Pulitzer prize winning composer Shulamit Ran here provides us with a grand statement in praise of the pursuit of knowledge. Wisdom, understanding, and learning are highlighted as a means to justice, judgment, and equity. The music is rhythmic and polyphonic and full of strength and power.

Composer: Shulamit Ran

This is an a cappella setting of Psalm 23, set in Hebrew. Composer Judith Shatin wrote this piece in 1995 and dedicated it to the memory of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin.

Composer: Judith Shatin

The flowing lines of this short a cappella work are woven into an elegant vocal tapestry that will create an atmosphere of serenity and warmth. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Composer: Craig Urquhart

Recorded by the New York Concert Singers and premiered at the Lincoln Center Tree Lighting by Project Youth Chorus and the Muppets, this sweet a cappella setting is a simple and warm salute to the December holidays especially appropriate for diverse audiences. We are different and the same, all together. What we want this holiday is peace forever. The full recording is available at www.newworldrecords.org and dramonline.org. (Lance Horne, All Together, New World Records NW80592. P 2001 C 2001, Anthology of Recorded Music, Inc. Used by permission).

Arranger: Judith Clurman

Vivid vocal colors leap into being in this bright and rhythmic acclamation. A stunning opener for advanced high school choirs and up. Duration: ca. 1:05.

Composer: Paul McKibbins

This is an arrangement, by Zalmen Mlotek, for mixed chorus, of a Yiddish Chanukah song written in 1921, by Solomon Golub and Abraham Reisen. The text describes a father chanting the blessings over the Chanukah Menorah.

Arranger: Zalmen Mlotek | Composer: Solomon Golub

Bridging the sound between the Old English carols and the High Lonesome sound of the Appalachians, this beautiful carol with words by Isaac Watts is a delicate addition to any Christmas concert. The violin obbligato reminds us of the fiddle so present in the Appalachian music community while the a cappella choral setting allows the choir to realize the quiet and sensitive time while the baby sleeps.

Arranger: David Chase

With a text by Christina Rossetti, this a cappella piece for mixed voices displays a full dynamic range through rich homophonic textures. A challenging and compelling work! Duration: ca. 2:20

Composer: Georgia Stitt

First, setting a more modern and poetic translation of the Ave Maria followed by a traditional setting of this text, this is music for advanced choirs. We have come to expect Mr. Cutter's music to be transparent and sensitive and this does not disappoint.

Composer: William Cutter

Salamone Rossi (1570-1630) was a Jewish musician at the court of Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga and a contemporary of Monteverdi, but his musical style foreshadows the chorale style yet to come. This beautiful setting of the evening prayer is perfect for the concert hall or the sacred service.

Arranger: Judith Clurman

Salamone Rossi (1570-1630) was a Jewish musician at the court of Duke Vincenzo Gonzaga and a contemporary of Monteverdi, but his musical style foreshadows the chorale style yet to come. This beautiful setting of the evening prayer is perfect for the concert hall or the sacred service.

Arranger: Judith Clurman

Celebrated contemporary poet Charles Anthony Silvestri has written a text that reflects the personal insights and positive and negative aspects of being a teenager. Composer Narverud has set these insightful lyrics to depict the way that teenagers feel about the dichotomy of life: doubt and frustration coupled with excitement and passion - standing on the threshold of all things new.

Composer: Jacob Narverud

Celebrated contemporary poet Charles Anthony Silvestri has written a text that reflects the personal insights and positive and negative aspects of being a teenager. Composer Narverud has set these insightful lyrics to depict the way that teenagers feel about the dichotomy of life: doubt and frustration coupled with excitement and passion - standing on the threshold of all things new.

Arranger: Jacob Narverud | Composer: Jacob Narverud

With a text adapted from the Bible, the composer has crafted a universal statement of peace. The oboe obbligato soars over this beautiful text while the choral writing is homophonic and establishes a beautiful foundation for both the text and the solo.

