New Music for Concert and Contest

This energetic and celebratory piece opens in a 7/8 that absolutely dances and graciously returns for a joyous conclusion after the middle section poetically expresses the beauty of creation. The SATB

This setting brings many fresh colors into view, but most notable is the narrative section which allows singers to complete the sentence, "If only the world could..." and express their wishes for the world.

"Though you bind it to the blowing wind and you buckle it to the moon, the night will slip away like a sorrow or a tune." The poetry of Eleanor Farjeon is so evocative, and this setting is an excellent

Sponsored by the University of New Mexico, this folk song is from a collection of songs native to the area. "Tengo" translates as "I have," but what the song is really saying is "I have