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A poetic chorale with engaging inner voices and a message of social justice. |
Elizabeth Alexander |
SATB a cappella
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ME |
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A passionate testament to life's worth, even in times of darkness |
Norbert Čapek |
SSSAA choir OR
SSSAA quintet
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ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/Be%20Grateful%20My%20Soul%20-%20Vassar%20College%20Women%27s%20Choir%20-%20Christine%20R%20Howlett%20conductor%20-%20excerpt_0.mp3 |
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A canonic setting of a traditional English blessing |
English folk prayer |
2-4 part treble choir
SATB a cappella
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ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/recording-alexander-before-the-bread-ssaa.mp3 |
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A meditation on the true meaning of resurrection |
Michael deVernon Boblett |
SATB a cappella OR
SATB, orchestra
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/blessed_be_the_flower_that_triumphs_satb_a_cappella.mp3 |
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An invocation asking for peace within one's own heart |
Søren Kierkegaard |
FLEXIBLE VOICING:
2, 3, or 4-part chorus |
E |
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An affirmation of doubt, that vital component of belief |
Elizabeth Alexander |
SATB, piano
SSAA, piano
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/cherish_your_doubt_ssaa.mp3 |
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An affirmation of the blessedness of all people |
Elizabeth Alexander |
SATB, piano OR
SATB, flute, horn, string quartet |
MA |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/recording-kindling-3-chosen_people.mp3 |
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A feast of old-time gospel offering welcome and acceptance |
Norman V. Naylor |
SATB a cappella
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ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/do_not_leave_your_cares_at_the_door.mp3 |
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A soulfully inflected affirmation, with a dazzling final chord |
Rabindranath Tagore |
SSA a cappella
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/faith_is_the_bird_that_feels_the_light_ssa.mp3 |
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A bold meditation on conflict, communication and compassion |
Elizabeth Alexander |
SATB, SAB, piano
SATB, soloists, piano
SSA, SAB, piano
SSA, soloists, piano
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/fighting_over_what_we_believe_satb_%26_soloists.mp3 |
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A rousing song of commission, with an "anti-hellfire-and-brimstone" message |
John Murray (as rendered by Alfred S. Cole) |
SATB, piano
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/recording-go_out_0.mp3 |
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A canonic invocation of the holy, in all its beauty and complexity |
Rob Eller-Isaacs |
FLEXIBLE VOICING:
2-5 part canon OR
SSATB a cappella |
ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/recording-alexander-holy_one_source_of_radiance_and_reason.mp3 |
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A contemplative modal chorale reminiscent of early American hymns |
John Greenleaf Whittier |
SATB a cappella
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ME |
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A new setting of a classic and relevant Christmas lyric |
Theodore Chickering Williams |
SATB, piano
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ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/recording-in-the_lonely_midnight_satb_%26_piano.mp3 |
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A beloved Polish carol with two different arrangements: "Soulful Close Harmony" and "Classical Chorale" |
Polish carol / Elizabeth Alexander |
SSA a cappella
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ME |
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An exuberant setting of a Hindu poet's celebration of the present moment |
Kalidasa |
SATB, organ, orchestral chimes
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M |
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A "roll up your sleeves" embrace of gratitude, work, healing and joy |
Elizabeth Alexander |
S children's choir, SATB, piano, flute (opt.), 2 trumpets (opt.)
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/may_this_be_a_working_alleluia.mp3 |
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A warm-hearted affirmation of the divine spark in each child |
Rob Eller-Isaacs & Bill Neely |
SATB a cappella
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ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/one_more_redeemer.mp3 |
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An animated retelling of the ancient “loaves and fishes” story…with generosity at its core |
Elizabeth Alexander |
FLEXIBLE VOICING:
2-4 part children's choir, piano
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/recording-only_a_couple_fishes.mp3 |
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A tender parable about the richness of the world's religions |
Elizabeth Alexander |
SATB, piano OR
SATB, flute, horn, string quartet |
MA |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/recording-kindling-4-so_much_radiance_0.mp3 |
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A luminous song of wholehearted devotion |
Kabir |
SATB a cappella |
M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/Song%20of%20Kabir%20-%20Unity%20Singers%20-%20Ruth%20Palmer.mp3 |
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A graceful canon about seeking and returning |
Elizabeth Alexander |
SATB, piano OR
SATB, flute, horn, string quartet |
E |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/recording-kindling-7-the-chalice-of-our-hearts.mp3 |
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A meditation on the faith of seed-planting |
Elizabeth Alexander |
SATB a cappella
SATB, flute, oboe, piano
SATB, orchestra
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ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/works_variant_audio_files/trust_the_seeds_satb_0.mp3 |
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An intergenerational song of thanks appropriate for church, interfaith or secular occasions |
Richard Fewkes |
S (children's choir), SATB, piano
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E |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/we_lift_up_our_hearts.mp3 |
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A rhythmic celebration of interdependence, ideal for lively processionals or recessionals |
Susan Gittler, adapted |
SATB, djembe or low drum |
ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/recording-we_need_each_other.mp3 |
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A tender setting of "A Litany of Remembrance" |
Rabbis Sylvan Kamens / Jack Riemer |
SATB, piano
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/we_remember_them.mp3 |
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A rhythmic and relevant best-seller about the true “work of Christmas” |
Howard Thurman |
SATB a cappella
SSAA a cappella
TTBB a cappella
SATB, flute
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M |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/when_the_song_of_the_angels_satb.mp3 |
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A Chinese proverb affirming the interdependent natures of Light, Beauty, Harmony, Honor and Peace |
Chinese proverb |
SAB a cappella
SATB a cappella
SSA a cappella
TTB a cappella
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ME |
https://www.seafarerpress.com/sites/seafarerpress.advantagelabs.com/files/samples/where_there_is_light_in_the_soul_sab.mp3 |
