Major Choral Works

Bach's chorales have become standard for all serious students of both music theory and choral singing. As early as 15 years after his death, published editions of his collected chorales began to circulate,

The Langston Hughes text pulls into sharp focus individuals of African descent who were integral components of the gospel story. The themes of racial equality and understanding underscore the friendship and

A 20-minute major work in two parts, this selection encapsulates the very contemporary ethos of multicultural spiritual devotion in a world populated by a rich diversity of faiths - all feeling, as deeply

This beautiful work is a setting of the Latin Mass appropriate for both worship and concert use. The text is that of the Ordinary of the Mass excluding the Credo, with the Gloria being divided into four

This 24-minute work in eight movements was commissioned by the Vancouver Chamber Choir. Following the ancient tradition, the text of this canticle is taken directly from the Gospel of Luke (1:46-55).

This spiritual work draws its evocative texts from diverse sources ranging from a hymn by St. Ambrose to contemporary poems by Doris Kareva and Kenneth White. Profound words by Wallace Stevens draw this

The composer writes: "During the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, I decided to write down some of the melodies, phrases, and expressions that have come to me over the years. These melodies appeared when I

In a new setting of Bouzignac's Noe! Pastores, Somers draws inspiration from the compositional styles of Bach and attention to location from Gabrieli. This three-part antiphonal motet is written

The traditional Te Deum takes on a fresh perspective in this three-movement work; the full title means "praise to God for music." The first movement pays homage to our Baroque ancestry in its Handelian

The text of this major work is from the award-winning book of the same name, which was a creative response to the removal of everyday nature words like acorn, newt, and otter from a new edition of a

Dan Forrest's fourth major work continues in the vein of his previous major works, exploring profound themes of what it is to be human. the breath of life ponders the beauty - yet brevity - of

This second edition of Stroope's Hodie! features a completely new first movement and newly written additions to the rest of the work. Written in three movements with optional treble choir, brass,

Using rhymes from Mother Goose, this major work in six short movements is similar to a song cycle. Movements: Hey, Diddle, Diddle!; Starlight, Star Bright; Old King Cole; Georgie Porgie; Sleep, Baby,

This Urtext edition of Mendelssohn's Hymn of Praise ("Lobgesang") ten-movement cantata includes an introduction in English and German. The original German-language libretto is based on texts from

This major work presents a complete life cycle based on Native American writings. Each of the 13 movements focuses on a different stage of life, from birth and childhood through manhood and middle age to

Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo tells the extraordinary story of Nujeen Mustafa, a Kurdish teenager with cerebral palsy forced by war to flee her home and embark on an arduous journey to

Written with poet Charles Anthony Silvestri, this twelve-movement work chronicles the rich life of Tony and his late wife Julie Silvestri and their journey through cancer. Hauntingly beautiful and

At less than 20 years of age, the youngest son of Johann Sebastian Bach withdrew from the Lutheran musical tradition of his family: Johann Christian Bach went to Italy, converted to Catholicism there and

Brilliant! Exciting! Fresh! This 10-minute work in three continuous sections for mixed choir with brass quintet, piano, timpani, and percussion is excellent for collegiate and advanced school or church

Drawing inspiration from 13 of the most influential women in American history, this 11-movement song cycle for mixed voices, piano, and cello chronicles quotes and ideals from women that have most

The profound work Considering Matthew Shepard has been moving audiences around the world with its compelling message of love and acceptance. An abbreviated version of the larger work, this

Written in memory of the composer's mother, Will Todd's Songs of Peace is a beautiful six-movement work about love and loss. Two of the movements are scored for two-part treble voices, while the

This three-movement work for SSAATTBB choir and piano use the poems of the celebrated Indian poet Sarojini Naidu. The texts explore the nature of dreams both past and present. The incredible art-song