Michael Lawrence

Commissioned by the Guitar Foundation of America for its 2013 competition, Aria received its premiere at the GFA conference in Louisville, Kentucky on June 30, 2013. Edited by Michael Lorimer.

This is a collection of 12 songs primarily for the classical singer to perform in recital with piano accompaniment. The songs are in a medium voice range, and could probably be performed by any voice...

William Bolcom composed both words and music for these urban madrigals, written for The Western Wind a cappella group in 1970. Each madrigal depicts a slice of New York City life in the early 1970's,...

Written for the New York Concert Singers and their conductor Judith Clurman, this compelling work on the single word Alleluia begins in a quiet staggered aleatoric fashion, gradually growing into a dr...

Lead your students in an exploration of the world using this collection of 60 national anthems. Includes interesting facts and figures for each country, as well as translations and pronunciation guide...

This unique anthem begins slowly with a quote from Wade in the Water which lays the framework for a jazzy appeal to renewal and commitment. Swinging along, the melody is instantly absorbed and deliver...

This simple elegant piece delivers a message of assurance and hope. Consider using this resource with adults and young voices singing together for optimal impact. The optional sign language will leave...

Commissioned and premiered by the University of Michigan Men's Glee Club, conducted by Paul Rardin for its 150th-anniversary celebration. This piece is a 10-minute cycle for men's chorus and piano fea...

A final prayer for those who offer their song as an offering of praise, this brief piece moves beyond music to encourage hearts and lives in service to the Lord. A simple melody gently bathes the anth...

A final prayer for those who offer their song as an offering of praise, this brief piece moves beyond music to encourage hearts and lives in service to the Lord. A simple melody gently bathes the anth...

From the Simply Sacred series comes a pivotal lesson for the life of faith in this easily learned anthem of tenderness and thanksgiving. The innocent melody carries the sentiment straight to the heart...

From the Simply Sacred series comes a pivotal lesson for the life of faith in this easily learned anthem of tenderness and thanksgiving. The innocent melody carries the sentiment straight to the heart...

Corelli composed some of the most beautiful music of the Baroque era. Veteran arranger, Walter Ehret has adapted one of those melodies to a text from Psalm 71 in a style befitting the times. The resul...

Text by John Dryden. ca. 16 minutes.

Uses: Communion Scripture: Psalm 34:8; Matthew 26:26-28; I Corinthians 11:23-25 This folk ballad speaks of reconciliation and renewal. At the table of the Lord, there is a welcome place, and this comm...

Tenderness abounds in this testament to God's unfailing grace. Bell tones in the piano sound with hope as the piece unfolds to a harp-inspired accompaniment. The folk-like melody presents the text exp...

Tenderness abounds in this testament to God's unfailing grace. Bell tones in the piano sound with hope as the piece unfolds to a harp-inspired accompaniment. The folk-like melody presents the text exp...

The Italian Arcangelo Corelli (1653-1713) may have been the first to embody the tradition of the sheperds music, the Pastorale in orchestral music. In this transcription special attention has to be gi...