Compositions

February 6, 2020

The Cloud

Sara Teasdale’s text about a cloud -“in the heaven’s height, the stars are lit for my delight”- is a wonderful metaphor to explore both textually […]
February 6, 2020

Adoramus Te

This two-part setting of the Latin text opens with a simple poignant melody, then divides into independent voice parts before moving into a contrasting middle […]
February 6, 2020

Sing Out Your Joy

A driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration that begins with a stately expression of “Cantate Domino!” Mixed meter helps create […]
February 6, 2020

O Clap Your Hands

“O clap your hands, all ye people. Lift up your voice, sing alleluia!” The opening fanfare-like section is complemented by a contrasting legato middle section […]
February 6, 2020

Deep River

Johnson’s artistically crafted piano accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion to support the warm, lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the […]
February 6, 2020

You Are The Music

Based on selected lines from Amy Lowell’s inspiring poem Listening, this artistic setting is replete with warm, lyrical melodies, expressive legato vocal lines, rich harmonies and […]
February 6, 2020

The Wexford Carol

The tender strains of a cello and an opening solo set the tone in this exquisite arrangement of the traditional Irish carol. Canonic interplay between […]
February 6, 2020

Sisi Kushangilia

Exuberant rhythmic energy abounds in this African-style original! The Swahili text of only four words translates: “We will dance! We will sing! We will be […]
February 6, 2020

Let Us Walk in the White Snow

“Let us walk in the white snow in a soundless space; with footsteps quiet and slow, at a tranquil pace, under veils of white lace.” […]