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for mixed choir a cappella
WCL-006
SATB
4'20"
Latin

BENEDICTION was written in February-March of 2013 for my friend Keith Haan upon his retirement as Director of Choral Activities St. Ambrose University. The “threefold blessing” seemed perfect for the occasion as we gathered to wish our colleague well on his way. I used the latin text because I wanted that elevated sound those open […]

For Mixed Choir (SATB), piano, bass & violin
GTT-020
SATB
2'30"
English

This arrangement of the well known spiritual would suit a good school, college or community choir. It is light and a little jazzy in style. While it can be accompanied by piano alone, the addition of string bass and solo violin is to be recommended. Drum kit could also be an optional addition from letter […]

for SATB choir a cappella
RCL-005
SATB
4'
English

“Coney Island,” was written by Pulitzer prize winning American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) and was first published in 1911 in the collection “Helen of Troy and Other Poems.”. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, she lived for many years in New York City. My immigrant great-grandparents settled in Brooklyn, New York, in the 1890’s, and lived […]

for SATB choir a cappella
RCL-024
SATB
3'15"
English

“Border” is an artistic response to the immigration/refugee crisis around the globe (especially in the United States). The opening passage is: “Border, sanctuary, asylum, bridges not walls.” The text draws from (and paraphrases) several sources: contemporary media, Emma Lazarus’ “The New Colossus,” the Bible’s Matthew 25:31-40, currency, and others. The changing meters of “Border” fill […]

for SATB choir and piano
POA-003
SATB
3'
English

“Shout For Joy” was composed for the undergraduate commencement exercises of Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota in May, 2003, and is dedicated to the graduating class of that year.  The text, from Psalm 33, is suitable for a range of liturgical occasions, and the work is also effective as a concert piece.  The energetic opening […]

for SATB choir and optional organ
POA-005
SATB
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SSAATTB
4'
English

“O Pray for the Peace of Jerusalem” was written for John Patrick Cardinal Foley, the Grand Master of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.  It received its first performance on February 11th, 2011 in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican by the Saint Mary’s University Chamber Singers, with the composer conducting.

for SSA and piano
PGN-015
SSA
4'50"
English

Setting a romantic, old-style text by David Umeda, this piece for girls’ choirs is written so that groups of differing abilities may take part.

for SSA voices and piano
JDM-006
SSA
5'30"
Latin

This setting of the traditional “Hail Mary” prayer takes a new approach, employing a lullaby rhythm in F minor. The voices become a haunting plea for forgiveness and intercession. The piano accompaniment provides support for the singers while still maintaining its own voice.

for mixed voices and string quartet
PGN-012
SATB
7'30"
English

This short cantata on spring evokes expressive texts by John Milton, anonymous, and E.E. Cummings.

for mixed chorus a cappella
PGN-010
SATB
3'30"
English

The words of Job are paired with the style of the American work song or chain gang song for this a cappella SATB setting.

for SB choir and keyboard
RDD-004
SB
2'00"
English

A two part mixed voice anthem with keyboard accompaniment. The text is from the Biblical verse, 2 Samuel 18:33 which records King David’s reaction to the news that his son Absolom, who had rebelled against him, had been killed. When David heard that Absalom was slain He went up to his chamber over the gate […]

for chorus a cappella
AJS-001
2' 37"

This new setting of the traditional Latin prayer features traditional harmonies and a simple unhurried rhythm, providing ample space for prayer and contemplation of the one blessed among women.

16 painless rounds for Young voices
BKR-005
Equal Voices
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SSAA
Each round 1′30″ to 2′ (in performance)
English

Without doubt, children of all ages enjoy singing rounds. The rounds they learn are likely to be the old worthies of past centuries: “Sumer is icumen in”, “Fie, Nay, Prithee, John” or “Well Rung, Tom!” This original collection balances the standard repertoire with a variety of easy, feel-good rounds: the sweet, the comic and the […]

for mixed chorus a cappella
PHD-002
SATB
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SSATB
2'
English

“Love is strong as death”  This moving sentiment from the Song of Solomon is appropriate for many occasions, and the subtle counterpoint of this setting will delight singers and audience alike.

for SSA women's choir
RCL-001
SSA
2'30"
English

“Winter Stars” was written by Pulitzer Prize winning American poet Sara Teasdale (1884-1933) and was first published in 1920 in the collection “Flame & Shadow.” She grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, found acclaim while living in New York City, and became disillusioned in her later years. Perhaps she was writing this poem with World […]

for chorus a cappella
AJS-002
3' 19"

Choral elegy in memory of friend and fellow musician Haskell Fitz-Simons. The text speaks of lost opportunities to tell those in our lives how dear they are to us while they are still here.

SATB
6'30"
English

An exuberant Magnificat is paired with an appropriately reflective Nunc dimittis that together have subtle musical connections.

