Susan LaBarr

Themes of life's journey abound in this text by poet Bill Cairns. In the bluegrass style, this work may be performed with piano and percussion only, or with the addition of guitar or other bluegrass i...

The moving words, "As long as we live, we remember them" frame this highly melodic and touching song. We Remember Them is an achievable work for chorus and piano and will be a beautiful addition to an...

The Cardinal and the Roller is the story of two beautiful birds from different sides of the world, and is ultimately about how we are all more alike than we are different. Accessible vocal lines and a...

This lyrical work for mixed choir and piano speaks of the glow of firelight and inviting the stranger in from the fury of the winter winds. It serves as a reminder to us all to offer warmth and kindne...

This new arrangement by Susan LaBarr is ready for the concert stage. Lush harmonies and independent part writing make this worthy of any fine choir.

This is an accessible and fresh work for treble choirs on the themes of peace and hope. Approachable vocal lines and a supportive accompaniment make this appropriate for young treble choirs, while the...

This is an accessible and fresh work for SATB choirs on the themes of peace and hope. Approchable vocal lines and a supportive accompaniment make this appropriate for young choirs, while the rich and...

This new arrangement by Susan LaBarr is ready for the concert stage. Lush harmonies and independent part writing make this worthy of any fine choir.

The Wisdom of the Moon expresses how easy it is to be happy when things are difficult, but how we all need to learn how to persevere during difficult times. A sentiment of hope that is reflected in th...

This carol derives from a 15th-century German folk ballad that compares Mary to the unique and special bloom of a linden tree. Singable, with all of the harmonies and counterpoint coming out of the me...

This haunting Basque melody seems to capture the mystery and wonder of the Christmas story, along with the poetry: wings as drifted snow; eyes as flame, most highly favoured lady. Complex and yet sing...

From three Marian carol arrangements written for Seraphic Fire. This carol first appeared in a collection of 15th-century tunes compiled by G. R. Woodward. The aeolian tonality gives the tune an earth...

Rise, My Soul is a traditional folk hymn arranged for intermediate to advanced voices. The use of melodic lines and fragments as the basis for the counterpoint make this work singable and compelling....

Rise, My Soul is a traditional folk hymn arranged for intermediate to advanced women's voices. The use of melodic lines and fragments as the basis for the counterpoint make this work singable and comp...

This work for tenor-bass choir with its lovely text by poet Douglas Malloch explores the ways in which our life experiences can strengthen us.

A beautiful and uplifting love song that addresses the universal subject of loss. Accessibly written for mixed choirs with a supportive and flowing piano accompaniment. A good choice for high school a...

This is an accessible and fresh work for Tenor-Bass choirs on the themes of peace and hope. Approchable vocal lines and a supportive accompaniment make this appropriate for young choirs, while the ric...

The combination of two river imagery texts, "When Peace Like a River" and "Shall We Gather at the River," form the foundation for this work. For All Saints Sunday or general use.

For This Joy is a modern arrangement of the LOBE DEN HERREN hymn tune, with a new, ecumenical text written by poet Charles Anthony Silvestri. The text focuses on the richness of life and creation and...

The moving words, 'As long as we live, we remember them' frame this highly melodic and touching song. We Remember Them is a highly achievable work for SATB chorus and piano and will be a beautiful add...

In any time of trial, there is great comfort in being held. This work for SATB choirs with its beautiful text by Robert Bode reflects upon the ways in which all things are held. Appropriate for church...