René Clausen

This English folk song, also commonly sung throughout the American Revolutionary War, tells the unfortunate eternal story of soldiers going off to war, leaving loved ones at home. René Clausen artfull...

Breathtaking. Exquisite. This powerful prayer for peace and mercy is sheer beauty. Layers of sound and color and texture weave seamlessly into an intricate tapestry of devotion. From the larger work,...

It is such a joy to sing music by a composer who truly understands the voice. With logical voice leadings in and out of thorny places, wonderful use of suspensions and resolutions and a beautiful sett...

With a nod to Taps, this Civil War song is scored for guitar, clarinet and SATB choir. Featuring the women on verse one and the men on verse two, this beautiful arrangement captures the sadness and de...

This traditional Irish Carol possesses qualities of folk-like melodic turns of phrase that suggest modal qualities. The tune has an easy, flowing grace marked by elegant lyricism. This arrangement com...

Dense harmonies, flowing piano and colorful word painting establish this Yeats poem as a concert centerpiece. Passionate and emotional choral writing requires the same from your singers while ranges,...

Arranged fpr SSAATTBB by Rene Clausen.

With rich, lush harmonies, mixed meter, and a lovely oboe obbligato, the music follows the wide-ranging emotions of the text in this exquisite composition. To Everything There Is a Season has been set...

A flowing traditional folk song, The Water Is Wide, arranged for SATB chorus with Clarinet, Cello, Horn and Piano accomapniment, by Rene Clausen.

SSA and 2 Pianos or small ensemble.

Rich, full, sonorous harmonies as only Rene' Clausen can write them! This magnificent arrangement of the beloved O Holy Night is a must for Christmas! Making a grand impression, this anthem is quite a...

A festive and creative setting of this wonderful traditional English Carol.

Setting the traditional French carol Besancon with the advent text by British poet and author Elizabeth Farjeon, here is a lively and lilting arrangement. The flute and clarinet bring spirit and energ...

Setting the traditional French carol Besancon with the advent text by British poet and author Elizabeth Farjeon, here is a lively and lilting arrangement. The flute and clarinet bring spirit and energ...