Richard Burchard

The fabulous thing about this piece is that it adheres to an Irish flavor while still giving us the thick and sonorous harmonies we expect from Richard Burchard. A wonderful concert closer, it pulls a...

In a few short years Richard Burchard has become one of the most sought-after and commissioned composers for choral music. ÿHis choral writing is romantic and rich harmonically with dense contrapuntal...

Richard Burchard's "The Swan" is a stirring piece for TB ensemble, piano, and optional string quartet, honoring the elegance of the majestic swan. Burchard's mastery and Rilke's poetic verses beautifu...

This melodic setting from Richard Burchard features an original tune, which is beautifully supported by his classic, harmonic fullness. As the deer pants is a text of such yearning and this Latin sett...

Breathtakingly peaceful describes this new stunner from Richard Burchard, which was commissioned by the ACDA Western Division for their 50th anniversary convention. Rich, warm harmonies have been wove...

The text by Mark Twain, from a poem by Robrt Richardson, and although titled Dedication it is more of a blessing. A beautiful concert closer for advanced high school or college voices, Richard Burchar...

The Hail Mary prayer is well-known throughout the world and sung in many languages. This setting in Spanish is warm and lush, and written specifically for the choir's tour to Spain. Carrying a Renaiss...

Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms... a text that dates back as far as 1818 speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life. This new setting by Richard Burchard pr...

Death, thou art welcome to my arms attended by a thousand charms... a text that dates back as far as 1818 speaks to the human desire for a peaceful end to life. This new setting by Richard Burchard pr...

The essence of Sassoon's beloved text has been beautifully captured in this delightful SSSATB setting by Richard Burchard. Beginning in the alto voice, the melody gradually gains strength and begins t...

The essence of Sassoon's beloved text has been beautifully captured in this delightful SSSATB setting by Richard Burchard. Beginning in the alto voice, the melody gradually gains strength and begins t...