Susan LaBarr

Written in memory of choral singer, clarinetist, and friend George Olin, this is a modern arrangement of the LOBE DEN HERREN hymn tune, with a new, ecumenical text written by poet Charles Anthony Silv...

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 SSAA chorus and piano and will be a beautiful add...

A lyrical and moving work that empowers singers to find their inner worth. The text by Faith Zimmer compares the constellation Orion to the strength that we can find in times of trial.

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...

The Open Hand is inspired by the words and ideas of Bridget "Biddy" Mason, and enslaved woman in the 1800's who worked and fought her way to freedom and success. For SSA choir and piano, this song off...

Your courage asks me what I'm afraid of and what I know of love. This piece by singer-songwriter Sara Groves, written after a trip to help people in need in a third-world country, deeply expresses ide...

A simple setting of several scriptural passages about love. Written for the wedding of Brian and Allison Murray, two Texas-based choir directors, the work is highly melodic and simple in its construct...

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...

From Wendel Berry's longer poem 'Satisfactions of a Mad Farmer, ' More than Enough paints the picture of a well-lived life full of gratitude. Highly melodic and beautifully sustained, this is a chance...

With lyrics by Daniel Elder and music by Susan LaBarr, Midwinter Song is a new Christmas carol that calls us to love, faith, and hope. With a beautiful and supportive piano accompaniment and accessibl...

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.

Originally written by James Taylor for the musical, Working, The Millworker tells the story of a young woman trapped in a difficult life of work. This song from the 1970's has modern meaning for today...