Daniel Elder

With 'Lullaby' from the cycle '3 Nocturnes', GIA Publications presents a touching choral work of extraordinary intimacy and delicate tonal beauty. Scored for mixed choir (SATB) and piano, this piece m...

A new take on this beloved Latin text, combining more rhythmic passages with sustained chords, this work contains lush harmonies with wonderful dynamic contrast and captures both the celebration and t...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting sonic landscape of the night with "Star Sonnet" from the cycle '3 Nocturnes'. This expressive work for mixed choir (SATB) a cappella captures the sparkling radiance...

With "Ballade to the Moon" from the enchanting cycle "3 Nocturnes," a resonant masterpiece for mixed choir (SATB) and piano unfolds. Published by GIA Publications, this work captivates with profound p...

An evocative work for mixed choirs by Daniel Elder. This love poem is set expertly with a mixture of homophonic and polyphonic writing that provides rich texture throughtout. Fresh harmonies and care...

There is turbulence everywhere. It has never before been so vital to remember the ancient plea, 'Give us peace. ' This musical setting by Daniel Elder is unabashedly sentimental, allowing the singer a...

Number 2 from 'The Greatest of These' (No. 1, Unseen and No. 3, Flight) this movement is written on the virtue of hope. Using a rich yet simple harmonic palette that strives to create a sense of nosta...

Number 3 from The Greatest of These (No. 1, Unseen and No. 2, Echoes) this movement is written on the virtue of love. Set in a repetitive, trance-like exploration of personal experiences. The treatmen...

Number 3 from The Greatest of These (No. 1, Unseen and No. 2, Echoes) this movement is written on the virtue of love. Set in a repetitive, trance-like exploration of personal experiences. The treatmen...

Number 1 from The Greatest of These (No. 2, Echoes and No. 3, Flight) this movement, is written on the virtue of faith. It is largely atmospheric as it depicts the endlessly shifting vaporous uncertai...

Number 1 from The Greatest of These (No. 2, Echoes and No. 3, Flight) this movement, is written on the virtue of faith. It is largely atmospheric as it depicts the endlessly shifting vaporous uncertai...

Daniel Elder's Fresh and Fearless is a special and unusual take on the idea of spring. The driving piano part captures the energy and wonder of the new beginnings of the season. Excellent vocal writin...

The Hearts Reflection was originally written for eight-part mixed chorus as a sort of tone poem to Proverbs 27:19: Just as the water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. Broad and s...

The Hearts Reflection was originally written for eight-part mixed chorus as a sort of tone poem to Proverbs 27:19: Just as the water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. Broad and s...

The Hearts Reflection was originally written for eight-part mixed chorus as a sort of tone poem to Proverbs 27:19: Just as the water reflects the face, so one human heart reflects another. Broad and s...

With lyrics by Daniel Elder and music by Susan LaBarr, Midwinter Song is a new Christmas carol that calls us to love, faith, and hope. With a beautiful and supportive piano accompaniment and accessibl...

A quietly meditative setting of gregorian chant, this work creates a shifting, groundless set of harmonies that effectively treat the source melody with the organic flow it naturally exhibits. Limited...

Elder sets Victor Hugo's poem Nuits de Juin in a tranquil manner. An easy triple meter SATB piece. French Language.

October Sun is a love song to a time of the year filled with exquisite beauty. Each return to the 'October Sun' refrain brings with it a new flavor, guiding the piece through the transition to winter...

Serenity seeks to inspire peace from within using the sound of spoken word and the sound of music. A nice challenge for more advanced choirs, and incorporates the composer's gift for melody and rich h...

An advanced work by Daniel Elder, Shadows Will Fall is an incredibly interesting soundscape that moves from the darkness of shadows to the brightness of tomorrow. The work expresses the sentiment 'kee...