What an extraordinary text for women's chorus that speaks of the comfort of feeling safe with a person. Excellent vocal writing that is beautifully supported and enhanced by the piano and flute. Commissioned by the BYU Women's Chorus.

Composer: Lane Johnson

This setting of Hildegard von Bingen's Ave Generosa text uses a hauntingly joyful tonality, paying homage to the mysterious story of Mary. A beautiful middle section is surrounded by contrasting, modal beginning and ending sections. The juxtaposition of sustained and moving moments holds true to the composer's style, while the harmonic structure and vocal construction offer something very fresh.Recording Choir: Cant'Ella; Bine Becker-Beck, conductor

Composer: Ola Gjeilo

This work by the Basque composer represents the beautiful, tender musical style of Busto's sacred works.

Composer: Javier Busto | Performed By: Tapiola Choir

A must for your young choir! This is a new accompanied version of last season's great success for mixed choirs. With its soothing rhythm, it paints the image of the never-resting bee, a true wonder of life, with a simple message that also fits choirs of all ages. For a bigger sound, consider combining the treble choir with your mixed choir, adding the new piano part as well! Available separately: SSAA(TB) a cappella, SSAA, Piano Part. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Arranger: Anders Edenroth | Composer: Memphis Minnie | Performed By: Real Group

Women's advanced high school and college choirs will love this musical interpretation of the inspirational text, painting the awakening world of all creatures in dance-like rhythms. The extra effort needed for this enlivening work will reward you with a beautiful concert experience! Duration: ca. 5:30.Recording: St. Olaf College Manitou Singers; Sigrid Johnson, conductor

Composer: David N. Childs

The 2013 Raymond W. Brock Memorial Commission featuring timely and poignant text by Emily Dickinson. The poems express the extreme complexity of Beauty, even in the most simple of occurrances. A clear and purposeful melody surrounded by magnificent vocal counterpoint. A good challenge for women's choruses.

Composer: Alice Parker

This setting of the delightful Christmas carol utilizes imitation of the sound of bells in the vocal part-writing and features three short solos. An option for treble choirs of various levels. Will appeal to singers and audiences alike!Duration: Approx. 1:55Ê

Arranger: Rose Dunphey

This gentle Marian lullaby has been set beautifully by Ivo Antognini for women's voices. True to the composer's style, the melody is compelling with rich and simple harmonies. A great option for mid- to upper-level women's choruses.Recording: Lawrence UniversityÊCantala; Phillip A. Swan, conductor

Composer: Ivo Antognini

Here is the perfect arrangement for women's choirs looking for a very playful challenge. Accompanied by hand claps, this Spanish folk song culminates in a whirling ending! Sung in Spanish, with the English translation included in the music. Duration: ca. 4:00.

Arranger: Joni Jensen

Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich harmonic texture from the fresh compositional voice of Kim Andre Arnesen. Duration: Approx. 4:20.Recording by Cantus, Tove Ramlo-Ystad, conductor.

Composer: Kim Andre Arnesen

Replaced by WLG167.

Composer: Ola Gjeilo

This bright and joyous work by a well-known Swedish composer can be performed with or without the optional liturgical chant in the beginning. It is a great choice for a jubilant Christmas concert opener.

Composer: Agneta Skold

Already a success with advanced high school and college choirs in its mixed and men's versions, this impressive, yet romantic piece, in a new treble chorus setting, is well-suited for festival high school, college and beyond. Beautiful and expressive! Also available for SATB and TTBB. Duration: ca. 4:00.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Composer: David C. Dickau

For the more advanced treble choirs, here is a welcome arrangement of a well-known spiritual. Originating in a funky bass line, the bluesy arrangement is developed, using the different placements of the voice for coloring. A great piano accompaniment helps the singers to find their groove. A great selection for festival programming! Duration: ca. 4:45.

Arranger: Richard Nance

The highly inspirational poem is about hope, faith, and life after death. The sensitive setting of this well known 19th Century song embraces the loss of young lives. Suitable for the spring concert or special occasion of remembrance. Duration: ca. 3:20.

