Major Sacred Choral Works

A cantata setting of five psalms from the Book Of Psalms by this noted choral conductor written choir choir and orchestra. First performed in 1989 at the University of Wisconsin--Oshkosh.

Chilcott takes on a landmark of the choral repertory, the Christmas oratorio, with this majestic work. Words from St. Luke and St. Matthew are intertwined with 16th-19th-century poetry to create a retelling

This dramatic choral work sets a text by David Warner that artfully weaves together multiple witnessing stories of Christ's resurrection into a single narrative. Wilberg employs an effective array of

The Gift of Life is a six-movement work was written in honor of Terry Price and in memory of Alice Marie Lind. The first performance took place in April, 2015 at Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church

If you are a discriminating choral director looking to add something of substance to your program, try this! John Rutter's exceptionally strong 17-minute work for mixed voices is perfect for concerts,

This setting of the Gloria was commissioned by Peachtree Avenue Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia in honor of their organist Nicolas Bowden. This joyous mixed meter piece is scored for SATB voices,

This eight-movement Christmas work is scored for SATB voices and organ, with optional brass ensemble and timpani. Textures and tempos vary by movement, including two a cappella movements, before drawing to

Able to be performed as separate stand-alone pieces or as a unified set, this sequence of six original carols explores the role of Mary in the Christmas story, focusing on her human experience within a

Will Todd's Mass in Blue is fast becoming a staple of the choral repertory. A dynamic jazz setting of the Latin Mass, the work features driving grooves and blues harmonies, with provision for short

The five texts upon which this work is based, Kyrie; Gloria; Sanctus and Benedictus; Agnus Dei and Dona Nobis Pacem, are derived from poetry by Thomas Ken, William Blake, Lancelot Andrews

This 1998 edition includes virtually all the music which Handel composed for "Messiah," including alternate voicings for arias and other choral revisions.  It is an exceptional performing edition based

This superb Latin Mass setting for choir and organ demonstrates Rutter's strong melodic sense and innate feeling for choral sound. The atmospheric Kyrie leads to a Gloria that contrasts vibrantly rhythmic

This concise Latin mass setting is entirely suitable for liturgical use, but the sharply delineated characters of the different movements make it an appealing concert work also. The organ part is supportive

This is an uplifting and celebratory setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The choir may be accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or any one of the ensemble instruments in combination with organ, opening up

My Perfect Stranger is a captivating setting of Kevin Crossley-Holland's retelling of the Christmas story. Soloists take on the roles of key players in the narrative in the central movement, with

This 15-minute jazz mass setting fits the Missa brevis formula by only including the Kyrie, Gloria, Sanctus, Benedictus and Agnus Dei. Originally written for the Nidaros Cathedral Girl's Choir in Norway,

This larger work is arranged for upper voices, SATB, and organ or chamber ensemble. Contents are: This is the Truth; Adam Lay Y Bounden; A Spotless Rose; The Cherry Tree Carol; O Little Town; Sweet Was

Passion Music continues the fusion of jazz and choral music so successfully blended in Todd's "Mass in Blue." The structure highlights different points in the Passion story, including a new setting

Mack Wilberg has crafted a meaningful retelling of the prodigal son story, using text from Luke 15, paired with other texts by David Warner. The chorus sings throughout and there are no parts for soloists.