This beautiful lyric ballad, which practically sings itself, tells about the special power music has to lift our hearts and minds. Don Besig at his best!

Featuring artfully interweaving vocal lines, this original setting of the Mass text is a quiet meditation and a gentle plea for peace. Rich dynamic contrasts and full, traditional harmonies provide fertile

This heartfelt piece is elegant in its simplicity and memorable in its warmth and sincerity. It has also become an anthem for soldiers returning home. Performed as a choral only or with concert band, it is

"How like a winter hath my absence been, like a winter, from thee..." This artful setting of a text by William Shakespeare works equally well as a winter piece or as a secular concert work. Sing the liquid

Dramatic! Full of strength, power and determination! With an incredibly strong text and solid choral writing, this is an excellent choice for a multitude of functional uses and for any size choir, from very

A lovely yet majestic number about the hope for humankind. This will be a beautiful addition to any concert.

Mature choirs will revel in the lush harmonies and divisi writing of this artistic piece, with words and music of equal caliber. Brief optional solos allow you to feature some individual voices. "Light, you

This beautiful gospel-styled song, based on a secular text spun from the river-is-life metaphor, is perfect for graduation or virtually any performance. The human's quest for moments of peace and

"River, run me to the ocean.  River, take me to the sea. River, show me to a distant shore. River, run!  Set my spirit free..." Fluid vocal lines glide effortlessly over a shimmering piano