Three Songs on Poems by African-American Women-This beautiful art-song collection is named after Phillis Wheatley America´s first female African-American poet whose poems were an inspiration to George Washington and the other Founding Fathers. The seeds of her work in the 18th Century have nowstarted to grow and bloom today in a new way. Renowned African-American composer Rosephanye Powell has married her music to the poetry of other historical African-American women Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Angelina Weld Grimké Georgia DouglasJohnson for solo voice and piano. This collection makes a first and commanding statement both artistically and historically. For solo voices from high school and older.

It all started with a romantic poem of love from the pen of Stephen Bock. Taken under the musical care of a young writer Luke Mayernik exposes its fresh and sensuous side. The creativity caught the attention of Bruce Rogers who asked for it in his dignified series. A well-crafted use of aleatory and intense sumptuous harmonies captures our imaginations and our hearts.

The American Experience Series brings the folk lore stories and events of American history into song. J. Paul Williams long famous for his story texts in the sacred market has teamed up with established writers to launch thisoutstanding series. Here is a great way to learn about the presidents who have helped make America the great country it is today.

Organ-Written in the French organ/ toccata style (in the style of Mulet's “Thou Art the Rock”) this is a joyful setting of a popular Christmas classic. While not easy this piece is not outside the reach of the averageorganist who may have experience with this style or with standard French literature. This challenging and rewarding selection is a “showstopper” for a Christmas organ concert or a wonderful postlude for Christmas Eveservices.

from Three Native American Songs-Memley celebrates the Native American culture with an exquisite triptych of poems and song called Three Native American Settings. The original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit in all three selections. Although they can be performed separately the set provides a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. High school or college or community choirs. Titles include:: Cherokee Traveller's Greeting Shoshone Love Song and Come on the Trail of Song.

One of the winning anthems of the Roger Wagner Choral Composition competition Graham Gordon Ramsay brings new artistry to the “I Will Lift up Mine Eyes to the Hills” Psalm. Scored for SATB voices and solo violin elegant obbligatos surround the descriptive colors of the vocal statements. Expressive for the church service or the concert hall.

Byron Smith has penned this first selection in the Paul Smith Choral Series which was acclaimed at the 2001 ACDA National Convention. Shout Glory lives up to its name with highly energetic choral writing!

from Three Native American Songs-Memley celebrates the Native American culture with an exquisite triptych of poems and song called Three Native American Settings. The original music is consumed with the sounds of the Native American spirit in all three selections. Although they can be performed separately the set provides a reverent tribute to a beautiful culture. High school or college or community choirs. Titles include:: Cherokee Traveller's Greeting Shoshone Love Song and Come on the Trail of Song.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.

The famous St. Francis of Assisi text All Creatures of Our God and King has been majestically set by British composer William Krape. Reminiscent of the great English cathedral music of the early 20th century this work is part ofthe Houston Children's Chorus Classic Series.

Robert H. Young perhaps the father of the 20th century American madrigal brings us a romantic setting of Cherry Ripe. An ancient text unfolds into Young's caring touch with sonorous sounds that caress each word.

Rosephanye Powell has become one of the most popular new choral writers to burst on the scene. This African American spiritual/worksong was commissioned by the Truman State University Chorus conducted by R. Paul Crabb. The textweaves together stories from the Bible with images of the hardship of life.

2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the writing of Francis Scott Key's piece that became our National Anthem. Tim Sharp Executive Director of ACDA saw an opportunity for choirs all across America to stand together in harmony and celebration. His arrangement is based on the improvisation performed by Rachmaninoff an American citizen and can be sung a cappella or accompanied (see NMK1001/HL00125145) from National Music Publishers.