Ruth Morris Gray

Celtic charisma with poetic polish. This reflective Christina Rossetti text sits so naturally with the haunting melody that it's hard to believe one was composed without the other. Each new counter li...

A perfect way to say goodbye, this gentle piece includes words from more than one Irish blessing and boasts a slight Celtic groove. Appropriate for and appealing to choirs of all ages.

A perfect way to say goodbye, this gentle piece includes words from more than one Irish blessing and boasts a slight Celtic groove. Appropriate for and appealing to choirs of all ages.

Shakespeare's brilliance in crafting clever inventive poetry is demonstrated in his Sonnet 43. The beautiful love poem is a powerhouse of teaching and is set just as brilliantly for choral singing tha...

The words of Sir Alfred Lord Tennyson are beautifully set in this lush, contemporary choral for distinguished choirs. Seamless metric changes, rich vocal harmonies, and a graceful piano motif vividly...

Vocal and auxiliary percussion instruments add yet another layer to these traditional African folk songs. Authentic and artistic repertoire.

This artistic setting features a text adapted from Rossetti's reverent 'Before the Paling of the Stars.' A haunting melodic theme sets the tone for this minor-mode gem, which could be considered a con...

Lively percussion captures the attention followed by a stacking of voices singing this popular South African folk song. Attention is given to vocal writing that creates rhythm patterns around the melo...

Ursprünglich ein Volkslied aus Südafrika, wird dieses Lied der Hoffnung sowohl in Englisch als auch in Xhosa gesungen. Die positive Botschaft "Gib niemals auf" schwingt voller Energie und ist mit sein...

Vertraute Worte, neue Melodie. Ruths fröhliche A-cappella-Vertonung des Weihnachtstextes hebt den Text "Friede auf Erden" hervor und fügt eine harmonisch reiche Brücke über eben diese Worte ein. Knack...

A popular choice for three-part groups, this authentic Zulu folk song is newly available for SATB and men's choirs. The rhythmic choral parts are routinely punctuated by brief solos and joyful handcla...

How fun! A unique setting of words adapted from a familiar English folk song. Handclaps, leg taps, and brushing palms decorate each voice part from the first statement of their independent line to the...

A popular choice for three-part groups, this authentic Zulu folk song is newly available for SATB and men's choirs. The rhythmic choral parts are routinely punctuated by brief solos and joyful handcla...

Take your time with rubato when conducting this gorgeous contemporary setting of the well-known Latin text. Delicate melodies, rich harmonies, and lush choral textures will bring out the musicality of...

This rhythmic setting of the Christina Rossetti text is a truly unique approach. Set in a minor key with light syncopations, the triadic harmony quickly falls into place. Program as a processional and...

Ruth Morris Gray präsentiert eine exquisite Moll-Vertonung, die das Chormusizieren aufwertet. Eine reiche Melodie ebbt und fließt über die farbenfrohe harmonische Palette, während sich ein fesselndes...

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

„Walk to Bethlehem“ von Ruth Morris Gray ist ein rhythmisches und mitreißendes Chorwerk, das die biblische Reise nach Bethlehem thematisiert. Das Stück zeichnet sich durch seinen energetischen, fast s...

The sorrowful text from Shakespeare's 97th sonnet is artfully set for choirs with mature musical taste. Sing the liquid phrases with a beautiful line and observe the tempo nuances in order to attain t...

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...

A haunting piano motif, pensive minor melody, and flowing vocal phrases weave a fine musical fabric for SSA choirs. Composed as a 3-part round, the range of this piece is primarily one octave for all...

A haunting piano motif, pensive minor melody, and flowing vocal phrases weave a fine musical fabric for SSA choirs. Composed as a 3-part round, the range of this piece is primarily one octave for all...

An irresistible a cappella arrangement of the authentic Sotho folk song! Solid choral harmonies and infectious rhythms (supported with optional percussion patterns) create a backdrop for special featu...