Stacey Gibbs the undisputed master of Spiritual arrangements has produced another winner. Bringing us harmonies and rhythms we didn't even know we wanted we are charmed by his ideas. A great festival piece concert closer or encore number advanced high school choirs college and community choirs will enjoy this selection. Medium in difficulty.

The Latin title means Sing and that is exactly what this piece does with great joy and enthusiasm. For the advanced high school or college choir this dynamic number is primarily in English but punctuated with Cantate Domino now and then. Rhythmic soaring and brimming with variety this piece is medium to difficult.

Often called the George Gershwin of Brazil Antonio Carlos Jobim added large numbers of songs to the jazz repertoire. He certainly symbolized Brazil in the eyes of the world. Especially known for his bossa nova stylings this is a tasty arrangement that cannot help but be sung with style. There is divisi for both the men and the women and dissonance and suspensions are abundant making this a great selection for advanced high school colleges and community choirs looking to add a little style to their concert.

Ever awakened from a dream and wished you could return to it? British composer Paul Ayers begins with whispering noises before divulging his text and later brings some Chinese text into the mix. His creativity earned him the winner of the North Dakota State Edwin Fissinger Composition Competition and a placement in the Jo Ann Miller Series. Great artisty emerges in this composition that works beautifully for advanced high school college and community choirs. Medium.

A classic rock tune by the classic rock band Toto this arrangement is for the advanced jazz concert or chamber choir. All voice parts use their full ranges. Exciting rhythms written scat singing beat box craziness a cappella and an allegro tempo make this a tour de force in any concert looking for a contemporary influence.

Here is a new setting of an interesting text with a great piano accompaniment! The beautiful harmonies and minor to major mode change will make this a favorite for high school choirs as well as for advanced middle school choirs. Duration: ca. 3:30.

This powerfully descriptive piece by Paul Doust uses programmatic musical elements that mirror the lyrics. The text is an anonymous Gaelic blessing with poetic words and images. Paul's setting is fresh and metaphoric and very satisfying. Good for advanced high school college and communtiy ensembles. Medium to difficult.

This fun work celebrating unity is set in a contemporary gospel style with a touch of jazz. Perfect for children's choirs advanced middle school and high school and church or community choirs. With its repeated rhythms and texts and optional rhythm section accompaniment it's a great accessible concert closer or encore! Duration: ca. 4:00.

Made famous by the legendary Dinah Washington this deeply expressive standard is richly arranged for unaccompanied jazz choir. Expanded ranges and divisi provide challenge but offer rewards for the advanced group.

Peter Assad composed both the text and music for this madrigal. The text can stand for the uniqueness of a snowflake as the title dictates or metaphorically for someone else as perhaps the dedication to his wife connotes. The gentle harmonies depicta style reminiscent of the early 20th century and the word painting is tender and clear. Advanced high school college and community choirs will enjoy this lovely piece in winter concerts or whenever snowflakes are near. Medium difficulty.

This 8-minute work set entirely in Latin recounts King David's grief at the death of his son Absalom. Opening with a fiery Piano introduction a solo Tenor emerges from the echoing Keyboard clusters followed by a mournfulchoral response. The music then moves into a molto agitato Dies Irae with angry dissonance and mixed meters eventually resolving into a peaceful and tranquil Requiem Aeternam. A powerful and dramatic work for advancedensembles! Duration: ca. 8:20.

Such a joyous anthem this happy tune celebrates that this is the day the Lord has made. Pote is a master at melody and his addition of optional brass to this setting advances the uses to festival status or opening fanfare.