Composer: Dominick DiOrio

With a text adapted from the Bible, the composer has crafted a universal statement of peace. The oboe obbligato soars over this beautiful text while the choral writing is homophonic and establishes a beautiful foundation for both the text and the solo.

Arranger: Dominick DiOrio | Composer: Dominick DiOrio

With a text adapted from the Bible, the composer has crafted a universal statement of peace. The oboe obbligato soars over this beautiful text while the choral writing is homophonic and establishes a beautiful foundation for both the text and the solo.

Arranger: Dominick DiOrio | Composer: Dominick DiOrio

This work, using adapted words by one of Canada's most treasured poets, Archibald Lampman, underscores the urgent need for us all to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of mother earth, which gives us life and sustains us. This is a beautiful work for any concert lifting up earth day, the environment, socially conscience themes or plant and animal life.

Arranger: Mark Sirett | Composer: Mark Sirett

This work, using adapted words by one of Canada's most treasured poets, Archibald Lampman, underscores the urgent need for us all to be respectful and mindful of the fragility of mother earth, which gives us life and sustains us. This is a beautiful work for any concert lifting up earth day, the environment, socially conscience themes or plant and animal life.

Composer: Mark Sirett

Commissioned by a consortium of choruses including Chanticleer, The Dale Warland Singers, and The Phoenix Bach Choir, this beautiful a cappella setting of Psalm 86 is a delicate powerhouse. In the text, the Psalmist pleads for Divine favor, in spite of his spiritual poverty. A simple and clear pronunciation guide is included along with a poetic translation making the Hebrew text both accessible and understandable.

Arranger: Judith Clurman | Performed By: Dale Warland Singers

Written to invoke the feeling of a simple, old-fashioned holiday carol or hymn. This brief, two-verse tune invites all people to bring to mind thoughts and remembrances of the season and to reflect on this meaningful time of year.

Arranger: Judith Clurman

The Pulizer Prize winning Israeli-American composer Shulamit Ran composed these four settings for the Bar Mitzvah occasions of her two sons. From the story of creation to passages such as How fair are your tents and to walk humbly with thy God, these vibrant short works offer wisdom and inspiration. Movements include: Shiru L'Adonai, Yom ha-Shishi, Ma Tovu, Hazneia Lechet. Duration: ca. 8:30.

Composer: Shulamit Ran

Jonathan Tunick has long been regarded as Broadway's preeminent orchestrator and he has been Stephen Sondheim's primary orchestrator from the beginning of his career. He is also a skilled and versatile composer and here he sets the famous Vachel Lindsay poem suggesting a children's pantomime dance. This is a fun, light and descriptive song for SATB that will delight singers and audience.

Composer: Jonathan Tunick

Written for conductor Judith Clurman, David Ludwig sets the poem found on The Statue of Liberty in a moving and passionate style. The sentiment of welcome that poet Lazarus - herself an immigrant - conveys is sensitive and at the same time powerful and David has skillfully captured this emotion. Beginning in a somber, chant-like unison, it opens to harmony at the most famous line I lift my lamp, beside the Golden Door repeating this line in a crescendo to the end. It was performed at the 2013 Inauguration Prayer Service at St. John's Church in Washington, D.C.

Arranger: Judith Clurman | Composer: David Ludwig

This beautiful text from Ovid's Metamorphoses speaks of the creatures named for the time they first appear: vespertilians (bats). Not scary or to be feared, rather, here they slip into shadows with translucent wings that sustain their flight with diminished bodies and the tiniest of voices. The composer has crafted a soundscape that paints this most beautiful of images of the much maligned nocturnal flyer.

Composer: Jocelyn Hagen

The Song of Songs-- Rise up my love, my fair one, and come away-- has been set to music many times. Here is an a cappella setting for mixed choir featuring both homophonic and polyphonic writing along with shifting key changes that will surprise the best musicians.

Composer: Joseph Rubinstein