Àla Watteau is the second of Mr. Neufeld’s re-voicings of Fauré art songs for choir, piano and solo instrument, collectively known as “FauréVoix.” This time, the solo
Winner of the first California ACDA Choral Composition Competition, this is the most serious and thought-provoking of the collection known as “a Stranger yet.” Text and music combine into a
These three carols are masterfully wrought with elegant simplicity. And out of this simplicity, reflecting the miracle of the Christ-Child, Peter Williams touches us with the emotions of each text. (One of
This gorgeous setting of an original poem explores the many facets of love: plaintive and soothing, intoxicating and ecstatic, bittersweet and joyful. The music reflects the text, varying between lush
The endearing Irish ballad Londonderry Air is harmonically and sentimentally richer in this evocative setting. Typical of many Neufeld pieces, the piano takes on an orchestral role while the voices
Miss Dickinson graciously invites March in for a conversation, only to be interrupted by April’s arrival, in this delightfully whimsical waltz. The third month is not merely personified by the poet,
Using Percy Bysshe Shelley's poetic flight of fancy, this is an engaging, spirited romp into a magical world where creatures "gibber their joy in sleep, drunk with the honey wine of the moon ... which
This work has for years been an important part of Disneyland's Candlelight Procession in which the Christmas story is told. From its atmospheric opening to its sweeping final verse, Don Neufeld has given us
A phenomenal jazz miniature! Lots of fun to be had with this witty, finger-snappin' showstopper. The delightful text, by contemporary writer, Scott Guy, relates the amusing tale of the romantic plight
This spectacular arrangement is a true showcase, performed not only nationwide, but across the globe! Its eight-part writing provides abundant and varied layers of rich textures and harmonies.
Third in the series FauréVoix, Homage to Gabe continues the use of a piano-accompanied wordless chorus, this time adding a trumpet in the solo spot. Unlike the former two settings, in which
An exciting and energetic treatment, fittingly exuberant for this most-affirming of Spirituals. Propelled by its syncopations, punctuated with close harmonies, and handclaps, this setting expands from an
Originally a bestseller for its original publisher, this is definitely NOT the campfire sing-along
Cory Johnson’s skill at part-writing is gloriously exemplified in this masterful setting from Shakespeare’s Cymbeline. From the echoing two-note motif, enjoining us to “Hark!” we
A tender arrangement of an Irish/Australian folksong, harkening back to Brisbane’s penal colony. There is some divisi in all parts, predominantly in men’s voices, where there is also a tenor
Emily Dickinson marvels, “What mystery pervades a well!” A repeating and fragmenting motif in the accompaniment (an inverted hint at Debussy’s Reflets dans l’eau) introduces a sense
Extremely rich settings of Shakespeare display the art of choral composition at its highest level. The charming portrayal of the texts' emotional qualities bridges the centuries between music and lyric.
The women introduce a sultry recurring motif in this unique and evocative arrangement, reminiscent of the choral jazz sound of the 1950s. Randy Van Horne's masterful touch affords a rich palette of
Written for the Notre Dame Glee Club, Curtis Heard demonstrates his ample talent in this charming collection. From "She's Like the Swallow," which affords a languorous testimonial to love, to the rousing