Welcome to the catalog of SATB Accompanied choral music by Michael John Trotta. This collection features mixed-voice choral sheet music designed to inspire ensembles of all skill levels. From lush, sacred works to powerful accompanied secular works, find the perfect piece for your high school, university, community, or professional choir. Explore free score previews and audio recordings to find your choir’s next performance centerpiece.
These Things Shall Never Die Beautiful melodies and lush harmonies depict the triumph of all that is goof and enduring in this stunning setting of Charles Dickens’s poetry.
For the Fruit of All Creation - Michael John Trotta - a majestic setting of a familiar Welsh folk hymn AR HYD Y NOS is an engaging experience for choir and congregation alike
Alleluia Sing to Jesus- With a rousing brass and organ introduction, this majestic setting of HYFRYDOL allows for expressive choral singing as well as congregational participation. An optional a cappella verse precedes the climatic final verse with soaring descant. Congregational lyrics are available separately and included with the optional score and parts for brass quintet, organ, and timpani.
Blessing - A moving Hebrew prayer from the Shabbat morning service expressive singing and melodic artistry for SATB choirs.
The First Noel - The First Noel A beautiful tapestry of sound awaits in this fresh new take of the well-known carol. With a returning motive based on by the medieval carol "There Is No Rose," old and new are combined in lush, sweeping harmony for SATB choir. May be accompanied by piano or optional orchestra. Duration 3:35-5:50, depending on inclusion of optional introduction and optional a cappella verse.
The Path - This moving text by Paul Laurence Dunbar is an inspriational reminder that many have to struggle on their path to fully expeiencing all that life has to offer. It was commissioned for the Texas Music Educator's Convention. Stepwise voice leading, prepared dissonances, and optional notes make it an attractive choice as a piece for concert and festival.
The Dreamer - This energetic setting of the poetry of Paul Laurence Dunbar depicts the joy of seeing your dreams become a reality. With powerful vocal lines and a stirring piano accompaniment, this work captures the joy of the creative spirit. Poignant and memorable, an excellent choice for contest, concert, or graduation.
A celebration of the power of music, this work is a sonorous setting of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s well-known poem . A rhythmic, energetic accompaniment, an a cappella middle section, and optional percussion on the final refrain make this piece a singable and memorable feature of your concert. A great opener or closer for your concert or festival.
This majestic and lively anthem is a powerful reminder of the animating force of the "Breath of God,” and is perfect for general use or for Pentecost. It can be accompanied by piano, organ, or optional orchestra.
For the Beauty of the Earth - This stunning setting of the traditional hymn is approachable enough to be learned by most choirs and compelling enough to engage both choir and listener. Beginning with a short salutation (soprano divisi), the hymn anthem unfolds, moving from unison to accessible yet full harmonies supported by an independent piano or chamber orchestra accompaniment.
Nowell Sing We - This majestic and triumphant new work for Christmas heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a troubled world. Quoting “Nowell Sing We” from the Trinity Carol Roll, the piece is a wonderful concert processional or closer. It can be performed in English, or in English with Latin interpolations. The duration is seven minutes. The “service version” – shortened in length with reduced forces (approx. 4 min) - is available separately.
Nowell Sing We - This majestic and triumphant new work for Christmas heralds the coming of the King of Peace into a troubled world. Quoting “Nowell Sing We” from the Trinity Carol Roll, the piece is a wonderful concert processional or closer. It can be performed in English, or in English with Latin interpolations. The duration is seven minutes. The “service version” – shortened in length with reduced forces (approx. 4 min) - is available separately.
Melodic lines, moments of dissonance, and a memorable setting of the refrain “Wherever you go, I will go” make this setting of the “Song of Ruth” a wonderful choice for your ensemble. Moving, poignant, and expressive.
Let Your Fire Guide You Surge, illuminare, Jerusalem, quia venit lumen tuum, et gloria Domini super te orta est. Quia ecce tenebrae operient terram et caligo populos. Super te autem orietur Dominus et gloria eius in te videbitur. Arise, shine O Jerusalem;
This setting of a poignant text strikes a perfect balance between captivating and approachable. Written to be performed by choirs separated during COVID, this work is easy to learn (online or in person) and provides wonderful opportunities for expr [...]
This gorgeous setting of the Christina Rosetti text is a wonderful expression of love, support, and unity. Accompanied by either organ or piano, the thoughtful voicing leading, conservative ranges, and opportunities for expressive singing make it both accessible and musically satisfying.
A stirring tribute, this poignant setting of Christina Rosetti's moving text features singable lines, carefully prepared dissonances, and suspensions. Whether used in a memorial service or for more general use, it's easy to learn and very special to perform. It may be performed with or without the notated piano accompaniment.
Ubi Caritas features simple part singing, conservative ranges, and straightforward rhythms to create a tapestry of sound for the solo chant line which may be sung by a soloist, performed by solo organ stop, or a C instrument. Suitable for liturgical use during Holy Week, general use, or in a concert setting. “Where there is charity and love, God is there.”
You Are My Refuge - Virtual Choir - This stunningly expressive 3-minute a cappella work was commissioned for high school choir programs forced to cancel concerts due to the Coronavirus outbreak. Inspiring and reflective, the rich harmonies capture a sense of both poignancy and hope.
An energetic piano accompaniment provides the foundation for this captivating take on on the Huron Carol. The haunting middle section can be performed with piano doubling or a cappella to clearly set it apart from the opening and closing sections. An exciting and rewarding addition for any holiday concert!
A simple prayer of a servant, this a cappella work masterfully captures Mary's response to the angel Gabriel. It can be performed with or without piano accompaniment and in English or Latin at the discretion of the conductor.
Lush harmonies and vivid imagery create a absolutely gorgeous a cappella setting. Margaret Deland's text depicts the Christmas story from the point of view of the shepherds calmly sleeping who were awoken by a dazzling light.
Cast in three sections, this piece opens with the chorus singing a triumphant call to action. The second section introduces a simple theme which is sung by the upper and the lower voices consecutively. The middle section features the upper and the lower voices in close harmonies musing on the wonder of the stars and planets. A musical palindrome, the work then restates the simple theme, ending with the triumphant call. Part of four Whitman settings, This Is Thy Hour. Duration: 5:15.
Flowing, smooth, melodic writing creates an understated elegance which reflects the simplicity of the text.
Stay With Us (Peace Be With You) is elegant in its simplicity and perfectly provides opportunities for artistic performance with limited rehearsal time.