Percussion part includes suspended cymbal, glockenspiel, tubular bells, triangle, bass drum

Composer: Daniel Elder

Composer: Alejandro D. Consolacion, II

This choral piece is part of the Westminster Choir College Library and is for double mixed chorus and orchestra.

Composer: Warren Martin

Composer: William Kirkpatrick

A secular choral performance piece for the accomplished high school or college choir. The tempo marking adagio misterioso aptly suggests its musical character. The text is a nocturne that explores observational and psychological experiences associated with love, nature, darkness, and light.Ê

Composer: Daniel Elder

Listen to a performance of Elder's Ballade to the Moon by the Missouri State University Men's Chorus in the video below.

Composer: Daniel Elder

This is a new composition on the final stanza of a Scottish translation of Luther's hymn "Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her."Balulalow is the Scottish word for "lullaby."Scored in the original language, a modern version is included for those choirs who wish to sidestep the original.

Composer: Gerald Custer

Composer: Nathan Jones

Composer: David York

Composer: Dick Averre

Composer: Dick Averre

Composer: Dick Averre

Bata drums or congas, suspended cymbal, glockenspiel, tubular bells, bass drum, triangle are part of the percussion part.

Composer: Daniel Elder

Three soprano soli

Composer: Daniel Elder

Composer: George Strattner

A glorious arrangement of this beloved 17th-century English carol. The orchestration adds rich texture to this piece, making it truly regal. Original melodic material in the introduction and interwoven throughout implores the voice to join in the joyous strain and soars to a triumphant conclusion.Percussion part includes percussion/timpaniThere is also a separate orchestral arrangement which includes: Flute I; Flute II; Oboe; Clarinet I in B-flat; Clarinet II in B-flat; Bassoon; Horn in F I; Horn in F II; Horn in F III; Horn in F IV; Trumpet I in B-flat; Trumpet II in B-flat; Trumpet III in B-flat; Trombone I; Trombone II; Trombone III; Tuba

Arranger: Dan Forrest

Warren Martin earned his bachelors and Masters degree from the Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey, and served as faculty there for 31 years until his death in 1982. Martin's musical versatility is reflected in his compositional output, which includes orchestral music, solo and chamber music for a variety of instruments, and a large body of choral and solo vocal music. Great Day has a great, upbeat sound and a hopeful air to it that any audience is sure to enjoy.

Arranger: Gregory Good | Composer: Dan Messe

Composer: Anonymous

Perhaps no Christmas poem has enjoyed as many varied musical settings as this Christina Rossetti classic. Though found in one of our choral performance series, this setting is equally at home with the church choir of moderate competence. Ê

Composer: Nathan Jones

Percussion part includes crash and suspended cymbals, bass drum, tambourine, triangle, glockenspiel

Composer: Daniel Elder

Arranger: Ryan James Brandau

Composer: Tom Scott

Arranger: Gregory Good | Composer: Dan Messe

"Lullaby" is a simple song of reassurance, as a mother may sing to her child to stave off a fear of the darkness and solitude of night. The beauty of this text lies in its dual nature, as it also serves to comfort those who grieve over loss. The line "the day is done, and gone the sun" has its origins in the first line of the text traditionally sung to "Taps," the tune generally played on bugle or trumpet for military funerals or to signal the end of the day. The power of this piece lies in its simplicity.

Composer: Daniel Elder

The first in a new series of original compositions commissioned or selected for performance by the choirs at Westminster Choir College. The 17th-century text is about seeking comfort in the welcome embrace of death and eternal life. Scored for SATB divisi, this is a serious choral work for the capable choir-church, high school, or college. A gorgeous, lush work. Destined to be a classic; written by a major new voice in choral composing.From the Evoking Sound: Music from Westminster series, Joe Miller, Editor.

Composer: Blake R. Henson

"Newlyweds," from Marjory Wentworth's collection of poetry Despite Gravity, is a simple and elegant text containing many wonderful images of the beginning of a married couple's journey. Nathan Jones's arrangement paints a musical picture of these images, employing various compositional techniques that cleverly portray the excitement, security, and enigmatic future of the devoted twosome. The union of captivating prose and rich harmonic color in this stunning a cappella piece leave the listener suspended, breath bated, awaiting the tale's unresolved end. Ê

Composer: Nathan Jones

Composer: Michael Praetorius

Composer: Ainslee Cox

Composer: Daniel Elder

Composer: John Farmer

The percussion part is for suspended cymbal.The brass and percussion parts are optional.

Arranger: Kile Smith

Composer: David York

The percussion part is for djembe and triangle/finger cymbals.Hear the song and follow along with the score in the video below:

Composer: Tim Brent

The percussion part is for djembe and triangle/finger cymbals.

Composer: Tim Brent

Composer: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

This exciting traditional spiritual is both a statement of joy and a plea for mercy with the coming of the Revelation. Most often heard as a solo, this choral setting infuses gospel and jazz chord structure into the traditional spiritual genre, resulting in a melting pot of colors influenced by the masters of past and present.

Arranger: Brandon Waddles

Composer: Daniel Elder

Arranger: Ryan James Brandau | Composer: Franz Gruber

Composer: Daniel Elder

Composer: R. Douglas Helvering

Performed by the Eric Whitacre Singers.

Composer: Daniel Elder

Careful editorial suggestions breathe new life into this familiar choral gem that should be a part of every choir's repertoire. The setting most often serves as a choral benediction at the end of a service but could also find a home in services of thanksgiving and peace.

Composer: Peter C. Lutkin

Arranger: Brandon Waddles

Composer: Johann Sebastian Bach

"Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" is an arrangement of the age-old tune, and strives to paint an atmospheric perspective on a fmailiar children's song. The vastness and wonder of this setting may help us to see certain questions once again through a child's eyes, and yet also hear the wisdom of a star's reply. From such a perspective, this timeless mystery can be both questioned and answered by the music.- Daniel Elder

Arranger: Daniel Elder

Arranger: Daniel Elder

Composer: Patrick Dunnevant