Kara Stacy Bedwell

Fresh and playful, this original by Kara Stacy Bedwell is crafted with singers' wants and needs in mind, offering both fun and accessibility. Ideal for fall or spring concerts.

Kara Stacy Bedwell’s "A Winter Warning" paints a vivid picture of animals in the forest calling to one another as winter approaches. Revoiced for SAB choirs, this imaginative piece combines storytelli...

Kara Stacy Bedwell’s "Persephone Gone" draws on the Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter, where the goddess’s descent into the underworld brought the first winter to humankind. This dramatic work capt...

Kara Stacy Bedwell’s "Persephone Gone" draws on the Greek myth of Persephone and Demeter, where the goddess’s descent into the underworld brought the first winter to humankind. This dramatic work capt...

This powerful SATB original by Kara Stacy Bedwell explores the grip of fear and its seeming rule over our lives, while urging us not to give in to its control. With its dramatic text and compelling mu...

With text by Angela Moorman-Davis and music by Kara Stacy Bedwell, "A Year of Sadness" reflects on the changing seasons as a metaphor for the emotions we experience in life. Thoughtful text setting an...

Kara Stacy Bedwell’s "What If?" speaks directly to young singers, addressing the common fears of taking risks and the worry of "what if I fail?" With a message that encourages bravery and optimism, th...

This new setting of a popular Robert Burns poem by up and coming composer Kara Stacey is sure to set the stage for success. Up-tempo and refreshing, Kara's take on this well-known poem is a great addi...

While using very few words, "Dum Spiro Spero" provides a powerful message of endurance in the face of struggle. Its repetitive motifs and polyphonic harmonies make for an accessible but engaging rehea...

A Winter Warning by Kara Stacy Bedwell is a dramatic and atmospheric piece depicting the creatures of the forest warning one another about the impending threat of winter. With a haunting central melod...

This creative concert work uses sewing analogies to build a powerful metaphor of self-acceptance. Tailor-made for SSA singers, conversational rhythms and expressive vocal lines form a stunning tapestr...

The Bouquet has a cheeky and mischievous tone, with many opportunities for both musical expression and comedy. Built from repetitive motifs and intuitive melodies, this piece is intended to be accessi...

The Bouquet has a cheeky and mischievous tone, with many opportunities for both musical expression and comedy. Built from repetitive motifs and intuitive melodies, this piece is intended to be accessi...

Serpents and Stone by Kara Stacy Bedwell is a powerful, dramatic piece written for SSAA voices. With its haunting lyrics and dynamic shifts, the music evokes a sense of mystery and intensity, making i...

Written as a parting gift from teacher to students, My Hope for You is a message of love and hope for the future. Its use of unison and repeated motifs make it an accessible but impressive selection f...

Written as a parting gift from teacher to students, My Hope for You is a message of love and hope for the future. Its use of unison and repeated motifs make it an accessible but impressive selection f...

Shall I Compare Thee is a more wistful take on the classic words. This setting of the text is intended to express the incredible worth of the those we love, especially after they are gone. Lush harmon...

Shall I Compare Thee is a more wistful take on the classic words. This setting of the text is intended to express the incredible worth of the those we love, especially after they are gone. Lush harmon...

This new setting of a popular Robert Burns poem by up and coming composer Kara Stacey is sure to set the stage for success. Up-tempo and refreshing, Kara's take on this well-known poem is a great addi...

Inspired by the ancient poetic form Keh Murkani, this piece captures a playful exchange between two girls. One describes something in mysterious, romantic terms, leading the other to ask, "Ai Sakhi Sa...