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November 9, 2012

To Hear the Angels Sing

A beautiful original melody is paired with the traditional “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear” text and expertly combined with the familiar “Gloria” melody for […]
September 1, 2012

Lover’s Love the Spring

A brisk, lilting, and dynamic setting of the William Shakespeare text from, AS YOU LIKE IT. This talented and creative new composer (a junior in […]
September 1, 2012

Mary Had a Baby

The gently moving style of this accessible arrangement possesses interesting harmonies coupled with “call and response” style passages, and many dynamic contrasts. A welcome addition […]
September 1, 2012

Prayer

This simple anthem has a folk-like quality that is filled with tender sincerity. The Flute part adds ethereal element to this endearing piece.
September 1, 2012

Lord, I Want to Be a Christian

Sensitive and challenging, this prayer-like setting of the beloved spiritual is satisfying musically, spiritually, and emotionally. This is a choir show-piece, a concert show-stopper, or […]
September 1, 2012

In the Bleak Midwinter

The beloved Rossetti text is complemented by the composer’s own original melody, augmented with colorful and irresistible harmonies for male voices.The beloved Rossetti text is […]
September 1, 2012

Waters Ripple and Flow

This poignant setting of a classical Czechoslovakian folksong has a new English text that is masterfully married to the hauntingly beautiful melody. A superb work […]
September 1, 2012

Poor Wayfaring Stranger

A rich choral tapestry and stunning piano accompaniment embrace the traditional melody in this setting by Victor Johnson. Accessible yet sophisticated, this anthem will motivate […]
September 1, 2012

Quilting

Each of these three short poems by Nia Akimbo is arranged as a tone poem, using vivid harmonies and rhythmic variations to create vibrantly real […]