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<p>The text of "In Those Years, No One Slept" is a scene from a time of conflict/war, by Romanian-American immigrant Claudia Serea. The score is at once rhythmic and exciting, haunting and unsettling. It was a winner of the 2018 Uncommon Music Festival Composition Competition. It is accessible for all fine high school, collegiate and community choral ensembles. Performers are encouraged to present this work in a more dramatic fashion than usual, within (or surrounding) the audience.</p>

In Those Years, No One Slept

SATB Octavo

"Border" is an artistic response to the immigration crisis  around the globe (especially in the United States). The opening passage is:  "Border, sanctuary, asylum, bridges not walls." The text draws from  (and paraphrases) several sources: contemporary media, Emma Lazarus "The  New Colossus," the Bible's Matthew 25:31-40, currency, and others. The  changing meters of "Border" fill the work with an uptempo, rhythmic  energy that propels it forward.a  "Border" is a call for justice, empathy and compassion, a  summons to our collective conscience. It is appropriate for ensembles at the  community, collegiate, and advanced high school levels.a         "timely.... It is a call for humanity." - Susan Glass, Glass  Menagerie Chorus, NY        a "powerful statement" - Dr. Heather Mitchell

Border

"Coney Island," was written by Pulitzer prize winning American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) and was first published in 1911 in the collection "Helen of Troy and Other Poems." Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she lived for many years in New York City. My immigrant great-grandparents settled in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1890's, and lived near Coney Island's world-famous amusement park during its heyday. Growing up in New York, I have joyful memories of Coney Island's beach and boardwalk attractions. The wintry, bleak landscape of Teasdale's poem contrasts sharply with my sunny memories. This intrigued me. Structurally, the poem is in two sections, and the musical composition follows this form. Two melodic fragments are heard in the opening measures of the soprano part and immediately inverted or "mirrored" by the basses. The first fragment, built on seconds, develops in various ways and returns in triplets in the second half. The other fragment, written in larger intervals, reappears, augmented, in the bass section, then in counterpoint near the end. Teasdale's poem is often described as "haunting," a mood I hoped to convey.

Coney Island

"Apple Pie" is a novel, fun, upbeat and humorous tale of two friends searching for their favorite dessert. It was the winner of the Wasatch Chorale Ars Nova Composition Competition; their call for scores asked for a piece suitable for an afternoon family concert. With a rollicking piano part moving it along, the chorus tells of two friends who can find every type of pie you can imagine, except their favorite! In fact, almost 30 pie names are mentioned in the delightful and delicious text by Susan Vitucci. The piece lends itself to many possibilities: perhaps it can be acted out or projections of pies could be utilized. In the premiere performance, the audience was given signs with pictures of various pies to hold aloft when their pie was mentioned. It is of medium difficulty.

Apple Pie

An exciting and uplifting piece written specifically for civic and municipal events. Beginning with a lyrical, unison verse, the soundscape opens up to a chorus in 2-part harmony. A driving, rhythmic piano accompaniment propels the piece throughout. There is a 4-measure a cappella section near the end, and two sections that call on the choir to clap in an accented way. With a rousing, hopeful message, "Community of Unity" fills the need for a patriotic addition to your ensemble's program.

Community of Unity

SA Octavo

"We Will Shine Like The Sun" is an up-tempo, 2-part piece for treble voices. The empowering text inspires imagination with optimistic lyrics that are ideal for young singers. The score includes a driving piano accompaniment, a clapping section, and an optional tambourine part. The rousing ending makes it especially suitable as a program opener or closer. Winner of the 2018 Hong Kong Children's Choir Composition Competition.

We Will Shine Like The Sun

A request by artistic director Susan Glass for a new choral work addressing climate change resulted in the creation of "Planet Earth Lullaby." Composer Rich Campbell contemplated and determined the piece would be both an alarm for help and a call to action. For over a century the internationally recognized distress signal has been the Morse Code sequence for SOS: 3 short, 3 long, 3 short (  . . . - - - . . . ). This became the rhythmic framework of note durations (heard in various ways) throughout this work, though it collapses when the chorus sings of "catastrophic climate collapse." The SOS pattern then returns, transformed into longer durations, calling for renewed attention and devotion to our environment.

Planet Earth Lullaby

<p>"If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free" was the winner of the San Diego choir SACRA/PROFANA's 2014 composition competition and was also a 2016 Idaho HS All-state selection. It's an ideal piece for festivals and large ensembles, with a text that champions inner strength in the face of adversity. It has quickly become one of Campbell's most performed works, performed by high school, collegiate, and community  professional ensembles.Here's what SACRA/PROFANA director, Krishan Oberoi, said about the piece: "We were struck by Rich Campbell's unconventional approach to Sara Teasdale's poem, "Refuge". Rich's setting of the text represents a radical departure from almost all other choral settings of the poem. Campbell eschews an introspective interpretation of the poem (which seems like the natural response to Teasdale's pensive text), favoring instead a brash, declamatory setting which mirrors the composers own contemporary urban environment. The musical language reflects Campbell's eclectic musical influences, incorporating strains of jazz, musical theater, and balletic composers like Stravinsky in a propulsive union that carries the listener forward to a rousing climax of human affirmation."</p>

If I Can Sing, I Still Am Free

"We Will Shine Like The Sun" is an uptempo piece; this  arrangement is for combined SA treble choir &amp; SATB choir with piano  accompaniment.. The empowering text inspires imagination with optimistic  lyrics that are ideal for young singers. The score includes a driving piano  accompaniment, a clapping section, and an optional tambourine part. The  rousing ending makes it especially suitable as a program opener or  closer.                "We Will Shine Like The Sun" was a winner of the 2018 Hong Kong  Children's Choir Composition Competition.

