Mixed Choir a capella

Written in May 2005, when the composer was living in the Netherlands, this piece is a set of four songs for a cappella chorus. Each movement addresses one direction of the wind, implying one season of...

This arrangement of a British folk song is so authentic in its sound, you will almost be able to catch a hint of salt in the air. Buoyant four-part writing and accessible harmonies convey the story of...

February Twilight is a stark setting of poetry by Sara Teasdale. The controlled restraint used in the vocal lines creates the image of a cold, clear winter's night. You'll practically see the night sk...

The sense of youthful, innocent longing so beautifully expressed in the poem of this Edna St. Vincent Millay text is beautifully mirrored in the large melodic leaps and occasional chromaticism of this...

Ned Rorem has been described as 'The world's best composer of art songs,' and these two contrasting and compelling works for chorus affirm this description. 'Dirge' poignantly expresses the pain of un...

Chor SATB, Klavier 4-händig und Schlagzeug.

A part of the Transient Glory series of compositions commissioned by the Young People's Chorus of New York City, this work celebrates the joys of urban life. Composed by Tony Award winners Lynn Ahrens...

Using short, crisp phrases of language and repetitive musical motives, this work is infused with energy, purpose, playfulness, surprise and humor. For mixed voices, contrabass or cello and piano. Dura...

The text for this work is comprised of several traditional May Day carols and sonnets from a variety of sources ranging from the medieval era to the 17th century. Musically, the work embraces many dif...

Erhältlich in Versionen mit verschiedener Chorbesetzung ist Niska Banja ein serbischer Tanz der Roma, der auf dem ganzen Balkan populär ist. Für Zentraleuropäer ist der 9/8-Rhythmus mit 2-2-2-3 so nat...

Composed in a set of three pieces, the poetry in this piece comes from James Joyce's collection Chamber Music. The music beautifully portrays the lovely imagery of lovers wandering along a river, the...

Dodi Li is a love song from the Old Testament book Song of Solomon.

With a text from contemporary poet Scott Lounsbury that describes shared journeys, destiny and closure, this work delivers the powerful and emotional message that words alone cannot say to a life-long...

Simple, soaring descants, countermelodies, and rich harmonic textures provide a symphonic breadth to this second movement of 'Heavenly Home: Three American Songs' that encompasses the full, four-octav...

'In a Railroad Station' verwandelt Sara Teasdales Text in ein musikalisches Gemälde. Die unerbittlich beschäftigte Klavierbegleitung ist dabei das 'schrille elektrische Licht' ('shrill electric light'...

The lyrical and evocative text of this work was collected amongst the Inuit of the northwest shore of Hudson Bay by Danish explorer and ethnologist, Knud Rasmussen. Composer Raminsh has crafted a work...

This beautiful Christmas text by George Herbert, and the same text used by Vaughn Williams in his 'Hodie', has a beautiful, pastoral quality (flocks, shepherds, pastures, streams). Composer Brunner us...

Originally written for treble voices, this musical setting of the William Blake text is equally exciting for mixed voices. An energetic, inventive and rhythmically vibrant work, your choir will explor...

Written for the Newham Young People's Chorus' Big Sing! in London, England, this inspirational work by David Brunner (text by Scott Lounsbury) carries the theme of finding one's voice, one's identity,...

This David Brunner work evolved from a project that involved middle, high school and college singers in a virtual choir environment. The text, with its strong rhythm and sturdy refrain, artfully captu...

This middle movement form Three Madrigals After Dowland is rhythmic, dissonant and angry, expressing a release from the pain of death. When paired with the other two 'Weep You No More' and 'Come, Heav...

Written as a dear friend lay dying at a young age, this movement, along with the other two from the set ('Weep You No More' and 'Burst Forth, My Tears') call on the singers to represent their deepest...

Sea and Shore was commissioned by the Lakewood Area Choral Society to celebrate their 25th anniversary. The last section of Henry Van Dyke's ode in praise of music seemed ideal for the purpose. Knowin...