Revelation 19

This life-affirming text from Sara Teasdale is treated to satisfying development and flowing, lyrical vocal and piano lines. All voices are affirmed and engaged equally, and what begins as a relatively

This piece offers a positive message of hope that will be appreciated by both choir and audience. With a text crafted in part by the students for whom it was commissioned, pleasant triadic harmonies and a

A favorite among college and high school women's choirs, this selection is a tenacious, ferocious and distinctly feminine anthem of praise to the goddess Inanna. The text was written by Enheduanna, the

On My Dreams was commissioned by my hometown high school choir, under the direction of conductor Cindy Peterson, for their annual POPS concert. To fit into that concert, I wanted to ensure that the

Ophelia was a finalist for the Sorel Medallion in 2016, and this recording from the performance is by Voices of Ascension in New York City, under the direction of Dennis Keene. Complex and rich

Based on a folk song discovered by the composer while visiting Norway, this arrangement offers flexibility in voicing options and accompaniment for various ensembles. The text, translated from Norwegian

Here's a lighthearted number inspired by one of America's founding fathers, Ben Franklin, who was a big fan of the American turkey. Set in the style of a tango with a clarinet for color, this novelty extols

This fanfare commissioned by the North Dakota Army Band is full of flourish and spectacle as well as mystery and reflection. The perfect way to open or close your program!

Written in 2007, Sanctus was the first piece to be composed for Hagen's larger work: amass. Beginning with two female soloists and a small section of women's voices, the piece emerges quietly and

Meticulously crafted to a stirring text, this piece opens with a powerful statement, angular and pointed. Body percussion transitions the music into a developed groove, offset by syncopated rhythms and

A fierce and feminine work for concert band, complete with battle-cry and march to fight.

Taken from the opera "The Song Poet," this selection's text is based on the memoir of Hmong-American librettist Kao Kalia Yang telling the story of a Hmong family desperately escaping war-torn Laos. Through

Dedicated to first responders who risk their lives to protect citizens, this selection is appropriate for civic events, memorials, and tributes. Homophonic writing and a memorable melody create a musical

A powerful and colorful affirmation of life's beauty, this is like a miniaturized, one-movement symphony for chorus, piano, and flute. The combined musical forces are whisked together as a single

This is a ballad of the groove of flight achieved, basking in the freedom of a glorious, sustained glide through the sky and the way the magnificent vista alights within our bodies and under our skin.

This extended single-movement work is an evocative composition inspired by the impact of isolation and tragedy on society and individuals. The third movement of Beethoven's F Major String Quartet, Op. 135,

This uplifting work draws inspiration from the composer's home state of North Dakota and grounds itself in possibility, tranquility, and peace. The music features beautiful effects built on ascending lines

This flexible setting of a modern nativity text is memorable, charming, and a wonderful addition to your holiday program. Set for a children's choir and a women's community choir, it features an

This empowering piece for treble voices is rhythmic and full of color. Sometimes we need reassurances that it's okay to be who we are, and this challenging work will invigorate your singers with confidence

Triumphant and joyful with moments of reflection, this work features an incredible text from The Tracking Project of the Six Nations Indian Museum. Perfect for any concert that focuses on gratitude, taking