Ruth Morris Gray

The sorrowful text from Shakespeare's 97th sonnet is artfully set for SAB choirs with mature musical taste. Sing the liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe the tempo nuances to attain the mo...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing mixed choirs as...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing mixed choirs as...

This textured work of art is built on a captivating melodic theme that echoes and overlaps through the voices and an optional instrumental obbligato. Emily Dickinson's words are truly inspiring. There...

As this piece develops, gorgeous lines ebb, flow, and entwine, creating a lush tapestry of sound. Mature choirs will embrace the largely polyphonic texture and savor the meaningful poetry. A striking...

This sincere setting of Lady John Scott's timeless poem is a joy to sing, a pleasure to teach, and a delight to hear. Delicate suspensions and expert choral writing underscore the meaningful text: 'Wh...

This sincere setting of Lady John Scott's timeless poem is a joy to sing, a pleasure to teach, and a delight to hear. Delicate suspensions and expert choral writing underscore the meaningful text: 'Wh...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

Patriotic and uplifting, the lyrics of 'America' are set to a sweeping new melody, which leads into a stirring original chorus. A fully-harmonized refrain from 'America the Beautiful' also appears as...

A driving rhythmic accompaniment and an inspiring text based on Arthur O'Shaughnessy's 'Ode' create a thrilling piece to both sing and hear. Accessible harmonies make teaching parts a snap, while robu...

A driving rhythmic accompaniment and an inspiring text based on Arthur O'Shaughnessy's 'Ode' create a thrilling piece to both sing and hear. Accessible harmonies make teaching parts a snap, while robu...

Expressive legato vocal lines are set to Henry Van Dyke's powerful poem about the need for balance in all things. A flowing piano accompaniment provides harmonic support, while the voices remain indep...

Expressive legato vocal lines are set to Henry Van Dyke's powerful poem about the need for balance in all things. A flowing piano accompaniment provides harmonic support, while the voices remain indep...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing choirs as well a...

Pensive and poignant, the poem describes nature's response to war. Haunting and harmonic, the music captures the ear. A perfect marriage of words and music, appropriate for developing choirs as well a...

Mit diesem traditionellen hawaiianischen Gesang forderten die Bootsbauer die Leute in den Bergen auf, Bäume zum Kanubau ans Meer zu bringen. Ruth Morris Gray hat diesen 'Work-Song' in einen fröhlichen...

Dieser lebhafte Swahili-Chor ist genau das Richtige für sich entwickelnde Gruppen. Fröhliche rhythmische Muster, melodiöse Dreiklänge und ein Fünf-Wort-Text machen dieses unterhaltsame Arrangement ein...

Knackige Achtelfiguren und stetige Schlittenglocken erzeugen das Gefühl einer fröhlichen Schlittenfahrt, während kontrastierende Legato-Abschnitte die Kälte des wehenden Schnees heraufbeschwören. Die...

The captivating words of James T. Fields are set to dramatic music evocative of a tumultuous sea and symbolizing the constant struggle of man versus nature. An exciting musical story that your choir w...

This lesser-known poem by female writer Lura Boies recognizes the inherent artfulness in nature. Imitation in the choral parts replicates rippling waters, and conservative vocal ranges allow every voi...

Some history: this song comes from Haiti, but actually refers to the first King of Angola, Ngolo Kiluanje, who was revered as a great king. The Creole word for 'king' ('wa') plus the king's name ('Ngo...

Using the traditional Latin Sanctus text along with homophonic choral writing, this new original work provides developing singers the opportunity to experience techniques used in more advanced classic...