2023 ACDA Deep Dive Selections

We welcome Hyun Kook to the Hinshaw catalogue.  This advanced setting of the traditional Latin is scored for unaccompanied mixed chorus (soprano divisi) and is taken from a longer Missa

Rhythmic energy abounds in this exciting setting of a simple "Alleluia" text. Set in 10/8, the asymmetrical meter gives a repetitive groove that is engaging and fun to sing for each voice part. Dynamic

April (I Love You) is a setting of a poem originally entitled "I love you" by one of America's most celebrated authors, Sara Teasdale (1884–1933). Born in St Louis, this accomplished and much

Serving as an unofficial anthem, this beloved Korean folk song is creatively set by one of Korea's top female composers. This arrangement begins with beautiful, flowing unison vocal lines and simple

Send your singers on a music theory scavenger hunt! This work is based on a repeating motive that you can find in the vocal parts as well as the piano: scale degrees (in this order) 1-2-3-2-1. Can you see

This moving selection features a smoothly flowing harmonic texture that courses throughout the piece. Warm and enveloping, The Song You Loved will be the song you love singing.

Now available for SSAA, here is a high-energy piece suitable for either the concert stage or the sanctuary. Varying body percussion between sections adds energy and excitement that will challenge singers

This hauntingly beautiful setting of a tender Slovakian lullaby is a little gem! Each stanza is superbly crafted, with an a cappella verse in English and an included pronunciation guide. "Close your eyes,

This setting is Boykin's interpretation of the popular Christmas Cradle Hymn.

This Latin pop song was written as a message of hope from young people to children to try hard, persevere, and never stop dreaming. This joyous song features a combination of Latin pop, Columbian cumbia,

This fun, playful, folk song tells the story of a family of sly foxes. Written for treble voices of all ages, this energetic, engaging, and playful arrangement, complete with instrumental section with body

Translated as "Let's Rejoice Today," this celebratory original piece combines a short Latin and English text with a simple mixed meter setting that is a wonderful way to open a concert or service at any

Here is a spiritual that encourages one to be a good humanitarian, a soldier for peace, and an example of hope for others. A perfect message of peace for advanced ensembles!

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this is a rich selection for treble choruses. A lesser-known spiritual speaking to themes of home, journey, and trial, this is an accessible and dynamic arrangement.

Built around the idea of disparity, this is a beautifully haunting work from Robert Schumann, featuring a prosodic, rhyming translation by William J. Bullock. Utilizing full SATB forces, as well as piano

A rewarding challenge for advanced a cappella women's choirs, this exciting Macedonian folksong is mostly in 7/8 meter.  

Floating melodic lines and resonant harmonies combine, lending an ethereal quality to this artistic piece that allows the imagination to soar. Leonora Speyer's evocative text explores our relationship to