Daniel Elder

With 'Lullaby' from the cycle '3 Nocturnes', GIA Publications presents a touching choral work of extraordinary intimacy and delicate tonal beauty. Scored for mixed choir (SATB) and piano, this piece m...

A new take on this beloved Latin text, combining more rhythmic passages with sustained chords, this work contains lush harmonies with wonderful dynamic contrast and captures both the celebration and t...

With "Ballade to the Moon" from the enchanting cycle "3 Nocturnes," a resonant masterpiece for mixed choir (SATB) and piano unfolds. Published by GIA Publications, this work captivates with profound p...

An evocative work for mixed choirs by Daniel Elder. This love poem is set expertly with a mixture of homophonic and polyphonic writing that provides rich texture throughtout. Fresh harmonies and care...

There is turbulence everywhere. It has never before been so vital to remember the ancient plea, 'Give us peace. ' This musical setting by Daniel Elder is unabashedly sentimental, allowing the singer a...

Number 2 from 'The Greatest of These' (No. 1, Unseen and No. 3, Flight) this movement is written on the virtue of hope. Using a rich yet simple harmonic palette that strives to create a sense of nosta...

Number 3 from The Greatest of These (No. 1, Unseen and No. 2, Echoes) this movement is written on the virtue of love. Set in a repetitive, trance-like exploration of personal experiences. The treatmen...

Number 3 from The Greatest of These (No. 1, Unseen and No. 2, Echoes) this movement is written on the virtue of love. Set in a repetitive, trance-like exploration of personal experiences. The treatmen...

Number 1 from The Greatest of These (No. 2, Echoes and No. 3, Flight) this movement, is written on the virtue of faith. It is largely atmospheric as it depicts the endlessly shifting vaporous uncertai...

Number 1 from The Greatest of These (No. 2, Echoes and No. 3, Flight) this movement, is written on the virtue of faith. It is largely atmospheric as it depicts the endlessly shifting vaporous uncertai...

Daniel Elder's Fresh and Fearless is a special and unusual take on the idea of spring. The driving piano part captures the energy and wonder of the new beginnings of the season. Excellent vocal writin...

Immerse yourself in the enchanting sonic landscape of the night with "Star Sonnet" from the cycle '3 Nocturnes'. This expressive work for mixed choir (SATB) a cappella captures the sparkling radiance...

The Hearts Reflection a été écrit à l'origine pour un chœur mixte à huit voix, comme une sorte de poème sur les Proverbes 27:19 : Tout comme l'eau reflète le visage, un cœur humain en reflète un autre...

The Hearts Reflection a été écrit à l'origine pour un chœur mixte à huit voix, comme une sorte de poème sur les Proverbes 27:19 : Tout comme l'eau reflète le visage, un cœur humain en reflète un autre...

The Hearts Reflection a été écrit à l'origine pour un chœur mixte à huit voix, comme une sorte de poème sur les Proverbes 27:19 : Tout comme l'eau reflète le visage, un cœur humain en reflète un autre...

With lyrics by Daniel Elder and music by Susan LaBarr, Midwinter Song is a new Christmas carol that calls us to love, faith, and hope. With a beautiful and supportive piano accompaniment and accessibl...

Cette œuvre, une adaptation discrète et méditative d’un chant grégorien, crée un ensemble d’harmonies changeantes et sans ancrage qui suive avec justesse le flux organique que la mélodie originale dép...

Elder met en musique le poème de Victor Hugo « Nuits de Juin » dans un style apaisé. Une pièce pour chœur SATB en mesure à trois temps, facile à interpréter. En français.

October Sun is a love song to a time of the year filled with exquisite beauty. Each return to the 'October Sun' refrain brings with it a new flavor, guiding the piece through the transition to winter...

Serenity seeks to inspire peace from within using the sound of spoken word and the sound of music. A nice challenge for more advanced choirs, and incorporates the composer's gift for melody and rich h...

An advanced work by Daniel Elder, Shadows Will Fall is an incredibly interesting soundscape that moves from the darkness of shadows to the brightness of tomorrow. The work expresses the sentiment 'kee...