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"We Are The Future" is an easy, unison choral song for early elementary school choirs. With lyrics that inspire children to be responsible citizens, it's an accessible piece filled with hope. The piano accompaniment propels the piece with a pop-gospel vibe. A crowd pleaser, with a clap along chorus.

We Are The Future

Unison Octavo

A brief, delightful and whimsical setting of a text by American poet Gertrude Stein. It may be learned quickly. It is almost entirely built on a round, which underscores the poem's wordplay. For 3-part treble choir, with piano accompaniment. Secular.

A Very Valentine

SSA Octavo

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Picnic was an award winner in the 2022 New Voices For Young Flutists composition competition. 
" "Picnic" asks the mid-level flutist to interact with the score, to find the most naturally beautiful tone of their instrument which will bring the emotional core of the piece to life. The elements of "Picnic" will blossom when the musician strives and discovers an honest, heartfelt interpretation. Charming, beloved by all the students I worked with."
- Dr. Mary Holzhausen, Principal flute, KC Civic Orchestra

Picnic

Flute Solo with Piano

The Metropolitan Transit Authority in New York has a "Poetry in Motion" series that puts posters of poetry in subway cars. I was on the 1 train on Manhattan's West Side one day when I saw the poem "Heaven," by Patrick Phillips. I was immediately captured by the simple beauty of Patrick's poem, and the mystery of the first line, "It will be the past." I loved his vision and thought immediately that I wanted to compose music for this poem. Mystery, joy, wonder."Heaven" is the winner of choral composition competitions sponsored by both the Manhattan Choral Ensemble and Georgia College.

Heaven

"The Smallest Song," a setting of a text by American poet Martha Collins, is a gentle piece, full of warmth and intimate emotion. The wordplay in the text is matched in the composition; phrases are slightly altered, inverted and developed as the work builds. Jazz-like harmonies infuse the piece with a soothing vitality throughout.  "A very sensitive setting of a beautiful text, easily accessible for use by college and more advanced high school choral groups, colored by gentle harmonies and a subtle, understated melody.  Rich has captured the essence of the poem and placed it in a very moving context." - Dr. Michael Levi, College of St. Rose Chamber Choir

The Smallest Song

"We Will Shine Like The Sun" is an uptempo piece available in several voicings: 2 part SA treble voices, SAB, and combined SA &amp; SATB massed choir. The empowering text inspires imagination with optimistic lyrics that are ideal for young singers. The score includes a driving piano accompaniment, a clapping section, and an optional tambourine part. The rousing ending makes it especially suitable for festivals and as a program opener or closer. "We Will Shine Like The Sun" was a winner of the 2018 Hong Kong Children's Choir Composition Competition; the SAB version was featured at the 2020 Southwestern Region American Choral Director's Association Conference, premiered by the Young Voices of Colorado.

SAB Octavo

"Voices Taking Flight" is an uptempo and energetic piece written for youthful male voices. It is rhythmic, dynamic, and contains accessible harmonies throughout. Its a lively concert opener, appropriate for civic &amp; community events and ideal for adding movement &amp; choreography. The lyrics are empowering and inspiring. The ranges of each part are limited, making this ideal for adolescents &amp; teenagers. This modern take on the collegiate "glee club" genre is a vital addition to the repertoire for young male voices.

Voices Taking Flight

TTB Octavo

"Entrance" is a new choral composition for SATB choir w/piano accompaniment. The inspiring, secular text is by Dana Gioia, former US poet laureate.  It invites the listener to find new discoveries, new creations: Step out of the room that lets you feel secure. / Infinity is open to your sight.With a jazz-influenced, uptempo piano accompaniment, the rhythmic vitality of the piece lends itself to the addition of movement/choreography in performance. "Entrance" is ideal for accomplished high school choirs as well as university and community ensembles.

Entrance

Composed to celebrate the centennial of Women's Suffrage in America and
  to raise awareness of the continued struggle for civil rights, "These
  Walls Must Fall" is a vibrant, uptempo work championing social justice.
  The text includes quotes spoken by Suffragette leaders, lyrics used in rally
  songs over a hundred years ago and chants heard in 21st Century protests.
  Commissioned by the University Singers of Purdue University-Fort Wayne School
  of Music, Dr. Willam Sauerland, Director.

These Walls Must Fall

"Community of Unity" is an exciting and uplifting piece written specifically for civic and municipal events. Beginning with a lyrical, unison verse, the soundscape opens up to a chorus in 3-part harmony. A driving, rhythmic piano accompaniment propels the piece throughout. There is a 4-measure a cappella section near the end, and two sections that call on the choir to clap in an accented way. With a rousing, hopeful message, "Community of Unity" fills the need for a patriotic addition to your ensemble's program.

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"World's Fair" is a setting of Jenna Goldsmith's evocative poem, written in four haiku stanzas that correlate not only to the seasons, but also to her ancestors. The score is for 8 lower voices, and includes finger snaps, hand claps &amp; foot stomps. The work opens joyfully in spring, summer begins as a work song that then slows in the heat, autumn is somber, and finally winter revisits earlier themes, ending wistfully yet joyfully. Hints of jazz and R&amp;B flavor the rhythmic score. Secular.

Commissioned by the Constellation Men's Ensemble. Premiered June, 2025, Chicago. Secular.

World's Fair

TTTTBBBB Octavo

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