The sweeping melody line of this work blends smoothly with a sense of symphonic chorale. The Silvestri text begins with the last words in Gjeilo's 2011 Tundra, here painting a world of light. An excellent centerpiece work for high school and beyond, and a sure audience pleaser! String quartet score and parts available separately. Duration: ca. 4:10.

This collection, in two volumes, offers seven well-known carols in fresh and sophisticated a cappella settings. Volume 2 includes excellent arrangements at a mature high school level and beyond that can be selected individually or as a group by choirs in school and church alike: Away in a Manger; The Holly and the Ivy; Coventry Carol; The First Nowell.

This collection, in two volumes, offers seven well-known carols in fresh and sophisticated a cappella settings. Volume 1 includes three outstanding arrangements written for choirs with mature ranges and divisi capacity: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel; In the Bleak Midwinter; God Rest You Merry, Gentlemen.

Inspired by the grace and passion of a medieval poem, this extended work offers intense dramatic exchanges between choir, piano and string quartet. Sentiments of stillness and peace are beautifully portrayed, making this a memorable work for both singers and audience! Available separately: SSAATTBB, String Quartet (Full Score and Parts), String Quartet (Full Score only). Duration: ca. 14:00.

This jubilant new work is a fine festival selection. It can be performed with the 4-hands piano accompaniment or with small orchestra added, which also makes it suitable for an any-time concert program. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Suitable for Christmas concerts, this gem from rising young Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo will challenge and enchant advanced choirs.

This moving, lush and symphonic work with piano and string quartet has a contrasting brighter, lighter feel than Dark Night of the Soul. Added contemporary text describes the divine spirit of all art. An outstanding work! Available separately: SSAATTBB, String Quartet (Full Score and Parts), String Quartet (Full Score only). Duration: ca. 10:30.

This moving, lush and symphonic work with piano and string quartet has a contrasting brighter, lighter feel than Dark Night of the Soul. Added contemporary text describes the divine spirit of all art. An outstanding work! Available separately: SSAATTBB, String Quartet (Full Score and Parts), String Quartet (Full Score only). Duration: ca. 10:30.

Set to the Latin Pulchra es amica mea text from Song of Solomon, this easy-to-prepare composition is a great selection for high school, church and community choirs. With music inspired by the aurora borealis atmospheric lights, this song will render a most impressive performance. Duration: ca. 4:35.

Written for larger, mature choirs, Gjeilo uses the Latin Agnus Dei text as support for this symphonic-sounding choral work. With its beautiful color, intonation and phrasing, it is a great choice for advanced high school, college and beyond. Duration: ca. 5:25.

This work is atmospheric and intense, featuring contrasts of ethereal melody lines supported by stately, rich harmonies. Unified by a repeated, modulated motif in the Hosanna section, this sensual yet spiritual Sanctus from inimitably original Norwegian composer Ola Gjeilo promises to be a highlight of an advanced choir's concert or service. While not easy, repetition of rhythmic and harmonic patterns coupled with the familiar Latin make this much more accessible than it appears. Completely rewarding! Duration: ca. 4:30. Performed by the Uranienborg Vokalensemble - Elisabeth Holte, conductor

This stunning work requires a mature SSAATTBB choir and a string soloist to fulfill the composer's intentions. Looking to write an a cappella work with a symphonic, abundant feel, the Latin text was selected for this spiritual concert work. Duration: ca. 6:00.

This spiritual, extended work uses the liturgical Latin text. The four movements bring us on a metaphysical journey from the heavens to earth, from the echo of The Spheres (Kyrie) to Identity & The Ground (Sanctus) with its earthly themes. Neither expressly sacred nor secular, this is an exquisite work for advanced high school level and beyond. Available separately: SSAATTBB, String Orchestra (Full Score and Parts), String Orchestra (Full Score only). Duration: ca. 32:00.

Based on a chorale motif from the last movement of his Sunrise Mass, the composer has developed the beautiful melody into a free-standing anthem. Optional String Quartet or Ensemble available. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Ola Gjeilo - norweski pianista i kompozytor muzyki poważnej.

This movement is the beginning of a Mass called Sunrise, and, according to its composer, it is to be performed with the sense of floating in space. A fine challenge for accomplished high school choirs and beyond! The setting uses the Latin Kyrie Eleison text. Duration: ca. 5:35.

A stunning composition that combines three sections, all on the beautiful Maria text, each section with its own expression. It gives the opportunity for the choir to express phrase and dynamics, text and music - a truly rewarding experience. Duration: ca. 6:20.

Scenes from Gjeilo's majestic native Norway inspired this contemporary poem. Words and music are fused in a poignant, yet lyrical work with a pulse of its own. An exellent festival choice for mature women's choirs. Full score and Optional String Quartet (or ensemble) available. Duration: ca. 3:30.

Like with Gjeilo's widely performed, stunning settings for SATB and SSAA of the Ubi Caritas text, the TTBB version brings out yet another color and quality, reflective of the chant style. A great selection for any men's choir, this will be a favorite of the audiences as well. Duration: ca. 3:00.

Looking for something absolutely extraordinary? This exciting, adventurous piece sets an unusual Latin text to music that ranges in style from renaissance dance to shimmering chorales to chant, and in texture from unison to an expansive eight parts. Requiring highly developed musicianship, this work is sure to become a memorable concert highlight. Duration: ca. 7:00