Mark Foster

Written for the Luther College/ Weston Noble Alumni Choir, here is a delicate setting of the beautiful Pete Seeger song. Accompanied by classical guitar-- with optional electric guitar or piano parts...

Capturing both the wonder and the joy and optimism of winter. Words and music of possibility and energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression, here she...

The Sphinx Organization is a national organization dedicated to transforming lives through the power of diversity in the arts. EXIGENCE is the professional vocal ensemble that highlights the artistry...

Leaping from leaf to leaf, shattering into gold, and scattering gems, light is at the center of our lives. It kisses our eyes, it sweetens our hearts, and it fills the world. This music explores the e...

This is a rhythmic, contemporary, gospel-style anthem with words that challenge all of us to take responsibility for making our communities safe, supportive, and just.

Renowned composer Rosephanye Powell takes a traditional field shout and presents it with care for an authentic sound. There is great passion in this approach, which will provide an excellent opportuni...

With a melody by Rolf Lovland, Brendan Graham was struggling to find a lyric and a theme that was sensitive enough for Rolf's gorgeous tune. Brendan's daughter was leaving home for a year's study in S...

Uses: General, Concert, Contest Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21 Expressive melodic lines and phrases lend a sense of yearning and melancholy to the unwavering hope and peace found in the text of this f...

This arrangement brings together elements from three worlds: classical music, traditional, and contemporary gospel. The piano introduction is pure virtuosity and demands a competent player, yet one wh...

Volta is written with an attempt to answer the question of why love, or beauty, requires nothing of us in order to spark, and yet we will give everything to protect it. When love stirs, it asks for no...

The poet writes that The loving heart begs his lover not to let his kisses die. If his kisses die, then too does their love. This same passion is captured in the four verses of music as the melody pas...

This is a rousing anthem about the power of each person to make positive change with our actions: even the smallest but most committed of our convictions can lead to a better world, and it starts with...

Rudyard Kipling lost his son in a war. Here is a composition written for a classmate who was killed in a car accident. The sense of loss in Kipling's words reflect on loss yet offer hope. The imagery...

This is a rousing anthem about the power of each person to make positive change with our actions: even the smallest but most committed of our convictions can lead to a better world, and it starts with...

Capturing both the wonder and the joy and optimism of winter. Words and music of possibility and energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression, here she...

Contemporary poet Barbara Crooker understands nature and the life we draw from it. Contemporary poet Dale Trumbore understands that nature brings harmony to our lives and beauty to our existence. This...

Here is a song of happiness set in a minor key. The harmonic language acknowledges that we can't have joy without recognizing its opposite. The undertones point out that this is not just an exultation...

It is such a joy to sing music by a composer who truly understands the voice. With logical voice leadings in and out of thorny places, wonderful use of suspensions and resolutions and a beautiful sett...

With a nod to Taps, this Civil War song is scored for guitar, clarinet and SATB choir. Featuring the women on verse one and the men on verse two, this beautiful arrangement captures the sadness and de...

This new and rhythmic setting of the traditional Latin text is perfect for teaching about minor keys as well as a great opportunity to strngthen your choirs ability to sing independently of the piano....