the third in the set of "Three Marian Antiphons for Treble Choir" by Palestrina and edited by Raymond Sprague. As in the first two pieces, the editor has provided a clean and uncluttered score in order to provide a canvas on which the informed conductor and well-trained choir can create a fresh and true interpretation of this beautiful Renaissance masterpiece.

Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina

A dramatic setting of this liturgical text with expressive contemporary harmonies and dissonances.

Composer: David Reznick

Following the success of earlier selections in his Polish music series, Dr. Zielinski has found another delightful folk song that will engage both singers and audiences in this infectious style.

Composer: Stanislaw Wiechowicz

In addition to its wonderfully musical setting, this Shakespearian text will provide opportunities for discussion of interdisciplinary issues in both historical literature and women's studies. The music is an emotional and intellectual expression reinforcing strength and independence for women.

Composer: Stephen Bouma

Written to capture the ecstatic nature of this beautiful traditional text, Mark Simmons's setting couples contrasts in tempo, diction, and dynamics with the thrilling timbre of a women's choir. The musical elements all work together to highlight the passion inherent in the "Gloria" text.

Composer: Mark Simmons

Commissioned by the Cornell University Chorus, this piece is the kind of "folk song" that really lets a women's choir get down and dirty. With a driving, Appalachian-style folk melody, wide ranges that show off the mature treble voice, and a full range of dynamic contrasts, "Go Dig My Grave" is sure to be a show stopper. Although published separately, this selection was created to pair with "Jubilee" (15/2962R).

Composer: Sally Lamb McCune

Originally published in 1585, this motet for women's voices is in the typical polyphonic style of Victoria -- and it is a must for serious treble choirs.

Arranger: Raymond Sprague | Composer: Tomas Luis DeVictoria

These are works arranged for women's choruses, large festival choruses and select children's choirs. The songs offer the performers and the listeners a glance into the colorful and humorous characteristics of the folk poetry and folk music of Poland. Each song can be sung in Polish or English. Pronunciation guides for the Polish text are printed with each octavo.

Arranger: Richard Zielinski | Composer: Stanislaw Wiechowicz

These are works arranged for women's choruses, large festival choruses and select children's choirs. The songs offer the performers and the listeners a glance into the colorful and humorous characteristics of the folk poetry and folk music of Poland. Each song can be sung in Polish or English. Pronunciation guides for the Polish text are printed with each octavo.

Composer: Stanislaw Wiechowicz