Songs that Celebrate Life

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,

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

Capturing the wonder, joy and optimism of winter with words and music of possibility and the energy of life in motion. Unlike many of Sara Teasdale's poems which struggle with depression, here she

Text painting abounds in this setting of a Dickinson poem concerning the brief time gifted to our human condition. With its sensitive text setting, interesting harmonic palette, and atypical accompaniment,

With a text based on Psalm 150, this a cappella anthem uses spiritual, jazz, and gospel elements. After a contemplative opening, the music shifts to upbeat and declamatory as the basses lay down an ostinato

A traditional memorial text with spiritual roots has been adapted by the composer in a setting that is simple and honest. With an unadorned melody set in a beautiful musical language with open, transparent

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

From award-winning composer Alan Menken, this is the exciting showstopper from the Disney movie "Newsies." Featuring a very strong text of camaraderie and working together towards a common goal, it begins