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
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
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
A somber song in honor of an Afghani poet, this is one of the most poignant moments in "Songs for Muska." This quiet and soulful piece is well suited for use as a memorial or as a reflective concert
Bittersweet harmonies evolve into a powerful climax in this piece for treble voices. Sara Teasdale's famous poem comes alive in this setting, and extensive unison gives the treble voices a chance to
This powerful anthem incorporates both the text and melody from Martin Luther's famous hymn Vom Himmel hoch. This new hymn with a commissioned text by poet Michael Dennis Browne works beautifully
This work offers a resonant, contemporary message combined with powerful writing for treble voices and a featured soloist. A protest anthem that advocates for justice and equality, the choral parts are
Based on the Japanese art of kintsukuroi, filling cracked pieces of pottery with gold, this work encourages us to see the beauty in the flaws of others. Layers of ostinatos and close a cappella
This gorgeous setting of an incredible text by Marisha Chamberlain emphasizes the importance of community and strength in difficult times.
Deeply powerful and moving, this shining work honors prominent Spanish mystic St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), who said "Prayer is an act of love, words are not needed." The lush chorale-style voicings
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
A poignant prayer for peace in modern day Bethlehem. This arrangement is a wonderful fit for choirs looking to showcase their excellent soprano and alto soloists.
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
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
A favorite among college and high school women's choirs, this selection is a tenacious, ferocious and distinctly feminine anthem of praise to the goddess Inanna. The text was written by Enheduanna, the
Based on a folk song discovered by the composer while visiting Norway, this arrangement offers flexibility in voicing options and accompaniment for various ensembles. The text, translated from Norwegian
Meticulously crafted to a stirring text, this piece opens with a powerful statement, angular and pointed. Body percussion transitions the music into a developed groove, offset by syncopated rhythms and
A fierce and feminine work for concert band, complete with battle-cry and march to fight.