Arranger: Daniel J. Hall | Composer: Joseph P. Webster

An incredibly dynamic adaptation of this beloved French folk song. Quick and rhythmic, the work reflects the determination and liveliness of the girl in the poem who won't let others dictate her love or her future. Meter changes, body percussion and the dancing oboe and piano parts all work together in this challenging arrangement. Sure to be a favorite of choirs and audiences alike! With piano, oboe, opt. frame drum and body percussion. Duration: ca. 3:45

Arranger: Joni Jensen

A wonderful selection, this octavo offers two settings of the same melody: SSA voices for processional use with three soloists; and the more developed SSAA arrangement for concert purposes with soprano and alto solos.

Arranger: Doug Claybrook

Warm summer sun, shine kindly here... These stunning words by Mark Twain have been set here by Kenneth and Kirsten Lampl in a highly melodic work. For SSAA choirs, this setting offers both homophonic choral writing and counterpoint, providing many excellent teaching opportunities. This will be a lovely work for any program, but will be particularly good for memorials and remembrances.

Composer: Kenneth Lampl

A great arrangement for women's voices of Edwin Fissinger's much loved composition. With Christina Rossetti's poem lending its warmth to the wondrous Christmas message, this is an excellent selection for choirs wanting quality material for their holiday concert.

Composer: Edwin R. Fissinger

A rich and beautiful setting, this work illustrates that the heavenly light will always overcome the darkness. It is the perfect work for honing intonation and phrasing. For mature high school women's choirs and beyond, this is a fine festival selection, also suitable for any concert program. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Composer: Michelle Roueche

Similar to the superstitious "Friday the Thirteenth," "Tuesday the Thirteenth" is considered to be the day of bad luck in Spanish-speaking countries, which is clearly illustrated in this proverb ("Don't get married, don't go on a trip, and don't leave your house."). Rhythmic, up-tempo, and exploring the whole range of the women's choir, Martes offers a great challenge for your more advanced singers.Duration: Approx. 3:20MP3 Recording Choir: Atlanta Young Singers Young Women's Ensemble, Paige F. Mathis, conductorÊ

Composer: Joseph Gregorio

A traditional Xhosa prayer that almost every black South African grew up singing in church. An authentic and medatative setting by the arranger. Duration: Approx. 3:30.Recording by the Missouri State University Women's Chorus; Cameorn F. LaBarr, conductor

Arranger: Mzwandile Mabuza

Using the Latin Pulchra es amica mea text from Song of Solomon, this composition is a great selection for high school women's choruses and above. With music inspired by the aurora borealis atmospheric lights, this song will render a most impressive performance. SSAA version written for Elektra Women's Choir.

Composer: Ola Gjeilo | Performed By: Elektra Women's Choir

This thrilling work for women's chorus from Michael Engelhardt will offer something totally unique for your program. A mix of sustained vocal lines and articulated passages along with both counterpuntal and homophonic writing make this a truly remarkable composition. This will be a favorite of your singers.Recording Choir: Pacific Lutheran University Singers; Brian Galante, conductor

Arranger: Michael Engelhardt | Composer: Hildegard von Bingen

Recording is TTBB version.An SSAA/four-hand piano version of Davison's original O Sing to the Lord. A strong yet accessible concert opener. Multi-rhythms enhance the excitement of this majestic concert or festival selection. Can also be performed with a downloadable two-hand piano score.

Composer: Dan Davison

Old Joe Clark is a tremendously fun American folksong from the Appalachian region. Fantastic and fun vocal lines are supported by a lively, yet accessible, piano accompaniment. Add spoons and clapping/stomping for a great time!MP3 is SATB recording.

Arranger: Dwight Bigler

Arranger: Norman Luboff | Performed By: Norman Luboff Choir

The nonsense text exists merely to give form to the music and is meaningless. In Pseudo-Yoik the composer takes a humorous look at the stereotype of Lapland folk music.

Composer: Jaakko Mantyjarvi

A major work for a mature, larger women's choir, the concept of this piece is inspired by the composer's never-forgotten visit to the Yad Vashem Centre in Israel. The combined text is from Genesis, original text by the composer, and names of children of the Holocaust. Both dramatic and intimate, this work would be an important experience for your choir and the audience alike. Instrumental accompaniment (score and parts) available separately (harp, piano, viola, handbells or chimes, crotales). Duration: ca. 7:20.

