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

Rooted in a distinctive period of Shaker history (1837-1847), this multimovement work reflects the visionary repertoire written at that time.  Three movements (Sound of Salvation; Heavenly

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

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 Missa Brevis for mixed a cappella choir has been composed in the tradition of the short Mass (without Credo) and can be easily managed by most choirs. Thanks to its conciseness, it is suitable for use

Sung without vibrato so that the vocal colors and their translucent quality remain pure and clear, this recalls the Baroque passacaglia procedure where the bass line underpins the entire work. This is an

Written by the Hungarian-Austrian avant-garde composer György Ligeti, this simultaneously haunting, mysterious, unsettling, and serenely beautiful piece unfolds gradually in shimmering layers of sound