Paul Carey

This bright, up-tempo spiritual rejoices in what awaits us in heaven (beautiful robes, new shoes, golden harps) and also pokes humorously at those who just may not be allowed through the pearly gates...

This bright, up-tempo spiritual rejoices in what awaits us in heaven (beautiful robes, new shoes, golden harps) and also pokes humorously at those who just may not be allowed through the pearly gates...

Unusual lyrics musing on the Biblical figure Elijah from contemporary poet Natalie Goldberg coupled with inventive compositional treatment from Chicago composer Paul Carey create an impressive soundin...

This clever, lighter concert number for more advanced choirs is a three movement set featuring humorous texts by poets May Swenson, Sid Hoddes and Grey Held, inventively interpreted for choirs by comp...

for SATB unaccompanied

Carey's arrangement is rich and impassioned, with a call-and-response soprano solo and some intense dynamic shifts.

For SAB and piano. The choir presents a statement of the tune sung in unison, followed by a canonic treatment of the melody. The piece ends simply with an unaccompanied section followed by a final sta...

For SATB, soprano and tenor soloists, unaccompanied. This is a setting of text by the Irish poet and singer Colum Sands in a contemporary folk style. Its secular text will appeal to a wide range of au...

Clap, stomp, shake and sing this lively variant of the American folk tune! With rhythmic twists, percussion and movement suggestions, this is a fun treble chorus showstopper that will be a fantastic c...

Clap, stomp, shake and sing this lively variant of the American folk tune! With rhythmic twists, percussion and movement suggestions, this is a fun treble chorus showstopper that will be a fantastic c...

This delightful two-part song for all seasons is for virtually any age and voice combination! Its message is delightful and the rhythmic melody line is supported by an array of playful percussion inst...

The choir presents a statement of the tune sung in unison, followed by a canonic treatment of the melody. The piece ends simply with an unaccompanied section followed by a final statement on the piano...

A song cycle that lifts up and reflects on nature and the seasons utilizing four different poets. Contents:I. Spring: Fair Annet’s SongII. Summer: Tropic RainIII. Fall: The Leaves Are FallingIV. Winte...

Paul Carey's stunningly beautiful arrangement of this marvelous Catalan carol will be a highlight of any holiday concert or service. Elegant, straightforward harmonies and a dazzling harp or piano acc...

Beautifully written for high school women's voices, Paul Carey's romantic, lyrical setting of John Boyle O'Reilly's restrained yet passionate poem would be ideal for any concert or festival. Sustained...

This tongue-in-cheek piece is a true audience pleaser. It offers an excellent chance to teach good diction, to ensure that audiences don't miss the punch line! Duration: ca. 2:25.

A Celtic prayer for SSAA and piano

A setting of an old Celtic prayer, for SATB and piano

For SSA and piano

This setting of the traditional African American Christmas spiritual features a baritone soloist supported by unaccompanied mixed voices. Varying in tone color, dynamic contrast and texture from verse...

For SATB unaccompanied. This is an energetic arrangement of a joyful and lively Christmas hymn, chock full of harmonic and textural variety and with a sturdy, memorable tune. Suitable for choirs of al...

for Mixed Chorus (SATB) and Solo(s) with Organ or Piano Accompaniment Lyrics from John 13:34-35 This anthem features a cascading melody over a lush bed of choral and keyboard harmonies. A soprano solo...