Major Choral Works

Marked by exceptionally rich and powerfully expressive melody and harmony, this Latin Mass radiates joy, encourages solemnity, assists in lamentation, moves in contemplation, speaks directly to human

Centered around themes of social justice, this extended work invites the choir and audience into a compelling vision of a world rooted in compassion, freedom, inclusivity, and justice. Each of the five

Taking after Benjamin Britten, this collection of seven Christmas carols are settings of English texts from the 15th and 16th centuries for choir with piano or harp accompaniment. Composed following

This work was designed not only to live well in the concert hall, but also to transition into the church sanctuary. The composer's trademark cinematic moments, soaring choral melodies, and impressionistic

Requiem is a powerfully appealing, tender exploration of love and loss. Grounded in tradition while incorporating a present-day harmonic language, two Gregorian chant motives... view details

Written for the Skylark Vocal Ensemble in 2021, this a cappella work is set for narrator, SATB soloists, and SATB choir (with optional bones!). Sheehan weaves original works and familiar carols around the

This three-movement suite for tenor-bass choirs is intended to elevate conversations regarding mental health. The composer brings his sense of the dramatic to this powerful score. The first movement,

This heartfelt cantata of gratitude and remembrance is a poignant reflection on the COVID-19 crisis. Scored for soprano solo, SATB choir, piano, organ, and brass ensemble, it is a seven-movement work that

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 composer writes: "During the pandemic years of 2020 and 2021, I decided to write down some of the melodies, phrases, and expressions that have come to me over the years. These melodies appeared when I

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

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,

Everyday Wonders: The Girl from Aleppo tells the extraordinary story of Nujeen Mustafa, a Kurdish teenager with cerebral palsy forced by war to flee her home and embark on an arduous journey to

Drawing inspiration from 13 of the most influential women in American history, this 11-movement song cycle for mixed voices, piano, and cello chronicles quotes and ideals from women that have most

The profound work Considering Matthew Shepard has been moving audiences around the world with its compelling message of love and acceptance. An abbreviated version of the larger work, this

This three-movement work for SSAATTBB choir and piano use the poems of the celebrated Indian poet Sarojini Naidu. The texts explore the nature of dreams both past and present. The incredible art-song

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

This eight-movement Christmas work is scored for SATB voices and organ, with optional brass ensemble and timpani. Textures and tempos vary by movement, including two a cappella movements, before drawing to

The first complete setting of the Eastern Orthodox Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom composed in the Slavic idiom reminiscent of Tchaikovsky, Gretchaninoff, and Rachmaninoff. This work is a first-rate

In another successful collaboration between Bob Chilcott and poet Charles Bennett, this major work Lightwaves sees the exploration of light, in its many forms and uses - from stars and sunlight to

Explore the majesty, mystery, and wonder of the Nativity with this five-movement work for choir, soprano, bass, and orchestra which tells the story of the Nativity according to the Gospel of Luke. Within

A nine-movement work for strings, solo trumpet, three percussionists, and child soprano, soprano, and mezzo-soprano soloists. The main movements of the Requiem Mass are set in Latin. Two extra movements

This is an uplifting and celebratory setting of the Latin Missa brevis. The choir may be accompanied by organ, chamber ensemble, or any one of the ensemble instruments in combination with organ, opening up