Boosey & Hawkes

Rarely are women's choirs given such strong and heroic songs to put their mark on. These offer a wonderful opportunity for your women's choirs to show their dynamic and emotional ranges.

Commissioned for the 2014 Saint Angela Children and Youth Choir Festival in Bandung, Indonesia, with the theme of 'Diversity in Harmony.' In that spirit, composer Jim Papoulis also celebrates the lang...

This is a piece about discovering the power of our own voices, and letting them dance - setting ourselves free, exploring and learning to let go of preconceived notions of how we 'should' be or 'shoul...

This traditional, gentle lullaby from the Dominican Republic has been a favorite of families for many years. In this arrangement, the sweet gentle head nods required to finally lull this child to slee...

This setting breathes new life into the old nursery rhyme. An uneven and unusual meter adds a touch of whimsical excitement to the ride along with an accompaniment that feels both playful and regal. B...

Well written books can transport young readers, introduce great characters and expose the reader to new and wonderful feelings. This composition hopes to inspire singers to open a new book and travel...

Written from the point of view of a young chorister, this Hatfield original tells the story of a young girl who wants to join her friends in the choir. The effect this has on her and her parents is pr...

Written for the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this piece puts the listener in the midst of a playground, listening in on the thoughts of the children running past; the sweetness, the conflic...

This Chinese lullaby reflects a simpler time, showing the journey that a child travels as they fall asleep. An English translation and phonetic singing translation and the original Cantonese character...

Based on poetry by Sara Teasdale, this work, in the composer's words, is 'a passionate roller-coaster ride, surprising and exhilarating, and over before one knows it.' This piece will be a striking sh...

Do unto others as you would have them do to you'' or The Golden Rule may be found in most major world religions. In this new composition by Wayland Rogers, eight religions are represented. Written in...

Drawing from a message he hears around the country from young singers, Jim writes of the importance of nurturing and developing of one's inner spirit and personality, as well as the acceptance of othe...

The composer's work with African choirs has introduced him to many people who, although facing extreme adversity, somehow they maintain a joyous spirit that is more powerful than we can realize. The t...

Frozen In evokes the icy calm of a placid winter evening walk, not just any walk but the walk of great friends with a long shared history. The crystalline imagery of the poetry is perfectly depicted i...

This lyrical and passionate work for treble choir, cello and piano features flowing, rich harmonies and exhilarating dance-like passages offering the promise of sensual beauty, joyful connection and u...

Oft interpretiert als ein Lied über das Vergehen der Zeit, ist dies vor allem ein Lied über Freundschaft und Wohlwollen. Auch wenn es traditionell vorwiegend zum Jahreswechsel gesungen wird, eignet es...

Sulpitia Cesis is a 17th century Italian composer, Lutenist and nun - and a little known church music composer. In this groundbreaking research by Meredith Bowen, we not only learn that women sang in...

This piece explores the idea of listening to our inner voice, and how it can help lead us to living a much fuller and more engaged life. It is that voice that is so often not heard by today's youth. C...

Three part treble voices, two percussion players and piano sing in a Latino style that is becoming a signature style of composer Jim Papoulis. This original text by the composer identifies the strengt...

Restoring the music from the original published copy and bringing the latest in scholarship, Meredith Bowen offers us a glimps into the nun's chorus of the Renaissance. Performing music during this ea...

This is an homage to the passing of time: a reflection on autumn turning into winter. Silence ensues as one takes refuge inside while wind stirs and trees toss outside, reminding us of the cycles of n...