Composed to teach three essential and specific music and dance styles in the Carribbean music traditions: the Cuban "son," the Puerto Rican "Plena," and the Dominican "Merengue." Accompanied by piano, bass

Barter was composed for the Association for Music in International Schools Honors Choir Festival in Luxembourg, 2016. It is based on the text from the poem of the same name by American poet Sara

Comprised of nine medieval English carols which retain their Middle English texts and a Latin plainsong processional and recessional, this Benjamin Britten work is a continually popular standard in the

This spirited and energetic composition reflects the verve and vivaciousness of the text by Rumi. The lively piano underlay forms a perfect foundation for the soaring vocal lines.

Now in a second edition, this unique blend of bluegrass instrumentation and the familiar text of Gloria lends a new - even fun - perspective to the Mass tradition. Newcomers to either the classical or

A banjo-like piano accompaniment and expressive fiddle stylings lend folk authenticity to this plaintive and moving choral setting of Stephen Foster's classic song. The text is set simply but fully, with

These intimate and comforting lines of Elizabeth Bishop's sonnet are set to music that is reflective, lush, and lyrical, with the text always foremost. Originally written for SATB chorus, this voicing for

This is an evocative, folk-like setting of Yeats' poem The Lake Isle of Innisfree. The modal vocal writing is both simple and sophisticated and always expressive of the yearning in Yeats' words.

Featured at the 2018 St. Olaf College Christmas Festival, this is a beautiful and lush setting of the Howard Thurman text. It reminds us that Christmas is a time of light over darkness. The message in the

Written to honor Rollo Dilworth, whose feel and insight for choral gospel music is reverent and accessible to all, this composition incorporates lyrical quotes from some of Rollo's great arrangements,

Magnificat in D was composed for female voices - a wonderful example of Classical era writing fits the mature woman's voice to perfection! With flute and continuo accompaniment.

Expanding on the Mass, this major work incorporates a mixed choir, a treble choir, and a gospel quartet along with the bluegrass band accompaniment. With tongue planted in cheek, the Angels are in the

Here is the updated second edition of the Sanctus from the major work "The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass." The solemnity of the classical-based Mass joins together with the down-home sparkle of bluegrass

Written for a CBS Christmas Eve special, this arrangement of "Silent Night" unfolds in an arc of transcendent beauty. Beginning in two-part harmony reminiscent of the first performance of the classic German

The solemnity of the classical Mass joins together with the down-home sparkle of bluegrass to create a work that is unique in scope and a beautiful union of seemingly disparate musical traditions. Listeners