Scored for mixed chorus (div.) with percussion ensemble the text by Emily Dickinson for this second movement of three nocturnes comes alive in Dan Forrest's lush harmonic writing and colorful use of the percussion.

This Advent hymn was first published in 1928 on a text by English poet Eleanor Farjeon (d. 1965). Here Mitchell Covington sets the jaunty tune for mixed chorus divisi accompanied by piano four hands. Found in a number of hymnals and carol collections the piece is appropriate for worship or concert settings.

This classic anthem was originally set for unison/optional 2 part voices with piano. Here Robert Lau masterfully arranges the Sleeth tune and text for adult and youth choirs of all sizes. The piece is great for almost any celebration but of course Easter Palm Sunday Pentecost and Christ the King immediately come to mind.

This festival anthem by well known composer Jay Althouse is perfect for Christ the King Sunday (the last Sunday prior to Advent). Set for accessible mixed voices with keyboard or brass ensemble with timpani.

A lively arrangement of the familiar spiritual for fairly advanced secondary group

Dan Forrest's Jubilate Deo brings to life the global aspect of the traditional Psalm 100 by setting it in seven different languages and drawing from a wide spectrum of musical influences. Here movement 4 shifts to Africa setting portions of the text in Zulu and drawing from African vocal and drumming traditions. Works well in the context of the entire work or standing alone.

Bes Inshafat Bi Jamal is a setting of an original Arabic poem (pronunciation guide included) by Raneer Sfeir. Composer Alex Favazza sets the Arabic for mixed chorus divisi with piano and optional horn. Calling for new beginnings redemption and healing the lovely work might be used as a graduation anthem for an international festival Earth Day International AIDS Day or at contest. The text may challenge some but would be well worth the investment.