Alice Parker has created a setting of this beautiful American song that is simple, authentic, and warm. A good chance to feature a soloist, with accompanimental choral parts beneath.

Composer: Alice Parker

Inspired by both gospel and Appalachian song traditions, the composer has created a delightful spiritual with its own unique voice with text based on a biblical event. Conservative ranges make this selection accessible to many choirs.

Composer: David Arbury

Composer John Wykoff has set the familiar spiritual Soon I Will Be Done in a completely new way. While other settings exist, none treat the source material with deadly seriousness, as a personal requiem. With an incredibly beautiful and virtuosic piano accompaniment, this work will make an excellent concert centerpiece.

Arranger: John Wykoff

Movement 3 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this folk hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines unaccompanied in this movement. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: Missouri State University Chamber Choir

Here is another fantastic South African arrangement from Barrett and Schmitt! Modimo is a song of praise and celebration. Improvised percussion and a traditional Sesotho melody make for a grounded and deep sound your singers will immediately connect with. A quick learn with a huge impact.

Arranger: Michael Barrett

Eslon Hindundu of Namibia has beautifully arranged this song from his country for SATB choir and solos. Sounding both other-worldly and peaceful, this interesting work has great appeal for a wide variety of audiences. The repetitive nature of both the music and the text will make Ndangero easy to learn for many levels.

Arranger: Eslon Hindundu

Ngothando is a song written in isiZulu, and is a message to the world that it is only through love that we can conquer the barriers that stand between us. Beautiful and accessible, this is a moving work especially meaningful for our times.Ngothando IPA Pronunciation Guide

Composer: Mbuso Ndlovu

The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on four American folk songs and hymns in this multi-movement work. Challenging but achievable vocal lines are paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. A great chance for your audience and singers to experience these well-loved songs in a completely new way. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt

Phind'ukhulume is a beautiful Zulu prayer that speaks to themes of gratitude and hope. Very moving, with a dramatic rise and fall. Achievable by many levels.Phind'ukhulume IPA Pronunciation Guide

Arranger: Mzwandile Mabuza

Movement 1 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: Texas Lutheran University

This beautiful setting of the Appalachian ballad features a lovely baritone solo supported by accessible choral lines. A nice feature for a good soloist. Easy to learn and very effective.

Arranger: John Wykoff

Movement 4 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this folk hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: University of South Carolina Graduate Vocal Ensemble

Thixo Onothando is a popular isiXhosa hymn performed throughout South Africa. It is an uplifting song of praise led by a group of soloists who portray the roles of religious leaders. The use of percussion and movement adds a great deal. As performed by the University of Pretoria (TUKS) Camerata on the South African televised national competition, Varsity Sing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Michael Barrett | Performed By: Trazan

A simple and joyous South African song stating "Look at the dove on that tree!" Use a soloist or a small group of singers along with improvised percussion and ululations to create an unforgettable performance. Available in both SATB and TTBB voicings. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: Michael Barrett | Performed By: University of Pretoria (TUKS) Camerata

Robert T. Gibson's setting of We Shall Overcome is dynamic and well-crafted. Attention has been paid to the construction of the vocals, which throughout the work act as accompaniment to the soloist. Requires an accomplished soloist and a strong choir. A beautiful sentiment for our times.

Arranger: Robert T. Gibson

Movement 2 from the larger work, Over Jordan. The brilliant William Averitt has put his dynamic spin on this hymn using challenging but achievable vocal lines paired with truly unique and masterful four-hand piano writing. Cameron LaBarr Choral Series.

Arranger: William Averitt | Performed By: Missouri State University Chamber Choir

Whisper of the Dance was written as a response to William Averitt's choral song cycle, Deepness of the Blue. The deeply artistic poetry by Robert Bode is an homage to the great Langston Hughes. For four-hand piano and mixed voices, this is an advanced work for collegiate, community, and professional choirs. Incredibly effective and will make a great closer.

Composer: William Averitt

Who Killed Poor Robin? is a tremendously fun and rowdy folksong from the arranger who brought us I Got a Hog and a Pig. Expertly written with very accessible vocal lines, this arrangement will work well for a wide variety of choirs and will be a favorite of your audiences.

Arranger: John Wykoff