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	Title	Voicing	Duration	Language	Composer
	Locus iste for SSATBB choir a cappella ROC-001	SSATBB	3'	Latin	Oganovic, Robert	Info/Listen/Buy »
This original anthem is suitable for all occasions and offers a gentle, contemporary setting of the text used by Anton Bruckner in his well-known composition of the same name composed in 1869. “This place was made by God, a priceless sacrament; it is without reproach.” Genesis 28:16 Exodus 3:5 More info & view score »
	Justitiae Domini for SSA choir a cappella PGN-006	SSA	5'15"	English ⋅ Latin ⋅ Other	Gibson, Paul	Info/Listen/Buy »
Set in three languages (Spanish, English, and Latin), each iteration takes a slightly different style for the message of Psalm 18 (19): “The ordinances of the Lord are right…” More info & view score »
	Hodie Christus Natus Est for a cappella SATB choir SDE-002	SATB	2'30"	Latin	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
A very rhythmic drive characterizes this exuberant setting of the traditional Christmas text, “Christ is born today” set in Latin. Choirs love to sing the jazzy rhythms and harmonies that require care in tuning, but once mastered create a contemporary sound world that will energize any Christmas concert or service. More info & view score »
	Ave Maria for SATB chorus a cappella SDE-001	SATB	1'40"	Latin	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
Sanford Dole’s Ave Maria is a harmonized setting of the Gregorian chant antiphon. The soprano part is a metrical version of the Gregorian chant melody. The other parts create a harmonic world that is uniquely Dole’s; what his choirs refer to as the “Dolian mode.” More info & view score »
	Magnificat and Nunc dimittis “St. Edmund Campion” for mixed choir and organ PGN-001	SATB	6'30"	English	Gibson, Paul	Info/Listen/Buy »
An exuberant Magnificat is paired with an appropriately reflective Nunc dimittis that together have subtle musical connections. More info & view score »
	When David Heard for SB choir and keyboard RDD-004	SB	2'00"	English	Donald, Randall	Info/Listen/Buy »
A two part mixed voice anthem with keyboard accompaniment. The text is from the Biblical verse, 2 Samuel 18:33 which records King David’s reaction to the news that his son Absolom, who had rebelled against him, had been killed. When David heard that Absalom was slain He went up to his chamber over the gate […] More info & view score »
	Spiritus for mixed choir a cappella AMH-001	SATB	5'20"	Latin	March, Andrew	Info/Listen/Buy »
The text comprises a solitary verse, St. John 3:8, taken from Nicodemus’ well-known nocturnal conversation with Jesus. The anthem is intended for use in a generous acoustic, such as a Cathedral, where during the many bar rests, the fragmented and overlapping phrases can be given opportunity to resound and reflect until the reverberation dissipates. The […] More info & view score »
	Advent Preludes 3 short anthems for SATB Choir SDE-006	SATB	1'45"-2'30"	English	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
Based on traditional hymns and chants, these three brief anthems present the seasonal texts in a new and compelling way. “Savior of the nations, come!” and “Creator of the stars of night” are easy and very accessible. “Come thou redeemer of the world,” while more advanced, with close harmonies and disparate key changes, repays the […] More info & view score »
	Veni, Redemptor (Come, Redeemer) for SATB chorus WCL-007	SATB	5'40"	Latin	Campbell, William	Info/Listen/Buy »
Commissioned by Richard Geiger for the Academy for the Study of St. Ambrose of Milan “Veni, Redemptor (Come, Redeemer)” is a new composition based on a hymn written in the 4th Century by St. Ambrose of Milan. The hymn was originally titled, “Intende qui regis Israel,” and the words invite Christ’s presence into this world […] More info & view score »
	Gloria for mixed choir a cappella with alto & baritone soli SDE-007	SATB	4'36"	Latin	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
This energetic setting of Gloria in excelsis Deo, from the Latin Mass, opens with rhythmic patterns that enhance the text. Midway through, the chorus softly occults between two simple chords under an alto then baritone soloists. The opening patterns return before a fugal section at the text “cum santo spiritu.” The final Amen is another […] More info & view score »
	O Magnum Mysterium for a cappella SATB choir SDE-003	SATB	3'15"	Latin	Dole, Sanford	Info/Listen/Buy »
Using jazz-influenced harmonies Dole seeks to capture the mystery implied in the text. Adding the text Noe, and omitting the concluding O beata Virgo verse, the piece builds to a peppier Noel! section before returning to the opening O magnum music and leaving the audience with the quiet chords of the mystery of the scene […] More info & view score »
	As in the Days for mixed chorus a cappella PGN-010	SATB	3'30"	English	Gibson, Paul	Info/Listen/Buy »
The words of Job are paired with the style of the American work song or chain gang song for this a cappella SATB setting. More info & view score »
	Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis for 2-part choir & organ ROC-006	SA ⋅ SS	5'	English	Oganovic, Robert	Info/Listen/Buy »
The Magnificat (Song of Mary) and Nunc dimittis (Song of Simeon) are biblical canticles. Mary sings the Magnificat (“My soul doth magnify the Lord”) on the occasion of her visit to Elizabeth, as narrated in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:39–56). Simeon sings the Nunc dimittis (“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace”) […] More info & view score »
	Prophecy for SSSSAAAB chorus unaccompanied SPN-016	SSAATB	4'	English	Paxton, Steven	Info/Listen/Buy »
Multiple divisi lines in soprano and alto and unison tenor/bass create an effective textural setting of this text from Isaiah 42: “Behold my servant, whom I uphold: my chosen one in whom I delight.” SSSSAAAB unaccompanied. More info & view score »
	Justitiae Domini Rectae SSA choir unaccompanied SPN-011	SSA	4'	English ⋅ Latin	Paxton, Steven	Info/Listen/Buy »
JUSTITIAE DOMINI RECTAE (SSA) is based on the original Gregorian chant sung as an offertory on the Third Sunday of Lent. The Latin text is based on verses from Psalm 19 (18 in the Latin Vulgate): The laws of God are just, rejoicing the heart, sweeter than honey or the honeycomb; therefore your servant will observe them. […] More info & view score »