SSAATTBB choir a capella
RP-032
SSAATTBB
5' 15"
Finnish
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Vocables

In Runo XIV of the Kalevala, Lemminkäinen hunts the black swan that lives on the river of Tuoni in the underworld in order to win a daughter of Louhi as his wife. While searching for the swan, he is killed and his body is dumped into the river. In Runo XV, Lemminkäinen’s mother searches all […]

for double choir
CME-003
SATB
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SATB+SATB
3'
English

A 17th-century riddle poem, “I Saw a Peacock With a Fiery Tail” at first seems fantastical: A peacock with a fiery tail! I saw a comet drop down hail! Full of evocative text painting, this choral setting reveals the sense of the poem by dividing each line between the two choirs and then reordering the […]

for 2-part choir & organ
ROC-006
SA
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SS
5'
English

The Magnificat (Song of Mary) and Nunc dimittis (Song of Simeon) are biblical canticles. Mary sings the Magnificat (“My soul doth magnify the Lord”) on the occasion of her visit to Elizabeth, as narrated in the Gospel of Luke (Luke 1:39–56). Simeon sings the Nunc dimittis (“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace”) […]

for mixed choir a cappella
GTT-019
SATB
2' 45"
English

This is an a cappella setting of William Blake’s poem ‘The Tyger’ for mixed choir (SATB) with some divisions. It may be performed on its own, or preferably as a companion piece to ‘Little Lamb, who made thee?’, also obtainable through Swirly Music. It is suggested that ‘Little Lamb’ be performed first, as there is […]

for TBB chorus, piano, and violin
SRD-004c
TB
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TBB
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TTB
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TTBB
5'
English
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Hebrew

In the poem “Psalm of the Sky,” Rabbi Rachel Barenblat reimagines “The Lord is My Shepherd” (Psalm 23) in a contemporary context. Performers may highlight the many instances of text painting and create contrast between moments of gentleness, boldness, and carefree movement. The last verse of Psalm 23 is included in Hebrew as a coda […]

Unison or SATB choir and piano
GTT-032
2'

“It’s a beautiful, wonderful world, A world of wonder for all to share; Let us walk together, hand in hand, Spreading peace and friendship throughout the land…” Inspired by a visit to botanical gardens in California, this song is intended to reflect the beauty of nature around us, and to suggest that we should live […]

for mixed choir and piano
JBN-001
SATB
5'
English

A setting of William Blake’s poem “The Garden of Love”, from Songs of Experience.

for SAB chorus, piano, and violin
SRD-004a
SAB
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SATB
5'
English
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Hebrew

In the poem “Psalm of the Sky,” Rabbi Rachel Barenblat reimagines “The Lord is My Shepherd” (Psalm 23) in a contemporary context. Performers may highlight the many instances of text painting and create contrast between moments of gentleness, boldness, and carefree movement. The last verse of Psalm 23 is included in Hebrew as a coda […]

for SSA chorus, piano, and violin
SRD-004b
SA
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SAA
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SSA
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SSAA
5'
English
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Hebrew

In the poem “Psalm of the Sky,” Rabbi Rachel Barenblat reimagines “The Lord is My Shepherd” (Psalm 23) in a contemporary context. Performers may highlight the many instances of text painting and create contrast between moments of gentleness, boldness, and carefree movement. The last verse of Psalm 23 is included in Hebrew as a coda […]

for mixed choir and organ
DRY-025
SATB
3'20"
English

This award winning setting of “Psalm 150” uses an inclusive language version of this beloved Psalm. Many congregations prefer not to use male pronoun references to God, and in this instance, “his” and “him” as well as the word “Lord” are replaced simply with “God”. The organ part is of particular interest, as it was […]

13 Comic rounds for partnered voices
BKR-002
Equal Voices
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SSAA
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SSAB
Each round 1′30″ to 2′ (in performance)
English
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Latin

The round in Western culture has been associated as closely with wit as it has with praise. Here are thirteen risible rounds of varying difficulty intended for a cappella performance. Admirably suited to treble voices, they may be sung by mixed groups of all ages. The lyrics are light and teasing, the music jaunty and […]

for mixed choir and piano
JBN-020
SATB
3'50"
English
For SA Children's Choir w/ piano accompaniment
RCL-033
SA
3'30"
English

“Puzzle” is a 2-part, SA choral piece for children’s choir/ elementary choir. There is also a combined choir (SATB) version. Lyrics by Linda Trott Dickman. How can we resolve our disagreements? “Puzzle” suggests there is a way. The text begins “How to get along together / it’s a puzzle / Will we understand each other […]

for treble choir and piano
RCL-019
SA
3'
English

“Community of Unity” is an exciting and uplifting piece written specifically for civic and municipal events. Beginning with a lyrical, unison verse, the soundscape opens up to a chorus in 2 part harmony. A driving, rhythmic piano accompaniment propels the piece throughout. There is a 4 measure a cappella section near the end, and two […]

for SSA choir a cappella
PGN-003
SSA
5'30"
English

This marvelous love poem by Elizabeth Barrett Browning is dynamically dressed with a rich palette of word painting.

for SATB choir and 4-hand piano
JDM-002
SATB
2'30"
English

This popular spiritual has been arranged for SATB and piano duet (4 hands, one piano). Uplifting AND fun to sing, with a very exciting accompaniment. There are multiple optional, short solos. A great time will be had by all!

for SATB choir w/piano accompaniment
RCL-031
SATB
5'
English

A request by Artistic Director Susan Glass for a new choral work addressing climate change resulted in the creation of “Planet Earth Lullaby.” Composer Rich Campbell contemplated and determined the piece would be both an alarm for help and a call to action. For over a century the internationally recognized distress signal has been the […]

for SSA choir and optional piano accompaniment
JDM-003
SSA
3'40"
English

“Shenandoah” is a new, rich arrangement for women’s voices. The piano accompaniment is optional but does provide support and some additional harmonies. Your women’s choir or trio will find “Shenandoah” to be well worth the effort. This piece is an excellent concert choice and would also be very appropriate for contests, festivals, and literary events.

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