Conference attendees were invited to discover music for mixed voices and high/low voice choirs spanning from developing to advanced levels: something for every choir and every community. From thoughtful text choices and dynamic harmonies to a wide variety of perspectives, these newly crafted works by our diverse roster of composers will bring joy, relevance, beauty, and truth to your choirs.
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Rounds and Canons
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