Isaiah 24

Picture Pennsylvania's natural beauty as it was seen by the pioneers: a misty morning, vast expanses of tree-filled wilderness, the seemingly endless Allegheny River stretching far into the distance. The

Long before there was a Tin Pan Alley, there was the popularity of Parlor Music. This was an entertainment form that had its heyday in the 19th Century. A good portion of the American public had extra money

Jeanie With The Light Brown Hair is one of the most enduring, and popular American songs of all times. Characterized as a parlor song, it was written by Stephen Foster, and published by Firth, Pond

The Last Rose of Summer, composed for woodwind quartet (flute, oboe, clarinet and bassoon) falls into the theme and variations genre. As with much of my music, it was designed for both advanced

In my search for American composers who were active in the mid to latter part of the 19th Century, I've recently discovered the name Septimus Winner. Winner, (1827-1902) was a Philadelphia-based song writer

This suite contains three of the five national dances of Poland, including Polenez, Kujawiak, and Oberek. Each of these three dances is scored for two violins, viola and piano. An

Space Fantasy is the first in a series of three orchestral pieces inspired by the great mysteries and exploration of the universe. This accessible composition is a perfect crowd-pleaser for any

As a wonderful instrumental combination, flute and horn complement each other in many ways. Known for its fine delicacy, the flute has a wonderfully soft sound that everyone can enjoy. The Horn adds a

The Two Irish Songs were arranged in 1983 at my suggestion. My cousin, Ed Searl, was studying voice with Novie Greene at the time, and it was through him that I made her acquaintance. The three of

Lucy Long was a popular minstrel song introduced by the Virginia Minstrels in 1843. The original lyrics refer to a banjo and that American instrument often was used to accompany the song. The