The traditional Latin text Senex puerum portabat explores the mysterious paradox of the Incarnation. As befitting the text, this a cappella motet is at once both ancient and modern in its construct

Inspired by three influential women, all with the same first name - Jane Goodall, Jane Bolin, and Jane Tomlinson - this selection is the embodiment of dedication, perseverance, and determination. Each woman

Bird on a Wire was inspired by our mockingbird neighbors whose nest was emptied of its babies one sad, spring night. The parents continued guarding their nest for another week or so, perching high

Written in response to the gun violence against children, this penultimate movement from "The Unarmed Child" is deeply moving and brings a sense of healing and poignancy in the musical setting.

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "Daybreak" swept me off my feet when I first discovered it. What a joyful poem! With my choral adaptation, my wish is to capture the energy of the wind as it comes "up out of

This universally known hymn text sets an atmosphere of simple beauty, which is echoed through the musical lines of this serene setting. Just like the ebb and flow in nature, the lyrics breathe through the

The second movement from Where We Find Ourselves, this piece is about the manipulation of hair and the conformity or nonconformity of following hair "rules." This selection is built on

The first movement from Where We Find Ourselves, this selection features lyrics about knowing and judging people by the "hats" they wear, and the power of seeing beyond those labels. Featuring

At times, we can feel empty struggling with anxiety and fear, but these lyrics by Shantel Sellers inspire us to know that now is the time for hope! Although it can make us feel vulnerable, hope is also

This piece in a moderate but thoughtful tempo features lyrics about transgender people's feelings about their experiences with coming out. With repeated rhythmic phrases, this selection emphasizes the

With a fresh, contemporary feel, this selection brings an uplifting message of hope and friendship through times of darkness. With its wide appeal, it is available in several voicings, including the Ember

Native American women are more likely to be abducted, assaulted, and murdered than any other population group, and the perpetrators are rarely charged or convicted. Each verse of this selection  cries

Lamiya's Song is written to bring attention to one of the most significant and challenging issues in our world today, the global refugee crisis. Lamiya Safarova lost her home and her village to the

Extracted from the larger work, this stand-alone movement honors those we have lost in mass shootings. Lux Aeterna means "eternal light", but cast within the larger scope of the Requiem, it shines a light

The final movement from Where We Find Ourselves, this exuberant piece features lyrics about honoring the past while living in the present and celebrating each day. Let us sing to the mystery of

This composition was written to bring attention to one of the most significant and challenging issues in our world today, the global refugee crisis. Nine year old Lamiya Safarova lost her home and her

Robert Frost’s poem conjures up feelings of comfort and longing. It is this peaceful imagery that I strove to create in my choral adaptation of Frost's poem.

Long after troops and warplanes disappear, UXO (unexploded ordnance) remains hidden in the earth, leading to unnecessary casualties, especially among children, and food insecurity. With compelling lyrics by

Based on the tragic story of the "Radium Girls" - young women who were exposed to radium as part of their work in clock factories who eventually died from the exposure. This piece is intended to shine a

"Behind the clouds, the sun still shining"… Beautiful imagery!

Part hip hopera, part choral, this work challenges the audience to listen to the families of the victims of gun violence. This is an impassioned plea to take a stand against not only gun violence, but to

The fourth movement from Where We Find Ourselves, this selection's dark tone and fluid tempo embody the lyrics about the unexpected beauty of scars.

This text is set in a landscape of conflict and beauty. Where the conflict lies – within the narrator’s being or as part of a landscape scarred by an actual current war, is left

With lyrics by Kahlil Gibran, this selection commissioned by the Love Beyond Borders project serves as an anthem for the beauty and authenticity of self-acceptance. Melodic richness and a homorhythmic