Commissioned in celebration of Philip Brunelle's 40th year as organist/choirmaster of Plymouth Congregational Church Rosephanye Powell once again displays her exhilarating craftsmanship. The joyful rhythms and motivicallybuilding lines bring a familiar spiritual quality to this original work. College choirs advanced high school and church choirs will all enjoy this invigorating and exciting piece.

Martin Banner's scholarly edition of Psalm 122 set by Giacomo Puccini (Great-great grandfather of the opera composer). Text is in Latin moderately advanced secondary level of difficulty. English translation located in the notes

Avant-garde when it was written (in the 70's) this spooky piece for advanced groups uses massed whispers and strange tones as well as more traditional techniques to create a melodramatic effect. It definitely stretches the limits for chorus and audience.

This classic edition of a delightful baroque masterwork is accessible to the medium/advanced choir. Orchestral parts available for rental. For details see www.waltonmusic.com. Duration: ca. 25:00.

Spiritual-For advanced choirs this spiritual arrangement dedicated to the late great artist Moses Hogan is a powerful setting of the traditional tune excellent for concert use.

This rollicking spiritual for mixed voices with alto solo and piano will be a hit on any spring concert suitable as the finale for your high school or advanced junior high choir.

For a moderately advanced jr high or high school choir or for a moderate adult choir. Another winner from our chanticleer series!

A moderately advanced work for general use_x000D_. The text of this piece from Psalm 126 speaks of the joy of the Israelites when Cyrus decreed them free to return to the Promised Land: They that sow in sorrow and tears on earth shall eventually come into their heavenly reward with rejoicing and the fruits of their labor' i.e. the 'harvest' shall be bountiful.

MacMillan's setting of Psalm 51: 3-21 a penitential text famously set in the 17th century by Gregorio Allegri. Composed in 2009 for The Sixteen and their conductor Harry Christophers MacMillan's work is scored for a single choir with divisi and soli in each voice-part and also chanted passages in close harmony for male and then female voices. Suitable for advanced standard choirs.

This refreshing arrangement by William Hawley is sure to be a hit with any moderately advanced choir!

From Minnesota master composer David Dickau this lovely setting of the e.e. cummings poem is a great showpiece for an advanced choir. Expansive vocal lines an engaging text and full harmonies add to its appeal. A great hit atthe 2005 ACDA National Convention this is a fine concert or contest choice!