Michael John Trotta

Full Orch: 2.2.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 + hp. + timp. + 2 perc. + str.

Full Orchestra (27+ players) 2.2.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 + hp. + timp + 1 perc. + str

Full Orchestra (27+ players) 2.2.2.2 - 4.3.3.1 + hp. + timp + 1 perc. + str

Full Orch.: 2.1.2.1 - 2.3.3.1 - Timp., Perc., Harp, Pno. (opt.) + Str.

Full Orch.: 2.1.2.1 - 2.3.3.1 - Timp., Perc., Harp, Pno. (opt.) + Str.

This inspirational text by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow is framed with a rhythmic ostinato in a crisp a cappella setting. The piece may be performed SSA with optional solo or SSAA with equally divided v...

Perfect for developing treble choirs, this poignant and uplifting setting of the Longfellow text includes independent part singing as well as optional divisi notes for soprano. The descant provides an...

An energetic piano accompaniment provides the foundation for this captivating take on the Huron Carol. The haunting middle section can be performed with piano doubling or a cappella to clearly set it...

Soaring melodic lines combine with a lush harmonic palette to deliver a poignant reflection in this 21 minute reflection on coming-of-age, maturity, and perspective. This five-movement for choir, oboe...

Written by a student to inspire her community at graduation, this empowering text "let your fire guide you . . . may your light shine bright from here to eternity" is an inspiring tribute to the power...

With "For a Breath of Ecstasy", renowned publisher ECS Publishing presents a deeply moving and resonant work for mixed choir (SATB). This expressive piece creates an enchanting atmosphere rich in emot...

Oboe, Horn, Piano, Strings

Oboe, Horn, Piano, Strings

Setting the holiday tune Deck The Halls in a 7/8 meter this is a wonderful teaching tool as well as a high energy and playful arrangement of this holiday standard. Excellent teaching ideas are include...

Trotta's fine vocal writing sets a text adapted from Stein's poem into a picture postcard of winter beauty. The piano is rhythmic with forward motion under interesting vocals lines that paint each phr...

Lush harmonies and vivid imagery create a absolutely gorgeous a cappella setting of Margaret Deland's text which depicts the Christmas story from the point of view of the shepherds calmly sleeping and...

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 concer...

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, sweepi...

flute, oboe, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, harp, timp. 2 perc., and strings)

flute, oboe, 4 horns, 4 trumpets, 3 trombones, tuba, harp, timp. 2 perc., and strings)