A collection of four songs for high voice and piano, these 'Wing' songs are inspired by the many characters of birds portrayed in poetry and folksongs. The tiny swallow is a mournful bird, weeping in

Creatively combining two texts appropriate for Christmas or Epiphany, this original work for mixed choir, children's choir, and trumpet is both traditional and modern. Michael Praetorius' PUER NOBIS text

Descending angels in the form of your sopranos and altos are accompanied by an optional heavenly harp in this anthem written with Eastertide text. The scene between the three Marys and the angels and the

Jessie Anderson Chase's short story The Old Things, one of 81 prizewinners in the collection Short Stories from Life, is the basis for this libretto of the same name. The author poetically

Written for Jun Mo Yang, a young tenor studying in the graduate Vocal Arts Program at the Bard Conservatory, this piece fulfilled his class assignment to seek out repertoire from a living composer whose

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

This festive Easter anthem has a beautiful text by Christina Rossetti and incorporates the hymn tune GELOBT SEI GOTT throughout the instrumental interludes. This anthem is accompanied by organ and has

William Blake's text is set for treble choir in this sprightly, unaccompanied number. Surprising harmonic shifts and flowing polyphonic lines paint this text about spring.

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,

Opening the cantata "The Great Lakes," this prologue includes a rapid, sweeping accompaniment and lilting melodic lines. William Wilfred Campbell's poetry comes to life in this ode of reverence to the

An excerpt from the cantata "The Great Lakes," this creative, humorous work explores the names of the islands in Lake Huron. An alto soloist opens the piece and sets up the choir to declare Bear Rump Island

An excerpt from the cantata "The Great Lakes,"  this regal work boasts the majesty of Lake Superior. The text by Samuel Griswold Goodrich is brought to life with tone clusters in the accompaniment and

Inspired by Shaker anthems, this movement from the collection "Angel of Light" is intended for reflection and response. Sustained vocal lines are embellished with dissonant harmonies, encouraging

Rooted in a distinctive period of Shaker history (1837-1847), this multimovement work reflects the visionary repertoire written at that time.  Three movements (Sound of Salvation; Heavenly

A relatively recent carol, this piece works in both the church and school holiday settings. Delicate part writing and clear sections will make this a bright spot in your Christmas program. A curriculum