Moderne bis klassische Chornoten

The intertwining of friendship and the guitar engendered this composition. Christine and Jerry da Silva are close friends of Kurt Wolf, with whom Jerry studies guitar, Kurt is my close friend, who stu...

A modern setting of the well-known and pensive text from Lidley's Prayers. The overall mood is plaintive and atmospheric, with dissonant and distinct harmonies throughout, portraying the penitent and...

The text of Night Prayer was written by the Rev. John Williamson in 1987 for inclusion in A New Zealand Prayer Book. The tone of the prayer is both traditional and contemporary. Its natural and intend...

Et in terra pax is a choral meditation on the dream of peace on Earth, coupled with the realities which constantly threaten such a dream. The work begins with a simple homophonic prayer. The middle se...

An assuring text from master poet Sara Teasdale, its central theme is that one can take refuge in singing. Ever sensitive to the text, Walker crafts word painting throughout with shimmering accompanim...

The composer has created a new musical setting based on Josiah G. Holland's well known text 'There's a Song in the Air. ' The opening introduction depicts the twinkling stars and beautifully captures...

This new arrangement focuses on the inherent drama of the text. Each verse expresses a different reaction to its question about the crucifixion. The piano accompaniment, which plays a featured role in...

This is a song of hope--of building a bridge of peace between the Israeli and Palestinian peoples. Their trees (Jaffa Orange in Israel, Olive on Arab lands) reach out their branches as hands across th...

This work is dedicated to Heather Heyer of Charlottesville, Virginia, who gave her life for our mission of tolerance. Using the traditional African American tune LET US BREAK BREAD, this arrangement i...

This anthem was created for the choir of the American Church in Paris. The ancient Latin text is sung as a refrain by the choir, 'Ave Maria, dulcissima Maria, vera spes et vita!' The soprano soloist i...

Commissioned to honor Ken and Diane Ketel for their many years of music ministry at First United Methodist Church in Rapid City, South Dakota. Scored for mixed choir and organ, this Advent anthem sets...