"When I first began to look at medieval Latin texts for Carmina amoris, the epigrams, marginalia, and love letters I found by clerics and nuns from the fourth to the thirteenth centuries were a revelation.

One in a series of four choral suites that explore the cultural and natural wonders of various regions of North America. This choral setting is broad in both scope and tone; the tone painting evokes the

This work was commissioned for and premiered on the 100th Anniversary of the Armistice to WW1, ending the carnage and bringing new hope. Contents: I. Chapter Heading; II. Fire and Ice;

This work creates a set of stunning, aesthetic pieces for treble voices based on the descriptive words from 4th grade children about one of America's most precious assets - the national parks. Simple and

This five-movement multimedia choral drama honors one of the great heroes of the emancipation era. The journey of those who sacrificed becomes a story we can relive and honor. Dr. Kean's goal was to compose

Cast in eight movements, this major work draws on texts that examine the many facets of death, the pain of transitions, and the hope and joy of a better place. Designed to be accessible for the choir

This work in three movements: Evening Song; The Cloths of Heaven and She Walks in Beauty uses texts from the past - Sydney Lanier, William Butler Yeats, Lord Byron, and Song of Solomon -

This seven-movement, 40-minute work for choir, soprano and bass soli, and orchestra delivers a tapestry of melodic richness to powerfully portray the anticipation of the wonder and mystery of the birth of a

Premiered and recorded by the acclaimed VOCES8, this gorgeous five-movement setting of the Magnificat is scored for SATB divisi voices and soprano solo with piano, chamber orchestra, or full orchestra. The

A true testament to his strength and skill as a composer, Andre Thomas' gospel-style Mass combines the power of love and joy with the beauty and sophistication of top-tier choral music. The gospel style of

Every life is important. Every child is important. This Missa Brevis is for all people, both young and old, who are experiencing hurt and searching for relief. Our actions have the ability to transform the

Originally written as a wedding gift, this work was completed in 1983 and received its premiere performance nearly twenty years later. This work borrows directly from liturgical chant or was inspired by the

Using rhymes from Mother Goose, this major work in six short movements is similar to a song cycle. Movements: Hey, Diddle, Diddle!; Starlight, Star Bright; Old King Cole; Georgie Porgie; Sleep, Baby,

Inspired by the painting The Magdalen Weeping, this work draws strands of chants and songs into a single act of grieving. Broken into four sections, each focusing on the progression of grief:

Singers travel through Norway in this multimovement work, each movement representing a new geographical location in the composer's homeland. Both the poem and the expressive choral writing capture the

This long-awaited major work is a seven-movement choral journey through the Passion, which delivers a powerful and captivating story encompassing a breathtaking palette of emotion, from intimate tenderness

A 5 movement work.  "Singers to Come brings together four poets: a Romantic, a Victorian, and two contemporary Americans whose subject is passionate singing. The familiar origins of song in

This vibrant and expressive three-movement setting delivers a poignant reflection on one of the oldest Christian hymns. It may be performed in Latin or English. Three accompaniment options include organ

The traditional Te Deum takes on a fresh perspective in this three-movement work; the full title means "praise to God for music." The first movement pays homage to our Baroque ancestry in its Handelian

A Trip to the Zoo was composed for the Rogers Park and Humboldt Park neighborhood choirs of the Chicago Children's Choir. The four pieces in the set - Wordy Birdies; The Elephant; Snake