Sacred Choral Concert Music

Written for full brass ensemble, organ, soprano solo, and chorus, this 17-minute single-movement setting of the Gloria explores a wide range of musical writing. The result is an extended work that

The opening number to the larger work "Angel of Light," this piece is a summoning of angels. Inspired by Shaker tunes, it comprises layered melodic lines that lead into powerful, homophonic moments,

The third movement of the larger work "Angel of Light," this piece declares the wonders of seeing and hearing the loveliness of angels. Inspired by Shaker anthems, this a cappella work uses bright, modal

The fifth movement of the larger work "Angel of Light," this piece features a soprano solo representing an angel and dense choral harmonies that are sung in alternation. Inspired by Shaker music history,

A gorgeous setting of the popular text from the Requiem Mass. The homophonic writing and the voice-leading make it accessible to advanced and professional ensembles.

This selection is a gentle lullaby based on an old Welsh folk song. With limited divisi towards the end, it has beautifully lyrical writing and will be a warm and welcome addition to any concert.

Originally commissioned by the ACDA, Walker's setting of the E.E. Cummings poem has long been popular on the festival circuit for treble and mixed choirs. An additional voicing for tenor-bass choirs is now

Imagined and created for a Leonard Bernstein 100th anniversary celebration, We Reply was inspired by his famous quote about making art in the face of adversity. It bursts forth with rhythmic energy

In just six lines of poetry, this well-known and highly-regarded hymn, Spirit of Life, deals with nearly all the key concepts cherished by one's faith. Set solo flute, piano/harp and SATB

The initial use of the Scottish snap rhythm becomes a recurring motif throughout the piece. Strong, almost fanfare-like declamations of the Isaiah 40 text alternate with imitative sections and soaring text

This work is an attempt to portray the beauty of the heavenly place where God dwells. It is so lovely that the "soul yearns, even faints" to be in presence of the Lord. The opening statement returns near

From the larger work "Songs for the Journey" which was meant to be a companion piece to the Faure Requiem, this rather tranquil setting with independent vocal lines is based on Psalm 31:5 and an excerpt

This work, a pull-out from "Music of the Spheres," features a tenor soli with SSAATTBB choir and piano accompaniment.

Useful in a wide variety of circumstances including as a Palm Sunday introit or procession. It is also a great teaching piece for a school group or choir festival. Finally available for double TTBB chorus,

This fifth and final movement of the larger work Vidimus Stellam is based on the Epiphany text, "We have seen his star in the East." The organ begins quietly as if in awe, with the same material

Created for the choir of the American Church in Paris. The ancient Latin text is sung as a refrain by the choir: "Ave Maria, dulcissima Maria, vera spes et vita!" The soprano soloist intersperses an

A setting of a composite text by the composer which combines passages from a variety of sources: the Requiem service, the Mass, and from a hymn attributed to the Benedictine theologian Maurus. The images of

The final movement from a set of four contrasting memorial dances for unaccompanied mixed chorus. The text, from Psalm 30, is set to a sprightly gigue. Written for double SATB choir, the textures are light

This work uses the text of Psalm 19 in both Hebrew and English. The music blossoms organically from the opening cantorial solo to the final triumphant "Amen" using complex counterpoint along

This newly edited and re-engraved excerpt is from the Liszt's larger work Christus. This selection opens the second of three sections of the oratorio  which describes the life and ministry of Christ.

Originally set as movement VIII of the cantata Melodious Accord, this work uses the hymn tune Vernon from the Mennonite shape note hymnal Harmonia Sacra and text from four verses of

Although the Anglican lineage of these texts is apparent in the declamation of the text and the way the organ functions, there is much more creativity here with a kaleidoscope of moods, rhythms, and colors,