Written in memory of a loved one, this song comforts and lifts the spirit. With the idea of infinity and the cyclic nature of life, the harmony never really "stays put" - it never spends too much time in
This work is a fresh setting of the Requiem Mass. The work, for soloists, chorus, and orchestra, takes its name from the poem by Elaine Goodale Eastman, incorporated as the fourth movement. Compositionally,
This piece celebrates the treble voice in all of its capabilities. Utilizing innovative compositional techniques and rapidly shifting vocal syllables to achieve bright clusters and angular lines, advanced
Nothing brings a group of people together quite like singing. Belong celebrates this act, which is so important for many people. Choir is a safe place, for people to feel like they belong ~ young
This Benedictus for a cappella choir is the eleventh movement from Jocelyn Hagen's mass setting: amass, which was completed in early 2011. This movement, composed in 2007, has been one of
Treble choirs young and old will appreciate the part-writing, repeated patterns, and icy energy of Shakespeare's text. This piece is filled with delightful surprises, including percussion, some aleatoric
Many young people fall in love with choral music during high school because of the passion of their teachers. This song celebrates the inspiration that teachers pass on to their students, even though their
This heartfelt piece reminds us that goodbyes are as filled with gratitude and hope as they are sad. Great intimacy is achieved in this unaccompanied setting with the use of solo voices and lush chords as
Here is an elegant and joyful welcoming to the season of Christmas. The text invites the warmth of the season to permeate our hearts and the distance we create between ourselves by inviting in the fire of
This gorgeous setting of an incredible text by Marisha Chamberlain emphasizes the importance of community and strength in difficult times.
This piece is dedicated to a very special young woman who lost her life way too early: Heather Michelle Menzie. She was a violinist, and the violin part in this song represents her. My favorite musical
Sara Teasdale's love poem is beautifully set in a lilting, dreamlike texture that gradually unfolds from two-part to four-part divisi. The melody has a lovely phrase structure, and the interplay between the
This work begins intimately and develops dynamically, with poetic text from the composer. Simple musical ideas evolve throughout the piece, mirroring the complexity of human relationships. Changes in key
With lyrics by the composer, this sensitive ballad expresses the importance of finding peace and strength even during the darkest times. Accessible ranges and part writing, in addition to a universal
Written in an accessible singer-songwriter style, this piece celebrates finding one's true self. A solo gives way to choral accompaniment figures, followed by duetting voices and, finally, a warm homophonic
A moving yet simple setting of Sara Teasdale's text, this selection cascades like an incantation for inner peace. Perfect for treble choirs newer to a cappella works and divisi, the vocal parts beautifully
This Christmas piece is sweet and joyful, with a beautiful a cappella choral texture that is simple yet stunning. Peaceful and reverent, it features some very beautiful close harmonies that will warm the
This life-affirming text from Sara Teasdale is treated to satisfying development and flowing, lyrical vocal and piano lines. All voices are affirmed and engaged equally, and what begins as a relatively
This piece offers a positive message of hope that will be appreciated by both choir and audience. With a text crafted in part by the students for whom it was commissioned, pleasant triadic harmonies and a
On My Dreams was commissioned by my hometown high school choir, under the direction of conductor Cindy Peterson, for their annual POPS concert. To fit into that concert, I wanted to ensure that the
Ophelia was a finalist for the Sorel Medallion in 2016, and this recording from the performance is by Voices of Ascension in New York City, under the direction of Dennis Keene. Complex and rich
Here's a lighthearted number inspired by one of America's founding fathers, Ben Franklin, who was a big fan of the American turkey. Set in the style of a tango with a clarinet for color, this novelty extols