This profound work is set to a stunning 16th century love poem, which translates "You are the Love of my Soul." A deeply emotive composition, the work contains a rich harmonic language and lucid vocal
Here is a very cool, catchy a cappella piece with a Haitian Creole text and English subtext. It's based on the Song of Solomon, and the parts for claves, bongos and guiro add a lot to the fun. A
Commissioned by the St. Olaf Festival in Trondheim, Norway, Even When He Is Silent masterfully expresses the sentiment of the text - hope in times of despair. Beautifully melodic, with rich
Sara Teasdale's immortal poem is treated lovingly in this gorgeous choral setting. Stroope has a rare sensitivity to poetic texts and an equally rare gift for bringing the words to life in his music. This
Wonderfully expressive and deeply moving, this musical setting does justice to the sensitivity and intimate mood of E.E. Cummings' poem. David Dickau is at his compositional best in this exquisite love song
"I should be glad of loneliness and hours that go on broken wings..." Based on a poem by Sara Teasdale, I Should Be Glad captures the gratitude that artists feel as they live and work each day.
For better a cappella choirs, here is a whirlwind of bright harmonies, dance pulses, and syllabic play - a full-fledged theme and variations on absolutely nothing! The words are pure nonsense, but the
This energetic Latin-style piece is a great opener, closer or encore number! Melodic and fun, with Spanish lyrics, handclaps, finger snaps and other body percussion, it's a party fixin' to happen! (With
An extended introduction hints at the excitement to come with melodic fragments and original material that erupt into a rhythmic and driving setting of this well-loved Spiritual. Fun to sing, with
"A summer night, and you, and paradise, so lovely and so full of grace, above your head, the universe has hung its lights, and I reach out my hand to touch your face..." Garrison Keillor's lovely words are
Originally published for mixed voices, this stunning work has reached a large audience in a very short time and has been published in SSAA and TTBB voicings to meet the growing demand. The reviews are in -
"The stars are with the voyager wherever he may sail... so love is with the lover's heart." This lovely sentiment in Thomas Hood's text has been thoughtfully treated in this unaccompanied work which offers
This romantic work, written for the composer's bride, is built around fragments of Sufi poetry by Rumi, for a truly emotional setting. It requires a larger choir with a mature sound and careful attention to
The Wisdom of the Moon expresses how easy it is to be happy when things are difficult, but how we all need to learn how to persevere during difficult times. A sentiment of hope that is reflected in