An instrumental duet for viola or clarinet in Bb, violoncello, and piano based on the hymn tune NEW BRITAIN (AMAZING GRACE.) Opening with a sostenuto piano introduction supporting pulsing 8ths in the
A collection of nine accessible and delightful songs set for medium-low voice and piano. The dates of composition range from 1978 to 2003. Text authors featured in this collection include E.E. Cummings,
"Mother to Son" is based on the powerful poem by Langston Hughes. The mother (voice) is a strong woman, one who has persevered and is still climbing, still surviving: "Well, son, I'll tell you: / Life for
All three songs from Prayers and Blessings are interconnected motivically, yet distinct in meter, tonality and message. Peace and reverence flow throughout. The version for bass-baritone was
This is an exceptionally pretty work perfect for the development and demonstration of a controlled orchestral sound. Also playable by strings alone.
These songs, based upon old Native American texts, were commissioned by soprano Nancy Wait-Kromm. The songs are spiritual in nature and include an invocation for solo flute, prayers, and a love song. I felt