Common Worship for the celebration of Holy Communion introduces a Gospel Acclamation to be sung before the reading of the Gospel. In this collection of Acclamations there is a common Alleluia setting (or Praise to YouO Christ from Ash Wednesday to Maundy Thursday) followed by the proper text for singing by the choir.

Have a Nice Day! A Travelers Guide to Swahili-Accessible for young choirs this piece makes fun of common tourist phrases in Swahili so don't look for a deep meaning in the text! A rhythmic pulse provides lots of fun for the singers and creates an exciting performance! Duration: ca. 3:15.

from Selma-The dramatic song by American rap artist and actor Common and singer/songwriter John Legend is featured in the historical film drama Selma based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by Martin Luther King and other civil rightsleaders of the time. A powerful learning opportunity for a new generation!

Choral-One of many genres of the American Folk song traditions the work song and the railroad song are two of the most common. These were often sung during times of travel as a means of passing time but also as a means of up-lifing spirits. This example offers hope along with a solid example of the style so important in American Folk Song history.

“Find your guiding inspiration in a place where dreams are made. With a lifetime's preparation it's no time to be afraid...” Originally written for the 2006 Commonwealth Games and subsequently performed by the American Idol finalists this inspiring message of hope is perfect for graduation or as a special concert feature.

James Lindsay's Sanbiki No Kashikoi Saru for three voices (SSA). Duration: 5 minutes Composed: 2003 Also published as part of UYMP's Songspin Songbook ISMN M 57036 603 3. Commissioned and first performed by Juice Vocal Ensemble at the York Spring Festival of New Music 8th May 2003. The text for this piece is taken from the Japanese myth of the Three Wise Monkeys (sanbiki no kashikoi saru): ‘mi zaru kika zaru iwa zaru’ literally translates as ‘nothing seen nothing heard nothing said’ but is more commonly known as ‘see no evil hear no evil speak no evil’. The piece itself came before the text and takesas its core influence from the music of the Japanese hip hop/drum and bass star DJ Krush centering around a sample from his track ‘Trihedron’ from his 2002 album The Message at the Depth.