Close harmonies and a lyrical melody paint the sense of longing one feels after losing a loved one. An exploration of dissonance and resolve, this a cappella piece provides comfort in a time of

An instrumental duet for viola or clarinet in Bb, violoncello, and piano based on the hymn tune NEW BRITAIN (AMAZING GRACE.) Opening with a sostenuto piano introduction supporting pulsing 8ths in the

Rooted in the distinctive "Era of Manifestations" period of Shaker history (1837-1847), this multimovement work is based entirely on Shaker texts and tunes and reflects the visionary repertoire written at

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

Extracted from the cantata "The Great Lakes," this epilogue paints a beautiful picture of William Wilfred Campbell's poetry. Beginning with a flute solo, continuing with flowing accompaniment, and ending

Two arias from the Western opera "Riders of the Purple Sage" are included in this score for bass or baritone and piano: Ballad of Milly Erne and The Gun Song.

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

Written for The Crossing by their resident composer, this innovative work utilizes improvised tone clusters, striking harmonies, and a variety of textures to convey being bound by labor. The final selection

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

An excerpt from the larger work "The Great Lakes," this piece uses a Walt Whitman text to paint a "vision of democracy." Sitting by Lake Ontario, the poet imagines a phantom who asks him to "sing the song

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.

Commissioned by CitiMusic Cleveland Chamber Orchestra for a season titled Equality, Justice, Freedom, this three-movement work considers the emotions evoked by lack of equality (anger and frustration),

Excerpted from "The Great Lakes" cantata, this piece depicts both the calm and the storm of Lake Erie's waters. Emily Pauline Johnson's text is brought to life with evolving accompaniment and vocal lines

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

Explore the grandeur of the Great Lakes in this seven-movement cantata accompanied by piano or orchestra and featuring soprano, alto, tenor, and baritone soloists. Each movement is written in the character

A powerful call to justice, this work reminds us that in order for hope to survive, every day we need to work toward peace. A free-flowing solo is followed by the layering of rhythmic ostinatos, building

Based on a short story about Viking sailors lost at sea encountering the dreaded Kraken, this rollicking original sea shanty is a rewarding challenge for mature tenor-bass choirs. The narrative text reads

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