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Sara Teasdale’s text about a cloud -“in the heaven’s height, the stars are lit for my delight”- is a wonderful metaphor to explore both textually […]

This two-part setting of the Latin text opens with a simple poignant melody, then divides into independent voice parts before moving into a contrasting middle […]

A driving piano accompaniment sets up the joyous English text of celebration that begins with a stately expression of “Cantate Domino!” Mixed meter helps create […]

“O clap your hands, all ye people. Lift up your voice, sing alleluia!” The opening fanfare-like section is complemented by a contrasting legato middle section […]

Johnson’s artistically crafted piano accompaniment creates a gentle, wave-like motion to support the warm, lush choral textures and harmonies in this superb arrangement of the […]

Based on selected lines from Amy Lowell’s inspiring poem Listening, this artistic setting is replete with warm, lyrical melodies, expressive legato vocal lines, rich harmonies and […]

The tender strains of a cello and an opening solo set the tone in this exquisite arrangement of the traditional Irish carol. Canonic interplay between […]

Exuberant rhythmic energy abounds in this African-style original! The Swahili text of only four words translates: “We will dance! We will sing! We will be […]

“Let us walk in the white snow in a soundless space; with footsteps quiet and slow, at a tranquil pace, under veils of white lace.” […]