Songs that Celebrate Life

Rhythmic, driving, and intense, this arrangement of the traditional spiritual with themes of home, journey, and trial is based on the 1950s Mahalia Jackson version with an Afro-Cuban beat. Add string bass

"What will I do with the portion given to me? I will sing." This fantastic work, written in a gospel style with an ecumenical text that challenges each of us to make the most of the lives we've been given,

Robert Frost's celebrated poem finds a worthy home in this lush musical setting. The melodic lines mirror the travelled road, and the rich divisi harmonies bring a depth and poignancy to the lyrics that

This sweet and simple original song, with a lilting melody and folk-like harmonies, illustrates the impact of the relationships that we build throughout our lives. Optimistic about the future, the text

Born out of the composer's virtual songwriting workshops with students during the pandemic of 2020, this piece expresses the thoughts and feelings of the younger generation. With themes of love, hope,

This a cappella original uses an uplifting text to express the joy of living life to the fullest. Using legato phrases, rubato, divisi, and jazz-influenced harmonies, the rich choral writing is emotional

Robert Frost's distinguished poem comes to life in this beautiful original concert work. Easily learned, there are strong sections of unison singing, though all parts are given the opportunity to shine. The

Tree of Life is an expansive setting for mixed voices and piano of David Warner's evocative text depicting the sacred archetype of the life-giving tree through the seasons. The vocal texture

Totally cheeky and irreverent, this tune from Monty Python's "Spamalot" is a terrific concert feature, complete with whistling and a kick-line ending! "When you're chewin' on life's gristle, don't grumble."

"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens..." Everyone knows and loves this wonderful song from "The Sound of Music." Mac Huff's arrangement is the ideal