Alice Parker

Not exactly a round (the parts don't follow in a regular order), but there are variously staggered entries that provide a rich texture, this is a highly accessible piece.

This is a wonderful sacred concert piece! You can't beat Alice Parker!

Appalachian folk song of love grown cold arranged for treble voices

Parker's arrangement of this American folk hymn begins with a question and answer format between the men and the women, with all parts singing on the third verse.

Parker's lilting setting of Charles Wesley's words

Somewhere between the hymn and the symphony is this soaring arrangement for choir, congregation, organ, brass, and timpani. Lift up your hearts!

Robert Shaw himself has said of composer Alice Parker that '...she possesses a rare and creative musical intelligence. ' This lively anthem for mixed voices is an excellent example of Parker's musical...

Commissioned by Hennepin Avenue United Methodist Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to celebrate the service of William H. Mathis, Minister of Music and Fine Arts. It was first performed on June 11, 20...

arr. Alice Parker

arr. Alice Parker

compiled and arr. by Alice Parker

A multi-movement work for choir, piano and cello from Alice Parker using several Emily Dickinson poems. Expertly crafted vocals that are both complex and singable. The piano is supportive and yet exis...