Leonardo's Riddle

Leonardo da Vinci was not only a fine musician but he created musical riddles. ACDA Executive Director Dr. Tim Sharp has realized one of these riddles and sent it to composer Wes Ramsay who has placed it in a new song withcontemporary flavors. The result is a delightful new piece of choral art. Great for high school festivals and concerts.

Is Not His Word like a Fire

Commissioned by the National AGO, Rosephanye created THE CRY OF JEREMIAH for choir, organ and orchestra. The 4 movement work has been a tremendous success, also available with a reduced percussion accompaniment. This is the dynamic opening movement which demands our attention from start to finish. A great anthem for church or concert.

On a March Day

A modern day madrigal, this demonstrates the artistry of Richard Burchard. The Teasdale text paints words of description with much deeper meanings, ultimately releasing the fear of death. The melodic lines outrank expectation with stunning leaps that are surprisingly sensuous. The responsive chorus sections are like joyful dances around the Maypole, playful and buoyant. A wonderful concert or festival piece, medium in difficuilty, selected for the Bruce Rogers series.

There Is a Garden

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.

A Merry Christmas Wish : Accompaniment CD

Pepper Choplin has done it again.He has taken one of the classic Christmas Concert Closers, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” added two new engaging counter-melodies, and wrapped them in an easy swing that invites the audience to sing along.Reminiscent in format to the Christmas classic “Peace, Peace,” this clever carol setting is sure to follow suit.A rhythm part is available separately as is a performance/rehearsal track.Cue sized-notes enable this voicing to work for middle school choirs on up.Easy. Merry Christmas, Everyone!Pepper Choplin has done it again.He has taken one of the classic Christmas Concert Closers, “We Wish You A Merry Christmas,” added two new engaging counter-melodies, and wrapped them in an easy swing that invites the audience to sing along.Reminiscent in format to the Christmas classic “Peace, Peace,” this clever carol setting is sure to follow suit.A rhythm part is available separately as is a performance/rehearsal track.Cue sized-notes enable this voicing to work for middle school choirs on up.Easy. Merry Christmas, Everyone!

Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child (SATB)

The Rosephanye Powell Choral Series. This is one of the most well-known spirituals, and numerous arrangements already exist. But Rosephanye Powell has established herself as a marvelous composer of new choral works and also arrangements of spirituals. Her treatment of this spiritual standard will not disappoint her followers. Singers will enjoy singing the lines and harmonies she has drafted for this rendition.

Richard Burchard: A Red, Red Rose (SATB)

Burchard has become one of the most commissioned composers and for good reason. His madrigal style is consistently enthralling, with an easy harmonic flow, gentle suspensions, and a fluid density that is uniquely his own. The Burns text is famously familiar, but the tune is completely original. The piece begins with the introduction of the theme sung by unison sopranos. Parts are added until the full divisi complement of voices are encircling each other in typical Burchard fashion. Medium in difficulty and appropriate for any concert situation.

There Is a Place : SSAA divisi a cappella

A Sabbath Hymn

A Jubilant Song

Pat-a-Pan

A Golden Day

A Song of Life

A Song of Life

Love Will Find a Way

My Good Lord's a-Done-a Been Here : The Stacey V. Gibbs Choral Series

What Child Is This?

Doug has found a way to bring a touch of jazz into a Christmas favorite. Excellent for church or school.

What Child Is This? : Rehearsal CD

Doug has found a way to bring a touch of jazz into a Christmas favorite. Excellent for church or school.

What Child Is This? : 10 CD'S

Doug has found a way to bring a touch of jazz into a Christmas favorite. Excellent for church or school.

Shenandoah (Arr. Memley) (SATB)

Only a truly great craftsman can offer a new setting of Shenandoah that can challenge the excellence already on the shelf. Following the success of the other voicings, Memley gives us a setting for mixed voices that is a worthy contender. The basic tune is preserved with dignity, the piano part supportive like a river beneath a floating craft.

Lo, How a Rose E'er Blooming

Now available in an SAB voicing! Doug Andrews has brilliantly brought new life to an old favorite. While not difficult to learn, the vocal lines and harmonies bring new interest to this classic.

Great Is the Lord

Everything you would expect from Rosephanye and more is in this “great” piece. A brilliant fanfare opener followed by an energetic and rhythmic chorus, a contrasting slow middle section that is lush and melodic, a building sequence segment starting with one voice part and adding until all are in, and finally a return to the rhythmic chorus with a satisfying finish. One of the unique features in Rosephanye's writing is that her music works as a church anthem or as a school concert piece, frequently in festivals, too. Medium difficulty.

Don't Stay Away Mcneil Satb A Cappll