The William Blake poems, The Lamb and The Tyger are often paired together, and Andrew Miller has composed them so they can be sung as a set or separately. The strength and power of the tiger emerges e...
The poem is attributed to Leonardo da Vinci and it is one of hope and possibility. Jonathan Adams gives flight to the words with an animated accompaniment and an opening choral fanfare. An excellent g...
Written in memory of a lost love, Richard Burchard uses the beautiful words of Rainer Maria Rilke. Author and composer are perfectly wed. Burchard's music offers tender cries that swell into rivers of...
From the sensual biblical book, the Song of Solomon, Debra Scroggins creates a sonorous love song. The Hebrew text is matched with harmonies indicative of the Jewish culture. A lamenting oboe obbligat...
A fantastic piece that utilizes not only sung notes but also sounds and effects, this a cappella pieces captures your attention from the start and never lets go. An old Japanese children's folk melody...
The beautiful words of Jeremiah promising us that God has plans for us has been treated graciously by Kevin Memley. Famous for his lovely melodies and satisfying developments, Kevin provides an anthem...
It's got soul - it's got rhythm - it's got spirit - it's a great piece to sing. With barely a nod to the classic Spiritual, Ellen Foncannon has created her own spirited tune and gospel-type words. The...
Here is a cheerful song that celebrates life in metaphor with the seasons. The melodies are logical and cascade easily in canon. Decorated by an optional flute obbligato and simple parts for mallet in...
The text is one of the most powerful poems ever written commemorating the Armenian Genocide of 1915, yet it speaks to the human soul about the depth of loss we feel when anyone leaves their earthly li...
Sing a new song is the translation of this song's Latin text and appropriate in this minimalistic setting. The short motives pulsate with energy, building in dynamic chord clusters and vibrancy. A gre...
