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From a three-part collection based on poetry by American pioneers, this third piece depicts a barn dance as vocalists circle 'round the instruments, stomp, clap, and perform with general

A pull-out from the classic Carols and Lullabies collection, this traditional Spanish carol in four parts also includes English text. The accompaniment includes marimba, harp, and guitar for a truly

A familiar text from Lessons and Carols services in a brand new setting. Unexpected tonality shifts and waves of building tempos lead to a final climax of "Deo gracias!" A quintessential Advent addition to

Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of

Based on the familiar German hymn HERLIEBSER JESU, this unaccompanied motet offers a sublime musical experience for congregations and audiences alike during the season of Lent. Anchored by a homophonic

The monodrama Ahab is the third that Hall has created with librettist Caitlin Vincent. This ten-minute work takes an imaginary approach to the final moments in the life of Herman Melville's

"The invitation to compose an anthem for Easter Sunday from my home parish of St. Dominic's Catholic Church in San Francisco, Simon Berry, conductor, was for me an opportunity to fulfill a long-desired

"American Death Ballads was composed especially for tenor Brian Thorsett and premiered by him at the San Francisco Conservatory, November 1, 2015, with pianist John Churchwell, and at the National

Kohn embarked on discovering and arranging lesser-known folk songs from the American tradition in this set of 15 folk songs. Each is a mini-drama with a story to tell; someone is traveling, working or

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The first movement, i thank

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The second movement, a modern

American Triptych presents aspects of spiritual experience as expressed by three North American poets: Americans E. E. Cummings and W. S. Merwin, and Canadian Bliss Carman. The third movement, Mariner's

Rooted in the distinctive "Era of Manifestations" period of Shaker history (1837-1847), this multimovement work is based entirely on Shaker texts and tunes and reflects the visionary repertoire written at

Number four in the series of four Appalachian Carols set for both mixed and treble voices. The complete set contains Wondrous Love; The Cherry Tree Carol; Jesus, Jesus Rest Your Head; and Go Tell it on

SATB divisi with piano accompaniment. The melody for the current setting is attributed to Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav (1772-1811), the great-grandson of the founder of the Hassidic movement. The text is by

The iconic poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is set here in a lilting and gentle composition that may be performed by an ensemble or by a full choir. Peaceful, serene, and comforting, this was commissioned by

Inspired by Shaker anthems, this movement from the collection "Angel of Light" is intended for reflection and response. Sustained vocal lines are embellished with dissonant harmonies, encouraging

Bells and Grass portrays five intimate scenes, in which small things come into focus and the world recedes: a nightingale’s song echoing from a nearby wall, the bright sun and the waves of

Composed in 2014, Blue, Green, Red a three-movement piece for trumpet and organ, is infused with the influences of jazz and blues. Julian Wachner paints each movement's perspective color with

This movement from the larger work At the Water’s Edge, which celebrates the landscape of the seacoast region of New England and its ties to the inhabitants, is set for treble

This is a song of hope - of building a bridge between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Their respective trees, Jaffa Orange in Israel and Olive on Arab lands, reach out their branches as hands across