Flute, oboe, and hand drum introduce and accompany this SATB a cappella setting that pairs Newton's traditional text with the tune GREENVILLE, an American melody in flowing 6/8 meter. The vocal parts are

A lilting 6/8 setting of Psalm 103, this is scored for SATB voices, descant, and congregation, with piano and optional 3-5 octave handbells. First the choir sings the antiphon and the congregation copies

The music for this communion text is constructed with a duet or semi-chorus singing above a choir ostinato, a cappella with hand drum, creating a multicultural, polyrhythmic effect. The layered vocal

This sensitive setting of the spiritual KUM BAH YAH is not to be missed. In one spot the piano plays a guided improvisation over the choir singing neutral syllables. In another there is the option to sing

This well-known 13th-century text is the basis for the opening stanza, followed by a fine new text for stanzas two and three. Set for unison voices with an optional second part, it is easily adapted to

This adaptation of Isaiah 40:21 is in the first person, so it appears as if God's reassuring voice is speaking through the choir. Easy SATB writing is complemented by the piano, and the violin and clarinet

Matthew 25 and the well-known Emma Lazarus text, The New Colossus, are used in this effective short piece about caring for the less fortunate. The music begins with various soloists.

Using Edward Hopper's 19th-century text, Jonathan Kohrs has written new, gospel-inspired music propelled by a big piano accompaniment. The vocal texture varies by verse, with the contrasting fourth verse

A ballad-like melody, well-suited to the ostinato piano accompaniment, and a sweeping text combine to give this anthem a timeless quality. Unison and two-part writing predominate, with some a cappella SATB

The classic benediction text based upon Numbers 6:24-26 is paired with new music scored for SATB divisi voices, flute, and piano. Interweaving motifs provide a lovely interplay. It is mostly homophonic

The haunting hymn tune STAR IN THE EAST is set to a new text by the composer that references Reginald Heber's Brightest and Best of the Star of the Morning. The violin adds a folk-like quality at

George Matheson's beloved text is set to new music that allows the words to flow naturally and expressively. The French horn adds a lyrical counterpoint that rises to evoke hope and comfort. The vocal