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Encompassing many moods within one setting, this "Gloria" takes the listener on a journey from quiet wonder to dancing joy to enraptured splendor.  The first four words of the text are the Latin phrase "Gloria in excelsis Deo," but the rest of the text is in English, providing accessibility to communities unfamiliar with Latin.  There is a solo part for an operatic tenor, and the accompaniment may be done by Piano 4-Hands (as found in the choral score) or by Brass Sextet, Piano, Synth, 2 Percussionists, and Bass.

Gloria

SATB Octavo

Beginning with a few common words, a simple melody is developed by alternating passages of soaring lyricism and get-down-and-dance funk rock rhythms!  On a similar trajectory as this unlikely combination of styles, the simple two-word phrase "all together" gradually takes on new meaning as a vision of what life would be like if everyone came together, standing side-by-side, each in their own unique completeness.

All Together

A celebration of what it means to sing together in a choir, this catchy piece contrasts unison singing in the verse with dramatic harmonies in the refrain.  The upbeat accompaniment features a rhythmic groove in disco style, and may be played by piano, piano plus rhythm section, or for the full affect, piano plus rhythm section plus horn section.  (Finding someone to do the Bari Sax part is worth the effort!)

The Heart of the Song

This TTBB arrangement uses an unexpected assortment of styles to depict
  the colorful imagery and thoughtful symbolism found in the classic carol. The
  verses describing the royal gold, the transcendent frankincense, and the
  bitter myrrh are each sung in a different key by a different soloist, while
  the piano lends its sparkling high notes to the "wondrous star"
  refrains.

We Three Kings

TTBB Octavo

A simple text in English, Hebrew, and Arabic calls to mind the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam: "Peace be with you, and thanks be to God." Each language is given its own melody, and these three melodies are then layered over each other, offering a vision for the harmonious co-existence of the three traditions.

A pronunciation guide is provided with both English phonetic spelling as well as International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) symbols.

Shalom, Thanks, Alhamdulillah

Conceived as a delightfully startling combination of the old and the new, "Spring Riffs" is based on a French Renaissance Chanson by Claude LeJeune, Revecy Venir du Printans.  The new work goes beyond being a simple arrangement, reprocessing the entire original piece (melodic lines, rhythms, text, form, voicing, etc.) through an eclectic 21st century lens that embraces both the rigors of art music and the flair of pop music.  It may be performed a cappella with hand percussion, or basso continuo instruments (traditional or non-traditional) may be added.

Spring Riffs (on Revecy Venir du Printans)

A dinner party sets the scene for this powerful statement about peacemaking and equality.  Beginning with a delicate piano introduction, two soloists and then the choir gradually build to a grand 4-part canon accompanied in pop ballad style.  Alternate lyrics are provided for both sacred and secular contexts, making the piece appropriate for either.

We Come in Our Variety

<p>Exhilarating to hear and to sing, "Dance of the Stars" combines the image of a dynamic universe and the tradition of the Epiphany star, creating a New Year's message that hope is always on its way, even in the darkest of seasons.  The text works equally well in a secular concert setting or for progressive churches.  4 Solo parts are suggested, and the optional instrumentation will get everyone wanting to dance along with the stars! </p>

Dance of the Stars

With an uplifting message that affirms everyone's unique contribution to the whole, this catchy, pop-styled piece works equally well for high school choirs, adult community choruses or progressive church choirs.

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