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This piece, using text adapted from the Song of Songs 2:11-12, is a song of human love and spiritual devotion. The initial motif appears successively traveling between the chorus, in canon in the piano

Text from a Gaelic prayer is beautifully set in this lyrical concert work. The flowing piano accompaniment and moments of unexpected harmony make this piece engaging yet accessible to high school and

Inspired by the writings of young singers, the text of this original work provides simple yet impactful ways to bring about change in the world. Accessible and lyrical part writing supports the message "If

Flowing, smooth, melodic writing creates an understated elegance which reflects the simplicity of the text. The legato unison line introduced originally is treated in canon in the middle section, and

One in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. This choral setting is broad in both scope and tone; the tone painting evokes the

This arrangement for SSAA chorus is from the original set Due West for SATB chorus, which was commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir in 1997. The simple, charming text by Tara Wohlberg is in a

Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text begins in unison. This verse structure is followed by a refrain and a canon between the two voices on the text, "The

This unique setting pairs the iconic Latin text with a new, original English text which responds to the question: Why do we rejoice and shout our praises to God? The music captures the energy, rhythm, and

A setting of a poem by Nikki Giovanni that focuses on a young person's desire to play first chair. Part of a larger work entitled "Shoe Jazz," this youthful, exuberant, and individualistic piece with a text

With texts taken from the Kokin Wakashu, a collection of Japanese waka poetry compiled from various poets in the early tenth century, these four short songs of spring show the passing of the season from the

This energetic and spirited piece alternates between call-and-response sections and homophonic ones, exhibiting an ABA form overall. It is a great opener to any concert. Composed for the Columbus

"Will we ever reach the horizon? This is not the end, it is just the beginning." Ideal for final concerts and graduation events, this inspiring original work is a sophisticated yet approachable selection

Beginning simply with soprano 1 in unison, this setting of the traditional text builds to a gorgeous full four-part contrapuntal Amen. The text then repeats, this time homophonically in four parts, with a

Commissioned by the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this is a lively swing adaptation of the well-known and loved 19th-century song Jingle Bells. This arrangement makes use of finger snapping,

This strong tune and text speaks to the respect with which any nation treats the men and women who serve in their military. Beginning softly, the effect is like a parade that starts in the distance and

A lovely and very accessible arrangement of the traditional British folk song for women's voices. Set in minor with a melancholy feel and well crafted harmonic part writing. Solo or soli opportunities in

The upbeat multicultural feel of this piece combines great vocal lines and choral writing, modern driving rhythmic ideas, and a great message about uniting together on a collective "journey of hope." The

Written for the Jacksonville Children's Chorus, this SSAA setting of a Sara Teasdale text opens with a sort of call and response between the voices. The music then transitions to a contrasting key and a

One of four holiday pieces based on themes from the Nutcracker Suite, this selection uses Tchaikovsky's Trepak melody with original holiday lyrics and can be performed by a unison or a

This musical retelling of The Night Before Christmas was written purely for the fun of singing these patter lyrics in the old familiar ragtime style. And patter they do, in

This musical setting reflects the poem's optimistic spirit and the loveliness of life exemplified through nature, music, children, love and peace. Sara Teasdale's famous words of advice, "Spend all you have

This setting of the Mother Goose nursery rhyme is a lullaby disguised as a ballad. Scored for mixed chorus and jazz trio, it can alternately be performed with three hands on a piano. The tight harmonies and

The composer wrote this song during the time that he was awaiting his first grandchild, because he did not yet know what her name would be, she could only be "Little One." She has heard the