Classical Music

A reflective and quiet setting of a poem by Madison Julius Cawein.

This award-winning multi-movement work takes the listener through a journey of reflection and hope. Based on words of Representative Barbara Mikulski to Congress quoting R.F.K. and the Baltimore Sun,...

An epic poem by Emerson that talks about music as mystery. The text is matched with equally mysterious music. A part of a larger work entitled “Sing Evermore.”

This piece gives occasion to explore complex harmonies as an expression of the mystery of chords. These are added-tone sonorities—clusters. The author searches for that perfect peace, the one lost cho...

Based on a poem by African American poet Paul Laurence Dunbar (1872–1906). The bird, a prisoner in his cage, beats his wing until the blood is red on the cruel bars. He sings a plea, to Heaven, for he...

A short flute introduction of music floating across the sky opens “Sky-Born Music.” The poet (Emerson) writes that music is heard not only in places of beauty, but also in the mud, the dark, in the da...

The texts for these songs span many centuries and have the common thread of praising music for its power —from Richard Barnfield”s “In Praise of Music and Poetry” (published in 1598) to the uplifting...

This work for mixed chorus carries a message for our society to keep striving for positive change. It's repetitive nature enables the ensemble to emphasize the message.

A hauntingly beautiful work that captures the essence of awakening and transformation. It invites listeners on a journey from the serene depths of slumber to the vibrant embrace of reality.

This gorgeous setting of a hopeful text features a soprano soloist and violin that contributes to lovely color of the piece.

This stunning setting explores the concept of “home,” and when we are far away. A great piece medium level choir with tenor and baritone soloists.

Written for high school and collegiate level choirs, it is an aspirational, hopeful, and inspiring text supported by music of energy, warmth, and connection.

Ein Tonbeispiel finden Sie unten in einem Live-Mitschnitt der ev. Jugendkantorei der Pfalz, Dir.: Jochen Steuerwald.

Ein Tonbeispiel finden Sie unten in einem Live-Mitschnitt der ev. Jugendkantorei der Pfalz, Dir.: Jochen Steuerwald.

Chorpartitur

Chorpartitur - gemischter Chor (SATB), Soli (SAATBB) und Orchester

gemischter Chor (SATB) und Klavier (Harfe)

The choice of 16th century texts, by Bronzino and Battiferri, reflects the interests of the dedicatee of these sonnets - Craig Hugh Smyth, a fine art historian and former director of the Villa I Tatti...