Secular Unaccompanied Concert Music

Conceived during the 2020 COVID pandemic, this responsive work explores perseverance in the face of self-doubt alongside a wish to help others by reflecting the light they bring into the world, giving it a

In a style that is equal parts contemporary and historic, this unique concert work employs a variety of vocal styles, including contemporary a cappella, overtone singing, vocal jazz, and shape note/sacred

An exciting concert work for tenor-bass choirs, this piece is conceived with driving, chant-like a cappella choral lines accompanied by notated body percussion and parts for shaker and drum(s). The text,

An interesting take on a section of text from the medieval Latin "Carmina Burana." This setting uses modal harmonies, a haunting melodic line, and transfixing percussion to express the mysterious nature of

A pictorial setting of a haunting poem by Greg DiMarco. Darkness and despair can follow us each day, and it is important for us to "dream the sun, the stars, warmth, and joy." A flowing, expressive, and

A poem from Mexico's pre-Columbian era and translated into Spanish is presented here in a highly interesting and rhythmic original setting that retains its cultural feel. With percussion and opportunities

The healing power of time is beautifully represented in this tender piece for unaccompanied chorus. Narverud's gentle repetitions of the words "healing heart" and cluster chord ostinatos show us how, with

A poignant poem by Shelley set so that the combination of the poem and the music are permeated with passion, melancholy, and sweetness.

This joyous unaccompanied work for more advanced treble choirs combines two texts about hope - one in Sami  and the other in Latin - to create a work that uplifts both the singer and the audience.

"I have noticed joy, how it threads below the darkness..." This moving work  expresses what it means to have hope. Laura Foley's incredible yet simple poem is brought to life with a steady melody and

This love song is written from the perspective of a parent to a child; it likens the love of a parent to the love of God. Beautiful jazz harmonies are used to underscore the lovely melody along with some

A gorgeous and ethereal poem by Sara Teasdale has been set with rhythmic passages of joyful abandon and vocal fervor that alternate with contrasting sustained sections. A dynamic and challenging work, this

From Wendel Berry's longer poem Satisfactions of a Mad Farmer, this arrangement paints the picture of a well-lived life full of gratitude. Highly melodic and beautifully sustained, this is a chance

First place in the Little Singers of Armenia International Choral Competition, this is an exciting, challenging work for treble choruses. Rhythmic and uplifting, with some dissonance and layering of chords,

Set to the Latin Pulchra es amica mea text from Song of Solomon, this a cappella work is inspired by the beauty of the aurora borealis as seen by the composer in his native Norway.