Woodwind Trios

Piae Cantiones, published in 1582, is a collection of late medieval sacred and secular songs begging to be given performance, either as written, or perhaps in new settings. Three sacred tunes in

Away in a Manger is found in several unique musical settings. Among them, three are utilized in this medley: Cradle Song, Old Normandy Carol, and Mueller. Old

Taken from Piae Cantiones (1582), Divinum Mysterium is the name of the medieval chant melody which accompanies the hymn Of the Father's Love Begotten. Piae Cantiones is a

This is a straightforward yet beautiful arrangement of the famous tune.  It will require sensitive musicianship and good technique, but is such a fine piece, it practically plays itself.

Still, Still, Still is a gentle Christmas lullaby in a setting for oboe, clarinet, bassoon, and piano. The bassoon is given prominence for much of the work.

The Two Irish Songs were arranged in 1983 at my suggestion. My cousin, Ed Searl, was studying voice with Novie Greene at the time, and it was through him that I made her acquaintance. The three of