Composer: Daniel J. Hall

This rousing arrangement for women's chorus of this traditional French song will become a favorite of both your singers and your audiences. The piano accompaniment and the use of body percussion add to the excitement and help to tell the story of young girls who were tricked by devious sailors.Recording Choir:ÊEnsemble Vocal Senior De La Salle; Robert Filion, conductorÊ

Arranger: Joseph Gregorio

Arranger: Jackson Berkey

Upbeat and uptempo, this joyous anthem could be used in both worship and concert, and its accessible vocal writing alternates between unison and harmonic passages. A straightforward piano part further supports the choir, making this a perfect choice for church or school mixed choirs.

Composer: Dan Davison

A lively and fun selection in Spanish for women's chorus. Featuring a piano accompaniment characteristic of Cuban rhythms and harmonies. Accessible to many different levels of treble choirs. Lynne Gackle Choral Series.Duration: Approx. 2:30MP3 Recording Choir: Baylor University Women's Choir, Aaron Hufty, conductorÊ

Composer: Ivette Herryman Rodriguez

Walt Whitman's unabashed optimism, exuberance, and unwavering confidence in our deeper humanity is beautifully portrayed through music in Gjeilo's setting of excerpts of the Song of the Universal poem. For string orchestra, piano, and choir, this work will be a grand addition to your women's choir repertoire. Length: 11:30Full Score and String Orchestra Parts available separately: WW1529AÊ

Composer: Ola Gjeilo

Following last season's well-received mixed choir setting, this new treble version adds a new palette of colors to this masterful work. An excellent centerpiece for any program or festival! Available separately: SATB divisi, SSAA. Duration: 5:20.

Composer: Z. Randall Stroope

Spes is a joyous unaccompanied work formore advanced treble choirs. The composer has combined two texts about hope - one in Sami (a language from northern Scandinavia) and the other in Latin from Ecclesiastes - to create a work that uplifts. Challenging but incredibly fun, this would make a great concert opener or program center and would be perfect for honor choirs and festivals.Spes Sami IPA Pronunciation Guide

Composer: Mia Makaroff

The widely perfomed SATB version of Loreena McKennitt's beautiful song is now available for women's voices, adding yet another dimension to this great piece. For high school and beyond, the perfect piece for any concert! With Piano and Bell (or Triangle). Duration: ca. 3:15.

Arranger: Jon Washburn | Composer: Loreena McKennitt

Originally written by James Taylor for the musical, Working, The Millworker tells the story of a young woman trapped in a difficult life of work. This song from the 1970's has modern meaning for today's singers. The syncopation in the vocal lines will be a nice challenge.

Arranger: Susan LaBarr | Composer: James Taylor

Scenes from the composer's native Norway - specifically the Hardangervidda mountain plateau - inspired this poem by Charles Anthony Silvestri. Barren and intensely beautiful, this Norwegian land feels sacred, a notion captured in Silvestri's lyrics. Gjeilo has created a stunning soundscape that will be a favorite of your women's chorus. An excellent festival choice. With piano accompaniment and optional string quartet (full score and string quartet parts available separately). Duration: approx. 3:30.ÊÊ

Composer: Ola Gjeilo

A dramatic setting that, while accessible, requires a mature performance of this beautiful work. The poem, central to this composition, tells about a man with little hope for a good life, longing for love and togetherness. A selection that will stand out in your program. Duration: ca. 4:50.

Composer: Z. Randall Stroope

Now available for treble choirs, this readily accessible setting sounds at once modern and medieval. Starting in unison and evoking plain chant, it gradually unfolds into wider harmonies and more modern harmonic language.

Composer: Ola Gjeilo

Based on Shaker poems, this song combines a highly inspirational text with an uplifting musical setting, expressing gratitude and faith for everyone. It is suitable for high school women's concerts, festival performances and community choir concerts. Duration: ca. 4:00.ÊJo-Michael Scheibe Choral Series.

Arranger: Daniel J. Hall