With a special connection to the poetry of Langston Hughes Kirke Mechem has written a new a cappella spiritual. Opening with a musical statement by a Soprano soloist the soloist is featured throughout. In a typical Mechem musical style this tour de force is lush and new and emotional. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Blow Ye The Trumpet was originally composed as a chorus for as part of Kirke Mechem's Opera John Brown based on the life of the abolitionist campaigner of the same name. It was later popularised inSongs of the Slave a suite of works from the same opera. The text is adapted from a traditional hymn said to be Brown’s favourite with a new tune composed in the early American folk style. KirkeM…

Kirke Mechem's choral works consistently reflect his ability to create memorable meaningful and artistic experiences for performers and audiences. The first in the set I Will Sing Alleluia is written formixed Voices Piano Flute Triangle and Temple Blocks. It Is Good To Give Thanks is for unison Voices and Piano or Organ and the third Psalm 23 is for mixed Voices a cappella with a ground Bas…

from the Opera The Newport Rivals-A duet from the Kirke Mechem opera The Newport Rivals this setting for chorus makes a poetic and expressive work for either mixed or women's ensembles. Light and gracious it would program nicely with otherlove-themed works.

Kirke Mechem's The Gift Of Singing for SATB choir with Piano accompaniment. This work is dedicated to the University of Kansas from whom the composer was awarded an honorary Doctor of Artsdegree in 2012.

Legendary composer Kirke Mechem sets the Hebrew text that reminds us to ?entertain strangers for thereby some have entertained angels.? This inspirational text for SATB a cappella choir is accessible for alllevels of choirs able to sing in an a cappella style and worthy of the best choirs as well.

Soprano and Mezzo-Soprano Duet. This duet from the opera The Newport Rivals has an inspirational and poetic text about love that would not be out of place at a wedding.

A Short Madrigal Cycle for Mixed Chorus-A Short Madrigal Cycle for Mixed Chorus. Five very short pieces serve as a fine example of Mechem's ability to weave separate poems into a connected story. The texts about the joy and despair of love are by one of America'sgreat masters of the short lyric Sara Teasdale.

TBB with piccolo and snare drum-Using the tune The British Grenadiers and a text by Joseph Warren Kirke Mechem has created a wonderful patriotic showcase for men's choirs with Piccolo and Parade Drum. The robust melody and wonderfully singableharmonies will bring a spirit of pride to your concert.