A Voice for Yourself is a Voice for Others
Heading into the post-Labor Day week, we found ourselves thinking about songs that celebrate the triumphs of collective action and recognize the power of one’s voice to change the world.
In light of the tragic incidents in Minneapolis last week, we wish to also express our deepest sympathy to the families directly impacted and to the many others moving through this time with heavier hearts.
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Desiderata We each have something unique and meaningful to offer the world, despite all our fears and doubts. |
More Than Enough (SATB) A rousing call to acknowledge our own potential and change the world with those around us. |
They Are Mother (SSAA) A joyous, playful celebration of a loving, all-inclusive creator — Mother Nature. |
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America the Beautiful (SATB) Paul John Rudoi’s arrangement of “America the Beautiful” is simple for a reason. The work uses the familiar tune in healthy ways for TTBB choir, and includes a narrative moment with several adapted quote options to bring home its message of community, empathy, and the ideal of selfless patriotism. |
Lifting As We Climb (Full Score) Suffragists come to life and previously hidden voices of African American women fighting for the vote are heard in “Lifting As We Climb,” a 100th anniversary commemoration of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution. |
Here I Am (Keynote Visuals and Supporting Materials) A multimedia symphony with illuminated portraits created in honor of the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment. |
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To Imagine Creation (Full Score) Reawaken the human capacity for awe through the power of choral music in a world where profound human experiences ignite shared passion and collective action. |
To Change the World “To Change the World” focuses on a three ways to achieving a better world: to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with your God. This piece has a simple refrain that can be easily learned for large group singing as a chorus. Perfect for social justice emphasis. |
Meet Me for Noche Buena (SSAA) A poetic and musical celebration of shared traditions, weaving the tapestry of cultures and connections in the spirit of Christmas. At its heart, “Meet Me for Noche Buena” is really about journeys and relationships. |
Move Our Voices, Our Feet, Our Future
The new arrangement of “Look Out Above” for SSA choir and piano by Dessa & Jocelyn Hagen just premiered at the National Convention by the 5th-7th Grade National Treble Honor Choir under the direction of Marcela Molina! Enjoy this 3-minute video that reminds us of the goodness our children hold.
Look Out Above (by Dessa & Jocelyn Hagen)
Performed by the 2025 ACDA 5th-7th Grade National Treble Honor Choir
Look Out Above
SATB a cappella, soloists, body percussion, opt. movement;
Also for SSA, SSAA, & TTBB
To the Conductor: “Congratulations on your decision to program ‘Look Out Above’ with your choir. You are officially an adventurous conductor, committed to learning and exploring a work that requires movement, improvisation, bravery, and fierce commitment.” (Just like our freedom.)
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