Isaiah 65

Commissioned by Janet Galvan for the Ithaca College Composition Competition and Festival, Trumbore has set the contemporary poem "Earth Day" by Annie Finch. This poem is a celebration of all that the planet

Powerful lyrics by the composer tell the story of acceptance and belonging. Melodic with contemporary harmonies, this is perfect in a themed concert addressing people's joys and concerns.

There is a fierce passion behind Poe’s famous Annabel Lee, and this passion is captured in the speed and delivery of the text within the music. This a cappella arrangement is tonal and rich

Walt Whitman wrote this poem near the end of his life as he was reflecting on his past and preparing for physical death. The music reflects this idea, as it is both meditative, with passages of quiet

Brahms called his three Intermezzi, Op. 117, "three lullabies for my sorrows." The beautiful Scottish poem Lady Anne Bothwell's Lament fits the music like a glove, and the composer's two-part

Bega, the least of bells, murmurs its prayer "God around me, God above me, God to guard me, God to love me." Commissioned by Ithaca College for their annual composition competition, this piece requires an

Choral ensembles always find such joy in singing music by a composer who truly understands the voice and the choral art. With logical voice leadings in and out of thorny places, creative use of independent

This is a simple and repetitive composition. The use of repetition is deliberate as we examine our patterns of behavior through Megan Levad's poetry. If you are looking for a piece that explores the human

From the Gounod opera "Faust." Here, young Valentin's heartfelt prayer abounds with conflicting emotions, offering singers an opportunity to consider the devotional yet enthusiastic text and operatic style

Commissioned by the professional choir EXIGENCE and using the famous Maya Angelou text The Caged Bird, here is a concert setting that explores various tonalities and will challenge even the

In Shakespeare's play The Tempest, Caliban is a character who is half human and half monster. In spite of his wild personality he nonetheless delivers the beautiful lines found in this text as if

The poetry, in the form of a chant, traces the journey of a droplet of rain and supposes that we might join on that journey. The music uses "hocketing," where one voice fills in the rests left by another

This beautiful Swedish folk hymn Tryggare Kan Ingen Var is beautifully set in a hymn style for the concert stage. The SATB divisi a cappella setting allows for subtle changes between verses and

Dense harmonies, flowing piano and colorful word painting combine with this Yeat's poem tp create a  centerpiece for any concert. Passionate and emotional choral writing demands the same from the

Perfect for large churches, festivals and celebrations. Scored for a brass quintet of two trumpets, two trombones and tuba, the instrumental writing is superb. Great composers always know how to support the

Capturing the wonder, joy and optimism of winter with words and music of possibility and the energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression, here she

Here is set the traditional text from Luke with a joyous and energetic musical vocabulary that will challenge the best collegiate and professional choirs. There is divisi in all voices, but primarily in the

From the motion picture "Selma," this inspirational song speaks of hope and looks to the future for healing in the midst of great division. This gospel-like setting offers comfort to the community and

Capturing the importance of the Eloise Greenfield poem and the dramatic story of Harriet Tubman's life, this original work also includes the spirituals If I Got My Ticket and Go