"Accessible and Beautiful" by Oxford University Press Music is a captivating choral music album set to release on August 1, 2025. This collection features 30 tracks, spanning a total duration of 1 hour and 37 minutes, offering a rich tapestry of mixed-voice repertoire designed to foster connection and growth within ensembles.
Compiled and edited by Marques L. A. Garrett and Edryn J. Coleman, this album includes a blend of top-selling pieces and new compositions, making it a fresh and dynamic addition to the choral music landscape. Standout tracks include "Music of Life" by Boykin and "TaReKiTa" by Esmail, alongside many other selections that are published here for the first time.
The mission behind "Accessible and Beautiful" is to promote team building and facilitate rehearsal practices that bond rather than divide, making it an ideal resource for choirs seeking to strengthen their unity and harmony. Whether you're a seasoned choral enthusiast or new to the genre, this album promises a diverse and enriching listening experience.
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Tracks
After the RainSarah Quartel
Afternoon on a HillRemel Derrick
CrossroadReginal Wright
A Cherokee HymnJames E. Green
Domine, tu mihi lavas pedes?José Maurício Nunes Garcia, Marques L. A. Garrett
Empress of NightAmy Beach, Brandon Williams
A Far CountryShelton Ridge Love
Fly!Tracy Wong
The Gift to SingMarques L. A. Garrett
HashkiveinuReuben A. Burrows
Heart of EarthShruthi Rajasekar
Lift ev’ry voiceEdryn J. Coleman
Music of LifeB. E. Boykin
My Lord, what a mornin’Harry Burleigh, Marques L. A. Garrett
The Parting GlassSarah Quartel
The PastureMarianne Forman
Raise your voice in songDerrick Fox
ReconciliationAlex T. Favazza, Jr.
Sing out, my soulMarques L. A. Garrett
Take This GiftTracy Wong
TāReKiṬaReena Esmail
TemporalSuzzette Ortiz, Diana V. Sáez
There’s a meeting here tonightRobert Nathaniel Dett, Marques L. A. Garrett
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