James 3

This work was composed in 2012 for a tour of Italy by the choirs of Pittsburg State University (Kansas). Among the performance venues was the Basilica of St. Francis in Assisi, and this served as the

This lovely setting of Millay's touching poem requires a flexible tempo with plenty of gentle rubato to give the effect of a poem being spoken by an accomplished orator. Great teaching piece for working on

This warm and sentimental concert work features two soloists who also duet at the beginning and end, with a middle section that swells with joy. Including only the lyric "Alleluia," this piece allows the

Embracing the hope that dreams may someday become a reality, this musical setting is actively stirring, with stunning harmonic and melodic moments. It seeks to capture that internal ecstasy and

This poignant setting of a poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence captures the sadness and sense of longing for lost childhood and innocence. 

A very peaceful and reflective setting of this traditional prayer. Divisi and some independence in lines are scattered throughout the work in all voices. Translation is provided.

This is the third in my series of beautiful settings by Colin Britt of an Edna St. Vincent Millay poem. I believe that Colin has a very special way of capturing the unique atmosphere of each poem he sets.

This interpretation of the text suggests feelings of serenity and innocence. The opening motive of this Gregorian hymn is introduced by the tenors, freely and lyrically sung, and reappears throughout the

Beati Omnes  is a stunning a cappella setting of text from Psalms 127 and 128. Weaving beautiful melody together with rich harmonies, composer Ivo Antognini creates a work of complex textures

The traditional Irish prayer set in a very nontraditional way. Starting with a single statement of the melody above the pedal tones in the bass and tenor, this work grows in intensity as the phrase splits

Here is an exuberant a cappella number that's loaded with African atmosphere! The traditional Zambian words are sung throughout with such a buoyant, rhythmic feel that you are transported into the center of

This moving selection features a smoothly flowing harmonic texture that courses throughout the piece. Warm and enveloping, The Song You Loved will be the song you love singing, whether it be for