(a cap) Ave Maria was largely inspired by Eastern Christianity\'s view of Mary as \'theotokos\' or \'God Bearer\' and is a mystical prayer that touches upon many aspects of incarnation. Rizza began composing in 1997, her contemplative choral music being widely acclaimed not only in the UK but also abroad. When commissioned by Harry Christophers to write the choral composition for The Sixteen in 2007, Margaret embraced a new idiom in writing, that of \'Classical Contemporary\'.
(7 a cap) anthem is selected from the Six Latin Hymns, op40, written in 1912 by the Swedish organist and composer well known for his Te Deum for chorus and orchestra. In Latin, it is well suited for high school choirs and offers good teaching opportunities. Moderate
(4-6, span.) Written for the Edinburg North High School in Texas, the music is set to a poem by California poet Gabriel Navar, celebrating the excitement and joy of living. Paul Basler\'s work is accessible for school and community choirs. In Spanish, with an easy phonetic line inset in the score
(3 a cap) (lat.) For more ambitious choirs who would like to emulate the sound of the Anonymous 4. This setting of a text by Hildegard von Bingen emphasizes the purity of the female voice
(8 & solo) first part of a mass in progress. Its rich textures and warm, expressive harmonies include solos for tenor and soprano. Oboe and piano accompaniment
(4) Taken from the Credo movement of The Lord Nelson Mass, this is an excellent teaching and performance piece. Essentially written as a two-part canon for mixed voices, this edition is easily accessible to advanced middle school and beginning high school choirs
(2) Written for the needs of young male choirs, this two-part neoclassic piece incorporates useful teaching techniques, with attention to the needs of the male voice. It is appropriate for men of all ages. With piano or string quartet (parts available separately)
